The image is a black and white photograph of a train wreck. The train appears to be a steam locomotive, with the front end of the train severely damaged and the body of the locomotive lying on its side. There are several people standing around the wreckage, some of them looking at the wreckage. The wreckage is scattered across a dirt field, with a ladder leaning against the side of the track. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the image is somber.