Located on the Mohawk division between Schnectady and Utica. 4 track mainline with ABS and ATS in effect.
This is the anniversary date of the wreck of Train #19 "Lake Shore Limited" with Eng. 5315 and 15 cars (2 head end, 3 coaches 1 diner, 9 sleepers) at Gulf Curve which had a 45 mph speed limit. Gulf Curve was protected by 2 approach signals which required the engineer to forestall the ATS penalty brake application as well as a sign. Speed at the time of the derailment was 59 mph.
Engr. and Fireman were killed along with 29 passengers and employees, and 51 passengers and employees were injured.
ICC Report blamed the wreck on the sudden closing of the throttle which created a water surge in the tender causing the tender and the 5315 to derail at the sharpest point of the 8-degree curve.
The NYC subsequently relocated the mainline by changing the course of the Mohawk River and eliminating the old curve.
This is the anniversary date of the wreck of Train #19 "Lake Shore Limited" with Eng. 5315 and 15 cars (2 head end, 3 coaches 1 diner, 9 sleepers) at Gulf Curve which had a 45 mph speed limit. Gulf Curve was protected by 2 approach signals which required the engineer to forestall the ATS penalty brake application as well as a sign. Speed at the time of the derailment was 59 mph.
Engr. and Fireman were killed along with 29 passengers and employees, and 51 passengers and employees were injured.
ICC Report blamed the wreck on the sudden closing of the throttle which created a water surge in the tender causing the tender and the 5315 to derail at the sharpest point of the 8-degree curve.
The NYC subsequently relocated the mainline by changing the course of the Mohawk River and eliminating the old curve.