LNER Route: Leicester to Marylebone

Rugby Central Station: gcrcs16

Ex-LNER Class V2 2-6-2 No 60828 is seen derailed after an accident near Barby Sidings on 7th August 1955. At the time of the accident the locomotive was allocated to 34A Kings Cross shed and had been heading the Manchester to Marylebone express. A summary of the report stated 'The Up line had been blocked for pre-arranged engineering work and trains were being operated over the Down line between Rugby and Barby Sidings under the single line working arrangements. The 10:35 am Up express passenger train from Manchester to Marylebone travelled therefore on the Down line after leaving Rugby. It was passing through the facing crossover at Barby Sidings, by which it was to be returned to the Up line, at the very excessive speed of about 55 mph and became seriously derailed. The engine plunged down the 15 foot high embankment and turned over on its side, and it was followed by several coaches one of which also overturned while others were tilted at varying angles.' Unfortunately when it derailed the driver, Mr C Simpson, was killed. The locomotive was repaired and was back on duty as can be seen in this 1963 view of the locomotive.

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