Not a good time for the Narrow Gauge in Grand Canon [Royal Gorge].

Aug 22, 1885 Dolores News, Rico, Colo.
A collision occurred last Friday between two freight trains in the Grand canon, caused by the misunderstanding of orders. The engines were badly wrecked and Engineer Gordon, of engine Number 226 is missing. It is supposed that he jumped from his engine and fell into the river.

Aug 29, 1885 Dolores News, Rico, Colo.
Last week an accident on the D. & R.G. in Grand Canon caused the death of Engineer Gordon, who fell into the river after being injured and was swept five miles downstream. His life was insured in several companies for large amounts, and none of the money could be obtained by the widow until the body was found and fully identified. Saturday noon another accident occurred at nearly the same place and was also the result of a collision. Engineer Pearce was then the unlucky man. He was caught under the wreck and probably will die.



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