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Cardwell tilt train crash.
Some images of the fatal
level-crossing smash in
Northern Queensland.
Not a good scene.
Obviously from the photos and tragically, the two drivers
of the Tilt Train were killed.
Sadly, another truck driver thinking STOP signs and crossing
lights are not for him to obey.
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These next photos are from Fridays 844 derailment site just
east of Craigieburn.
This is a reprint of an article Ron published in the December 2008 issue of
Australian
Railway Enthusiast
(Vol.46, No.4)
Note: The 5 published photos were in B&W.
It is in the Southern Alps of
New Zealand,
on the Trans-Alpine
line.
I personally
think the highlight has got to be the upsidedown Cb... impressive!
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I reckon that, with some of the images which
I've seen lately, I would be inclined to be at least a hundred yards away from the tracks, especially if the train in
question is travelling at any sort of speed.
Don't know how
it happened, but probably a broken axle or bearing failure. Looks like on a straight.
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Re:
The New Zealand Rail images that I just sent to you: I think that the photographer's name is probably David Overson, but
you may wish to put a question mark alongside his name. Regards, Ron.
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