If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

class 31 runaway

本贴由 yec2521 于 2010-10-14 发布. 版块名称: Diesel & Electric Traction

  1. yec2521

    yec2521 New Member

    注册日期:
    2009-04-10
    帖子:
    193
    支持:
    1
    having an interest in railway accidents i've been trying to research the incident in october 1988 where 2 class 31 loco's (31 202 & 31 226) ran away and ended up on the north circular road in london with 226 landing on the roof of 202 and breaking its back. from what i gather the handbrake was released or not functioning. my main interest though is how was 31 226 recovered. i know 202 was cut up on site but it wasnt until i looked at some pictures tonight that i realised that it happened UNDER a flyover road thus making the recovery even more difficult. was a crane used? does anyone have any pics of the incident or recovery?
     
    yec2521, 2010-10-14
    #1
  2. wehaveaproblem

    wehaveaproblem Member

    注册日期:
    2005-09-18
    帖子:
    300
    支持:
    0
    职业:
    Draughtsman
    所在地:
    London
    wehaveaproblem, 2010-10-16
    #2
  3. buseng

    buseng Part of the furniture

    注册日期:
    2005-09-09
    帖子:
    4,801
    支持:
    349
    性别:
    男
    职业:
    Retired
    所在地:
    Tilehurst, Reading, Berks.
    Should be picture links.

    http://album.atomic-systems.com/showPic.php/72661/DCP00798.JPG/6

    http://album.atomic-systems.com/showPic.php/72661/DCP00799.JPG/6

    A bit of text.

    The locomotives that wanted to try out the North Circular Road !
    On 28th October 1988 two unmanned Class 31 locos, presumably with brakes not fulled applied, rolled off together along a short siding. After demolishing the buffer stop they ran down the embankment on to the main road, to the horror of passing motorists on the North Circular, although no-one was hurt. The second loco of the pair landed on the roof of the leading one, reamining precariously balanced. Its back broken by the impact, the leader of the adventurous twosome was later cut in two for reomval from the scene of the accident.
     
    buseng, 2010-10-16
    #3
  4. yec2521

    yec2521 New Member

    注册日期:
    2009-04-10
    帖子:
    193
    支持:
    1
    cheers guys. any pics or info on the recovery?
     
    yec2521, 2010-10-16
    #4
  5. huochemi

    huochemi Part of the furniture

    注册日期:
    2008-05-06
    帖子:
    3,049
    支持:
    1,540
    性别:
    男
    所在地:
    UK
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Some pics on ebay: 370450940926 and 370450940678
     
    huochemi, 2010-10-29
    #5
  6. Hemerdon

    Hemerdon Member Friend

    注册日期:
    2006-04-14
    帖子:
    783
    支持:
    719
    性别:
    男
    职业:
    Retired
    所在地:
    Hemerdon Bank, Plymouth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Hemerdon, 2010-10-29
    #6
  7. Dan Bennett

    Dan Bennett Member

    注册日期:
    2006-03-25
    帖子:
    488
    支持:
    110
    性别:
    男
    职业:
    South Western Railway Fitter
    所在地:
    Wareham
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Dan Bennett, 2010-10-29
    #7
  8. yec2521

    yec2521 New Member

    注册日期:
    2009-04-10
    帖子:
    193
    支持:
    1
    cheers boys. most appreciated
     
    yec2521, 2010-10-30
    #8

分享此页面