Great Moments In Chappaqua History:  The Great Train Wreck of 1905


Photos courtesy of the New Castle Historical Society; see enlarged photos in “Read more”
Monday, October 25
by N. O’Neil

1905: A dramatic train accident takes place at the Chappaqua train station.  Fortunately, there were no fatalities.  The cause of the accident is not clear, but a witness claims to have seen some kid put a penny on the track.

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How did they get the cars upright?

By Nora Mackenzie on 10/25/2010 at 9:23 am

A penny on the track will not cause a train to derail. As a kid we did it all of the time.

By Geemunny on 10/26/2010 at 7:30 am

It’s a joke, By Geemunny

By Penny squasher on 10/29/2010 at 4:51 pm


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