When two engineers and one businessman come together to build a bridge, you listen to the engineers. This is the story of the Ashtabula River Railroad Disaster, when the businessman didn't listen, leading to Train number 5 being destroyed.

Hosted by: Locomotive Engineer Josh Smith

Special Guest: Miranda Smith

All information has been researched and verified by credible sources. This is the most in-depth episode today, answering all the questions about one of the top 3 deadliest train disasters in United States History.

The Angola Horror is one of the nation’s most brutal and horrific train disasters of the 1800s. The Buffalo newspaper at the time stated, “The name Angola is, and will forever be, associated with the most fearful railway slaughter on record.” It wasn’t wrong. Some have forgotten about the incident or never learned about it. However, those who know will never forget the brutality of the event.

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Be advised: This event recalls direct quotes from newspaper articles that give a very graphic image. It may not be suited for younger listeners.

It's the middle of the Civil War, and the Union is taking over the South. The Confederacy tries to make one big push for supplies and support, but it ends in travesty. This is the Chunky Creek Train Crash.

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1856 claimed one of the deadliest and heartbreaking disasters in the United States. Sixty-seven killed, 100 injured. What happened? Some call this disaster the Great Train Wreck of 1856, while others call it the Picnic Train Tragedy.

This is the disaster that happened at Camp Hill. The aftermath led to cities changing their name, new developments in railroad safety devices, and more.

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