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This brings back memories.
As a carriage examiner, on the Piccadilly Line, in the 1990's, I was one of the first trained to shunt 1973 stock.
First trip on my own and it derailed the leading bogie over a set of facing points which, luckily for my future career, showed signs of a defect that would not have been noticed by an experienced shunter let alone a novice.
Also took control of a 7" gauge Black Five under a friend's (and owner) guidance - is it me or what but this loco also derailed!!?
As a carriage examiner, on the Piccadilly Line, in the 1990's, I was one of the first trained to shunt 1973 stock.
First trip on my own and it derailed the leading bogie over a set of facing points which, luckily for my future career, showed signs of a defect that would not have been noticed by an experienced shunter let alone a novice.
Also took control of a 7" gauge Black Five under a friend's (and owner) guidance - is it me or what but this loco also derailed!!?
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