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Accident at Dinwoodie - Wamphray on 25th October 1928

Accident Summary

Accident at Dinwoodie - Wamphray on 25th October 1928

Location

Dinwoodie - Wamphray

Train Operator

London, Midland & Scottish Railway

Primary Causes

Signaller error, fatigue or stress

Secondary Causes

Failure to protect train, guard error

Result

Rear collision, derailment, train fall from height

4 fatalities, 5 injured

Accident Investigation Status

This accident has been the subject of a published formal accident investigation, which you will find below.

Related Documents

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view document PDF (2.6Mb download)Report on the Accident at Dinwoodie - Wamphray on 28th October 192814th Dec 1928

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