Northampton Train Wreck in 1869

For this week's Throwback Thursday, what happens when a massive train travels over land saturated with floodwater? Bad things happen. Very bad things.

A train wreck in October 1869 as a result of flooding in Northampton. -- Courtesy Forbes Library — A train wreck in October 1869 as a result of flooding in Northampton.

Courtesy Forbes Library

Floods, Fire and Ice: Disasters in the Pioneer Valley Cover

Daily Hampshire Gazette / The Recorder presents Floods, Fire and Ice: Disasters in the Pioneer Valley

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