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The Night Two Trains Were Crashed for a Crowd
A railroad staged a head-on train wreck as entertainment, and the boilers exploded. 💥 #history #disaster #wtf #Shorts
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In 1896, a Texas railroad man had a wild idea to sell tickets.
He would crash two full-size steam locomotives head-on for a paying crowd.
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About this reel
This video recounts the tragic spectacle orchestrated by William Crush in 1896, where he arranged for two massive steam locomotives to collide on a specially built track near Waco, Texas. The scene captures the excitement leading up to the crash, the fatal explosion, and its aftermath. It explores the event's immediate impact, including Crush’s swift firing and rehiring by the railway company. This reel is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in the darker side of early 20th-century entertainment.
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