Run-away bankers
 

G'day,
Stuck at home is definitely boring.
But, the occasional rail prang does offer some entertainment.
On june 3, the Ardglen bankers ran-away, derailed and rolled over.
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications...r/ro-2020-008/
Southbounds from Werris Creek on the NSW Main North face a 7 km 1 in 40 climb up to the Ardglen tunnel.
Banking of heavy goods jobs has generally been required.
On this date, a pair of 2011 built GE C44acHi 50 class owned by Aurizon (QR National) were in use as the bankers.
I have no idea just what brake system is employed on these things.
Modern day garbage.
But, presume desktop computer controlled.
The crew survived and clambered out the cab of the overturned locos.
It will be an interesting final report to glean just what transpired with the brake system.
Steve.