August 25, 2026
Tag: 1953 train wreck
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The Great Union Station Train Wreck of 1953
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Railroaders today remember this accident as the “Destination Wreck.” On the eve of President Eisenhower’s inauguration, hundreds left Boston on their way to Washington, DC. Many were injured but no one was killed. Truly a miracle considering the amount of damage sustained by Union Station.
Past Article
August 24, 2020 2 Comments
The early history of Scotland reads like an adventure novel. All manner of tribal cultures seemed to be in constant conflict. Through the centuries the most acrimonious disputes were those between the English King Edward I and a Scotsman name William Wallace. It all happened many years ago, but you can read about it here.