Wreck Of The Old 97: Folk Music Summer Fest At Lakemont Park, Altoona Pa

Get ready for a foot-stomping good time at the annual Summer Fest at Lakemont Park amusement park in Altoona, PA. This year, we're celebrating the rich history of folk music with a special performance of the classic ballad, "Wreck of the Old 97." famous train song performed by Colt Winter Lepley Join us as talented musicians take the stage to captivate you with their soulful renditions of folk classics. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of summer festivities and enjoy a day filled with great music and memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this incredible event at Lakemont Park –

The Wreck of the Old 97 was an American rail disaster involving the
Southern Railway mail train, officially known as the Fast Mail (train number 97), while en route from Monroe, Virginia, to Spencer, North Carolina, on September 27, 1903. Travelling at an excessive speed in an attempt to maintain schedule, the train derailed at the Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, Virginia, where it careened off the side of the bridge 11 on-board personnel passed away, and injured others. The wreck inspired a famous railroad ballad,

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