Engineering Tragedy: The Ashtabula Train Disaster

Russell A.- 2 nights back I purchased the video on Vimeo. I just had to post how well done the documentary turned out. I’ve followed the information about the tragedy for years. I’ve been to the cemetery, I’ve read everything I could get my hands on, and I’ve seen some pretty weird less than credible and creepy things. This documentary is gold. Years of research. Consideration for the era, the times, a fair look at the players involved, and facts. Very well done. One cannot “enjoy” watching such a tragedy. Perhaps it’s the scratching of an itch to somehow resolve the question of “Why?” To somehow resolve the mistakes of the past. Human greed? Reliance on what one thinks they know about engineering — and money. It always comes back to money. Money, power, and not scraping a failure to save a buck, or rushing something to save face. The tragedy was a “perfect storm” thankfully resulting in at least some positive changes. My kudos and thanks to those who made this documentary happen.

Joe F.- Watched the film with great interest - it was an informative and dramatic presentation. Well Done! Everyone in Ashtabula area needs to view it. - THANK YOU for all your hard work.

Jacki J.- Watched last night. Excellent production!!

Kelly A.- Awesome film...Great job everyone!

Lynn C.- We ended up renting on Vimeo and am so glad I did. It was excellent! You did an amazing job with this even though you had many challenges. It was very informative and I learned a lot. I did close my eyes to the burned bodies and the broken leg.