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La Bégude-De-Mazenc

Site of the train accident on 18 October 1897, La Bégude-de-Mazenc

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Site of the train accident on 18 October 1897, La Bégude-de-Mazenc

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Site of the train accident on 18 October 1897, La Bégude-de-Mazenc

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  • Location: La Bégude-De-Mazenc, Nyons, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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    October 7, 2024

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    From Montélimar to Dieulefit, Le Petit Train du Picodon climbed around 300 metres in altitude. Barely noticeable today, the gradient led to a disaster. On October 18, 1897, a train started rolling backwards during a shunting maneuver in Dieulefit. Despite many attempts by the staff to brake the train, it only managed to stop halfway to Montélimar, here in La Bégude-de-Mazenc. Finally, a curve was too tight. Two carriages derailed. Fortunately, the passengers were able to jump off beforehand. Only a brakeman, who tried to stop the train until the very end, was killed.
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    Location: La Bégude-De-Mazenc, Nyons, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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