Tay Bridge Derailment

On June 26, 1894, a North British Railway train partially derailed on the Tay Bridge near Dundee due to high winds and track issues on the replacement structure built after the 1879 disaster. The incident involved a 4-4-0 locomotive and highlighted ongoing safety concerns with the bridge's design. Though minor compared to the original collapse, it prompted further inspections and speed restrictions. The event underscored the challenges of Victorian-era bridge engineering in harsh coastal environments.