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Recently, I've been scanning lots of 90s graf flicks. I came across this one, scanned it, and asked Swatch who
Robert Ray was.

He replied with this:

On August 28, 1991, an accident occurred just north of Union Square station, killing five people and injuring
215 others in one of the worst wrecks since the Malbone Street Disaster of 1918. The train operator, Robert Ray,
had been overshooting platforms on the entire run. Just north of 14th Street–Union Square the train was to be
shifted to the local track due to repairs. He had been running the train at 40 mph (65 km/h) in a 10 mph (16 km/h)
zone and took the switch so fast that only the front of the first car made the crossover. The third and fourth cars
ended up perpendicular to the tracks, having sheared off support columns and split in half. The line suffered heavy
damage and service was disrupted for six days (trains terminating at 59th street for the duration) as transit
workers toiled around the clock to clean up the wreckage. The entire infrastructure, including signals, switches,
track, roadbed, cabling, and 23 support columns needed to be replaced. The motorman was sentenced to 15 years
in prison, but was set free in April 2001 for good behavior.

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Oshidori: 3rd Jul 2009 - 19:50 GMT

Oh wow, I remember that!

Months after that incident I rode with a friend whose parents never let her ride the subway (the 6 if I remember), and when it hit that sharp turn after it pulled out of Grand Central she went into hysterics. I actually had to slap her to get her to calm down, but she was terrified that the train would derail again.

ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ: 25th Oct 2009 - 18:30 GMT

Hi, I was on the train before this #4 Express. This was early in the morning and my train was too packed. I needed to get to work early that day, and did not want to wait so I boarded the train. When I arrived to work, I made my coffee and turned on the radio to listen to 1010 WINS news radio and heard that a Southbound has just derailed at the 14 ST and UNION SQ Station. I was shocked to realise that I was going to wait for the next train at 125 ST. Thank You..Lord..too bad for those who were killed and hurt on 8/28/91.
Yours truly,
Alberto Rodriguez
Bronx, NY

Michelle: 27th Dec 2009 - 00:59 GMT

Am one of the deceased (Delores Pryce) daughter, and I am still mourning the loss of my mom. It's one of the main reason why I moved out of NY, I too am scared of riding the transit.

Bobby: 7th Feb 2010 - 16:36 GMT

Riding the transit? Never met anyone that called it that.

Walter: 16th Apr 2012 - 15:59 GMT

I'm working on a horror novel and part of the story takes place on the day of Aug 28, 1991, the day of the 14th St derailment. I need to find images, and any other info anyone may have that might help tell the most chilling, gut-wrenching story I possibly can. HOWEVER,
I understand the sensitivity of those who were involved or knew someone who may have been affected by that terrible day, and I don't want to re-open old wounds just for the sake of telling a good story. My goal is to portray the events of that day in a way that will not disrespect anyone and will present the facts and events with dignity , so I'm not looking for slander, gossip or ill-intent.
those who wish to help or have anything to offer may contact me at wlboone_1@juno.com

Thank you for your time.

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I came across this one, scanned it, and asked Swatch who Robert Ray was. He replied with this: On August 28, 1991, an accident occurred just north of Union Square station, killing five people and injuring 215 others in one of the worst wrecks since the Malbone Street Disaster of 1918. The train operator, Robert Ray, had been overshooting platforms on the entire run. Just north of 14th Street–Union Square the train was to be shifted to the local track due to repairs. He had been running the train at 40 mph (65 km/h) in a 10 mph (16 km/h) zone and took the switch so fast that only the front of the first car made the crossover. The third and fourth cars ended up perpendicular to the tracks, having sheared off support columns and split in half. The line suffered heavy damage and service was disrupted for six days (trains terminating at 59th street for the duration) as transit workers toiled around the clock to clean up the wreckage. The entire infrastructure, including signals, switches, track, roadbed, cabling, and 23 support columns needed to be replaced. The motorman was sentenced to 15 years in prison, but was set free in April 2001 for good behavior. This article has been viewed 13367 times in the last 4 years Oshidori: 3rd Jul 2009 - 19:50 GMT Oh wow, I remember that! Months after that incident I rode with a friend whose parents never let her ride the subway (the 6 if I remember), and when it hit that sharp turn after it pulled out of Grand Central she went into hysterics. I actually had to slap her to get her to calm down, but she was terrified that the train would derail again. ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ: 25th Oct 2009 - 18:30 GMT Hi, I was on the train before this #4 Express. This was early in the morning and my train was too packed. I needed to get to work early that day, and did not want to wait so I boarded the train. When I arrived to work, I made my coffee and turned on the radio to listen to 1010 WINS news radio and heard that a Southbound has just derailed at the 14 ST and UNION SQ Station. I was shocked to realise that I was going to wait for the next train at 125 ST. Thank You..Lord..too bad for those who were killed and hurt on 8/28/91. Yours truly, Alberto Rodriguez Bronx, NY Michelle: 27th Dec 2009 - 00:59 GMT Am one of the deceased (Delores Pryce) daughter, and I am still mourning the loss of my mom. It's one of the main reason why I moved out of NY, I too am scared of riding the transit. Bobby: 7th Feb 2010 - 16:36 GMT Riding the transit? Never met anyone that called it that. Walter: 16th Apr 2012 - 15:59 GMT I'm working on a horror novel and part of the story takes place on the day of Aug 28, 1991, the day of the 14th St derailment. I need to find images, and any other info anyone may have that might help tell the most chilling, gut-wrenching story I possibly can. 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Oshidori: 3rd Jul 2009 - 19:50 GMT

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