1939 City of San Francisco Train Wreck Sabotage News Clipping Reno Nevada For Sale

This compelling two-page vintage newspaper or magazine clipping details the tragic 1939 City of San Francisco train wreck in Humboldt River canyon, east of Reno, Nevada. The article, titled "WESTERN POLICE HUNT SABOTEUR IN WRECK OF NEW STREAMLINER," covers the search for a saboteur responsible for the derailment that killed 29 people on the night of August 12. Vivid black and white photographs accompany the text, showing the dramatic scene of the wrecked Pullman car, concerned passengers awaiting rescue, a close-up of the suspected sabotage work on the rail, and the engineer, Edward Hanas, who operated the streamliner since 1936. Another image shows the diesel-powered locomotive and front cars following the track.This historical ephemera offers a fascinating glimpse into a significant event in American railway history and the subsequent police investigation. It provides rich contextual information about the incident, highlighting the severity of the wreck and the immediate aftermath. The details about the "City of San Francisco" streamliner, the location in Nevada, and the hunt for a saboteur make this a unique collectible for enthusiasts of railroad history, true crime, vintage news, and Western Americana. This original print artifact is a window into a past era, capturing a moment of crisis and investigation.