NWP 184 Wreck Memorial - Fortuna, California
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Train wreck memorial at Fortuna Depot Museum in Fortuna, CA.
Waymark Code: WMJXEQ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2014
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On January 17, 1953, three trainmen were killed when a landslide took their engine (NWP 184) in to the the icy Eel River near Scotia. Following the accident the engine was scrapped and the bell was included in a memorial the trainmen which was placed at the Scotia Depot. When the Depot was later moved here to Rohner Park the memorial was also moved.
Text of memorial plaque:
In memory of
Engineer D. G. Liscom
Firemen T.R. Porter
Brakemen J.H. Aure
Died at Scotia Bluff in
performance of their duties
January 17, 1953
Disaster Date: 01/17/1953
Memorial Sponsors: Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Disaster Type: Natural
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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