On the 21st of June the 2.45 from Rochdale and Liverpool approached the infamous Charlestown curve at about 40 miles per hour and left the line, killing four passengers.
Although off the rails, the train was carried for a further 100 yards…
Dreadful boiler explosion at the premises of Messrs Lord Bros Ltd. Canal Street, Todmorden.
Six people were Killed and many seriously Injured. AN 70083257