The Swampscott Train Wreck

About this episode

Hanna discusses a blizzard-caused train crash on the North Shore with hosts Andy and Fish.

Hanna tells Andy & Fish about a blizzard-caused train crash on the North Shore. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy, Fish

Guest: Hanna

Topics covered

• train wreck
• blizzard
• North Shore
• history
• transportation

Keywords

• train crash
• blizzard
• North Shore
• Hanna
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wellington Sea Shanty Society

Books & works: Across the Line

Places: North Shore

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