Modern Marvels - S09E49: Great Train Disasters

Name: Great Train Disasters
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-10-22
Duration: 44 min

Oct 22, 2002DocumentarySeason 9, Episode 49

Throughout railroad history, disasters lay at the heart of progress since expansion and profit proved the main goals of management. In 1875 alone, an average of 22 train accidents happened daily; in 1890, over 6,000 people were killed. We’ll examine how safety, once a secondary consideration, became a primary goal.

Cast: Lloyd Sherr

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Modern Marvels S09E49 Synopsis

Stream Modern Marvels "Great Train Disasters" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2002-10-22, this episode is part of Season 9 of Modern Marvels. Featuring performances from Lloyd Sherr among the cast. With a runtime of 44m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Throughout railroad history, disasters lay at the heart of progress since expansion and profit proved the main goals of management. In 1875 alone, an average of 22 train accidents happened daily; in 1890, over 6,000 people were killed. We’ll examine...