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The crack passenger train, "Empire Builder," bound from Seattle to Chicago, was struck by a tornado. The train was traveling nearly 60 miles an hour when struck. Only the 136-ton locomotive remained on the track.

Image ID: wea00242, NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection
Location: East of Moorhead, Minnesota
Photo Date: 1931 May 27


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