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The Big Spill: 1922

"Railroad wreck at Laurel, Maryland." Aftermath of the July 31, 1922, head-on collision of two B&O freight trains seen here yesterday. View full size.

"Railroad wreck at Laurel, Maryland." Aftermath of the July 31, 1922, head-on collision of two B&O freight trains seen here yesterday. View full size.

 

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The Evening Star newspaper in Washington, D.C. printed the following story and photo the day after the accident. Perhaps the boy taking the photo was also taking a photo of the derailed engine.

Boy and his camera

I'd love to see the image the youth took.

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