“Wreck of the N & W Cannonball”

Description

Two trains, one on the Norfolk and Western, the other on the Atlantic Coast line, collide in Virginia

Historical references

  • June 27, 1903 - The Cannonball wreck

Recordings

  • Vernon Dalhart, "Wreck of the N & W Cannonball" (Columbia 15378-D)

References

  1. Cohen-LSRail, p. 272, "Wreck of the N & W Cannonball" (notes only)
  2. Roud #14014
  3. BI, LSRa272G

About

Author: Words: Cleburne C. Meeks / Music: Carson J. Robison
Earliest date: 1981 (Cohen)
Keywords: train wreck