Armagh rail disaster
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The Armagh rail disaster happened on 12 June 1889 near Armagh, County Armagh, in Ireland, when a crowded Sunday school excursion train had to negotiate a steep incline; the steam locomotive was unable
The aftermath of the collision
Contemporary photograph of the aftermath of the runaway
Abergele rail disaster
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The Abergele rail disaster took place near Abergele, North Wales, in August 1868. At the time, it was the worst railway disaster to have occurred in Great Britain.
Armagh rail disaster
…Round Oak rail accident – 1 in 75; 23 August 1858 – Excursion runaway; brake not applied Abergele rail disaster – 26 August 1868 – Brake broken by rough shunting Stairfoot rail accident – 12 September 1870 – Poorly secured wagons runaway due to rough shunting…
Abergele rail disaster memorial