Erie Lackawanna CX99 vs X51 at Newburgh Jct

On March 9, 1973 in heavy fog, Erie Lackawanna train X51 slid past the red signal at Harriman, NY. Following westbound on the parallel track was CX 99 only minutes behind. Before the train could stop it slammed into the cab car of deadhead move X51 and the following is the footage of the aftermath that afternoon. Footage by Russell Begg, collection of Erik Pioselli. No fatalities occurred.