Amtrak Sunset Limited Train Wreck

Amtrak Sunset Limited Train Wreck

On September 22, 1993, the worst train wreck in American history occurred near Mobile, Alabama, to Amtrak's train the Sunset Limited. The accident occurred in heavy fog when a tow boat pushing a barge struck the swing bridge over the Bayou Canot, knocking it some three feet off kilter. Crossing...

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Main Author: Peyton Russell
Format: Electronic
Published: University of South Alabama Archives, McCall Library
Subjects:
Mobile
Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/usa01/id/200
format Electronic
collection Eric Overbey Collection
building University of South Alabama Archives, McCall Library
publisher University of South Alabama Archives, McCall Library
topic Mobile
spellingShingle Mobile
Amtrak Sunset Limited Train Wreck
Peyton Russell
fulltopic Mobile
Business and Industry; Government and Politics; History;
Mobile; Amtrak; Sunset Limited; train wrecks; train cars; disasters
Transportation and Alabama Rivers
Alabama; Mobile
Railroad accidents -- Alabama ; Amtrak
description On September 22, 1993, the worst train wreck in American history occurred near Mobile, Alabama, to Amtrak's train the Sunset Limited. The accident occurred in heavy fog when a tow boat pushing a barge struck the swing bridge over the Bayou Canot, knocking it some three feet off kilter. Crossing the bridge a few minutes later, the train derailed, killing 42 of the 220 passengers and crew aboard.
spelling Amtrak Sunset Limited Train WreckBusiness and Industry; Government and Politics; History;Mobile; Amtrak; Sunset Limited; train wrecks; train cars; disastersOn September 22, 1993, the worst train wreck in American history occurred near Mobile, Alabama, to Amtrak's train the Sunset Limited. The accident occurred in heavy fog when a tow boat pushing a barge struck the swing bridge over the Bayou Canot, knocking it some three feet off kilter. Crossing the bridge a few minutes later, the train derailed, killing 42 of the 220 passengers and crew aboard.Peyton RussellThe Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of South Alabama1993ImagejpegMisc52-31Miscellaneous Collectionseng.Mobile, AlabamaU.S. and international copyright laws may apply to this digital image. Use of this image without the prior permission of The McCall Library is prohibited. Please contact The McCall Library for permission to use this image.Transportation and Alabama RiversAlabama; MobileRailroad accidents -- Alabama ; Amtrakhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/usa01/id/200
title Amtrak Sunset Limited Train Wreck
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