Summary of an article in the February 8, 1901 issue of The New York Times:
Engineer Brent Luce along with Fireman George Eckert, were running on train 3 trying to make up two hours of delay when the engine derailed on a curve along the Shenango River at Greenville, PA the morning of Feb. 7, 1901. Luce and Eckert jumped from the engine and survived with bruises. Several cars behind the engine were telescoped and eight passengers were killed and fourteen passengers and crew were injured. Conductor Sam Randel was in charge of the train. Preliminary investigation by the Erie placed the cause of the wreck as either a broken rail or flange.

From the February, 1915 issues of Erie Railroad Magazine:
Meadville Division Engineer B. Luce, running engine #2725 with fireman W.J. Lupher, was listed as being in the Order of the Red Spot for January, 1915. The Order was an honor bestowed on engine crews who operated efficiently with few engine failures.

From the March, 1924 issues of Erie Railroad Magazine:
Retired Engineer Britton Leroy Luce of 123 Crain St., Kent, died January 19, 1924 at the age of 73 years, 11 months, 22 days. Per the death certificate, he was born January 27, 1850 in Kent to Elihul Luce and Malina Shurtleff. He was married to Maria Louise Luce, and Fanny Luce of 123 Crain Ave. was the informant. He was buried January 24, 1924 at Standing Rock Cemetery, Kent.