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« on: January 01, 2018, 20:02:14 »
A bit of late news.  The 1857 Paddington to Plymouth hit a large tree at Hemerdon, new years eve 31/12/2017.  Extensive damage to cab which disabled the train and it had to be rescued by the Laria depot shunter.  Driver injured but treated on site and OK https://mobile.twitter.com/XandF/status/947848399197556738
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2018, 21:12:25 »
Are there any cab ends spare still?....
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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2018, 21:24:35 »
I'm sure they'll be able to fix it in Scotland!
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« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2018, 21:25:31 »
The power car goes off lease. Not due to be allocated to another operator.
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2018, 22:06:31 »
Ouch. Glad the driver is OK.
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