Recent content by Rockhopperr

Managed to dive behind the drivers seat I believe. Incredible. Must’ve been horrible for them.

It’s heartbreaking to see this but it’s also a bit odd. To reach 73mph from the cross over or section signal, including a running brake test, isn’t hanging about. Even in a HST.

I’ve received a message from ASLEF that this is not the case. They’ve received no offer from RDG

Currently on the ‘new’ sleeper for my 3rd time. I’ve struggled to sleep in the past but I’ve always been over the bogies. This Room is in the middle of the coach so it was looking promising. I’m afraid the Ride is terrible. Noisy clack and bang from the suspension, if there is any. It’s Like...

Nicely put. I also embarked on a “zero to hero” course with a large training school in 2006. Funded mostly from an enormous bank loan. Qualified mid 2008 with all high grades and first time passes in all flight tests. I won’t bore you with the torture I endured trying to get a job but I was...

They could still be cancelled last minute

Sorry but you can’t possibly say the outcome would’ve been worse in a DMU. A 170 or 158 wouldn’t have derailed in the way the HST did, due to many factors but specifically the coupling type, modern bogie retention, performance of the life guards etc. Since you specifically mention the Carmont...

Let’s start with the Absolutely pointless taxis for train crew every day because of idiotic, lazy rostering. Massive wastage of resources, money and extra emissions.

I say again, these features are primary factors in the fatalities and injuries sustained. Not in the cause of the accident. Taken as a whole, the events immediately after the collision with the land slip would’ve been different without these glaring HST weakpoints.

Area between the driving cab and engine compartment. Houses alternator, electrical equipment and various air and brake systems. Separated by bulkheads.

I’d argue the sacrificial cab, ineffective lifesavers and coaches that lift off their bogies unchecked as primary factors contributing to the fatalities and injuries sustained.

And the rear section of the lead power car completely crumpled when the coach rode up on it! The main body of the power car, housing theclean air compartment and engine, didn’t suffer any significant impact it seems.

The GRP cab design was new idea. Positives included ease of replacement in the event of damage. Negatives were poor driver protection. This was known

Exactly. Why is there not more emphasis on this design failure. The image of the loco Bulkhead and floor with no cab is unsettling.

It’s staggering that the coaches aren’t retained to the bogies in the vertical direction. This is a big factor in the post impact dynamics. Are the coaches just resting on some form of lug or locating pin then?