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Old 6th November 2018, 04:59
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BHP runs away

G'day,
OZZI OZZI OZZI OI OI OI.
No, not our cricket chant.
We have managed to do it again.
UNSTOPPABLE.
Yesterday, a BHP ore train MO2712 comprising 4 locos and 268 wagons RAN AWAY.
It rolled for 92 kms before being remotely derailed by train control.
The derailment occurring about 119 kms south of Port Hedland WA.
Apparently, the driver had jumped off to inspect a problem.
DOO (driver only operation).
And, whilst on the ground, his train departed with out him.
RO-2018-018 being the ATSB investigation now commenced.
The derailment has created a mess, apparently.
Yet another incident report that I will eagerly await publication.
I am reminded of the Pilbara ore trains some years ago.
When ever required to halt for any period, ore wagon hand brakes had to be applied to hold the train stationary.
The locomotive brakes not being sufficient to hold the train stationary for any period.
I don't possess a grade profile for the BHP Pilbara operation.
But, would imagine that it would be generally down hill heading north to Port Hedland.
Steve.
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