At about 6:05PM, Train #775 (2 RDC's) dp. Camden Passenger Yard and moved to Broadway Stn. to load passengers. While standing at the platform, it was struck by #137 (RDG 4-6-2 #217 & 3 cars) which also originated at the Camden Passenger Yard and proceeded to Broadway Stn. to receive passengers.
Interlocking signals governed the move, and #137 was proceeding on a "Restricting" signal. Impact speed was about 5mph; 28 injuries and some damage to the rear RDC as the impact moved #775 "several feet".
Both trains were PRSL, but the trackage was PRR. ALAN and CENTER Towers controlled train movements in the area of Broadway Stn.
Interlocking signals governed the move, and #137 was proceeding on a "Restricting" signal. Impact speed was about 5mph; 28 injuries and some damage to the rear RDC as the impact moved #775 "several feet".
Both trains were PRSL, but the trackage was PRR. ALAN and CENTER Towers controlled train movements in the area of Broadway Stn.