| In order to train new steam loco crews a number of special empty car movements are run each year. This run involved steam loco R707 and a consist of S and Z type cars running from Newport to Seymour. The day was going well until a minor derailment occured near the Seymour turntable, resulting in a revised shunting manouvre and the return to Newport being delayed by about 3 hours. None the less the crew did a very good job, achieving some 100km/h running in both directions. |
R707 rolls into Broadford on the DOWN special. |
R707 rolls into Broadford on the DOWN special. |
R707 and train after arrival at the Seymour loco depot. |
R707 rolls onto the turntable. |
R707 rolls onto the turntable. |
R707 on the turntable. |
R707 on the turntable. |
R707 on the turntable. |
R707 on the run around loop. It didn't get further than here.... |
...because of this. The rails for the siding had spead here, and the driver's side middle driving wheel fell inside on the slight curve. I noticed this first and alerted the crew before they drove it any further. |
R707 waits to be re-railed. |
The brass plaque dedicated to 707's restoration. |
The derailed wheelset looked worse on the fireman's side. The flange is sitting about an inch from the outside edge of the rail. |
R707 awaits the re-railing gang. |
Another dedication plaque, this time on 707's tender. |
R707's numberplate. Based on the VR practice for the "new" diesels in the 1950s, except 707's class and numerals are polished chrome instead of brass. |
"We are positive we didn't do it". Some of the 707 crew. They did a great job despite the mishap. |
Oiling up the motion. |
R707 awaits the re-railing gang. |
R707 awaits the re-railing gang. |
R707's builders plate. #26997 of the NBL. |
R707 now re-railed goes back on the table. |
R707 now facing the same way it arrived and back on the train. It was to then push the train back to the station for stabling. |
R707 framed by Y157 and K176. |
