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Train buried beneath Kerr Lake
In the days before Kerr Lake, there was a towering railroad trestle that crossed Nutbush Creek in Vance County. A forest fire scorched the bridge but it appeared safe. However, on March 27, 1918, Engine Number 2 fell through the bridge. Two brothers on the train were killed.
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In the days before Kerr Lake, there was a towering railroad trestle that crossed Nutbush Creek in Vance County. A forest fire scorched the bridge but it appeared safe. However, on March 27, 1918, Engine Number 2 fell through the bridge. Two brothers on the train were killed.
Posted 2010-08-17T18:45:55-0400 - Updated 2010-08-17T18:45:55-0400