The Wreck of the Broker: The Woodbridge Train Disaster of 1951
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 Published On Feb 5, 2024

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On the misty evening of February 6th, 1951, the residents along Fulton Street in Woodbridge, New Jersey heard a thundering crash. Opening their doors, they saw the deadliest train wreck in state history. The worst wreck in American history since 1918... This was the Broker, which came off the rails taking the lives of 85 people and injuring hundreds more, scarring many for life, both physically and emotionally… it was officially deemed as a simple case of excessive speed, but frustrated investigations failed to get to the bottom of things, leaving many questions unanswered.

We’re using the advanced technology of Unreal Engine 5 to piece this wreckage back together, bringing the history to life like never before. Guided by historians, exploring the wrecksite, and hearing the stories directly from survivors, we’re re-examining this 73 year old case, and hopefully answering these questions once and for all.

Get a copy of "Man Failure", Gordon Bond's excellent book on the Broker here: https://www.gardenstatelegacy.com/Man...

I’d like to extend my gratitude to the Historical Association of Woodbridge Township for their generous support in the production of this documentary. https://www.woodbridgetownshiphistory...

Thank you to Steve Lerro of K&L Trainz for modeling the Broker train: https://kltrainz.com/

Director and Narrator: Tom Lynskey
Writer: Tom Lynskey and Gordon Bond
Executive Producer: Steven Schwankert
Animator: Alex Moeller
Digital Models: Steve Lerro and Alex Moeller
Technical Consultant: John Turkeli

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