| From the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer |
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| July 10, 1864 |
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| Locomotive Smashed – Heavy Loss |
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| The Mississippian says that a
locomotive, for the Alabama & Tennessee River Railroad, was
brought down the river, a day or two since, and landed at Selma, at
the public wharf, to which point a rail track has been laid, extending
down to the water’s edge. The locomotive was yesterday placed upon
the track, to be removed to the depot, but it was found necessary to
await the shipment of a large siege gun. The gun was started down the
track on a common truck, which, almost as soon as it left the level
ground, broke loose from those handling it and ran with powerful
impetus into the locomotive. The gun struck the front of the
locomotive, and came near making a complete wreck of it. The damage
done was very considerable, as it is thought that it will require some
months to repair it. It was purchased at a cost of one hundred and
four thousand dollars. The road is in great need of more locomotive
power, and this accident will be greatly felt by the company and the
Government. |
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