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In Atlanta or in Hell: The Camp Creek Train Crash of 1900

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In Atlanta or in Hell: The Camp Creek Train Crash of 1900 - Wells, Jeffery C
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On June 23, 1900, the Southern Railroad Company's Engine #7 and its passengers were greeted by a tremendous storm en route to Atlanta, Georgia. Stalled for some time in nearby McDonough, travelers grew impatient as rain pelted the roof and wind buffeted the cars. When finally given the go-ahead, their resulting joy was short-lived: the locomotive soon reached Camp Creek--and disaster. After weeks of constant showers, the swollen creek had eroded the bridge supports. Under the train's weight, the bridge collapsed, and all ...

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In Atlanta or in Hell: The Camp Creek Train Crash of 1900 2009, History Press Library Editions

ISBN-13: 9781540234735

Hardcover