Erie Railroad Wreck in
Gowanda, New York,
October 12, 1955
On October 12th, 1955, the Erie Railroad had a major derailment on trestle in Gowanda, NY, dumping 63 of its 120 freight cars, many into Cattaraugus Creek. Below are news clippings and photographs of the derailment.
Photos
The following photos were taken by the late Milford G. Anderson and provided by Phil Palen.
Newspaper Articles
- 10/12/1955 - Freight Wreck Loss Put at $250,000
- 10/13/1955 - Erie Freight Wrecks on Creek Bridge
- 10/20/1955 - Erie Speeds Repairs on Wrecked Bridge