1953 Press Photo "Royal Scot" Derailed. Crash Near Glasgow

Coaches Of The "Royal Scot" Derailed. Crash Near Glasgow. Photo shows The rear coach of the "Royal Scot" stretched across the line- after six of the train's fourteen coached had become derailed at Abington, 44 miles south of Glasgow - while travelling from Eustone to Glasgow. Warped track is thought to be the cause. Only 29 people were injured - most of them not seriously.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 08-08-1953.

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