"Portland, Ore., July 1,--An Oregonian special from Glendale, Ore., says that as the north bound Southern Pacific passenger train pulled out of Leland station this morning, two unknown men attempted to board the front of the engine, missed their footing in some unknown manner and went under the train, instantly killing both of them. The county coroner from Grant's Pass held an inquest, but nothing of consequence was learned. The men were evidently workingmen, probably machinists from San Francisco. Papers on one of the men indicated his name to be Al Fisher. Nothing whatever was found on the other."
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| Image courtesy of: Eric Polk. This particular engine was manufactured in 1909. |
Although Josephine County has seen it's share of train accidents over the years, the completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad had a huge positive impact on the Rogue Valley. The completion of the railroad gave us a much needed link to the rest of the country, both economically and socially.
If you're interested in learning about the history of the Southern Pacific Railroad in Oregon, I found this fascinating website: Southern Pacific in the Cascades. It is filled with detailed stories and amazing photos.
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