The Great Northern Railroad Avalanche | Snowed In | 1
Summary
This episode recounts the 1910 Stevens Pass avalanche, the deadliest in U.S. history, which trapped the Seattle Express and a mail train in the Cascade Mountains. It follows the experiences of passengers like widow Ida Starrett and lawyer Lewis Jessup, alongside railroad superintendent James O'Neill and plow conductor Homer Purcell, who struggled against relentless blizzards and mechanical failures. The narrative highlights the desperate efforts to clear tracks and the terrifying moment when a massive snowslide struck the mountain ledge, forcing survivors to rely on luck and resourcefulness…
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