Holiday Train Wreck In Dixon, Illinois

The transcript describes a catastrophic train wreck at Dixon, IL, involving a passenger train on the Chicago and Northwestern line. The incident resulted in numerous injuries among the 500 passengers, including soldiers and sailors returning from Christmas furlough. The wreck left twisted steel and marked a tragic event in railroad history.

Where did the worst railroad wreck in the history of the Chicago and Northwestern occur?

• Chicago, IL

• Peoria, IL

• Dixon, IL

• Springfield, IL

What was the cause of the railroad accident at Dixon Station?

• A broken rail

• A speeding train

• A landslide

• A collision with another train

How many passengers were seriously injured in the accident?

• 10

• 30

• 50

• 100

Who were some of the passengers on the coast-bound train?

• Businessmen

• Politicians

• Tourists

• Soldiers and sailors

What marked the last stop of the train involved in the accident?

• A derailed engine

• Twisted steel

• A collapsed tunnel

• A broken bridge