Something similar happened at Bradford Adolphus Street on 10th November 1964 when Ivatt 4F 43072 crashed through the outer wall of the goods shed and crashed 30ft down onto Dryden Street. Bradford Adolphus Street had been a passenger station but had long been turned into a good station. On the fateful day 43072 was hauling 21 empty wagons from Ardsley but the drive lost control of the train at Laisterdyke. The engine crew jumped clear just before the crash. The 14 year old 43072 was cut up where she came to rest 4 days later.
For whatever reason I have a deep fascination with this accident, and how it happened. It's my favourite scene in the movie Hugo and I even made it out of Lego. I suppose I am a it strange for being so obsessed with a 128 year old French train accident, but it's so intriguing, and the fact that damage on that scale only led to one casualty is a miracle. It's somewhat of a shame that No. 721 wasn't preserved solely because of it's significant accident. I guess the French don't care as much about their railway history.
I have to admit I was so tempted to add the clip from the crash but I didnt want to risk the strike hammer but yes what an episode! its still up there with the best!
I'd heard of this. But loved your version
thanks so much
Something similar happened at Bradford Adolphus Street on 10th November 1964 when Ivatt 4F 43072 crashed through the outer wall of the goods shed and crashed 30ft down onto Dryden Street. Bradford Adolphus Street had been a passenger station but had long been turned into a good station. On the fateful day 43072 was hauling 21 empty wagons from Ardsley but the drive lost control of the train at Laisterdyke. The engine crew jumped clear just before the crash. The 14 year old 43072 was cut up where she came to rest 4 days later.
For whatever reason I have a deep fascination with this accident, and how it happened. It's my favourite scene in the movie Hugo and I even made it out of Lego. I suppose I am a it strange for being so obsessed with a 128 year old French train accident, but it's so intriguing, and the fact that damage on that scale only led to one casualty is a miracle.
It's somewhat of a shame that No. 721 wasn't preserved solely because of it's significant accident. I guess the French don't care as much about their railway history.
Love the fact that this accident would go on to inspire the tv serier episode a better view for gordon 😅
I have to admit I was so tempted to add the clip from the crash but I didnt want to risk the strike hammer but yes what an episode! its still up there with the best!
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