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Forum: Railway News from around the World 12th May 2024, 13:44
Replies: 2
Views: 9,822
Posted By 27vet
This was truly a horrible smash mate. I bet it...

This was truly a horrible smash mate. I bet it cost more money than it would have to put a bridge or tunnel there, although I see that farm roads also cross the tracks at various intervals.
Another...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th May 2024, 22:35
Replies: 1
Views: 5,410
Posted By 27vet
***rant on***: Since the so called "democratic"...

***rant on***: Since the so called "democratic" elections in 1994, everything in South Africa has gone further South with no improvement in sight for the foreseeable future. The overnight passenger...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th May 2024, 22:24
Replies: 1
Views: 5,410
Posted By 27vet
Train collision South Africa

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has confirmed the suspension of railway services between Hammarsdale and KwaTandaza in KwaZulu-Natal following a collision between a passenger train...
Forum: Say Hello 9th December 2023, 14:53
Replies: 1
Views: 16,805
Posted By 27vet
Very interesting, thank you. Next time I am in...

Very interesting, thank you. Next time I am in London I will check it out if it is running at the time.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 13th August 2023, 18:55
Replies: 12
Views: 16,480
Posted By 27vet
You will enjoy this story about an unusual but...

You will enjoy this story about an unusual but very competent signalman team.

Jack_the_baboon (https://allthatsinteresting.com/jack-the-baboon)
Forum: Railway News from around the World 29th June 2023, 21:58
Replies: 0
Views: 7,277
Posted By 27vet
Amtrak collision with vehicle, several fatalities reported

The Daily Fail is reporting that three are dead and at least 50 injured after Amtrak hits dump truck on public crossing and derails COMPLETELY near Kansas City with 243 people onboard.

Full story...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 3rd June 2023, 16:29
Replies: 1
Views: 8,296
Posted By 27vet
Triple train collision and over 3,500 passengers...

Triple train collision and over 3,500 passengers in total. Animation here : https://yewtu.be/watch?v=1D2Yq0h7NTo (https://yewtu.be/watch?v=1D2Yq0h7NTo)
Forum: Railway News from around the World 9th May 2023, 08:04
Replies: 1
Views: 4,021
Posted By 27vet
Not a lot of information in the article as to the...

Not a lot of information in the article as to the nature of the injury, the passenger's age etc. Was the step slippery? What was the difference in height?
Forum: Railway News from around the World 1st March 2023, 19:57
Replies: 3
Views: 5,508
Posted By 27vet
I agree, and I also wonder if passenger...

I agree, and I also wonder if passenger restraints would lower the number and severity of injuries in such instances which are not really rare? I already posted a topic on this subject.
Since peak...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 5th February 2023, 21:14
Replies: 0
Views: 4,916
Posted By 27vet
Train Carrying Hazardous Chemicals Derails in Ohio, USA

A train carrying chemicals derailed in the US state of Ohio, causing a massive fire and triggering an evacuation of residents in the area.

Some 50 cars from a 140-car train went off the tracks in...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 30th October 2022, 23:29
Replies: 3
Views: 4,732
Posted By 27vet
These days it extends to goods lorries and...

These days it extends to goods lorries and anything not in a Fort Knox type enclosure mate. Truck overturns, cargo gone. New South African proverb : "I'm so hungry, I could steal a TV"
Forum: Railway News from around the World 30th October 2022, 23:17
Replies: 2
Views: 4,034
Posted By 27vet
Swiss passenger train sets record for length.

I got this off RT News which is probably banned in the UK, here is the text:

Swiss claim record for world’s longest passenger train

A Swiss railway company claimed the record for the world’s...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 30th October 2022, 23:14
Replies: 1
Views: 3,733
Posted By 27vet
Does such a train have a driver or competent...

Does such a train have a driver or competent person who should be at the controls? I know that in aviation, for instance when a plane is being towed, there must be a competent person at the controls...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th October 2022, 01:37
Replies: 1
Views: 3,435
Posted By 27vet
I have deleted WhatsCrap, years ago already I...

I have deleted WhatsCrap, years ago already I deleted the parent, Fakebook as well as twatter. I'm on Linux and use only neutral websites.
Forum: Say Hello 13th August 2022, 22:50
Replies: 14
Views: 17,630
Posted By 27vet
I just wish the cab drivers would put a second...

I just wish the cab drivers would put a second camera to show the operation of the controls in the cab. You see in many flying videos multiple viewpoints, the guys probably make a quick buck on...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 11th June 2022, 22:45
Replies: 8
Views: 7,960
Posted By 27vet
Compare and contrast the two train journeys...

Compare and contrast the two train journeys above. Two very different scenarios. I sense that things have changed for the worse. Hopefully they will come back to "the good old days".
Forum: Narrow Gauge 11th June 2022, 22:38
Replies: 8
Views: 7,960
Posted By 27vet
Rovos Rail used to run from Cape Town to Dar Es...

Rovos Rail used to run from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam which is 3'6" all the way.

There are many interesting videos on Poo Tube, in the interests of avoiding spyware and Big Tech, I watch them on...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 9th June 2022, 14:38
Replies: 8
Views: 7,960
Posted By 27vet
Thanks for an interesting article. South Africa...

Thanks for an interesting article. South Africa also uses the 3'6" gauge with the exception of the Gautrain
Forum: Narrow Gauge 7th March 2022, 19:09
Replies: 6
Views: 9,408
Posted By 27vet
Below is a link to my picture of the Umgeni Steam...

Below is a link to my picture of the Umgeni Steam Railway loco named "Maureen" (number 1486) going in reverse. It's the only way to return to the starting point as there are no turntables on the...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 1st March 2022, 17:51
Replies: 2
Views: 3,356
Posted By 27vet
My youngest brother lives in Brisbane and says...

My youngest brother lives in Brisbane and says that there is flooding in his neighborhood.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 17th February 2022, 23:28
Replies: 7
Views: 6,732
Posted By 27vet
That is a good saying and one I shall remember!

That is a good saying and one I shall remember!
Forum: Railway News from around the World 14th February 2022, 19:53
Replies: 7
Views: 6,732
Posted By 27vet
Guten Tag! Für den Zugriff auf Ihre Umfrage ist...

Guten Tag! Für den Zugriff auf Ihre Umfrage ist ein Kennwort erforderlich.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 14th February 2022, 19:09
Replies: 3
Views: 3,533
Posted By 27vet
Exclamation S Bahn trains collide near Munich 2022-02-14

Two local S-Bahn trains collided in a serious incident south of Munich city center in Germany on Monday. At least one person has been killed and several others injured, according to local police.
...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 7th November 2021, 20:34
Replies: 2
Views: 3,448
Posted By 27vet
Here is the image...

Here is the image https://www.railwayforum.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=43449 (https://www.railwayforum.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=43449)
Forum: Railway News from around the World 7th November 2021, 20:21
Replies: 2
Views: 3,448
Posted By 27vet
Update - Mods please adjust title [South Africa - Blue Train Derails]

The Blue Train did indeed derail but it was a staged train with no passengers and no injuries were reported. 19 coaches were derailed. Poor infrastructure and bad management on behalf of the govt are...
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