The 2nd Hampshire Regiment was ordered to move from their post in Barberton, to Johannesburg on March 24, 1902.
The train had left without delay, but soon gained excess speed while traveling down an incline.
By the time the train had sped to 80 mph (148 kph), it began to lose control.
One of the cars, a 'boy' truck, landed on its side and had its door sealed shut as a result of the impact.
A memorial was erected in the cemetery with a wall listing the names of all of those who perished in the disaster.