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Gunpowder found at Swanage Railway

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by 73129, Aug 6, 2011.

  1. 73129

    73129 Part of the furniture

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    An unexploded Victorian gunpowder blasting charge has been found at Swanage Railway this week.



    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-14416413
     
    73129, Aug 6, 2011
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    buzby2 Well-Known Member

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    Vintage 1884 gunpowder safely flushed out, remains removed and duly exploded in local field.
     
    buzby2, Aug 7, 2011
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    And minimal disruption caused to services. Short delay while we got authority to pass the site, and then a 5mph TSR until the charge was removed.

    Certainly focuses the mind while you're driving past!
     
    Rumpole, Aug 8, 2011
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  4. domeyhead

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    How lucky the incident wasn't dealt with by Surrey police. The whole of the Isle of Purbeck would still be evacuated today.
     
    domeyhead, Aug 8, 2011
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