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Hundreds Watch Rail Crew Clear Tracks After Wreck
Hundreds in Elyria and nearby areas watched as rail crews cleared wreck debris near Abbe Road after a New York Central collision. About 200 workers and two 100 ton cranes labored through the day under sunny skies, with trains resuming service by the afternoon. Trainmaster Robert Lang and Division Superintendent W A Shea led efforts, praising the crew for restoring the line after a multifaceted wreck that halted east and westbound traffic for hours.
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Smith
New York Central Railroad
Keith
Fred Jist
Elyria
Gratton II
Abbe
Abbe Rd
Crosa- Keith
W. C
Ens
Nyc
Robert Lang
W. A. Shea