This story is about the worst railroad bridge and train disaster in United States history. It happened in Ashtabula, Ohio on December 29, 1876 during a raging blizzard. In this town off the shores of Lake Erie, an all-iron railroad bridge collapsed sending a luxury train, The Pacific Express No. 5, plummeting 70ft into a frozen river. Of the172 souls that were on board, only 75 survived, most with serious injuries. Of the 97 who perished, 47 were identified, 50 were unidentifiable.
Similar to the Titanic, the crash of this luxury train would prove to be more than just a tragic accident.
This disaster once captivated the nation with stories of tragic loss of life, dramatic rescues, murder, and suicide.
Our team of historians, writers, and film makers are excited to bring this story back to life in a documentary film.
We hope you can join us!
Beacon Productions
Len and Patti Brown
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