100 MPH Train vs. Nuclear Tank

Tragic historical events have shown mankind that nuclear disasters bring destructive and costly consequences. Countries that have developed nuclear energy strive to prevent such disasters at all costs.

Safe transportation of spent nuclear fuel is a priority in preventing such disasters. Currently, many countries use nuclear flasks to deliver the material to its final destination. But how did they make sure the flasks were safe?

In the early 1980s, the United Kingdom spent 4 million pounds on a 4-year program to test the nuclear flasks in different potential situations.

And on July 17th, 1984, the program came to a head, as millions of people worldwide tuned in to watch Operation Smash Hit, a train crash shown on live TV.

A driverless type 46 diesel locomotive and three carriage carts were set to crash into a nuclear flask at full speed to test how the device would react to sudden impact.

This spectacular demonstration was captured with over 32 cameras. Would these unique nuclear flasks withstand a train wreck?

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