In this episode, we dive into the tragic story behind the circus train crash that killed 86 people in 1918. The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus was traveling when a freight train crashed into their carriage, causing a massive fire that claimed the lives of the circus performers. This episode chronicles the struggles of the victims, the heroic rescue efforts, and the aftermath of this tragedy, including the funerals of the victims at *Showman's Rest*. This is a story of loss, courage, and a tribute to the circus performers.
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Nov 16 20243 mins