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The Silver Hill-Teversal20's duties were discussed again this lunchtime down at the pub with a couple of ex Silver Hill Colliers.
We recalled a sad event that happened during the early1970's with the 20 shunting rakes from Silver Hill down the old Skegby branch.
Local children from Teversal would play near the track in the extensive Manor Woods.
On one occasion one of the young lads was crossing the track when the shunted wagons appeared and in his haste to get away ended up under one of the wagons, resulting in his leg being amputated.
He survived but it was a huge shock to the local community.
I recall the incident, but it was interesting for us to reflect how back in those days there was little heed payed to railway safety compared to today.
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