Greenville in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wreck Train Chain

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2021

1. Wreck Train Chain Marker

Inscription. This big chain (1” links x 50’ long) was probably used by the Wreck Train to pull derailed equipment back closer to the track. Once a wrecked car was close enough, the “Big Hook” crane could grab it and lift it back on the tracks or onto a waiting flat car to haul it away.

Donated by Joe McCann of Maysville, in honor of his mother Jane, and his father Joseph U., a retired Bessemer dispatcher with 37 years of service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 41° 24.471′ N, 80° 22.872′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 358) and Union Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker and chain are located on the north side of the Greenville Railroad Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 Main Street, Greenville PA 16125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Switch Stand (here, next to this marker); Bessemer Caboose #1985 (a few steps from this marker); Štefan Banič (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Crossing Lights (a few steps from this marker); Position Signal Light (a few steps from this

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marker); Bessemer Ore Jenny #20567 (a few steps from this marker); Steam Engine #304/604 (a few steps from this marker); Union Pacific Caboose #25437 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Greenville Railroad Park & Museum

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2021

2. Wreck Train Chain Marker

(marker visible in right background, on north Greenville Railroad Museum wall)

Wreck Train Chain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2021

3. Wreck Train Chain

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.