Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 01, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.

Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 01, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.

Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 02, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.

Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 02, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.

Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 02, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.

Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 01, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.

Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 01, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.

Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 01, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.

Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 01, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.

Burlington Northern accident at Ruston, Washington, on July 02, 1972. A sun kink in the rail caused a derailment between McCarver street and the ASARCO plant. The 24 photographs captured over two days document the damage caused to track, structures, and freight car equipment. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: accident.