Praying Dick Saves Train Crash Victims At Mud Flat
The story centers on Dick Cameron known as Praying Dick the lone Mud Flat day operator and agent. As two trains near-miss in a fatal wreck Cameron’s calm telegraph reply and quick stop save lives. Superintendent commends him and Cameron is promoted to Wellington.
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Dunn's Station
Peruna endorsements and train dispatching notes
An item features Peruna health testimonials praising the remedy despite garbled text, plus a Norfolk & Western Railroad report detailing new phone train dispatching circuits across multiple routes. It notes stations, miles, and integration with Bell System equipment and operations between Roanoke, Columbus, and nearby towns.
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