On 25th August 1976 a Toton to Severn Tunnel Junction coal train derailed at Winchcombe, Gloucestershire on what was then the Stratford upon Avon - Cheltenham line via Honeybourne. Enquiries and searches both online and to various local and national archives have failed to locate any photographs of the Class 45 or 46 (it was certainly a Peak) that was at the head of the train. Nor does there appear to be any 'official' BR report into the derailment. While I believe the locomotive was not derailed quite a few coal wagons were derailed and caused serious damage to the track. There seems to be so little 'out there' it's almost as if the derailment is a secret!
The derailment led to BR closing the line in November 1976. Can anyone shed any light on which Peak loco it was, does anyone have any pictures of the derailed train, especially the Peak and does anyone know of or recall any official reports into the event?
Many thanks
The derailment led to BR closing the line in November 1976. Can anyone shed any light on which Peak loco it was, does anyone have any pictures of the derailed train, especially the Peak and does anyone know of or recall any official reports into the event?
Many thanks
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