From the Chenango Telegraph of Norwich, NY
Wednesday, January 10, 1872

   Collision - On Thursday afternoon last, the locomotive 'DeRuyter', on the train from DeRuyter, collided with the switch engine 'Clinton', at the junction in this village - the latter being upon the main track attempting to get out of the way of the former, which was coming down the sharp grade of the Branch. Both engines were considerably damaged, the 'DeRuyter' so much so that it had to be laid up for repairs.

   The 'Clinton' still does duty upon the track, minus a cow-catcher and some ornamental work in front. No one on the train was injured, although there was some lively jumping on the part of the employees. A seat in the coach, occupied one passenger, was reversed, causing the astonished traveler to turn a somersault, and "go for" the woodbox, head foremost. Picking himself up, he came to the conclusion that the train had "stopped at Norwich fifteen minutes for refreshments".