On December 29, 1876 during a raging blizzard, the Ashtabula train disaster and bridge collapse was the worst train disaster of the 19th century, claiming the lives of 97 people.
The Ashtabula train disaster and bridge collapse was the worst train disaster of the 19th century, claiming the lives of 97 people. The engineering and structural failures that caused the collapse of a bridge that stood for over a decade, also took down the most luxurious train of the day, “The Pacific Express #5.” The accident happened in Ashtabula, Ohio on December 29, 1876 during a raging blizzard, sending the luxury train crashing 70-feet into a river gorge and costing the lives of 97 people. The disaster shocked the nation, yet it’s a story that’s been lost in the pages of history. In a strange twist of fate and intrigue, the bridge disaster also became the backdrop to the still unsolved murder of Charles Collins, the railroad’s chief engineer. It also contributed to the eventual suicide of millionaire Amasa Stone, the president of the railroad and the designer and builder of the bridge.
Engineering Tragedy: The Ashtabula Train Disaster (2022) is a documentary, history, mystery, drama and crime film directed by Len Brown, released on December 20, 2022 with a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
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**Russell A.-** 2 nights back I purchased the video on Vimeo. I just had to post how well done the documentary turned out. I’ve followed the information about the tragedy for years. I’ve been to the cemetery, I’ve read everything I could get my hands on, and I’ve seen some pretty weird less than credible and creepy things. This documentary is gold. Years of research. Consideration for the era, the times, a fair…
Reviewed on February 27, 2023
**Joe F.-** Watched the film with great interest - it was an informative and dramatic presentation. Well Done! Everyone in Ashtabula area needs to view it. - THANK YOU for all your hard work.
Reviewed on February 27, 2023
**Jacki J.-** Watched last night. Excellent production!!
Reviewed on February 27, 2023
**Kelly A.-** Awesome film...Great job everyone!
Reviewed on February 27, 2023
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Engineering Tragedy: The Ashtabula Train Disaster was released on December 20, 2022 and runs for 2h 3m.
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