The May 3rd, 1926 Nevada State Journal reprted that the “Canary” auto rail bus carrying passengers on the V&T rail line between Carson City and Reno ran into a herd of cows in Washoe Valley killing 3 of them. The accident occured at 8 pm near the Hiedenreich Ranch near Franktown as cows were being driven accross the tracks. The motorman, Grover Russell, yelled “jump!” and the 3 passengers did, one being injured quite seriously. Attorney General M. A. Diskin, escaped with cuts and bruises.
Neighbors Talking With Neighbors in Washoe Valley, Nevada
on Nov 17th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Here’s a photo of the Canary. From the looks of it, I would have bet on the cows.
on Nov 17th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottschrantz/3038646837/
on Nov 18th, 2008 at 1:00 am
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