Episode 2 of 3
The Armagh Rail Disaster
- When
- 12 June 1889
- Where
- Near Armagh, County Armagh, Ireland
A crowded Sunday school excursion train stalled on a steep incline near Armagh, Ireland, on 12 June 1889, resulting in 80 deaths.
The steam locomotive was unable to complete the climb, causing the train to stall. Passengers had been checked for tickets and compartment doors were locked. The incident involved a divided train where the front portion ran back, causing a collision.
Sources
- Armagh rail disaster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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