Hither Green Coal Train Disaster

Hither Green Coal Train Disaster

By David Morgan

16th December 1987

The East Wimbledon Depot 76t Crane waits whilst re-railing gangs consider the next move. © David Morgan

16th December 1987

As darkness begins to fall the East Wimbledon Depot 76t Crane begins to lift a mangled set of buffer stops

from the wreckage. © David Morgan

16th December 1987

A view showing some of the de-railed wagons – two were transferred to the Down Yard where they were eventually

cut up. © David Morgan

16th December 1987

Another view of 73139 on the East Wimbledon Depot Breakdown Train as clean up operations continue into the

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