Model railroaders can get frustrated with derailments and accidents that happen with model train sets. Sadly, real train accidents are far more serious and cause tragedy and mayhem. In this series we look at some of the more serious train accidents from history.

February 1, 1970

236 people are killed when an express train rams stationary commuter train in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

October 6, 1972

A train carrying religious pilgrims derails and catches fire in Saltillo, Mexico, killing 208.