Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 6, 1951
Caption:
Wreckage of Train Derailment: Eight of the 12 cars derailed in yesterday's Ann Arbor Railroad train wreck are shown in this picture looking west at a point just north of the Hill St. crossing. The completely overturned tank car and hopper car in back of it were the most damaged. A broken axle caused the mishap about 5:30 yesterday morning as the 82-car freight was leaving for Toledo. Total damage was estimated at $7,000 by railroad officials.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 6, 1951
Caption:
Car Containing Gasoline Overturns: This overturned tank car contained gasoline but fortunately did not ignite after the wreck on the Ann Arbor Railroad near the Hill St. crossing yesterday morning. An unidentified railroad official stands on a truck to get a better view of the damage. Traffic was restored about 7 o'clock last night.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 6, 1951
Caption:
Wreck As Seen From West: Patrolman Walter DeDeula of the Ann Arbor police department explains to a News reporter how one of the tank cars was left on a 45-degree angle after a broken axle caused a $7,000 wreck on the Ann Arbor Railroad yesterday morning. The 82-car freight was bound for Toledo. This view is looking north on the west side of the tracks. One car, partly hidden by trees, was at almost a right angle to the tracks.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 31, 1968