Armagh Rail Disaster
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| Line | Armagh-Newry |
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| Passengers | ~940 |
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| ID | 1313882 |
About Armagh Rail Disaster
The Armagh rail disaster happened on 12 June 1889 near Armagh, Ulster, Ireland, when a crowded Sunday school excursion train had to negotiate a steep incline; the steam locomotive was unable to complete the climb and the train stalled.