An original, postmarked Edwardian postcard capturing the tragic aftermath of the famous Elliot Junction Railway Disaster, which occurred on December 28, 1906 near Arbroath, Scotland.

​The front caption reads: "THE SCOTCH RAILWAY DISASTER THE FATAL CARRIAGE". The image shows the heavily wrecked wooden passenger carriage standing in thick snow, with a group of local young boys posing beside the track on the left platform/embankment.

​Historical Note

• ​The Incident: On December 28, 1906, during severe blizzard conditions, the North British Railway local train from Dundee crashed into the rear of the stopped North British Express (the "Scotch Express") near Elliot Junction station.

• ​The Toll: The collision heavily demolished the rear carriage depicted here, resulting in 22 fatalities and numerous injuries. It was one of the most significant Scottish railway accidents of the early 20th century.

• ​The Image Details: The photograph vividly depicts the sheer destruction of the wooden frame carriage ("the fatal carriage"), the surrounding deep snowdrifts from the blizzard, and local onlookers observing the cleanup effort.

​Condition Report

• ​Front: Clear image with good contrast. Light edge/corner wear consistent with age, including small discolouration/aging spots along the top right margin.

• ​Back: Postmarked Glasgow, JAN 18 07 (less than three weeks after the disaster occurred). Includes a green half-penny King Edward VII stamp. Clean, strong ink handwriting addressed to Plaistow, Essex. No major tears, deep creases, or structural folds.