Derailment Collection

The Flying Dutchman Express Train
Vintage engraving of The Flying Dutchman Express Train off the Rails at Camborne, in Cornwall, during heavy snow. The London Illustrated News, 1891

Train collision, Maze Hill Station, SE London
Train collision and derailment at Maze Hill Station, SE London, 4 July 1958. Close-up of the point of impact. Date: 1958

Train collision, Maze Hill Station, SE London
Train collision and derailment at Maze Hill Station, SE London, 4 July 1958. Close-up of the point of impact

The late accident on the Great Eastern Railway, near Bradfield, Essex, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The late accident on the Great Eastern Railway, near Bradfield, Essex, 1864. Engraving from a passenger's sketch of a serious accident involving...the overthrow of the up-train which started

The recent railway accident at Granton, near Edinburgh - the engine on the beach... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The recent railway accident at Granton, near Edinburgh - the engine on the beach - from a photograph by Truefitts, 1860. Derailment on the Edinburgh, Perth, and Dundee Railway

Alicante Train Derailment October 5 1912 Passenger Train
The Alicante train derailment, October 5, 1912. A passenger train approaching Alicante station went off the track and crashed in to the station buildings

A railway accident, early 1900s

Railway Accident and Derailing in North America Engraving, 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Railway Accident and Derailing in North America Engraving, 1887

Derailed train, Manassas, Virginia, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
4072625 Derailed train, Manassas, Virginia, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Russell, Andrew Joseph (1830-1902); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A derailed goods train crashed into a house in Paris (colour litho)
2807845 A derailed goods train crashed into a house in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A derailed goods train crashed into a house in Paris)

A Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Creator: Frank Dadd
A Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Trains were derailed and the lines were often damaged fom October 1900 - May 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Cranes At Work After An Accident, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Cranes At Work After An Accident, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Franco - Prussian War, siege of Paris by the Germans, German train derailment on the bridge of the Meuse in Meziers, in January of 1871, vintage engraving

Derailment of a Russian military train, falling into the river Dornat, the train carried infantry soldiers troops and the accident resulted in 58 dead soldiers, engraved in Le Petit Journal May 30

Derailment of train cars, embedded against a house in Jouy en Josas, near Versailles. France. Engraving in Le Petit Journal of October 14, 1900

Steropes, 1857
0-6-0 goods engine, built 1848. Seen here involved in a derailment

Palestine disturbances 1936 Scene derailment
Palestine disturbances 1936. Scene of derailment near Ras el-Ain. 1936

Derailment petroleum train night March 14 1938
Derailment of petroleum train, night of March 14, 1938, Middle East

Palestine disturbances 1936 disconnected rails
Palestine disturbances 1936. The disconnected rails which caused the derailment near Ras el-Ain. 1936

Train derailment, Borough Market, London SE1
Train derailment at Borough Market, near London Bridge, SE1, on 12 August 1958, showing the three sections of the train taken from the London Bridge end of the track. Date: 1958

South Devon Railway: Landslip near the Parson and Clerk Rock, Dec
BAL3392 South Devon Railway: Landslip near the Parson and Clerk Rock, Dec. 29th 1852 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Train derailment, Borough Market, London SE1
Train derailment at Borough Market, near London Bridge, SE1, on 12 August 1958. A low-level view of the three sections of the train taken from the London Bridge end of the track

Section of track after a derailment, 1977 Date: 1977

Europe in Danger 1931
Europe is in danger of Communist derailment. Date: 1931

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: Exploring the History of Derailments through Popular Science Magazine Covers" Step into a time machine as we delve into the captivating world of train derailments, brought to life by iconic covers from Popular Science Magazine. From tragic accidents to miraculous rescues, these snapshots offer a glimpse into the untamed power and unforeseen dangers that have plagued railways throughout history. Journey back to an era when legends were born aboard "The Flying Dutchman Express Train, " a marvel of engineering that captivated imaginations worldwide. But even this majestic locomotive was not immune to disaster, as witnessed in the chilling photographs capturing the aftermath of collisions at Maze Hill Station in SE London. Venturing further back, witness an early 1900s railway accident etched forever in memory. The North American engraving from 1887 serves as a haunting reminder of how quickly chaos can ensue on seemingly ordinary tracks. Meanwhile, across the English Channel lies France's Pouch Tunnel tragedy—a vibrant lithograph depicting a catastrophic derailment that shook nations. Traveling deeper into history reveals poignant moments frozen in time. A black and white photograph transports us to Manassas, Virginia during wartime turmoil where a derailed train stands testament to destruction amidst conflict. In Les Ponts-de-Ce, France, another lithograph captures brave souls rescuing victims with unwavering determination after yet another rail accident. But it is not all doom and gloom within these pages; color lithographs bring hope amid despair. Witness heroes emerging amidst chaos—the Sud-Express restaurant car defying gravity after derailing or Chouzy's double train derailment showcasing resilience against all odds. Finally, brace yourself for Arleux's catastrophic train derailment—an explosion of colors revealing both devastation and humanity's indomitable spirit shining through adversity.