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Old 24th July 2017, 20:47
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Collision between 2 steam locos at Swanage

The Swanage Railway is currently running a diesel only service following a reported collision between SR Battle of Britain pacific No.34070 'Manston' & BR 4MT tank No.80104. The collision between the 2 locos happened between the signal box & the loco depot and the locos have both been withdrawn for assessment of damage. There are no reported injuries.
The (hopefully temporary) withdrawal of 34070 & 80104 leaves the Swanage Railway with just two operational steam locos - SR U class No.31806 & LSWR M7 class No.30053. Another Battle of Britain pacific, No.34072 '257 Squadron', is due to enter traffic in about a month's time.
Hopefully there is no significant damage to either locomotive & a full steam service can resume soon (I'm due for a visit in a few weeks, so fingers crossed!)

http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/news...otives-collide

Tony
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