Salem Illinois Train Derailment 50 Years Later

On June 10th, 1971, Amtrak Train No. 1 (Later Renumbered to No. 59) "The City of New Orleans" was travelling from Chicago, Illinois to New Orleans, Louisiana. When Suddenly the train was going too fast and then, DISASTER STRIKES! Train: Illinois Central E8A 4031 Illinois Central E8B 4109 Illinois Central E8B 4106 Illinois Central E10A 2024 () Amtrak Coach x15