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Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Sheff, Dec 6, 2013.

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  1. NeilL

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    That location is only about ½ mile from the yard at Chedd
     
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    Without speculating in any way, from the photgraphs,the leading (rear) tender bogie has derailed whilst the front bogie has remained on the track. The rear bogie has seemingly come away from its pivot. All eight loco driving wheels have also derailed but the pony truck is still on the track. The leading coach bogie has also fully derailed and over-ridden the loco buffers. The tender has come into contact with the cab roof, bending it upwards.

    I have my thoughts on what's actually happened but will keep those to myself. My thoughts are with the CVR and especially the loco crew involved. I hope they make a quick recovery. At least they have RSS on site to help.
     
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    I have to say great co-operation between heritage railways, the Foxfield Railway is offering ticket acceptance tomorrow for Churnet Valley ticket holders affected this weekend.
     
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    I saw a short video of this on Youtube and came here straight away for more info! I am beyond glad that there were no injuries. Those pictures are a devastating sight and my heart goes out to all the CVR staff and volunteers in this situation.
     
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    Indeed; that must have been pretty scary in the cab, when the tender came crashing in. I'm very glad nobody appears to have been hurt.

    I wonder what the deal is with the carriage, with its leading bogie derailed as well? Was it dragged off by the engine - or did the whole caboodle happen because of a fault in the track, which took out the tender, engine, and then the carriage? I will be very interested to see the results of the investigation.

    Noel
     
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