1952, Southern Pacific passenger train rescued from snowstorm after three days in snow

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How many of the passengers sued SP for "pain and suffering"?

Did anybody get fired for letting the train proceed in those conditions?

Kent Loudon posted:

How many of the passengers sued SP for "pain and suffering"?

Did anybody get fired for letting the train proceed in those conditions?

Weather forecasting back then isn't what it is today.  Crude radar, weather balloons, ground based instruments, no weather satellites.

I recall a TV drama back in the 50's based on this incident, but I can't recall the program.  It wasn't "Playhouse 90," I checked their episode guide.

Rusty