Express Train Disaster 1927

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Item title reads: "Express train disaster. 9 killed and many injured in terrible head- on collision."

Hull, Yorkshire

M/S of the damaged train being examined by railmen and officials in bowler hats. M/S of the front of the train and funnel showing damage, followed by the twisted wreckage...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
32946
Sort Number:
G 1373
Time in/Out:
01:12:55:00 / 01:14:45:00
Canister:
G 1373
Film ID:
670.11
Issue Date:
17/02/1927

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