Keith George Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Was Stanier 2-8-0 8f 48188 repaired after the accident that tragically driver Axon lost his life.? Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted September 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 4, 2019 It would seem so, according to BR Database info it lasted until May 1966. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS2968 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 She received a Heavy General overhaul at Derby from 2 April to 7 June 1957. Tender 10138 was retained. She went back to Warrington, Widnes (loan 19-4-58), Warrington (17-5-58), Nuneaton (5-3-60), back to Warrington (21-5-60) and Edge Hill (May 62). She was withdrawn 14-5-66 and sent to Cashmores, Great Bridge. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith George Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 Thanks gents for clearing that up for me. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterfgf Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) I've uploaded some photos of the accident with 48188 at Chapel-en-le-Frith in 1957. The loco ended up in Buxton before being rebuilt and finally withdrawn in 1996 1966 (edited). Peterfgf Edited September 6, 2019 by peterfgf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 30 minutes ago, peterfgf said: I've uploaded some photos of the accident with 48188 at Chapel-en-le-Frith in 1957. The loco ended up in Buxton before being rebuilt and finally withdrawn in 1996. Peterfgf Nearly lasted as long as the Class 86 named after the driver then? Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterfgf Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 19 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: Nearly lasted as long as the Class 86 named after the driver then? Jason Well spotted: 1966. My typing doesn't get any better. Peterfgf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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