Post by James Galbraith on Sept 27, 2008 10:55:45 GMT 1
The first 4 car set of A62 stock is to be scrapped, the units are: (Aldgate end)5173-6173-6172-5172(Uxbridge end).
5173 hit a tree on the approach to Ruislip heading towards Aldgate on 27th May 2007 in heavy rain.
The car was already one of a kind from another accident, where the roof needed to be replaced. There were no driving motor car roofs available, so it had the roof of a trailer car.
Over the past year and a bit, many parts have been taken from the units, although when it first hit the tree it could have been put back in service easily, the never ending shortage of spare parts bites again.
I was on the train when it hit the tree, I have posted a clip on youtube HERE and the picture below was taken after shunting from the scene of the accident into Ruislip station.
I think I can safely say I was the only rail enthusiast on the 5173-6173-6172-5172 fair well tour ;D
R.I.P 5173-6173-6172-5172
5173 hit a tree on the approach to Ruislip heading towards Aldgate on 27th May 2007 in heavy rain.
The car was already one of a kind from another accident, where the roof needed to be replaced. There were no driving motor car roofs available, so it had the roof of a trailer car.
Over the past year and a bit, many parts have been taken from the units, although when it first hit the tree it could have been put back in service easily, the never ending shortage of spare parts bites again.
I was on the train when it hit the tree, I have posted a clip on youtube HERE and the picture below was taken after shunting from the scene of the accident into Ruislip station.
I think I can safely say I was the only rail enthusiast on the 5173-6173-6172-5172 fair well tour ;D
R.I.P 5173-6173-6172-5172