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Waterloo Rail Disaster 1903

The aftermath of the Waterloo rail disaster, July 15th 1903.

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Comments The disaster occurred on July 15th 1903 and tragically six people lost their lives. The accident happened when the steam train jumped the rails approaching the station. The line was electrified the following year.
Location Waterloo
Photograph Date c1903
Photograph ID SS_PA1_130