185: Crash at Crush

October 19, 2021 00:05:00
185: Crash at Crush
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185: Crash at Crush

Oct 19 2021 | 00:05:00

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

In September of 1896, the town of Crush was created for the sole purpose of crashing two steam trains together. Things did not go according to plan.

Image: Baylor Collections

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