This section of rail is where the broad gauge track leading to the loco depot cuts across the standard gauge mainline, and it had all just been replaced, however they didn't allow for the large flanges on the R class driving wheels so it wouldn't pass through the points, or widen them, it had to go over.... The engine was OK. Was towed home the next day I think... Can anyone shed any more light on that? Thanx.
@salemcripple you pull, you pry, you jack, you swear, you pull some more, you pry some more, you break for tea, swear on the way back, pull and pry again and up and away.
@salemcripple Well, it's less annoying than being stuck in the mud. Actually they have these things called frogs, and they are a tool that clamps to the rail. once you get those big drive wheels up on the frog, all you need is some horse power, and well sanded rail and you can usually pull her right back on. Look for holliday express derailment here on youtube. You'll find footage of the 4449 and 700 being re-railed after a rail split in half at the web under their bulk.
It took about 6 hours fiddling and three diesels to pull it back on the track... and of course a lot of wood chocks! It was on the crossover points that cross the standard gauge line and lead down to the turntable. They had recently been rebuilt and there was not enough clearance for the larger flanges of an R class wheel. It held up all the standard gauge interstate trains... many very unhappy people!!
beautiful engine, sad thing to happen. lots of people would have been really angry that it had blocked the tracks and delayed all the trains. good shooting, catching it falling straight off the tracks was really good. great video
The rails had just been relaid, and at the point where the broad gauge crosses the standard gauge track there had not been enough gap left for the larger flanges of the 6' drivers... that was the theory of the day I believe... Caused much trouble, delaying all trains, including Sydney & local pass trains.. :(
This section of rail is where the broad gauge track leading to the loco depot cuts across the standard gauge mainline, and it had all just been replaced, however they didn't allow for the large flanges on the R class driving wheels so it wouldn't pass through the points, or widen them, it had to go over.... The engine was OK. Was towed home the next day I think... Can anyone shed any more light on that? Thanx.
symphonyofsteam 2 days ago
i put pillow on the track muhaahahahahaha
Haider4918 3 days ago
was any harm done to the locomotive?
shininghappyperson7 2 weeks ago
its always sad to see something like that to happen to any steam engine
purcellm100 1 month ago
Fail
ihaztrainz 1 month ago
I guess the steam specil will not be happening today...
willsham45 2 months ago
Why was the fireman still shovling the coal after the derailment? Shoulden't he go out there and help them!
SuperMario6419 2 months ago
I thought I saw sir toppam hat. Im seirous
pikatuber822 3 months ago
I always wondered how the hell do you get a 100 tons of locomotive back on the tracks?
salemcripple 3 months ago
@salemcripple you pull, you pry, you jack, you swear, you pull some more, you pry some more, you break for tea, swear on the way back, pull and pry again and up and away.
Polybun 3 months ago
@Polybun Ah! so it's a lot like getting anything else unstuck lol.
salemcripple 3 months ago
@salemcripple Well, it's less annoying than being stuck in the mud. Actually they have these things called frogs, and they are a tool that clamps to the rail. once you get those big drive wheels up on the frog, all you need is some horse power, and well sanded rail and you can usually pull her right back on. Look for holliday express derailment here on youtube. You'll find footage of the 4449 and 700 being re-railed after a rail split in half at the web under their bulk.
Polybun 3 months ago
Nice catch!
Cause determined?
robertgift 3 months ago
Hey jack. The first task should have been to jack the front up to take the strain off the front end gear !
MusicPredominates 3 months ago
Yep, thats Victorian Railways at its best!!!!!
dj17q 4 months ago
I think something bad happened at 0:17
mikeshearer1250 5 months ago
........bummer... :(
ARMORSCREWS 5 months ago
I've got footage of this derailing from a front view...messy
pyrofella 5 months ago
@pyrofella have you uploaded it?
mikeshearer1250 5 months ago
@mikeshearer1250 G'day Mike...not yet....I will do a search through my tapes to find it and convert a clip of it...I'll let you know when..cheers
pyrofella 4 months ago
More like crap standard of maintenance all Australian railway managements (read governments) subscribe to...
xr6lad 6 months ago
pattysocal1 6 months ago
The ABC in Pure Steam caught this on camera from the front as well
Mikal2475 6 months ago
It took about 6 hours fiddling and three diesels to pull it back on the track... and of course a lot of wood chocks! It was on the crossover points that cross the standard gauge line and lead down to the turntable. They had recently been rebuilt and there was not enough clearance for the larger flanges of an R class wheel. It held up all the standard gauge interstate trains... many very unhappy people!!
symphonyofsteam 6 months ago 7
@symphonyofsteam so...how did it happen ?
estesoyojajaja 3 days ago in playlist Liked videos
1) What happened and 2) Was the loco okay as steam locos arent like modern trains. They are unreplaceable.
tom201090 6 months ago
offtrak
shamgate 6 months ago
omg i think it was the rail that derailed the train but dam was every one ok
imkoolkiller99 6 months ago
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, how to lift several tons worth of metal 101
TandemDawgBMG 8 months ago
A great bit of footage!...lucky to capture this!
STEAMRAILWAYSHOP 1 year ago
whoa
MegaPikachu5 1 year ago
fail
TheBrett59 1 year ago
nice loco. god just think they never knew nothing was goin to happen until it happened.
tich4472 1 year ago
gutted
matthewpeter 1 year ago
Awe poor thing. That must be scary
mammy83 1 year ago
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crazyracer12 1 year ago
That must have been scary being inside the cab
SteamtrainFan1992 1 year ago
beautiful engine, sad thing to happen. lots of people would have been really angry that it had blocked the tracks and delayed all the trains. good shooting, catching it falling straight off the tracks was really good. great video
Russellfan1 2 years ago 7
The rails had just been relaid, and at the point where the broad gauge crosses the standard gauge track there had not been enough gap left for the larger flanges of the 6' drivers... that was the theory of the day I believe... Caused much trouble, delaying all trains, including Sydney & local pass trains.. :(
symphonyofsteam 2 years ago
Hello were and when was the accident? what was the cause?
d5711 2 years ago