Gordon Bond

On the drizzly evening of February 6, 1951, the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train known as "The Broker" derailed in Woodbridge, New Jersey, killing 85 and injuring hundreds in what remains the deadliest railroad accident in the state's history. Communities all along the Jersey Shore were shaken by the sudden and violent loss of family and friends. 

What happened was self-evident from the mangled railcars and bodies. Why was another matter and would lead investigators to delve deep into the inner workings of the self-proclaimed "Standard Railroad of the World." 

Historian and author Gordon Bond will be giving his presentation about this tragedy drawn from his book, "MAN FAILURE: The Story of New Jersey's Deadliest Train Wreck." He has recently published a second edition of the book that includes an appendix of new material people provided after it the first edition published, including some never-before-published photos! Click here to purchase.

The membership portion of the meeting will start promptly at 7:00 PM. Click here to register in advance for the webinar. Attendees will need to register in advance for the webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The presentation will continue on Zoom and be simulcast on our Facebook page after. All are welcome to attend!