Catastrophe at Custer Creek Montana's Deadliest Train Wreck

On September 30, 1910, a Northern Pacific passenger train derailed near Custer Creek in western Montana, resulting in one of the state's deadliest railroad disasters. This meticulously researched account examines the tragic collision, the heroic rescue efforts that followed, and the human stories of passengers and crew caught in the catastrophe. Through archival records and firsthand accounts, the narrative explores the engineering failures, safety practices of the era, and the lasting impact on Montana's railroad history and communities.