3. OFF THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW
  4. OFF THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW

OFF THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW

This gallery is a sort of compendium of all the bent and the broken, the crashed and the bashed, both steam age and modern, loco and stock, both British and foreign. Most are duplicates of pictures to be found in other galleries, some taken by me and some very obviously not. These pictures are displayed for recreational/information/research purposes only and are not for sale under any circumstances. Every effort has been made to verify the information in the captions but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
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DONEMANA - (4) Donemana Station was a passing place about midway between Londonderry and Strabane on the County Donegal Railway Joint Committee System. On September 7th, 1913, the 9 pm. down passenger train from Londonderry Victoria Road to Strabane, headed by Class 5 2-6-4T No.19 LETTERKENNY, was entering the loop points at the north end of Donemana Station, when the engine and two first carriages left the rails and overturned, and the three remaining vehicles were derailed. One passenger, a railway servant not on duty, was killed, a second was very seriously injured, and five others suffered more or less severely from bruises or the effects of shock. There was speed limit of 6 mph on this junction and it was estimated that the train was travelling at between 30 and 40 mph when it crashed. The train crew was subsequently prosecuted.<br /> Here, in picture No.1 of a series of 10, we see the rescue train headed by Class 4 4-6-4T No.14 ERNE with the wrecked coach on it's side and the loco behind it. The singalbox had a miraculous escape!
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DONEMANA - (4) Donemana Station was a passing place about midway between Londonderry and Strabane on the County Donegal Railway Joint Committee System. On September 7th, 1913, the 9 pm. down passenger train from Londonderry Victoria Road to Strabane, headed by Class 5 2-6-4T No.19 LETTERKENNY, was entering the loop points at the north end of Donemana Station, when the engine and two first carriages left the rails and overturned, and the three remaining vehicles were derailed. One passenger, a railway servant not on duty, was killed, a second was very seriously injured, and five others suffered more or less severely from bruises or the effects of shock. There was speed limit of 6 mph on this junction and it was estimated that the train was travelling at between 30 and 40 mph when it crashed. The train crew was subsequently prosecuted.
Here, in picture No.1 of a series of 10, we see the rescue train headed by Class 4 4-6-4T No.14 ERNE with the wrecked coach on it's side and the loco behind it. The singalbox had a miraculous escape!

  • DITTON JUNCTION - Ditton Junction is near Widnes on the Liverpool spur of the former London and North Western Railway. This complex junction had eight running lines and associated signal gantries. On September 17th, 1912, the 17:30 Chester to Liverpool express was signalled to cross from the fast to the slow line, but the driver, Robert Hughes, age 41, from Llangwstenin, Conwy, who had little experience of the junction and had never been switched here before, misread the signals and thought he had a clear run through. The crossover had a speed limit of 15 mph but the train hit it at 60 mph. The locomotive, 2-4-0 Precedent Class No.1529 COOK, turned on its side and travelled some distance, striking the pier of an overbridge (partially demolishing it) and breaking in two. The six carriages following ploughed over the engine and were all destroyed - forming a heap of wreckage between the station platforms. Punctured gaslighting cylinders ignited, turning the scene into an inferno. The driver, fireman and 13 passengers were killed. Blame was attributed to the driver for not applying for a pilot at Chester. The confusing signalling at the junction was also criticised. The mangled remains of No.1529 COOK being recovered.
  • DOLLANDS MOOR - At about 0339 on Tuesday September 4th, 2018, a train arriving at Dollands Moor freight yard struck a small petrol powered buggy which was stationary on a level crossing. The train driver only became aware of the buggy shortly before the accident and was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. These small buggies are provided to transport staff and equipment around the extensive site. A subway, which could accommodate the buggies, was provided at each end of the yard to allow staff access to individual sidings without crossing any tracks. Level crossings were also provided for emergency use by vehicles after railway signals had been set to stop trains approaching the crossings. By 2014, only one of the two subways remained open, but lighting in this subway had failed. Use of this subway was not enforced so most shunters chose to drive across the level crossings instead. There were no barriers, signs or written instructions indicating that vehicles were not allowed to use the level crossings unless signals were being used to stop any approaching trains. The injured shunter started work at Dollands Moor yard in 2018 and had been trained to cross the sidings using the level crossings without signal protection. It has been found that the buggy driver was unaware he was in an unsafe position, but there is insufficient evidence to determine why. The investigation also found that custom and practice at Dollands Moor yard had normalised use of the level crossings by buggies without signals being used to stop approaching trains, and that the buggy was not conspicuous so the train driver could not see it until it was too late to avoid an accident. The underlying factor was that DB Cargo’s management of the use of buggies, subways and level crossings at Dollands Moor yard was inadequate.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - 31 464 awaits attention for a broken nose in Doncaster Works Yard, the Railway A&E, 14/09/85.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - 37 157 looks like it has taken one from Mike Tyson! Awaiting attention in Doncaster Works Yard, 14 09/85.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - 24117 was placed into unserviceable store on January 9th, 1976, no doubt due to the collision damage sustained to the 2nd man's side of the No.1 cab. Seen here at Doncaster Works in July 1976.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - 25015 was withdrawn in December 1975 with collision damage to No.1 end and is seen here in August 1976 awaiting stripping for component recovery. It had been in store at Derby until June 1976 and was scrapped in February 1977.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - 31221 and 37073 stand in the yard at Doncaster Works, both with heavy collision damage in June 1986.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - 31313 awaits repairs in Works to the accident damage it carriers in 1982.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - 47342 sustained major damage due to a collision between Ashbury's yard and Philips Park in Manchester whilst hauling the 4H37 Trafford Park to Holyhead freightliner service. 47342 was stationary at the signal at the bottom of the line near Gorton when the last wagon of the preceding freight broke free and ran away back into its No.2 cab. The crew were uninjured. After a period stored at Ashbury's it was moved to Doncaster Works, where it was eventually scrapped in March 1992. Seen here in April 1990.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - 56040 awaits attention at Works after what looks like a severe shunting accident in October 1980. The loco was only built 2 years previously.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - Class K3 No.61808 had been withdrawn from 40E Colwick in September 1961 and is seen here bring cut up at Doncaster Works just one month later.
  • DONEMANA - (1) Donemana Station was a passing place about midway between Londonderry and Strabane on the County Donegal Railway Joint Committee System. On September 7th, 1913, the 9 pm. down passenger train from Londonderry Victoria Road to Strabane, headed by Class 5 2-6-4T No.19 LETTERKENNY, was entering the loop points at the north end of Donemana Station, when the engine and two first carriages left the rails and overturned, and the three remaining vehicles were derailed. One passenger, a railway servant not on duty, was killed, a second was very seriously injured, and five others suffered more or less severely from bruises or the effects of shock. There was speed limit of 6 mph on this junction and it was estimated that the train was travelling at between 30 and 40 mph when it crashed. The train crew was subsequently prosecuted.<br /> Here, in No.7 of a series on 10 pictures, we see the locomotive completely turned over having ploughed into goods wagons in the sidings. Note the lady and her children - she gets about!
  • DONEMANA - (2) Donemana Station was a passing place about midway between Londonderry and Strabane on the County Donegal Railway Joint Committee System. On September 7th, 1913, the 9 pm. down passenger train from Londonderry Victoria Road to Strabane, headed by Class 5 2-6-4T No.19 LETTERKENNY, was entering the loop points at the north end of Donemana Station, when the engine and two first carriages left the rails and overturned, and the three remaining vehicles were derailed. One passenger, a railway servant not on duty, was killed, a second was very seriously injured, and five others suffered more or less severely from bruises or the effects of shock. There was speed limit of 6 mph on this junction and it was estimated that the train was travelling at between 30 and 40 mph when it crashed. The train crew was subsequently prosecuted.<br /> Here, in picture No.10 of a series of 10, we see a view from the bunker end of the locomotive with wreckage and a damaged coach in the foreground.
  • DONEMANA - (3) Donemana Station was a passing place about midway between Londonderry and Strabane on the County Donegal Railway Joint Committee System. On September 7th, 1913, the 9 pm. down passenger train from Londonderry Victoria Road to Strabane, headed by Class 5 2-6-4T No.19 LETTERKENNY, was entering the loop points at the north end of Donemana Station, when the engine and two first carriages left the rails and overturned, and the three remaining vehicles were derailed. One passenger, a railway servant not on duty, was killed, a second was very seriously injured, and five others suffered more or less severely from bruises or the effects of shock. There was speed limit of 6 mph on this junction and it was estimated that the train was travelling at between 30 and 40 mph when it crashed. The train crew was subsequently prosecuted.<br /> Here, in picture No.6 of a series of 10, we see the rescue train headed by Class 4 4-6-4T No.14 ERNE beyond the wreckage of one of the overturned coaches, which seems somehow to have ended up beyond the locomotive.
  • DONEMANA - (4) Donemana Station was a passing place about midway between Londonderry and Strabane on the County Donegal Railway Joint Committee System. On September 7th, 1913, the 9 pm. down passenger train from Londonderry Victoria Road to Strabane, headed by Class 5 2-6-4T No.19 LETTERKENNY, was entering the loop points at the north end of Donemana Station, when the engine and two first carriages left the rails and overturned, and the three remaining vehicles were derailed. One passenger, a railway servant not on duty, was killed, a second was very seriously injured, and five others suffered more or less severely from bruises or the effects of shock. There was speed limit of 6 mph on this junction and it was estimated that the train was travelling at between 30 and 40 mph when it crashed. The train crew was subsequently prosecuted.<br /> Here, in picture No.1 of a series of 10, we see the rescue train headed by Class 4 4-6-4T No.14 ERNE with the wrecked coach on it's side and the loco behind it. The singalbox had a miraculous escape!
  • DONEMANA - (5) Donemana Station was a passing place about midway between Londonderry and Strabane on the County Donegal Railway Joint Committee System. On September 7th, 1913, the 9 pm. down passenger train from Londonderry Victoria Road to Strabane, headed by Class 5 2-6-4T No.19 LETTERKENNY, was entering the loop points at the north end of Donemana Station, when the engine and two first carriages left the rails and overturned, and the three remaining vehicles were derailed. One passenger, a railway servant not on duty, was killed, a second was very seriously injured, and five others suffered more or less severely from bruises or the effects of shock. There was speed limit of 6 mph on this junction and it was estimated that the train was travelling at between 30 and 40 mph when it crashed. The train crew was subsequently prosecuted.<br /> Here, in picture No.3 of a series of 10, it appears that No.14 ERNE might be dragging the coach forward. The loco on the left is a Class 2 4-6-0T I think. Note the stray bogie in front of the loco.
  • DONEMANA - (6) Donemana Station was a passing place about midway between Londonderry and Strabane on the County Donegal Railway Joint Committee System. On September 7th, 1913, the 9 pm. down passenger train from Londonderry Victoria Road to Strabane, headed by Class 5 2-6-4T No.19 LETTERKENNY, was entering the loop points at the north end of Donemana Station, when the engine and two first carriages left the rails and overturned, and the three remaining vehicles were derailed. One passenger, a railway servant not on duty, was killed, a second was very seriously injured, and five others suffered more or less severely from bruises or the effects of shock. There was speed limit of 6 mph on this junction and it was estimated that the train was travelling at between 30 and 40 mph when it crashed. The train crew was subsequently prosecuted.<br /> Here, in picture No.8 of a series of 10, we see No.14 ERNE being attached to the wrecked coach. Note the remains of the train standing beyond the onlookers.
  • DORE AND TOTLEY - As the 1.30 pm express from Sheffield to Derby, Birmingham & Bristol was running at full speed, the second engine left the rails about 120 yards north of Dore and Totley Station. On the train rushed, the front engine fortunately keeping on the metals, but when the platforms were reached the engine caught the stonework with such force that the second engine was overturned, and the whole train was brought to a standstill with such a jerk which shot the passengers off the seats of the carriages. Strange to relate the only persons who were injured were the driver & fireman of the second engine, No. 1527, who applied the brakes and manfully stuck to their posts until they were shot out on to the permanent way when the engine crashed over on to its side. Driver of the derailed engine Charles Meek, aged 46, leg injured, head and face bruised and cut. Suffering from shock. Removed to Royal Hospital, but not detained. Fireman Henry Sergeant, aged 45, head and face bruised and cut. suffering from shock. Removed to Royal Hospital but not detained. No.1527 has ridden over the platform end, through the fence and down the embankment. The white 'X' shows the engine's chimney.
  • DORRINGTON - 47 131 - On February 19th 1987 at the the head of the 6M27 Waterston to Albion oil tanks, 47131 became derailed by catch points at Dorrington and fell on to its side sustaining serious damage which led to its' withdrawal and subsequent scrapping at Vic Berry's in Summer 1988.
  • DORRINGTON - 47 131 - On February 19th 1987 at the the head of the 6M27 Waterston to Albion oil tanks, 47131, just visible on this picture, became derailed by catch points at Dorrington and fell on to its side sustaining serious damage which led to its' withdrawal and subsequent scrapping at Vic Berry's in Summer 1988.
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