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British Rail’s Southern Region
Mishap Files
Coaching Stock including Diesel & Electric units
(1961–1965)

1^st August 1962 and passengers evacuate derailed 2 BIL Unit No.2088 at Barnham.

© Ian Nolan

This ‘Mishap’ file was compiled principally from about fifteen 100-page notepads used by the ‘Rolling Stock Inspectors’ based in the ‘village’ on Platform 15 at Waterloo station. These were regional staff members called out to inspect stock after any incidents over the Southern Region, principally Ernie Tozer and R H Griffiths with others too.

They wrote-up their notes of damage to stock, handwritten with a carbon copy beneath, these notes taken from the copies left behind in their notebooks. Many incidents then generated written replies (usually typed on memo pads) from the various workshops and repair locations where the stock was being sent for repairs, and these are grouped together where possible beneath the initial RSI entry.

BloodandCustard has coloured red those entries relating to diesel or electric multiple unit stock; those in black are loco-hauled stock, vans and wagons.

Notebook entries provide date and location underlined. Where information has been added for clarity by BloodandCustard this is shewn in a different font and titles not unlined.

Abbreviations

As these communications were between railwaymen, there is a certain amount of abbreviations and internal jargon, but most of it is fairly understandable in the context.

Some frequently used ones are such as V – 3-60 (vehicle last varnished in March 1960), CI (cast iron) brake blocks (NF is non-ferrous a-lso known as TBL blocks), E, H or Heavy (next classified repair due on the vehicle) [this was before the later BR system of C1, C2, C4, C5, C6 etc].

SP dates (also S Proposal) were the Inspector’s proposed dates for the units to go into works.

Several Inspectors used abbreviations such as M.S.B. for Motor Brake Second. In the interests of clarity and modern computer searches these have been amended to the current convention (MBS etc).

There are others such as GD (former Guildford & Dorking) stock, ‘Contractor’ stock (refers to former contractor-built units, the GD stock nos.1285 – 1310 (later nos.4300 – 4325) on shorter underframes and nos.1496 – 1524 (later nos.4325 – 4350), as these units had a lot of detail differences to the bulk of the SUB fleet.

There are some references to changing buffers on suburban units when reforms were needed, the standard arrangement being both MBS coaches were ‘female’, the original centre trailer ‘male’ at both ends, and the augmenting vehicle as ‘female’ one end, and ‘male’ the other.

Letters & Numbering

There are frequent references to the conventions of numbering /lettering various items on a vehicle to identify them. Bogies were A + B (driver over the A bogie) with the adjacent trailer being B + A, so a 4-car sets had bogies arranged ABBAABBA. (was different on 3-car sets of course ABBABA).

Wheels were numbered round a coach with No.1 wheel under the offside of the cab, then No.2 behind on that bogie, No.3 wheel was the leading one on the next bogie followed by No.4, then No.5 wheel was opposite, then nos.6 – 8. The driver sat over No. 8 wheel and the axles were therefore 1 & 8 pair, 2 & 7 pair, 3 & 6 pair and 4 & 5 pair. Trailers had similar arrangements, a small white downward pointing arrow low down on the bodyside pointed at No. 1 wheel.

Doors were lettered so an 8-bay suburban motor coach had A – H (A at the brakevan end) and 10 compartment trailers were A – K (as I was not used).

Lights & Lamps

Windows are described usually as ‘lights’ so there were door droplights, ¼ lights, large sidelights (usually shown as L/S/L), fixed vent lights, sliding vent lights etc.

The driver’s window was the driver’s observation light.

Light bulbs were called ‘lamps’.

BloodandCustard hopes these notes help to explain this file and make understanding the notes easier. If we have got anything wrong, please let us know!

More importantly BloodandCustard is deeply grateful to two people in respect of these notes:

Glen Woods for allowing John Atkinson to borrow these notebooks which are lodged with the Bluebell Railway Archives.

Glen is similarly working on many other documents too and is the author behind that excellent book ‘Lancing 1956’ (St Petroc InfoPublishing - ISBN 978 0956 7655 29).

John Atkinson for painstakingly copying out these notebooks; his intention being to (hopefully) make this information more easily available to many.

Finally, if anyone can add to this subject, BloodandCustard would be most grateful.

Colin Watts, www.BloodandCustard.com

1960

c5-2-60 WIMBLEDON PARK DEPOT

Unit 5309 on delivery from Eastleigh works derailed in depot and slightly damaged.

22-9-60 WINDSOR & ETON RIVERSIDE

Collision outside station during a power cut at approx 6.50pm between two trains.

Units 5670, 5673 and 5675 all side damaged, 5659 and 5664 slightly damaged too.

5670 + 5675 to Lancing for repairs, 5673 repainted during repairs (at Selhurst?).

c25-9-60 NEW CROSS GATE

Collision in Down Sidings between 2944 and 3027, MBS 11069 of 3027 slightly damaged.

Unit to Peckham Rye for repairs.

25-11-60 LONDON BRIDGE

The 8.17am. ex. Coulsdon North to London Bridge train arriving at 8.47am. in No. 12 Platform came into heavy contact with the buffer stops, demolishing the same completely.

There were 17 passengers injured, 7 of whom were sent to Guy’s Hospital for treatment.

The formation and damage were as follows:-

London End. (Stops).

4105 Unit.

10950 MBS. Built 1945.

1 Buffer Face broken. End of 1 Body Staunchion and angle bracket bent.

2 Fuse Box brackets bent and box damaged.

1 Bogie Stepboard broken.

1 Guard’s Heater cover adrift.

1 cab, 1 – B Compt. 1 – D Compt. doors strained.

10423 11 Compt. Trailer. Built 1945.

3 View Frames and glass broken and adrift, B, D, G. Compts.

1 Mirror broken, K Compt.

1 Centre Buffer backplate bent and block damaged.

11475 10 Compt. Trailer. Built 1945 ) No visible damage.

10949 MBS. Built 1945 )

4692 Unit.

12715 MBS. Built 1950.

1 Centre Rubbing Plate slightly bent.

10232 10 Compt. Trailer. Built 1947.

1 Map Glass broken, D Compt.

8972 Saloon Trailer. Built 1950.

1 Centre Buffer backplate bent and block damaged.

12716 MBS. Built 1950.

No visible damage.

Both units have been sent to Peckham Rye shops for lifting and inspection.

28-12-60 WIMBLEDON PARK DEPOT

Memo dated 25‑1‑61 regarding this incident from Inspector Tozer (Waterloo) to M.S.Hatchell (RSO Eastleigh) with copy to J.S.Cartlidge (Stewarts Lane)

Elgh Ref RS.55/833/D.

Further to your letter of the 23‑1‑61, unit No. 4108 has now been reformed at Durnsford Road as under, and the condemned displaced trailer No. 11478 disposed of as follows:-

Unit No. 4108. Wood Roofs (3 – V 1-60, No. 10356 V 5-59).

MBS 10956 9 Cpt. 43 tons.

TS 10426 11 Cpt 29 tons.(2 centre buffers fitted).

TS 10356 10 Cpt. 28 tons (NS) ex contractor built stock.

MBS 10955 9 Cpt. 43 tons.

10 Cpt. Trailer 11478 10Cpt. (NS) 29 tons

damaged beyond repair, all trimmings ie backs & seats taken out and put in Trailer No. 10356. No. 11478 now on hand at Strawberry Hill for electrical stripping then to Newhaven for breaking-up of body & underframe.

Trimming from 10356 will be used as spares at Selhurst.

E (Ernie)Tozer.

1961

4-1-61 HERNE HILL

5†33pm Herne Hill to Holborn Viaduct, unit 5188 leaving No.3 siding when took two roads, No derailment but buffers overran the rubbing plates so minor damage to 2 coaches, MBS 14375 and TS 15316, repaired at Orpington.

16-1-61 BECKENHAM JUNCTION – SHORTLANDS

The 9. 0am. Maidstone East – Holborn Viaduct was struck by an open door on the 9.30am. Boat Train Victoria – Dover somewhere between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands on Monday 16^th January 1961.

The 9.0am. to Holborn Viaduct was terminated at Herne Hill where two passengers received First Aid and empty stock thence to Stewarts Lane.

The 9.30am. Boat to Dover was stopped at Shortlands where one passenger was taken to hospital for attention. The train proceeded to Dover.

Stock involved and damage as follows:-

9.0am. to Holborn.

6104 2 Car HAP. Built 1959. Due varnish 9-61 at Selhurst.

75422 DTC.

3 Quarter Panels dented and bruised – paint off.

1 Door buckled (light alloy).

2 Door panels bruised, 4 Door stops missing.

1 Quarter Light broken, 2 Door stops bent.

2 Commode Handles missing and 1 bent.

1 Door handle missing and 2 bent.

2 Door hinges broken (1 Top – 1 Bottom).

2 Door hinges bent.

61302 MBS.

1 End Corner – panel dented and split in two places.

2 Commode Handles bent and both sheared off.

1 Door Handle bent.

1 Top Doorlight lift plate bent.

2 Quarter Lights broken.

Slight grazing along door and quarter panels.

1 Communication Disc broken off – Rod bent.

To Selhurst for varnish with Mr Double’s approval.

6061 2 Car HAP. Built 1958.

75379 DTC.

Slight grazing on 4 Quarter and 2 Door panels.

61259 MBS.

Slight grazing on 5 Quarter and 1 Door panel.

2 Quarter Lights broken.

To be given attention at Stewarts Lane.

9.30am. Boat Train.

4002 SO. Built Swindon 1956. Varnish 8-60.

1 Door buckled and damaged – need renewal.

2 Side Lights broken.

3 Fixed Top Ventilator Lights broken.

Panels slightly grazed and bruised.

To Ramsgate for repairs.

19-1-61 TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST

The 10.38pm. Brighton to Tunbridge Wells West, running late, was being propelled into the Inner Goods Road but the shunter omitted to operate the hand points and so the train went into the Shed Road which was already occupied by empty coaching stock. Heavy collision occurred causing the following damage at approximately midnight on 18^th – 19^th.

Shed Road. Stops. London End. 10.38pm Bton to T W West.

185 Set 3693 BSK. London End.

5603 CK. Loose 1238 SK.

5602 CK. 232 Set.

3692 BSK. 2768 BSK.

Loose 4045 SO (BR). 5675 CK.

Loose 6582 BCK. 2767 BSK.

Loose 1890 SK. Engine.

Damage

185 Set 3693 BSK. E. 9-59

1 Top Vestibule Stepboard broken.

5603 CK.

2 Top Vestibule Stepboard brackets bent.

2 Electric Light Shades broken.

5602 CK.

2 Top Stepboard brackets bent.

1 Vestibule Sliding Door off runners.

3692 BSK.

2 Top Vestibule Stepboards bent.

1 Vestibule Sliding Door off runners.

Loose 4045 SO. Built 1956. Varnished 2-60.

1 Dynamo Belt broken.

6582 BCK. Paint date 2-57, Varnish date 5-59.

1 Headstock bent, 2 Vestibule scissors bent.

1 Vestibule and 1 Compt. sliding door off runner.

1 Quarter Blind and cover adrift.

4 Electric Light Shades and 4 Lamps broken.

1 Dynamo Belt broken.

1890 SK. Paint 8-58.

2 Headstocks bent.

1 Lavatory Pan and 1 Wash Basin broken.

1 Compt. Sliding door off runner.

1238 SK. Paint date. 9-53.

1 Headstock bent, 1 Thrust Plate bent.

1 Wash Basin broken.

Vestibule ceiling moulding adrift.

1 Vestibule and 1 Sliding Door off runner.

232 Set 2768 BSK. Paint date. 10-54. Varnish 6-1-61.

No visible damage.

5675 CK. Paint date. 10-54. Varnish 3-1-61.

1 Vestibule Sliding Door off runner.

2767 BSK. Paint date. 10-54. Varnish 2-1-61.

1 Headstock bent behind buffer casting.

1 Solebar bent on end joining Headstock.

1 Buffer Saddle distorted.

Disposal.

All being lifted at Tunbridge Wells West.

1238 SK. )

1890 SK. ) To Lancing after lifting for repair and varnish. Headstocks only Slight.

6582 BCK )

232 Set. 2768 BSK and 5675 CK to traffic after lifting.

2767 BSK to Lancing for damage repairs.

185 Set. To Stewarts Lane for repairs after lifting.

4045 SO Loose. To traffic after lifting.

23‑1‑61 ASHFORD (KENT).

The 8.10am. Margate to Ashford formed of 91 Set was being propelled from No. 4 Platform and the 8.54am. ex Dover Priory propelling from No. 3 Platform, simultaneously, when a converging collision occurred. The 8.54am., 4241 BSK of 957 Set was derailed 1 bogie, Brake End, at approximately 10.20am. The Down train was running late due at Ashford 9.54am.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

91 Set. Paint Date 7-57. Varnish date 8-59.

4033 BSK. ) No visible damage.

37 SK. )

5834 CK.

20 ft. side panel dented and grazed.

2 Side Lights broken. 1 Door Hinge broken.

1 Commode Handle bent. 1 Stepboard broken.

4034 BSK. No visible damage.

957 Set. Paint Date 2-58. Varnish date 7-60.

4241 BSK.

Derailed Brake end bogie – 2 pairs wheels.

Guard’s offside dented and grazed. Side panel grazed.

1 End corner plate damaged.

1 Long Bolt lever damaged. Stepboard damaged.

1 Side Spring hanger bent.

5697 CK. ) No visible damage.

4242 BSK. )

Disposal.

957 Set Lifted and inspected at Ashford. To Stewarts Lane for repairs.

91 Set Lifted and inspected at Ashford. To Eardley Sidings to await acceptance at Lancing for repairs and varnish.

24-1-61 SLADE GREEN DEPOT

Memo to:-

M.S.Hatchell Esq,

RSO,

Eastleigh.

5-4-61

Unit 7117 Damaged by Contractors at Slade Green 24‑1‑61.

Referring to Mr. Double’s phone conversation of event date.

Unit 7117

MBS 61317 2 Door panels grazed.

TCK 70309 3 Door panels grazed and full length body panels grazed.

TSK 70266 2 Door panels grazed

1 large double glazed side light broken (outside glass only).

MBS 61316 Body end panel between Cab & Gds. Van grazed.

Unit due for Lancing intermediate was sent in on the 2-2-61 & released 14-2-61. The broken light in 70266 was repaired by Stewarts Lane staff , they also replaced a double glazed light in MBS 61317 – wear & tare defect.

All other repairs at Lancing.

E. Tozer

25‑1‑61 MEMO: UNIT NO. 4709

25‑1‑61

Memo to:- Ref 97/16/1.

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Referring to my letter 16‑1‑61.

Unit No. 4709 has been inspected by Lancing Works representative who considers the unit is fit for traffic, it has been released accordingly.

E Tozer

27-1-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

27‑1‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 28-1-61.

Eardley Sidings.

4 Set 870 E Loose. 1428 SO. E

4 Set 891 E 1335 SO. E

8 Set 875 E 1200 SK. V

4 Set 91 Dam. V 6730 BCK. V

1313 SO. E

1472 SO. V

1422 SO. V

3691 BSK. V

5869 CK. E

Hassocks.

5 Set 849 E Loose. 1337 SO. E

5 of 235 Set + 1484 SO. E

3 Set 446 + 1801 SK. E

2 of 238 Set + 1209 SK. +

1 of 468 Set + (1198 SK.) 1272 SK. E

1 of 207 Set + (1216 SK.) 1469 SO. E

1902 SK. E

+ = Bottom side defects. 1432 SO. V

Gatwick.

6 Set 264 V

2 of 214 Set V (5601 + 3687)

1 of 180 Set V (3733)

Electrics.

Ford.

4674 4 SUB E

Wimbledon Park.

2109 2 BIL E

R H Griffiths.

28-1-61 DOVER PRIORY

The 5.13am. Dover Priory to Charing Cross was derailed at No. 10 Motor Power points at 5.19am.28‑1‑61.

The leading Motor Coach & leading bogie of the 2^nd coach travelled through crossover to Down Main, the points then moved to open position causing derailment of Driving Trailer bogie of the 2^nd coach and leading Driving Trailer bogie of the 3^rd coach all wheels.

The train consisted of:-

2 car HAP No. 5603 (SR).

MBS 14523

DTC 16003 – off one bogie.

2 car HAP No. 6030 (BR).

DTC 77144 – off one bogie.

MBS 65422

3 Shoe beams broken.

2 Guard Irons bent.

Rerailed 10.28am. (Ramps & Jacks).

Stock inspected at Dover Marine then to Ramsgate for lift & inspection.

30‑1‑61 PRESTON PARK

A fall of chalk in Preston Park Sidings at 5.45am. on the 30^th inst. slightly damaged one 4 car unit and prevented the remainder of the train from being used for service. The chalk was cleared 4.0pm. same day and stock pulled away.

Unit No. 7001.

1 Stepboard broken.

1 Side Light broken.

2 Shoe Beams broken.

Repairs on hand at Brighton.

Unit Nos. 7102 and 7104 – No damage, released to traffic.

4-2-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

4‑2‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 4-2-61.

Eardley Sidings.

4 Set 870 E Loose. 1428 SO. E

4 Set 891 E 1335 SO. E

8 Set 875 E 1200 SK. V

4 Set 91 Dam. V 6730 BCK. V

1313 SO. E

1472 SO. V

1422 SO. V

3691 BSK. V

5869 CK. E

Hassocks.

5 Set 849 E Loose. 1337 SO. E

5 of 235 Set + 1484 SO. E

3 Set 446 + 1801 SK. E

2 of 238 Set + 1209 SK. +

1 of 468 Set + (1198 SK.) 1272 SK. E

1 of 207 Set + (1216 SK.) 1469 SO. E

4 Set 192 E 1902 SK. E

+ = Bottom side defects. 1432 SO. V

Gatwick.

6 Set 264 V

2 of 214 Set V (5601 + 3687)

1 of 180 Set V (3733)

Electrics.

Wimbledon Park.

2109 2 BIL E

2128 2 BIL E

4691 4 SUB E

R H Griffiths.

4-2-61 HERNE HILL

The 5†33pm. Empties Herne Hill to Holborn was pulling out of Herne Hill No. 3 Sidings when it was stopped by the shunter because the road was not clear to proceed, the shunter then told the motorman to set back, in doing so the leading coach & half that had passed over the spring points and failed to close took two roads, they were stopped before coming off the road, but the centre buffers over ran the rubbing plate and damaged the downwards communication air pipe , stock sent to Orpington for inspection and repair.

Unit No. 5188.

MBS 14375 Pass communication pipe damaged.

Tlr. 15366 No damage.

Tlr. 15316 Pass communication pipe damaged.

MBS 14376 No damage.

7-2-61 LADYWELL

The 6.42pm. Hayes to Charing Cross was struck by open door of the 6.47pm. Charing Cross to Hayes when entering Ladywell station at approx 7.6pm. on the 7^th inst.

Two doors are missing from unit No. 5135 which formed the 6.47pm. down train and several door, panels & door standing pillars are damaged on unit No. 5030 formed in the 6.42pm. up train.

Both units are on hand at Slade Green, they will be worked to Selhurst for repair and varnish, the damaged doors are at Ladywell station for examination of locks etc.

Unit No. 5135. Last V 5-60.

15213 Cpt. Trailer

G Cpt. 1 Door missing.

1 Door Hinge pillar broken.

F Cpt. 1 Door missing

2 Standing pillars badly buckled.

2 Quarter Lights broken, frames buckled.

Body panel bent and grazed.

D Cpt. 1 Door Handle bent.

Unit No. 5030. Last V 3-60.

14060 MBS (9 Cpt.)

1 Door buckled, 1 Lock Pillar buckled.

1 Door Handle bent, 1 Commode Handle bent.

2 Body panels bent and grazed.

15130 Sal. Tlr.

J Cpt. 1 Commode Handle bent, 1 Door Handle bent.

1 Body Stop torn off.

H Cpt. 1 Door buckled, 1 Lock Pillar bent.

1 Commode Handle bent, 2 Body Stops off.

1 Door Light broken, body panel grazed.

G Cpt. 1 Quarter Light broken and frame bent.

A Cpt. 1 Door buckled, 1 Lock Pillar bent.

1 Commode Handle bent, 1 Lock Handle bent.

2 Body Stops missing.

1 Door Light broken.

2 Body Panels grazed.

17-2-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

17‑2‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 18-2-61.

Eardley Sidings.

4 Set 870 E Loose. 1428 SO. E

4 Set 891 E 1335 SO. E

3 of 544 Set V 1200 SK. V

4 Set 91 Dam. V 6730 BCK. V

1313 SO. E

5869 CK. E

3505 FO. V

3512 FO. V

99 SK. E

4387 BSK. V

5868 CK. E

7390 FK. V

Hassocks.

Loose. 1337 SO. E

5 of 235 Set + 1484 SO. E

3 Set 446 + 1801 SK. E

2 of 238 Set + 1209 SK. +

1 of 468 Set + (1198 SK.) 1272 SK. E

1 of 207 Set + (1216 SK.) 1469 SO. E

4 Set 192 E 1902 SK. E

+ = Bottom side defects. 1432 SO. V

Gatwick.

8 Set 875 E 7133 CEP V

68001 MLV

Electrics.

Wimbledon Park.

4606 4 SUB

4712 4 SUB E

R.H. Griffiths.

24-2-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

24‑2‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 25-2-61.

Eardley Sidings.

3 of 544 Set V Loose. 1428 SO. E

4 Set 91 Dam. V 1335 SO. E

1200 SK. V

6730 BCK V

1313 SO. E

5869 CK. E

3505 FO. V

3512 FO. V

99 SK. E

4387 BSK. V

5868 CK. E

7390 FK. V

Hassocks.

4 Set 870 E Loose. 1337 SO. E

5 of 235 Set + 1484 SO. E

3 Set 446 + 1801 SK. E

2 of 238 Set + 1209 SK. +

1 of 468 Set + (1198 SK.) 1272 SK. E

1 of 207 Set + (1216 SK.) 1469 SO. E

4 Set 192 E 1902 SK. E

+ = Bottom side defects. 1432 SO. V

Gatwick.

8 Set 875 E 7133 CEP V

68001 MLV

Electrics.

Brighton.

2033 2 BIL V

3 Set 772 V (Steam)

Ford.

2642 2 HAL E

4712 4 SUB E

3 of 3056 RES V

R.H. Griffiths.

25‑2‑61 EXETER CENTRAL

During shunting operations at Exeter Central 25^th inst. SR – SO 1497 was left standing foul of the adjacent road when a shunt was made with three other vehicles, all four coaches are damaged, they are on hand at Clapham Jct. damage and disposal as follows:-

SR – SO 1497 Paint 1-60.

Twin Lavatory, one damaged, exterior panel torn off , Corner Pillar broken, end panel torn, waist rail broken, communication rod broken, butterfly missing, end filler pipe adrift.

Carded to Lancing for repairs.

RB 1718 Built 1960.

3 door locks broken, 3 commode handles broken.

1 long commode handle torn off.

15 door hinges damaged.

1 double glazed side light broken and frame bruised.

Exterior panels, paint grazed full length of car.

To Lancing for repairs.

BCK 6725 Paint 4-60.

3 door handles broken.

3 commode handles bent.

6 body stops torn off.

End/side quarter panel buckled and adrift from rigger plate wood fillet.

Side cornice rail grazed.

Full length body panels grazed.

To Lancing for repairs.

BR – SO 4019 Paint 3-56, V 10-60 (2)

3 door handles, 3 commode handles broken.

1 body stop torn off.

Paint grazed full length of coach.

Repairs at Clapham Jct.

1-3-61 MEMO: BSK 4096 DAMAGED BOGIE – CREDITON.

1-3-61

Memo to:-

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

BSK 4096 Damaged bogie – Crediton.

BSK 4096 was involved in a local mishap at Crediton recently, the bogie was damaged and sent to Lancing, a temporary bogie ex Lancing was placed under but this is not the correct one, the coach is on hand at Micheldever, it has a bent vacuum dummy arm, bent step iron and damaged auto-drawbar and auto coupler.

As this is on the proposed displacement list, I suggest it remain at Micheldever awaiting disposal.

E Tozer.

1-3-61 MEMO: RESTAURANT CAR NO. 7998 – DAMAGED AT CLAPHAM JCT

1-3-61

Memo to:-

M.S.Hatchell Esq Copy to:-

RSO Works Manager

Eastleigh. Lancing.

Restaurant Car No. 7998 – Damaged at Clapham Jct. 1-3-61.

RF 7998 found on hand at Clapham Jct. 1‑3‑61 with cooking stove broken in several places and displaced. End vestibule standing pillar displaced, End vestibule ceiling ply broken and roof framing suspected fracture. Saloon cross seats – legs adrift.

Last intermediate repair at Lancing, in 28‑9‑60, out 15‑11‑60.

E Tozer.

3-3-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

3‑3‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 4-3-61.

Eardley Sidings.

3 of 544 Set V Loose. 1428 SO. E

4 Set 91 Dam. V 1335 SO. E

1200 SK. V

6730 BCK. V

1313 SO. E

5868 CK. E

3505 FO. V

3512 FO. V

99 SK V

4387 BSK. V

5869 CK. E

7390 FK. V

Hassocks.

4 Set 870 E Loose. 1337 SO. E

5 of 235 Set + 1484 SO. E

3 Set 446 + (To Seaford) 1801 SK. E

2 of 238 Set + 1209 SK. +

1 of 468 Set + (1198 SK.) 1272 SK. E

1 of 207 Set + (1216 SK.) 1469 SO. E

4 Set 192 E 1902 SK. E

+ = Bottom side defects. 1432 SO. V

Gatwick.

8 Set 875 E

Clapham Junction.

3 Set 982 V

6 Set 295 V

R.H. Griffiths.

6-3-61 FARNINGHAM ROAD – SWANLEY

The 6.30am. Ramsgate to Cannon Street consisting of 3 – 4 car E.P. Main Line units Nos. 7144 + 7118 + 7134 was brought to a stop on the Up Main at 8.1am. at the 19mile 50 chains board between Farningham Road and Swanley Jct. the communication chain having been pulled on the trailer coaches No. 70326 A Cpt. and No. 70283 D Cpt. unit 7134. The trailing wheels of the leading bogie under Cpo. 70326 and 2^nd 70283 had become derailed at the No. 14 spring crossing points “Goods Siding West” ie where the Farningham Road yard sidings runs out to the Up Main, the derailed train travelled 85 chains damaging 1,335 sleepers and numerous chairs and fishplates and bolts. I have had photographs taken of the “crossing” which could be a large contributory cause of the mishap.

Details as follows:-

(Leading Unit to London)

No. 7114 MBS 61370 No damage.

TSK 70293 No damage.

TCK 70336 No damage.

MBS 61371 No damage.

No. 7118 MBS 61318 No damage.

TSK 70267 No damage.

TCK 70310 No damage.

MBS 61319 No damage.

No 7134 MBS 61351 No damage.

TCK 70326 1 Pair Wheels derailed

TSK 70283 1 Pair Wheels derailed.

MBS 61350 Damage slight.

Damage – No. 7134.

MBS 61351 No damage.

TCK 70326 Leading bogie – trailing pair of wheels Nos. 2 & 7 derailed and badly bruised.

Rear bogie, headstock, vibro and side spring assemblies marked with flying track chippings

and broken chairs etc.

TSK 70283 Leading bogie – trailing pair of wheels Nos. 3 & 6 derailed and badly bruised.

4 brake rod safety loops bent

Rear bogie and side spring assemblies bruised with flying track debris.

Brake cylinder bruised and gauge broken.

Side spring hangers bent.

Tie rod burnt (short).

Lavatory soil chute missing.

MBS 61350 Leading trailer bogie bruised from flying track chippings etc.

The power jumper and brake pipe hoses between 70326 & 70283 were broken and receptacles smashed when unit was being rerailed.

Emergency Equipment.

MBS 61351 Combined Box (BR 7151/11)

1 ladder, 1 crowbar, 2 bags sand, 1 bucket, 1 hook switch pole, 1 shorting bar, 1 shoe fuse

NOT USED key, 1 screw coupling, 2 paddles, 1 C.T.C, 1 CO2 in van, 1 CO2 in vestibule.

TCK 70326 1 CO2

TSK 70283 1 CO2

MBS 61350 Combined Box (BR 7151/11)

1 ladder, 1 crowbar, 2 bags sand, 1 bucket, 1 hook switch pole, 1 shorting bar, 1 shoe fuse

NOT USED key, 1 screw coupling, 2 paddles, 1 C.T.C, 1 CO2 in van, 1 CO2 in vestibule.

Unit 7134 TO LONDON >>>>>>

61350 70283 70326 61351

41 tons 31 tons 32 tons 41 tons

MG fitted

C.I. brake blocks throughout this unit.

265’ 8½” buffers extended.

Hoffman boxes – trailer bogies.

70326 rerailed 11.30am by jacks.

70283 rerailed 11.43am by jacks.

Stock hauled from site (7134) 12.50pm to Engineers Sidings, Swanley.

Two bogies to be changed.

Units 7144/7118 continued journey arriving 82 mins late at Cannon Street.

Addendum to the above notes, letter attached to the file.

R72-7/F/20

6-3-61

Mr. R.W. Balcombe,

Selhurst

Derailment at Swanley.

Confirming telephone arrangement today Messrs. Balcombe – Wright.

Will you please arrange to load on to wagons to be supplied :-

2 British Standard Trailer Bogies with wheels and axles.

(Centre Castings to be of cast steel).

Labelled to :-

Mr. Tozer.

Carriage & Wagon Dept.,

Swanley Junction.

Please advise Mr. Wright when they are ready to move, and the necessary arrangements for this will be made by Mr. Tozer.

The unit for which the bogies are required will in all probability go to Slade Green from where the bogies will subsequently be returned to you.

M.R. PIERSON

Copies to :-

Mr. S.J. Davies

Mr. Gibson, Slade Green

Mr. Tozer, Waterloo

Pencil notes on letter, two wagons ready to move 8-3-61.

Unit 7134 taken to Slade Green 19‑3‑61.

20-3-61

Memo to:- Mishap/26/F/6/3

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO,

Eastleigh.

Derailment – Farningham Road 6-3-61.

Referring to the above mentioned derailment. 2 BR trailer bogies ex Selhurst were placed under coaches No. 70326 and 70283 respectively at Swanley on Sunday the 19^th inst.

The unit, No. 7134 was steam hauled to Slade Green P.M. 19^th and the two defective bogies (wheels damaged) No. 4100 and 4111 carded to Slade Green on the same flat wagons as received from Selhurst.

Pencil annotation on memo:-

Loaded on Wagon Nos.B504888 and S 39954, ex Swanley 20-3-61.

E Tozer

10-3-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

10‑3‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 11-3-61.

Eardley Sidings.

3 Set 982 V Loose. 1428 SO. E

1335 SO. E

3066 FO. V

5814 CK. V

1313 SO. E

5868 CK. E

3505 FO. V

3512 FO. V

99 SK. V

4387 BSK. V

5869 CK. E

7390 FK. V

1497 SO Dam.

6725 BCK Dam.

Hassocks.

4 Set 870 E Loose. 1337 SO. E

5 of 235 Set + 1484 SO. E

4 Set 192 E 1801 SK. E

2 of 238 Set + 1209 SK. +

1 of 468 Set + (1198 SK.) 1272 SK. E

1 of 207 Set + (1216 SK.) 1469 SO. E

1902 SK. E

+ = Bottom side defects. 1432 SO. V

Gatwick.

8 Set 875 E

Clapham Junction.

1718 RB Dam.

7998 RF Dam.

Seaford.

3 Set 446 +

R.H. Griffiths.

11-3-61 WATERLOO

During a shunting movement intended to go into No. 12 platform road, 16 vehicles were being propelled and were diverted into No. 2 Dock Road where M81531 BG was standing on the stopblocks and a heavy collision took place. Vehicles became buffer locked in three places and one bogie was partially derailed.

The formation was as follows:-

Eng. No. 30249

S 280 BY

W 86257 GUV

S 44751 Cov. Goods

S 1835 PMV x Buffer Locked

S 266 BY x Buffer Locked

E 86341 GUV

S 214 BY

W 92060 Fruit D

S 1493 PMV

S 86805 GUV

S 1840 SK

B 775481 Cov. Goods

S 681 BY

S 762 BY

M 81041 BG x Buffer Locked Leading bogie offside partially derailed.

S 1094 PMV X Buffer Locked

M 81531 BG

Disposal.

S 44751 Cov. Goods )

S 1835 PMV )

W 92060 Fruit D ) After inspection return to traffic

S 1493 PMV ) No visible damage.

B 775481 Cov. Goods )

S 762 BY )

280 BY After lift and inspection to Lancing for varnish. 1 buffer face bent.

266 BY 2 buffer tips bent, 1 main steam cock and bracket damaged, 1 end staunchion slightly

damaged.

214 BY 2 buffer rods bent, 1 lamp iron bent, 1 steam pipe damaged, 1 screw coupling damaged.

681 BY 2 sliding doors adrift, 1 door light broken

All three above to Clapham for inspection & repair.

W 86257 GUV ) To Clapham for lift and inspection,

S 86805 GUV ) then to traffic.

M 81531 BG ) No visible damage.

E 86341 GUV 4 buffer faces bent, 1 drawbar bent, 1 end flap controller bent,

1 end flap bent, 1 main vacuum pipe – 1 lamp iron bent.

M 81014 BG 1 saddle bracket bent, 2 buffers bent, 1 vestibule face bent at top,

1 main steam pipe cock damaged & lagging off.

These two above to Clapham for inspection, then Home.

1094 PMV 1 end staunchion bent, 1 end board broken, 2 buffer rods bent, 1 headstock bent,

1 buffer casting broken, 1 screw coupling damaged.

To Eastleigh for repairs.

1840 SK Paint 9-60.

1 headstock bent behind buffer, 1 solebar very slightly bent,

1 buffer casting bent.

To Clapham for lift & inspection then to Micheldever to await repairs.

This incident occurred at 6.46am. and was cleared at 9.55am.

14-3-61 Near WIMBLEDON

A door open on the 5.10pm. Guildford to Waterloo struck the 5.39pm Waterloo to Salisbury in the vicinity of Wimbledon. Six passengers were slightly injured, one of whom received attention by a doctor at Fleet.

The door on the electric unit 4731 coach No. 12793 H Compt. was badly damaged but there is no other damage to report. This unit will go to Lancing for ‘heavy’ repair as per programme.

The 5.39pm. steam train consisted of 848 Set (5), 7617 FK and 845 Set (5), damage was as follows:-

845 Set – 7617 FK No damage.

848 Set – 77 SK & 5866 CK No damage.

78 SK 2 commode handles broken, 2 door handles bent, 2 sliding vents. and frames

broken,

Side panels grazed.

4008 BSK 1 Side light broken, made safe with thick paper and paste and proceeded.

4007 BSK 2 side lights broken, 1 door handle bent, 2 sliding vents. and frames broken,

1 commode handle broken, 1 electric light shade broken,

Side panels grazed and dented.

848 Set is overdue for heavy repairs at Lancing and will be dispatched there after Friday 17^th March.

Built 11-50. Last varnish 9-58.

The set will be re-marshalled at Woking.

At present 4008 BSK – 77 SK and 5866 CK are at Clapham Junction having worked back today and 4007 BSK with 78 SK are at Woking where they were removed from the train last evening.

17-3-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

17‑3‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 18-3-61.

Eardley Sidings.

3 Set 982 V Loose. 1428 SO. E

1335 SO. E

3066 FO. V

5814 CK. V

1313 SO. E

5868 CK. E

3505 FO. V

3512 FO. V

99 SK. V

4387 BSK. V

5869 CK. E

7390 FK. V

Hassocks.

4 Set 870 E Loose. 1337 SO. E

4 Set 192 E 1484 SO. E

1801 SK. E

1272 SK. E

1469 SO. E

1902 SK. E

1432 SO. V

Gatwick.

8 Set 875 E

Electric Stock.

Durnsford Road.

2613 2 HAL

E. Tozer.

20-3-61 CANNON STREET

As the 9†14am. (empties) 12-car Diesel Cannon Street to Grove Park was leaving the station it was run into broadside by the 8.33am. 6-car passenger train Addiscombe to Cannon Street at 9.20am.

Details of stock formation and damage as follows:-

Formation of the 8.33am. to Cannon Street.

Unit No. 5225. Built 1956 – P.Varnish 4-60.

MBS 14449. 40 ton. C.I. blocks

TS 15020 28 ton C.I. blocks

TS(Sal)15120 28 ton C.I. blocks

MBS 14407 40 ton C.I. blocks

Unit No. 5713. Built 1954 Varnish 1-61.

DTS 77512 30 ton C.I. blocks

MBS 65327 40½ ton C.I. blocks

Formation of the 9†14am. to Grove Park.

Unit No. 1017 6-car Diesel – Built 1958. V 2-60.

MBS 60026 55 ton

TSO 60541 30 ton

TSO 60539 30 ton

TFK 60713 31 ton

TSO 60540 30 ton

MBS 60027 55 ton

Unit No. 1018 6-car Diesel – Built 1958. V 3-60.

MBS 60028 55 ton

TSO 60542 30 ton

TSO 60543 30 ton

TFK 60714 31 ton

TSO 60544 30 ton

MBS 60029 55 ton

Unit 1017 – No damage, released.

Unit 5713 – No damage, released.

Last coach lifted on track 10.55pm.

Stock cleared from site 11.55pm.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 5225.

MBS 14449.

Cab end and ¼ panel and Guard’s door badly damaged, solebar & headstock bent,

Motor bogie badly buckled.

Trailer bogie badly buckled.

Wheels bruised, offside buffer broken, full length stepboard broken, shoebeams broken,

Body panels grazed.

2 bogies required to move coach.

Truss bar and Truss leg bent and broken.

Brake Gear badly buckled.

10 Cpt. Tlr No. 15020.

End of body buckled, interior back panels & seat buckled and broken, floor damaged.

Headstock & solebar bent.

Centre buffer damaged.

Door panel buckled, stepboard broken.

Trailing bogie derailed and badly damaged, wheels bruised.

1 Bogie required.

These two vehicles are standing on 3 temporary Motive Power trollies at Cannon Street.

Saloon Trailer 15120.

Centre buffer packing crushed.

Draw gear 3 link coupling flame cut.

MBS 14407.

No visible damage.

Both vehicles on hand at Grove Park.

Unit 5713.

No visible damage – Released to traffic from Grove Park.

6-car Diesel

Unit No. 1017. No visible damage – Released to traffic from Grove Park.

6-car Diesel

Unit No. 1018.

MBS 60028.

No visible damage.

TSO 60542.

Centre door demolished – commode broken, door pillars buckled.

30’ exterior body panel buckled and grazed.

3 side lights, 3 sliding vents & frames and 1 fixed vent glass broken.

5 long, 5 short intermediate pillars bent.

2 step irons broken off & 3 boards broken.

1 solebar dented in web approx 4 ft.

Interior damage, 2 seat ends adrift, 1 buckled.

2 centre vestibule partitions displaced.

Side panels & mouldings adrift.

2 vestibule sliding doors off runners.

2 seats and backs adrift.

2 bogies derailed and damaged with wheels bruised, gauged found OK.

NOTE

MBS 60026 & TSO 60542 coupled, on hand at Grove Park.

TSO 60543.

Coach on side, one bogie attached to underframe, 1 bogie on ballast.

Twin lavatory – extensive door intermediate panels demolished.

3 side lights broken.

Body panels grazed

6 step irons broken off and 3 boards broken.

Body side rail and end rail broken.

Both lavatories badly damaged.

1 auto – solid shank – flame cut.

Centre trussing & braces bent and fractured.

Brake gear damaged – pull rod bent.

One bogie truck and mountings damaged, horn checks bent.

One bogie truck – bent soleplates, headstocks, diagonals, Horn checks, Hoffman boxes broken,

Bogie centre casting bolt broken.

Centre pin bent and broken.

Sole bar & headstocks bent and torn one end.

2 Bogies required.

TFK 60714.

Coach on side, two bogies attached to underframe.

Body panels grazed, one lavatory light broken, 3 side lights broken.

1 entrance door and pillar buckled.

2 autos flame cut through shank.

2 bogies damaged, sole plates, headstocks, horn checks bent, boxes broken.

2 Bogies required.

NOTE

60543 & 60714 standing on 3 damaged BR bogies and 1 Motive Power trolley at Cannon Street.

TSO 60544.

Leading trailer bogie derailed, bogie truck damaged.

End receptacle broken, 2 step boards and 1 step iron bracket bent.

MBS 60029.

1 step iron (slung from headstock) bent.

NOTE

60544 & 60029 on hand at Grove Park.

Emergency Equipment.

Unit 5225.

MBS 14449.

1 combined box BR 7151/9. Not used.

1 CTC, 1 Co2, 1 crowbar, 2 paddles, 2 buckets (MT), 2 bags sand, 1 hook switch pole,

1 shorting bar, 1 shoe fuse key, 1 coupling, 1 ladder (used).

MBS 14407.

As above – not used.

Ladder (used).

Unit 5713.

DTS 77512.

1 hook switch pole, 1 shorting bar, 1 shoe fuse key, 2 paddles.

Note:- No CTC fitted of fittings.

MBS 65327.

1 combined box. SC/ERS 1552. Not used.

1 crowbar, 2 paddles, 1 hook switch pole, 1 shorting bar, 1 shoe fuse key, 2 empty buckets,

2 bags sand, 1 screw coupling, 1 CO2, 1 CTC.

Unit No. 1018.

MBS 60028 and MBS 60029.

1 combined box. Number not visible.

1 Crow bar, 2 empty buckets, 1 full of sand.

2 bags sand, 1 ladder (one in 60029 used).

1 CTC, 2 C.D. 2½, 2 CO2

Unit No. 1017.

All emergency equipment in order – not used.

Note all stock remained coupled throughout, ie auto-coupled and 3 link.

Brake blocks – C.I. throughout.

21-3-61

Memo to:- Mishap.

Inspector C Scallon Esq.

Area Inspector,

London Bridge

Converging collision- Cannon Street 20-3-61.

The following material has been ordered for the damaged stock on hand at Cannon Street 21-3-61.

Ex Selhurst.

4 BR trailer bogies (oil centre casting type).

2 Top centre castings & bolts, nuts. (pencil note added 8 – 4” x ¾” C/S, Elgh will supply pins & bolts)

4 Centre pins.

The above for Diesel trailers 60543 & 60714.

1 SR standard Motor Bogie (skeleton) ) For 14449

1 Centre pin ) 5225 unit

Ex Slade Green.

2 SR standard trailer bogies with bolsters.

2 SR standard top centre castings, bolts, nuts.

2 SR centre pins.

The above for MBS 14449 + 15020, unit 5225.

4 - 12 ton flats, or conflats or wood floor plate wagons.

1 – 15/20 ton Plate wagon for motor

12 – ropes – and (wagon boards from Newhaven) (pencil note added Boards ex Newhaven in DM 359563

Above ex Selhurst. 22-9-61)

2 – 12 ton flats, or conflats or wood floor plate wagons.

6 – ropes.

These ex Slade Green

All orders placed 21-3-61.

23-3-61

Memo to:- R72 – 7/G/9. RHR

Mr. G. Morris,

Slade Green.

Collision at Cannon Street. 20^th March. 1961.

Following upon the above, the Carriage and Wagon Department are loading the badly damaged Motor Bogie ex Unit 5225 Coach 14449 during this coming week end, and will dispose of it to your shop early next week.

On arrival, will you please arrange to remove the motors and consign the bogie to Lancing Works for attention as required.

Early the following week (commencing 2^nd April 1961) the unit 5225 will be brought into Slade Green for removal of motors from the bogie under coach 14407.

Following this removal the unit will be disposed of to Micheldever pending acceptance by Eastleigh for repair.

M.R. PIERSON

Copy to:- Mr. Tozer

Platform 15 Waterloo.

23-3-61

Memo to:- R72-7/A/9. HD

Mr. G. Morris,

Slade Green

Collision at Cannon St. 20^th March. 1961.

Confirming telephone conversation.

Will you please arrange to load and consign to Cannon Street :-

2 S.R. Standard Trailer bogies.

1 S.R. Standard Trailer King pin.

These to be labelled – “for the attention of Mr. Tozer” who will arrange for suitable vehicles for their transportation.

M.R. PIERSON

Copy to:- Mr. Tozer,

Platform 15 Waterloo.

23-3-61

Memo to:- R72-7/G/9. JB

Mr. R.W. Balcombe,

Selhurst.

Collision at Cannon Street. 20^th March 1961.

Confirming telephone conversation, will you please arrange to load and consign to Cannon Street:-

4 B Std. W.M. Trailer bogies.

1 C.M.B. 40” dia. Motor Bogie.

These to be labelled “for the attention of Mr. Tozer” who will arrange for suitable vehicles for their transportation.

M.R. PIERSON

Copy to:- Mr. Tozer,

Platform 15 Waterloo.

29-3-61

Memo to:-

M.S.Hatchell Esq, Mishap

RSO,

Eastleigh.

Converging collision – Cannon Street 20-3-61.

Referring to the above, I give below the disposal of 4 damaged bogies from stock at Cannon Street loaded on Sunday 26^th instant.

M 472575. Loaded with scrap trailer bogie No. 8856 cut up on site – from MBS 14449 – Unit 5225.

To Newhaven.

B 460350. Loaded with two pairs of damaged trailer wheels from above scrap bogie.

Journal Nos. A17662 and L17220.

To Lancing.

B 504393. Loaded with damaged SR trailer bogie No. 4816 from trailer No. 15020 – Unit 5225.

(on wheels), to Newhaven for scrap.

B 935611. Loaded with damaged motor bogie on wheels No. 3281 – from MBS 14449 – Unit 5225.

To Slade Green, then to Lancing.

B 739477. Loaded with BR trailer bogie No. 3256 from trailer 60543 – unit 1018 Diesel.

To Eastleigh for repairs.

E. Tozer.

4-4-61

Memo to:-

M.S.Hatchell Esq, Mishap

RSO,

Eastleigh.

Converging collision – Cannon Street 20-3-61.

With further reference to the above mishap, the 4 damaged coaches were dealt with on Sunday 2^nd April as follows:-

First 60714 – Unit No. 1018.

2 Bogies Nos. 2462 – 2567 loaded on B.706346 and B.700800 and carded to Eastleigh for repairs.

2 Bogies ex Selhurst Nos. 3334 – 2971 put under and coach carded to Micheldever.

Second 60543 – Unit No. 1018.

1 Bogie No. 3244 loaded on B.701510 and carded to Eastleigh for repairs.

1 Nine Elms “Trolley” loaded in B.483909 to Nine Elms.

2 Bogies ex Selhurst Nos. 3314 – 3322 put under and coach carded to Micheldever.

Both coaches auto coupled between two SR auto coupled coaches Nos. 1313 & 7415 which can go to Lancing for maintenance.

Unit No. 5225.

MBS 14449.

2 B. Arms trollies loaded on M.270035 – to B. Arms.

Motor bogie (skeleton) ex Selhurst No. 4259 and trailer bogie No. 9137 put under (ex Slade Green).

Tlr. 15020.

1 Nine Elms “trolley” loaded in B.483904 – to Nine Elms.

1 Trailer Bogie ex Slade Green No. 9210 put under.

Note 1 Trailer Bogie runnable, lifted and inspected with B Arms Crane Sunday 2^nd instant.

These two coaches propelled to Ewer Street, will be specialled to Grove Park at 1.48pm. Saturday the 8^th instant, form up with the other two of the unit, depart to Stewarts Lane 2.45pm. to remain until Monday 10^th then 12.10pm. to Micheldever. CM&EE chargeman to travel from Ewer Street to Grove Park.

The two damaged diesel coaches of unit 1018 plus 2 SR runners will be specialled from Blackheath to Micheldever Thursday 6^th instant at 11.34am.

E. Tozer.

Memo to:-

M.S. Hatchell Esq. 24-4-61

RSO,

Eastleigh.

Copy to:-

J.S. Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane.

Reforming Electric Stock E.P.B.

The undermentioned stock will be reformed at Micheldever as a temporary measure and forwarded to Durnsford Road and Selhurst for intermediate repair.

Unit 5164 – 4-car E.P.B. damaged 19-10-59.

MBS 14327.

Sal Tlr 15342.

Sal Tlr 15120. Unit 5225 damaged 20-3-61.

MBS 14407. Unit 5225 damaged 20-3-61.

The centre buffer to be removed from 15342 and rubbing plate fitted at Durnsford Road. Saloon 15342 to be labelled ‘NON SMOKING’.

Unit to be Set Numbered 5164 and varnished at Selhurst.

The 4 damaged vehicles from both units to remain at Micheldever awaiting acceptance at Main Works for repairs.

E Tozer

Memo to:-

Mr. J. Reed.

C&W Foreman,

Basingstoke.

Micheldever.

Please oil up and make safe to run

Bogie Luggage Van 2462. To C&W Stewarts Lane.

BSK 3955. To Lancing Works.

Unit (mixed) 5164.

MBS 14327 ) ex 5164

TSO 15342 )

TSO 15120 ) ex 5225

MBS 14407 )

Special to Durnsford Road 1.5pm. 27-4-61.

E Tozer

Memo to:-

W. Hurley Esq, Ref. RS/51/3/1/D

Asst. Wks. Mngr. 24-4-61.

Eastleigh

Copy to:-

S.M. Micheldever.

Reforming of Electric Stock – Micheldever.

Referring to my letter of the 21^st inst. in addition to the work described, units 5225 and 5164 are to be formed into one good unit and returned to Durnsford Road on Thursday at 1.5pm.

Unit 5225 to be turned on Wed 26^th inst.

Unit 5225 Unit 5164

MBS 14407 * MBS 14328

Sal Tlr 15120 * Cpt Tlr 15292

Cpt Tlr.15020 Sal Tlr 15342 *

MBS 14449 MBS 14327 *

* = Reformed unit 5164.

MBS 14407 40 Tons

Sal Tlr 15120 27 Tons 2 buffers.

Sal Tlr 15342 28 Tons remove centre buffer and fit temporary rubbing plate and pack.

MBS 14327 40 Tons.

Will you please supply a drilled temporary rubbing plate also a new rubbing plate which I will fit at Durnsford Road.

Engine will be at Micheldever at approx. 10.0am.

E Tozer

22-3-61 WATERLOO

The 8.10am. Alton to Waterloo due 9.25am formed of two 4-car units Nos. 3059 & 3105 was approaching No.15 Platform when the leading Motor Bogie wheels Nos. 1 – 8, of MBS 11149, unit 3059 became derailed 19 ft. east side of No. 238 points then rerailed whilst in motion.

No. 8 wheel rerailed 36 ft. from point of derailment.

No. 1 wheel rerailed 46 ft. from point of derailment.

Motorman stopped train @ end of ramp No. 15 Platform.

Damage.

Wheels Nos 1 & 8 bruised.

1 Guard Iron bent, 2 bolts broken.

Wheels gauged on site, found correct.

Unit 3105 released

Unit 3059 to Durnsford Road – Lift & Inspect.

Platforms 11 – 13 cleared 10.20am. No. 14 at 10.49am.

Formation into Waterloo, unit 3059 leading:-

MBS 11149

Diner 12612

TFK 12242

MBS 11172

Unit 3105.

22-3-61 WATERLOO

The 1.54pm. Teddington to Waterloo due @ 2.9½pm. formed of 4-car unit No. 4705 was approaching No. 17 Platform when the rear Motor bogie under the rear Motor Coach became derailed 2 pair of wheels 19’ 6” east side of No. 243 points then rerailed 39 ft. from point of derailment, train brought to normal stand in Platform 17.

Cause of mishap not determined.

Damage.

MBS 12742 Motor Wheels Nos. 1 & 8 bruised. Gauged on site found correct.

Unit to Durnsford Road for Lift & Inspect.

Formation into Waterloo

Unit 4705

MBS 12741

Tlr. 8985

Tlr. 10271

MBS 12742 (derailed).

25-3-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

25‑3‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 25-3-61.

Eardley Sidings.

Loose. 1428 SO. E

1335 SO. E

5814 CK. V

1313 SO. E

5868 CK. E

3505 FO. V

3512 FO. V

5869 CK. E

7390 FK. V

Hassocks.

4 Set 192 E Loose. 1337 SO. E

1484 SO. E

1801 SK. E

1272 SK. E

1469 SO. E

1902 SK. E

1432 SO. V

Gatwick.

8 Set 875 E

Electric Stock.

Selhurst.

4696 4 SUB E

Wimbledon Park.

2138 2 BIL E

R.H. Griffiths.

30-3-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

30‑3‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 1-4-61.

Clapham Junction.

15915 CK V (of Set 525)

Eardley Sidings.

Loose. 1428 SO. E

1335 SO. E

5814 CK. V

1313 SO. E

5868 CK. E

3505 FO. V

3512 FO. V

5869 CK. E

7390 FK. V

Hassocks.

4 Set 192 E Loose. 1337 SO. E

1484 SO. E

1801 SK. E

1272 SK. E

1469 SO. E

1902 SK. E

1432 SO. V

Gatwick.

8 Set 875 E

Electric Stock.

Wimbledon Park.

2138 2 BIL E

R.H. Griffiths.

5-4-61 PENGE TUNNEL

Open door collision 5†0am. spl ECS Stewarts Lane to Orpington 7145 + 7154 hit 5.7am. Orpington to Holborn Viaduct 5327 + 5149.

Time & Place of Mishap.

Approx 5.18am. Penge East Tunnel.

Formations.

Unit 7145. Kent Coast Phase 1. Due V 5-61.

MBS 61373 (MG fitted)

TCK 70337

TSK 70294

MBS 61372

Unit 7154. Kent Coast Phase 2

MBS 61695

TSK 70503

TCK 70552

MBS 61694 (MG fitted)

Unit 5327.

MBS 61565

TS 70424

TS 70423

MBS 61564 (MG fitted)

Unit 5149. Released, no damage.

MBS 14298

TS 15277

TS 15227

MBS 14297

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 7145.

Rear entrance door of leading Motor Coach No. 61373 came open and caused the resulting damage.

MBS 61373.

Rear door wrenched off and missing.

Hinges broken and restricting straps torn.

TCK 70337.

Corner panel buckled and torn.

2 entrance doors badly damaged – lights broken.

1 lock handle missing – hinges broken.

1 commode handle bent, 1 broken.

1 water filler pipe bent.

Side panels bruised and punctured.

1 large double glazed sidelight broken.

1 smaller double glazed sidelight broken.

TSK 70294. (Compartment side)

End corner panel torn and buckled.

1 door panel torn – 1 lock handle missing.

1 commode handle missing.

4 large double glazed lights broken.

1 lavatory light broken.

5 sliding vent glasses and 3 fixed vent glasses broken.

Frames buckled and broken.

1 short step board damaged.

MBS 61372.

Corner panel bent.

Side panels grazed.

1 large double glazed sidelight broken.

1 quarter light broken (single glazed).

Unit 7154.

MBS 61695.

Side panels – paint grazed.

1 door panel paint grazed, 1 hinge bent.

1 commode handle bolt broken.

TSK 70503. (Corridor side)

Side panel grazed.

1 large double glazed sidelight broken (toughened glass) and the frame torn – panel buckled.

TCK 70552. (Compartment side)

1 door pillar bruised and torn (fibre glass).

Side panels grazed.

1 door hinge bruised.

MBS 61694.

Sliding vents – fins bent.

Side panels – grazed paint.

Commode handle bent.

Unit 5327.

MBS 61565.

Cab.

Cab offside observation light frame buckled.

Cab offside front/corner panel buckled.

Guttering bent and torn.

Electrical jumper and receptacle broken.

Gds. Cpt.

1 long bolt outwards door torn off and missing.

1 inwards door – lock handle torn off.

Gds. Cpt – ‘A’ Cpt.

Hole offside 6” Dia. in large panel.

Paint grazed

A Cpt. 2 ¼ lights – 1 door light broken.

Door damaged – body stop torn off.

B Cpt. 1 door light – 1 ¼ light broken.

1 door – fibreglass panel torn.

C Cpt. 2 ¼ lights – 1 door light broken.

1 door – fibreglass pillar torn.

D Cpt. 1 ¼ light broken.

E Cpt. 1 fibreglass door panel torn.

F Cpt. Bottom door hinge bent.

G Cpt. Bottom door hinge bent.

H Cpt. 1 ¼ light standing pillar dented.

Tlr. 70424.

E Cpt. 1 ¼ light – toughened glass shattered.

1 corner panel dented.

Bottom door hinge bent.

Tlr. 70423. No damage.

MBS 61564 No damage.

All stock electric haul (12 cars) to Ford for repairs at Lancing.

5-4-61 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

When shunting the van train at Clapham Jct. on the morning of the 5^th instant, the points were operated between the wheels of CCT No. 2255 which became derailed two pair wheels, and BY 680 one pair of wheels. BY 680 was also buffer locked with CCT 2077, repairs will be dealt with at Clapham Jct.

CCT 2255

Brake lever bent – vac hose dummy bent.

End drop flap broken.

BY 680 No visible damage.

CCT 2077 No visible damage.

Wheels gauged, found correct.

7-4-61 MEMO: WEEKLY RETURN

7‑4‑61

Memo to:- RS.51/2/12

M.S.Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh.

Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E 8-4-61.

Clapham Junction.

15915 CK V (of Set 525)

6717 BCK V

4604 4 SUB V

Eardley Sidings.

Loose. 1428 SO. E

7616 FK. V

5814 CK. V

1815 SK. V

5868 CK. E

3505 FO. V

3512 FO. V

5869 CK. E

1253 SK.

1098 S

Hassocks.

4 Set 192 E Loose. 1337 SO. E

1484 SO. E

1801 SK. E

1272 SK. E

1469 SO. E

1902 SK. E

1432 SO. V

1335 SO E

1313 SO E

7390 FK V

Gatwick.

8 Set 875 E

Margate.

2 of 86 Set V (4023 – 5829).

1 of 80 Set damage

R.H. Griffiths.

7-4-61 LOVERS WALK DEPOT

Unit 3106 was being propelled from the Old Sidings at Lovers Walk at 11.40am. 7^th inst. and struck Unit No. 3075 left standing foul, the motor coaches of both units are damaged, one will require main works attention. Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 3075. 4-car Buffet, due V 4-61.

MBS 11233 Body panels and light frames buckled.

2 large side lights broken.

Step boards broken.

No damage to other 3 vehicles.

To Lancing 11-4-61 for repair and varnish.

Unit No. 3106. Paint 5-53, last V 1-60.

MBS 11092 Cab corner panel torn.

Side panel grazed.

Bogie stepboard broken.

Bogie step iron bent.

No damage to other 3 vehicles.

Repairs at Brighton.

11-4-61 WATERLOO

The 4.38pm. passenger train, Effingham Jct. to Waterloo, due at 5.22pm. consisting of units 4652 and 4124 collided head on with a West Country Class Engine No. 34034 running tender first from No. 10 Platform to the Down Local at No. 4 Points at ‘Hercules Bridge’. The road being set for the light engine.

The Motorman lost his life and 16 passengers were treated at hospital but not detained.

Time of Mishap approx 5.22pm 11-4-61.

Damaged electric stock cleared 4.10am 12-4-61.

Formation, damage as follows:-

The 4.38pm.

Unit No. 4652. Built 1949. Paint 1-60.

MBS 11364 39 tons. 6’ 11” U/frame.

Tlr. 8982 28 tons . 7’ 3” U/frame. (10 Cpt.)

Tlr. 12392 26 tons. 6’ 11” U/frame. Saloon (2 buffer)

MBS 11363 39 tons. 6’ 11” U/frame.

Unit No. 4124. Built 1946. Paint 4-59, V 1-61.

MBS 10987 43 tons. 7’ 3” U/frame.

Tlr. 11494 28 tons. 7’ 3” U/frame. (9 Cpt.)

Tlr. 10442 28 tons. 7’ 3” U/frame Saloon (2 buffer)

MBS 10988 43 tons.

Unit No. 4652.

MBS 11364 leading to Waterloo – Collided with engine.

Motor Bogie (4291) forced back 6’ under body and badly buckled – sides and headstocks.

Trailer bogie bent transoms and headstocks.

U/Frame Leading end demolished to transom.

Trailing end demolished to transom.

All main members bent and torn.

Brake gear bent and twisted, flame cut.

Body Cab & Gds. Cpt. demolished.

A Cpt. Offside ¼ light glass broken.

A Cpt. damaged ¼ panel torn.

B Cpt. Offside two ¼ light glasses broken.

B Cpt. Nearside ¼ light glass broken.

G Cpt. Nearside ¼ light glass broken.

G Cpt. Offside ¼ light glass broken.

H Cpt. Nearside two ¼ light glasses broken.

H Cpt. Offside ¼ light glass broken.

H Cpt. Mirror broken.

Wood floor broken, seat ends adrift cushions OK, seat trays dislodged. Body badly distorted. H Cpt. partition demolished, coat racks broken.

Vehicle beyond economic repair.

10 Cpt. Trailer No. 8932. 1 single buffer.

K Cpt. End body panel forced in and Cpt. demolished.

K Cpt. Roof panel buckled and torn.

K Cpt. ½ floor broken.

K Cpt. Back squabs broken.

K Cpt. 3 seat trays adrift.

K Cpt. 2 view glasses and mirror broken.

K Cpt. 2 doors buckled, 3 hinges bent.

K Cpt. 5 ¼ lights broken.

K Cpt. 4 ¼ panels buckled, 2 twisted and torn.

K Cpt. 2 door standing pillars buckled.

K Cpt. Rigger plate – weld broken.

J/K Cpts. Partition damaged.

J/K Cpts. 2 sections of back squabs broken.

J/K Cpts. 2 seat trays displaced.

28 ft. of stepboard broken – both sides.

U/Frame Buffer end, headstock broken from solebar and badly bent.

Solebar bent and torn and splayed out 10” wide to gauge.

Centre buffer – bent back plate.

Centre buffer face damaged.

Centre buffer – wood packing smashed.

Bogie K bogie – derailed one pair Nos. 3 & 6, gauged found OK.

H step irons bent, 2 guides broken.

Broken pipes, hoses broken, 3 link coupling cut.

C Cpt. 2 view frames missing (wear & tear).

Unit 4652 Cast iron brake blocks - throughout.

Unit 4124 Cast iron brake blocks – Motor Bogies

Ferodo brake blocks – Trailer bogies.

I recommend complete disposal of MBS 11364 on site, it is beyond economic repair. Trailer coach No. 8932 should also be given great consideration before embarking on the repairs as we have 2 all steel trailers spare at Micheldever only requiring general repair to make them serviceable.

Damaged Motor Bogie under 11364 is No. 4291 badly damaged, load to Lancing for repair.

Memo to:- From M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

Inspector E. Tozer, C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

Platform 16, EASTLEIGH

WATERLOO.

Ref RS.55/1/2/35/D

WATERLOO – 4.38 p.m. EFFINGHAM JUNCTION

TO WATERLOO IN COLLISION WITH LIGHT

ENGINE, WATERLOO TO NINE ELMS,

11^th APRIL 1961.

With reference to your report dated 12^th April, please arrange with Mr. Cartlidge for Motor Brake Second No. 11364 to be broken up on site. So far as Trailer Second No. 8932 is concerned Mr. Shepherd will inspect this at first available opportunity, in the meantime it will remain in book stock.

M.S. HATCHELL

Copy to:- Asst. O/D C.& W. Engineer,

STEWARTS LANE.

P.S. After release by the M.O.T. Inspecting Officer.

Memo to:- From M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

Mech.& Elec. Engineer (Traction), C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

LONDON BRIDGE. EASTLEIGH

Ref RS.55/1/2/35/D

WATERLOO – 4.38 p.m. EFFINGHAM JUNCTION

TO WATERLOO IN COLLISION WITH LIGHT

ENGINE, WATERLOO TO NINE ELMS,

11^th APRIL 1961.

Motor Brake Second No. 11364, which was damaged in the above mishap, is to be broken up on site and I shall be glad if you will give any assistance necessary in regard to the electrical equipment when the work of demolition commences.

M.S. HATCHELL

Copies to:- Asst. O/D C.& W. Engineer,

STEWARTS LANE.

Inspector E. Tozer,

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

P.S. After release by the M.O.T. Inspecting Officer.

Memo to:-

Mr. Jones )

Mr. Todman ) Durnsford Road.

Mr. Wheeler )

R72 – 7/G/9 HD

24^th April, 1961

Collision at Waterloo 11-4-61.

Unit 4652

As a result of the above, it has been decided that Motor Coach No. 11364 will be broken up on site. (Motor Bogie No. 4291).

Will you please arrange for the 2 traction motors and compressor removed from this coach to be despatched to :-

Mr. Morris

Repair Shop

Slade Green.

All other electrical equipment, which is salvageable to pass through normal channels for reconditioning.

Regarding the remaining 3 coaches of this unit, which are at Durnsford Road, will you please arrange for the motors and compressor to be removed at Durnsford Road where they can serve as shop spares.

M.R. PIERSON

Copies to –

Mr. Morris Slade Green

Mr Tozer Waterloo

Mr Ross London Bridge.

A couple of notes attached to above letter, specify wagon numbers with parts of coach 11364 loaded after being broken up.

B 935199 Plate

1 Bogie and 1 compressor. Waterloo to Slades Green.

B 452986 Lowfit

1 Bogie. Waterloo to Lancing.

E 316516 Open

Scrap etc. Waterloo to Strawberry Hill.

B 496459

Iron Waterloo to Nine Elms, destination for disposal?

W 148463

Iron Waterloo to Nine Elms, destination for disposal?

M 405287

Steel Panels Waterloo to Newhaven.

M 408507

Steel Panels Waterloo to Newhaven.

B 477280

Timber Waterloo to Newhaven.

Memo to:-

M.S. Hatchell Esq, 29-4-61

RSO,

Eastleigh.

Copy to:-

J.S. Cartlidge Esq,

Stewarts Lane.

Mishap at Waterloo – 11-4-61.

MBS No. 11364 of Unit No. 4652 was broken up on site at Waterloo weeks ending 22^nd and 29^th of April 1961.

All steel body and underframe cut up, Motor bogie No. 4291 the motors will be removed at Waterloo and the skeleton frame sent to Lancing for repairs. The trailer bogie will go to Lancing. Electrical equipment sent to Strawberry Hill in E316516.

All recoverable material ie door lights, parcel racks, mirrors, view frames, adverts, chair seat ends, backs, cushions, seat trays, lining panels, all to Selhurst in B769897.

E Tozer

Memo to:-

M.S. Hatchell Esq. 14-9-61

RSO Ref: RS.51/1/63/D

Eastleigh

1963 Building programme - Collision Damage.

In connection with the proposed reform mentioned, I have ordered into Lancing Unit No. 2955 for General Repairs and on release I will assist in the reform.

Regarding unit No. 4652, I must remind you of your letter dated 13-4-61 Ref:- RS.55/1/2/35/D, Waterloo – collision with light engine 11-4-61. Mr. Shepherd will inspect Second No. 8932 at the first opportunity.

Should he decide to withdraw this vehicle the reform can still go forward by using one of the displaced 10 cpt. all steel trailers ex Contractor built units, one can be selected from 10394 – 10395 – 10396

E Tozer

Memo to:-

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Ref: RS.51/1/63/D

RSO. 22-9-61

Eastleigh

1963 Building Programme

Collision Damage

Referring to previous correspondence and my letter of the 14^th instant.

In consequence of the mishap at Brighton on the 19^th inst. in which unit No. 2926 was involved, the Motor Coach one end of this unit is of the “Hal” type with E.E.339 motors, number 10764. I therefore propose using this MBS to put on unit No. 4652 and the contract built MBS to be put with the 3 of 2926 in due course.

The contract unit will be either 4330 or 4346.

The reforming should be as follows:-

Unit No. 4652

MBS 10764 Ex 2926.

Cpt. Tlr 8932 or if W/drawn one of 10394/5/6.

Sal. Tlr 12392

MBS 11363

All vehicles are damaged.

Unit No. 2926

MBS ????? Ex contract unit

Corr. Cpo. 12001 Ex damage repairs

Cpo. 11509 Damaged.

MBS 10512 Slight body damage.

E Tozer

Memo to:-

C. Shepherd Esq. Ref: RS.55/877/D

Asset Mech. & Elec. Eng. (WS) 25-9-61

RSO

Eastleigh

Mishap at Wimbledon 14^th July 1961.

I note with regret that you have had to postpone your intended visit to Wimbledon Park on the 26^th inst. which is unfortunate as I do believe on your decision the request for a B.R. 4 car replacement would be clarified.

The cost of repairing the Motor Coach in question will be very high and it will be of no surprise to me if you condemn it.

The same applies to the trailer coach No. 8932 on hand at Micheldever damaged at Waterloo 11^th April this year.

Should you decide to scrap these two vehicles, with one Motor Coach and one trailer coach already broken up, a 4 car BR replacement would be justified.

SR E.P.B. Motor Coach No. 14281. Broken up – damaged 14-7-61.

SR E.P.B Trailer Coach No. 15269 Broken up – damaged 14-7-61.

SR SUB Trailer Coach No. 8932 Extensive damage 11-4-61.

SR E.P.B. Motor Coach No. 14489 Extensive damage 14-7-61.

E Tozer

Memo to:-

Inspector E Tozer Ref: RS.55/877/D

Platform 16 9-10-61

WATERLOO

MISHAPS AT WATERLOO 11-4-61 AND WIMBLEDON 14-7-61

With reference to your Memorandum No. 62 of 25^th September and Mr. Shepherd’s subsequent inspection of MBS 14489 at Wimbledon and Trailer Second No. 8932 at Micheldever. Will you please arrange, in conjunction with Mr. Cartlidge, for No. 14489 to be condemned and broken up on site and with Mr. Sanders for No. 8932 to be similarly dealt with.

M. S. Hatchell

1-11-61

RS.55/877/D

Mishaps at Waterloo 11-4-61 & Wimbledon 14-7-61.

MBS 14489 of unit 5245 body and underframe were broken up and debris cleared at Wimbledon W/Ending 28‑10‑61. All recoverable interior furnishings, doors etc. loaded into damaged trailer No. 15433 which will be sent to Micheldever via Eastleigh later.

Trailer Second 8932 (10 Compt.) of unit 4652 ex Waterloo mishap 11‑4‑61 will be specialled to Newhaven on Monday 6^th November between two G&D Motor Coaches Nos. 8131 & 8132. These two Motor Coaches to be recoupled and returned to Micheldever. The centre buffer and drawgear from 8932 to be saved. Some trimmings, doors etc. have been recovered by Eastleigh Works, any other ‘good’ trimming etc. to be saved. Body to be broken up, underframe to be broken up, 2 bogies load to Lancing.

E Tozer.

Memo dated 26-1-62

Mishaps

Damaged Rolling Stock.

With reference to a memorandum to Mr. Shepherd, copy to yours dated 23‑1‑62.

MBS No. 11363 (unit 4652) is coupled to special wagon No. DS 12969, a centre buffer fitted to MBS 11363 as a temporary measure to get the vehicle to Lancing.

When repairs have been completed please return both vehicles to Micheldever in same formation..

E Tozer

Memo dated 29-1-62

Mishap

Damaged Rolling Stock.

With reference to MBS 11363 (unit 4652).

This vehicle will be reformed with 3 vehicles of unit No. 4120 on completion of repairs at Lancing, will you therefore kindly renumber it to 4120 and return it to Micheldever as arranged.

MBS 10980 of unit 4120 was damaged beyond economical repair at Gipsy Hill 18‑12‑61 and will be broken-up complete, body and underframe on site, the bogies will be returned to Lancing in due course.

E Tozer

Memo dated 31-1-62

Reforming Damaged Electric Stock.

In order to reduce as far as possible the number of units out of service the following reform is proposed and will take place at Durnsford Road:-

Unit 4120 (339 Motors) damaged at Gipsy Hill 18-12-61.

Unit 4652 (507 AC Motors) damaged at Waterloo 11-4-61.

Motor Coach No. 11363 ex unit 4652 to be marshalled with

Trailer Coach No. 10438 )

Trailer Coach No. 11490 ) ex Unit 4120

Motor Coach No. 10979 )

New formation will be as follows:-

Unit 4120 11363 – 10438 – 11490 – 10979

Following reform the unit to be taken into Durnsford Road repair shop for fitting of 507 A.C. Traction Motors to Motor Coach No. 11363.

BloodandCustard Note:

Last line is incorrect, and 339 motors were fitted to 11363.

11-4-61 PECKHAM RYE DEPOT

Unit No. 2078 2-car BIL standing foul at entrance to North Shops at Peckham Rye No. 10 Road, when unit No. 5162 4-car EPB was propelled out of No. 9 Road and struck the side of nose end of coach No. 12111 DTC causing the following damage.

2078 Due for varnish 4-61.

DTC 12111 1 corner nose end panel buckled.

1 cab side panel torn & standing pillar damaged.

1 cab commode handle broken.

5162 Due for varnish 8-61.

MBS 14324 3 door handles and 2 commode handles broken.

1 ¼ light broken, 6 door stop rubbers missing.

TSO 15340 3 door handles broken.

5 door stop rubbers missing.

TS 15290 3 door handles broken.

5 door stop rubbers missing.

MBS 14323 4 door handles broken & 1 commode handle broken.

6 door stop rubbers missing.

This occurred at approx. 3.15pm.

2078 to Lancing, 5162 to Selhurst for repair and varnish.

19-4-61 TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST

During shunting operations at Tunbridge Wells West on Wed. 19^th April , 3 of 182 Set and 2356 SK came into heavy collision with the buffer stops causing the following damage to stock.

182 Set Paint 5-57, Varn. 8-59

CK 5175 ) No visible damage

CK 5176 ) Being lifted and inspected at

BSK 4090 ) Tunbridge Wells West.

2356 SK Due for withdrawal June 1962.

1 headstock bent behind buffers.

2 buffer castings bent.

I suggest this vehicle be withdrawn as part of Phase 2 displacements June 1961.

2356 SK will be berthed at Hassocks awaiting decision.

BloodandCustard Note - 2356 later to Bluebell Railway.

21-4-61 LOVERS WALK DEPOT

Unit 2618 being inspected at Brighton Inspection Sheds on 21^st inst. was found to have the following damage.

Unit 2618. Due E repairs 9-61.

DTC 12203 1 headstock bent behind self-contained buffer.

2 side quarter panels buckled and paint grazed.

MBS 10736 No visible damage.

Unit to be berthed at Ford to await acceptance at Lancing.

27-4-62 MEMO: UNIT NO.4355 HERNE HILL 1-4-60

Memo to:-

M.S. Hatchell Esq. 27-4-61

RSO, Ref:- RS 51/6/22/D

Eastleigh. Mishap.

Damaged Coaching Stock.

Referring to your letter of the 13^th March 1961.

I note that MBS 10895 of Unit No. 4355 is anticipated for release in 3 months time. Will you please accept the other 3 vehicles of this unit for repairs, one of which requires body and underframe attention.

E Tozer

1-5-61 PADDOCK WOOD

83 Set was being shunted from the Down Platform road to the Down Bay road by a Diesel engine on the 1^st inst. when it came into heavy contact with two wagons and the buffer stops. The two wagons were separate and about 60 ft. from the stops.

Damage to the coaching stock was as follows:-

83 Set Paint date 2-56, Varn. 2-61.

4018 BSK 1 headstock slightly bent behind buffer casting.

1 lavatory wash basin broken and cover adrift.

1 lavatory mirror broken.

1 lavatory pedestal adrift.

8 electric light shades broken.

5826 CK No visible damage. )

5829 CK No visible damage. ) Lifted at Paddock Wood and returned to traffic 3-5-61.

4017 BSK No visible damage. )

4018 BSK lifted and inspected at Paddock Wood 3-5-61 then to Rotherhithe Road for interior repairs and back to traffic.

3-5-61 WATERLOO SOUTH SIDINGS

The 9†2am. 8 Car empties were being hauled from No. 1 Platform to the South Sidings when the 5^th vehicle became derailed all wheels and the leading bogie of the 6^th vehicle derailed 2 pair wheels at No. 36A Power Points.

Formation of Stock.

Unit No. 4720 – 4 Car SUB. CI brake blocks.

MBS 12771 Eastern Motor bogies. 39 Ton.

Sal Tlr. 9000 (2 centre buffers fitted). 26 Ton.

Cpt. Tlr. 10340 28 Ton

MBS 12772 Eastern Motor bogies. 39 Ton

Unit No. 4117 – 4 Car SUB Trailers TBL, Motors CI blocks.

MBS 10974 Std. Motor bogies. 43 Ton

10 Cpt. Tlr. 10435 (2 centre buffers fitted). 28 Ton

9 Cpt. Tlr. 11487 28 Ton

MBS 10973 Std. Motor bogies. 43 Ton

Time of mishap approx 9.7am. The leading unit No. 4720 passed over the points No. 36A then it appears that No. 1 wheel of the motor bogie under Unit No. 4117 MBS 10974 struck the tip of the points, rode over them for about 16 to 18 ft. then dropped down where the gap widened to 5’ between the points and the stock rail, the trailing bogie and the leading bogie of the next coach followed, each coming off the rail until the train was eventually brought to a stand.

Unit No. 4720 No visible damage, will be worked to Durnsford Road for pit inspection and release to traffic if found in order.

Unit No. 4117.

MBS 10974

Motor bogie – derailed all wheels – bruised.

2 Guardirons bent.

2 Shoe beams broken.

1 Shoe beam bruised.

Trailer bogie Sole plates, longitudinals and cross members bent.

Brake truss bar bent.

Brake block holders broken.

Derailed all wheels – bruised.

Brake pull rod bent.

Brake pull rod safety loop bent.

Brake Reservoir damaged.

Body 4 Guard’s doors and standing pillars buckled.

1 side panel torn from building rail.

Building rail fractured.

2 longitudinal boards broken.

G Cpt. 1 door buckled and hinge pillar buckled.

G Cpt. 1 door panel bent.

G Cpt Floor boards and lino broken and torn.

(Note) (the trailer bogie and the floor of G Cpt. was damaged by the juice rail upending and

as the coach rode over it the rail was driven through the bogie and floor).

Trailer 10435 Centre buffer – face bent.

1 side spring hanger bent.

2 brake block holders broken.

2 tie straps on the underframe bent.

Trailer 11487 No visible damage.

MBS 10973 No visible damage.

The rear offside buffer of MBS 12772and the leading buffer of MBS 10974 were buffer locked. Buffer removed from 10974 to part units.

Last coach rerailed at 1.46pm. Stock clear of site 4.15pm.

(4117 to go on damaged list for Main Works attention).

Pencil note added:-

Against entries for Trailer 10435, Repaired at Durnsford Road before departure to Micheldever. Now OK for traffic, making 3 good coaches.

Memo to:-

M.S. Hatchell Esq, 5-5-61

RSO,

Eastleigh.

Derailment at Waterloo South Sidings – 3-5-61.

Referring to the above mentioned mishap, I enclose 4 photographs taken after the derailment and before the stock was moved prior to rerailing. Prints Nos. D8808/09/10/11. Two sets of 4 have also been forwarded to W Cartlidge.

Unit No. 4720 inspected and released to traffic 5-5-61.

Regards Unit No. 4117 the repairs to the Motor Coach No. 10974 are more than can be undertaken at Selhurst, a considerable amount of damage to the brake pipe work, the body sides and the floor in G Cpt.

Must be dealt with @ Main Works, I shall therefore take the unit to Micheldever, leave 3 vehicles there and ask Eastleigh to accept the Motor Coach 10974 for repairs, return to Micheldever, reform and varnish all 4 cars @ Selhurst as normal intermediate maintenance.

E Tozer.

9-5-61 EASTBOURNE

During shunting operations at Eastbourne on the 9^th inst. BSK 4089 of 182 Set was left foul of the adjacent road, and an engine in passing tore the end corner panel and pillar away and damaged the step board and brackets. It is on hand pending final disposal.

9-5-61 HASSOCKS

BCK No. 6578 found on hand at Hassocks with the gangway torn off and the end body framing badly damaged, two upright pillars, two cross members and bottom building rail broken. Held pending disposal.

9-5-61 WOKING

During shunting operations at Woking East End Sidings, DS. 1308 Cinema Coach and DS. 1309 Generating Van were pulled up to the shunting neck points from No. 1 Road where they were stopped and uncoupled to allow Diesel Engine No. 2295 to run round.

When coming on to attach at the other end the engine made heavy contact causing the following damage to DS. 1308. This was at approximately 9.40am.

DS. 1308 Cinema Coach.

1 headstock bent behind both buffer castings.

2 solebars bent on ends behind headstock.

2 diagonals bent.

2 buffer castings bent – 1 sleeve distorted.

Internal damage to the proscenium.

This vehicle is being lifted and inspected at Woking today (11-5-61) and then despatched to Eastleigh for attention.

DS. 1309 No visible damage.

16-5-61 STREATHAM HILL DEPOT

The Motor Bogie under MBS 11332 unit No. 4636 was derailed during a propelling movement in the Up Sidings at Streatham Hill at 6.42am on the 16^th instant. The motorman in setting back allowed the leading bogie in the propelling move to travel through the trailing spring points which failed to throw over and in the forward movement the motor bogie took the adjacent road until it eventually became derailed. The motor leads were stretched, gear cases damaged, earth leads broken and guardirons bent in the derailment, but on rerailing by the Stewarts Lane breakdown staff the body has received damage that will require main works attention, this received in chaining the 15 ton Motor Bogie to the underframe with chains through the compartment and cab then jacking under the headstock lifting underframe + body + bogie equal to approximately 25 tons ie 15 ton bogie hanging from the underframe and the result of this the body is distorted, the cant rail has broken both sides above the Guard’s-outwards-door-hinged standing pillar, also the top flange of the solebar and rigger plate appear to be bent upwards causing the double doors to be out of alignment, the door head panels above the cab and guard’s compartment are torn & buckled and the cab floor lifted just inside the door preventing them from being closed. Approximately 30 ft. of stepboard broken.

The unit will be lifted at an electrical depot then to berth awaiting main works attention. Unit to be put on damaged list as & Streatham Hill.

Unit No. 4636 E Rep. 5-59, V. 3-61. (42 ton)

MBS 11332 Derailed and damaged.

TS 8916 )

TS 12376 ) No damage

MBS 11331 )

Memo dated 26-5-61

Derailment at Streatham Hill 16-5-61.

Further to my report of the damage to MBS 11332 in Unit No. 4636. I have had it inspected by Mr. Pettygrew hoping he could undertake the repairs at Selhurst, unfortunately he is of the same opinion as myself the repair is more than he could undertake.

I shall endeavour to berth the unit Electrically if possible at Ford or Barnham, run off the ‘Live’ Rail and take the one coach to Lancing, stock berthing at the two places may prove difficult.

If the above fails I must try and get the unit from Peckham to Micheldever and get Eastleigh to carry out the repair, but train crews on the Central Section are causing cancellations to freight services due to shortage of both Guards and Firemen.

The electrical people at Peckham hope to clear the unit about 3.0pm today, 26^th instant.

19-5-61 MICHELDEVER

During shunting operations at Micheldever on the 19^th instant, some damaged Electric Stock was being moved from No. 4 Road to bring out a trailer and two wagons for dispatch to Eastleigh, when two coaches without brakes ran out and fouled the shunting neck, resulting in a converging collision and derailing of a motor bogie.

Further damage to damaged vehicles and some damage to others occurred, details as follows:-

Unit No. 4117 (Damaged at Waterloo 3-5-61).

MBS 10973 Cab corner pillar & Standing pillar bent, end & side rigger plates bent.

2 cab side panels and front panel buckled and torn.

Cab door buckled.

Cab door light broken.

Cab floor distorted.

Note This now makes both motor coaches damaged and requiring main works attention in this unit.

Unit No. 5225 (Damaged at Cannon Street 20-3-61).

MBS 14449 Further damage to body and cab end.

New skeleton motor bogie slight damage – stepirons bent.

Unit No. 4652 (Damaged at Waterloo 11-4-61).

MBS 11363 2 cab side panels buckled and grazed.

2 cab commode handles adrift.

1 cab door hinge broken.

1 shoe beam broken.

1 shoe fuse box broken.

2 bogie stepboards broken – 1 iron bent.

12 ft. top stepboard broken – 2 irons bent.

The above damage additional to that reported on the 12-4-61.

As a result of this mishap Mr. Hurley should be asked to take Unit No. 4117 complete and carry out repairs to both Motor Coaches, both of which will require lifting, and repairs to motor bogie under 10973.

Memo to:-

W Hurley Esq. 28-5-61

Asst. Wks. Manager

Eastleigh

Derailment at Micheldever 19-5-61.

Resulting from the reforming of units No. 5225 and 5164 at Micheldever recently, the remaining vehicles of both units were left uncoupled because the rubbing plates of the two trailers came together.

To enable me to form these vehicles into a 4car unit will you kindly select a standard rubbing plate and affix a centre buffer to it and then have it fitted to trailer No. 15020 of unit 5225, also supply the back and front washer plates and rubbers for the draw gear.

If you could carry out the work one day next week at Micheldever I will arrange for an engine to be made available and at the same time bring the unit to Eastleigh for repairs, advising me in good time.

E Tozer.

22-9-61

Damaged Electric Stock

Unit No. 4117

Unit No. 4117 damaged at Waterloo 3-5-61 and again damaged at Micheldever 19-5-61 will it is anticipated be released from Eastleigh after damage repairs on Tuesday 26^th instant. It is on the H1. List for maintenance repairs at Selhurst and will be sent there for this repair, the exterior panels have not received a paint at Eastleigh.

I wish to draw to your attention the interior of the cabs, these have received a special interior treatment for test purposes and on no account must the cabs be painted on arrival at Selhurst for maintenance.

E Tozer

Memo dated 8-11-62

Reformed Electric Stock – result of Mishaps.

Unit No. 5164 Overall length 257’ 5”

MBS 14327 40 tons.

Sal Tlr. 15342 27 tons. 2 centre buffers.

Cpt Tlr. 15292 28 tons. 1 centre buffer.

MBS 14328 40 tons.

(Back to original formation).

Unit No. 5225 Overall length 257’ 5”

MBS 14449 40 tons.

Cpt Tlr. 15020 28 tons. 1 centre buffer.

Sal Tlr. 15120 28 tons. 2 centre buffers.

MBS 14407 40 tons.

(Restored to its ‘1958’ formation).

Unit No. 2926

MBS 10764 (HAL) 44 tons. 70 seats.

10 Cpt. Tlr. 10359 28 tons. 120 seats. 2 centre buffers.

Compo 11509 28 tons. 40 1^st 40 2^nd 1 centre buffer.

MBS 10512 41 tons. 70 seats.

E Tozer

23-5-61 CHERTSEY

On the arrival of the 5.53pm Waterloo to Chertsey on the 23^rd inst. Unit No. 5254 was detached to berth in the West Sidings, after detaching the unit was being shunted when the rear bogie of rear MBS 14507 took the wrong road , became derailed, travelled approx 50 ft. then rerailed itself, travelled a further 100 ft. diagonally across the two roads.

As the unit entered the West Sidings the leading end of MBS 14507 struck the cleaners staging damaging about 12 to 14 ft.

Crane on site 9.42pm.

Stock cleared 12.5am 24-5-61.

Details of damage as follows:-

Unit No. 5254. 4 car EPB overdue for Intermediate.

MBS 14507

Motor Bogie derailed, wheels bruised, gauged, found correct.

Motor lead safety loops bent.

1 brake pull rod safety loop bent.

1 brake pull rod bent.

1 brake side rod safety bracket pulled off, stud broken.

Underframe

2 solebar flanges grazed.

1 solebar, very slight kink.

1 shoe beam broken.

Trailer bogie No. 2064

Flange of No. 6 wheel on No 3 & 6 wheel very badly scored, unsafe to run, bogie to be changed on

site.

End step iron bent.

6 ft. step board broken.

End rubbing plate bent.

No visible damage to other 3 vehicles.

Unit on hand at Chertsey, after bogie change, unit to Durnsford Road for lift and repairs (electrically) then to Selhurst for Intermediate.

25-5-61 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

3206 BSK of 442 Set was found at Clapham Junction to have 2 bent headstocks, all four corners are bent behind the buffer castings. Paint date 3-55, varnish 2-59. This vehicle is on the ‘B’ list, so I have had it carded to Micheldever to await your decision as to the withdrawal of the same.

3-6-61 WEYMOUTH

BSK 4229 of 805 Set was derailed at Weymouth 3^rd June 1961, carded to Micheldever for main Works attention to defective draw-bar.

I have now carded same to Eastleigh for attention.

E Tozer.

8-6-61 VICTORIA

The 5†52pm. empties Central Sidings to Platform No. 16 to form the 6.10pm Victoria to Brighton via Oxted consisting of 2 – 3 Sets + 3 loose vehicles, in running into the platform the driver failed to stop and collided with 3 vans berthed on the stops, van No. 2121 was pushed over the stops, all stock sent to Eardley for lift and inspection.

3 Set No. 979 )

3 Set No. 194 )

FK No. 7231 ) Lifting on Sunday, hope to release.

SK No. 1159 + ) + = both on ‘A’ list, will be withdrawn.

SK No. 1153 + )

Van Nos. 1581 – 413 – 2121 all three lifted 9-6-61 and released, No. 2121 bent headstocks, to Lancing for repair and paint.

9-6-61 Bogie Guard’s Van No. 214

On hand at Micheldever with badly bent headstock and solebar ends one end of vehicle, awaiting main works attention.

18-6-61 GUILDFORD

542 Set was being hauled from the Tunnel Road to Road behind the box and SO 1420 was standing foul on the Push & Pull Road causing the following damage.

1420 SO Paint date 2-57, Varn. 9-60

1 End corner pillar edge broken off.

1 End corner plate damaged.

1 Small Pillar panel bent.

1 Bottom door hinge broken.

1 Top door hinge broken.

542 Set.

34936 BSK Paint date 10-56, Varn. 9-60

1 Bottom door hinge broken.

1 Quarter panel dented and grazed.

15872 CK

1 Corner panel dented and grazed.

1 Commode handle broken.

1 Door handle bent, 1 door check piece split.

2 Door flanges broken, - 1 bent.

1 Door panel bruised.

34937 BSK

No damage.

To Clapham Junction for repairs.

21-6-61 LONDON BRIDGE

The 6.24pm Epsom Downs to London Bridge 8 car passenger train due at 7.2pm running into No. 18 Road Platform, the motorman misjudged his distance and collided heavily with the buffer stops. One male passenger complained of injury to his right foot, refused first aid leaving his name and address only.

No visible damage to stock, units taken from No. 18 Road to No. 22 Road for inspection, found OK to travel to Selhurst for pit inspection, several tray seats displaced.

The fishplate bolts in the offside running rail, two were broken, ie sheared off and the rail joint opened up 1”, the rail leg of the buffer stops at the base.

Motorman HARMAN – Tattenham Corner, Guard Holness – Peckham.

Formation of stock into London Bridge

Unit No. 4128.

10996 MBS

11498 Tlr

10446 Tlr

10995 MBS

Unit 4631.

11321 MBS

12371 Tlr

10328 Tlr

11322 MBS

Note added to original memo 22-6-61.

Result of Pit Inspection at Selhurst. Broken Centre Castings found on 10446, unit 4128, and 10328, unit 4631, both to Peckham Rye for lift.

29-6-61 MEMO: FIRE IN UNIT NO.1037 (WATERLOO 27-6-61)

Memo to:-

M.S. Hatchell Esq. Mishap – FIRE 29-6-61

RSO

Eastleigh

Fire in 6-car Diesel Unit No. 1037, 27-6-61.

As the 9.20am Hastings to Charing Cross was passing Waterloo, smoke was seen coming from the Guard’s Compartment of the rear motor coach No. 60045 – Unit No. 1037. On arrival at Charing Cross at 10.56am a small fire had started under the partition between the Guard’s Compartment and the engine room at the point where the emergency ladder is located.

The Fire Officer is satisfied that paper and rubbish that had accumulated at the base of the ladder and retaining block on the floor had become ignited, possible a cigarette end or lighted match, the floor board area of 6”, the inspection cover in the partition for the inspection of the air ducting bolts, and the wood framing of the cover were all charred and scorched.

Repairs executed at West Marina and unit released PM next day 28-6-61.

Recommendation.

As this method of retaining the ladder in a fixed position creates a trap for the accumulation of paper etc. I beg to suggest the ladder be raised approx 6” from floor level and supported on brackets fixed to the panel inspection cover, thus dispensing with the wood retaining block. (all 6-car Diesel units).

E Tozer.

Memo to:- From:-

Fire and Civil Defence Officer. MECH. & ELEC ENGINEER (WORKSHOPS)

LONDON BRIDGE. CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

ENGINEER’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

5-7-61.

FIRE IN 6-CAR DIESEL UNIT NO. 1037, 27-6-61.

I have received a report from my Head Office Inspector at Waterloo regarding a fire which occurred in the Guard’s Compartment of the rear motor coach No. 60045 of unit No. 1037 on the 27^th June due to the accumulation of paper and rubbish at the base of the ladder and retaining block on the floor which had become ignited by a cigarette end or lighted match.

I suggest that this is a case where the A.G.M.(T) should be asked to instruct his staff to ensure that van floors are more satisfactorily brushed out, as the method of fixing the ladder is identical to that adopted for many years on Electric Stock and this is the first occasion brought to my notice where a fire has occurred through refuse being allowed to accumulate in this vicinity.

I shall be pleased if you will take up suitably with the A.G.M.(T).

M.S. HATCHELL

28-6-61 LEATHERHEAD

A 4 car unit No. 4743 was being propelled out of the Up Sidings to the Up Road to form the 7†38pm empties to Effingham, when, in passing over No. 30 power points the signalman pulled them over between the bogies under coach No. 10273 the 3^rd vehicle in the propelling movement.

The rear bogie (A) was diverted to the adjacent road, eventually it became derailed the signalman in a last minute effort returned the points to normal at the moment that the rear bogie of 10273 and the rear motor coach was passing over thus diverting the rear motor coach to the Up Road. The unit travelled approx 90 ft. derailed causing some track damage, only slight damage to the unit, it will go to Selhurst for electrical repair them to M&E depot for lifting.

Unit No. 4743 due for E repair 12-61.

MBS 8632 No damage

Tlr 9023 No damage

Tlr 10273 A bogie derailed 2 pair, wheels bruised.

2 ¼ panels and 2 door panels grazed.

Step board damaged.

MBS 8633 Conduit crushed.

Headstock slightly bent (covered).

Centre rubbing plate bent.

2-7-61 HORSHAM

At 10.45am Sunday 2^nd inst. unit No. 4369 was signalled out of No. 1 Up Siding to form the 10.51am to Waterloo, at the same time the motorman of the 11.5am Horsham to Victoria (consisting of two 2-car BIL units Nos. 2007 & 2029) took the same signal and pulled out of No. 2 Road and collided with the leading motor coach of Unit 4369.

The leading bogie of the 2^nd coach in unit 4369 was derailed, and the body severely damaged, also the leading Driving Trailer bogie of unit 2007 was derailed and the cab end badly damaged.

Both units will require main works attention, they are berthed in Horsham Goods Yard awaiting 3 trailer bogies before disposal.

Time of mishap 10.45am, line cleared of stock 9.15pm.

Formation and damage as follows:-

Unit No. 4369 Paint 3-59. S.V. 3-61 (10.51am Horsham to Waterloo)

MBS 10924

Cab, Gds. Cpt. and Cpts. A & B No damage.

C Cpt. Lock handler torn off.

Commode handle torn off.

Door stop torn off.

1 ¼ light broken.

Body panel between C & D Cpts. torn.

D Cpt. Lock handle torn off.

Commode handle torn off.

2 door stops torn off.

Centre and bottom hinges bent.

1 ¼ light broken.

Body panel between D & E Cpts. torn.

E Cpt. Door body buckled.

Lock handle torn off – hinges broken.

Commode handle torn off.

Lock & hinge standing pillars bent.

2 ¼ lights broken.

Panel between E & F Cpts. badly buckled.

F Cpt. Lock handle torn off.

Commode handle bent.

2 door stops off.

Centre hinge bent – door buckled.

Bottom hinge broken.

1 ¼ light broken.

Hinge standing pillar bent.

G Cpt. Door buckled.

Lock torn off.

Commode handle torn off.

2 door stops torn off.

Centre hinge bent.

Bottom hinge broken.

Body panel between F & G Cpts. torn.

H Cpt. Door buckled.

Lock handle torn off.

Commode handle torn off.

2 door stops torn off.

Centre hinge bent.

Bottom hinge broken.

End ¼ panel and corner lapping buckled.

Panel between G & H Cpts. torn.

20 ft. of top stepboard broken.

4 stepboard brackets torn off.

2 bogie stepboards broken.

2 bogie step iron brackets bent.

1 axle box (No. 5 wheel) broken.

1 side spring hanger bent.

2 side springs buckled.

Trailing end underframe headstock bent.

One trailer bogie No. 9235 will be changed on site, one required from Lancing.

Tlr.11466 (9 Cpt. Trailer)

(A) Leading trailer bogie derailed, 2 pair wheels

Sole plate and headstock bent.

Side spring hanger bent.

1 axle box (No. 8) broken.

4 step irons bent and boards broken.

Safety loop bent

A Cpt. End corner panel & pillar badly buckled.

1 ¼ light broken.

2 doors buckled.

Panel between A & B Cpts. buckled.

B Cpt. 1 door smashed, 1 buckled.

1 door light broken – commode bent.

Lock standing pillar buckled.

Panel between B & C Cpts. damaged.

Truss bar grazed.

1 bogie No. 9552 (A) to be changed on site, one required from Lancing.

Tlr.10464 (10 Cpt. Trailer)

A Bogie No. 4569, 2 axle boxes broken, 2 step boards grazed.

Bogie to be changed on site, one required from Lancing.

Unit No. 2007 P 12-56, V 9-60. 11.5am to Victoria.

D Tlr. Cpo. No. 12108.

Leading Driving Trailer bogie off 2 pairs of wheels.

2 Shoe beams broken.

2 fuse boxes broken – brackets bent.

3 bogie stepboards broken – brackets bent.

4 side spring hangers bent.

Horn block lever broken.

Pull rod bent – safety loop bent.

Sole bar flange – slight “buckle” underside.

Offside of cab demolished, cab door and pillars and side of corridor demolished back to first entrance door including large sidelight.

End and side building rails broken.

Partition between can and & first compartment broken.

3 commode handles broken, Cpt, door broken.

Cant rail damaged, roof boards, canvas water pipe and baffle broken.

Offside swing light broken.

Interior panels in can adrift and broken.

Power cable and conduit adrift.

MBS 10574

2 brake pipes & cocks damaged.

Rubbing plate bent.

Summary.

Both units will be made safe to run, steam haul, to Hassocks to await acceptance at Lancing. Three trailer bogies ordered.

Converging collision between units 2007 and 4369.

Bogie damage mostly, bogie change on site 16‑7‑61, both units at Hassocks by 7‑9‑61. 4369 to Eastleigh 22‑3‑63.

Pencil note added to memo:-

Unit No. 2029 brake test and released.

Memo to:- Ref:- RS.55/875/Hi.

Inspector E Tozer, From:-

Platform 16, M.&.E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

WATERLOO C.M. & E. ENGR’S. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

12-7-61.

CONVERGING COLLISION AT HORSHAM: 2^nd JULY. 1961.

Referring to your telephone request of the 7^th July, I have received confirmation from the Motive Power Officer that the Regional Spare 36-ton Motive Power Steam Crane (from Guildford) will be available at Horsham with an Engine from 9.0am until approximately 1.0pm on Sunday 16^th July.

M.S. HATCHELL

Addendum to memo:-

End damaged bogie to Newhaven, 2 others to Lancing.

Memo to:- Ref:- RS.55/875/D.

C.& W. Works Manager, M.&.E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

LANCING C.M. & E. ENGR’S. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

5-9-61.

CONVERGING COLLISION AT HORSHAM: 2^nd JULY, 1961.

With reference to my representative’s conversation with Mr. Elgar on 31^st August in regard to the acceptance of damage stock for repairs. It is desired that if possible Units Nos. 2007 and 4369, standing at Horsham, which have little or no underframe damage, should be accepted, and I shall be glad if you will give this your consideration.

M.S. HATCHELL

Pencil note added:-

Both units at Hassocks (7-9-61).

Memo dated 15-3-63 Ref:- RS.51/6/2A/D

To From

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Inspector E. Tozer

M&E. Eng (WS) Platform 16

EASTLEIGH WATERLOO

Damaged Coaching Stock - Repairs.

Referring to notes of meeting held at Lancing 13-2-63. Unit No. 3023.

I have spoken to Mr Ball regards electrical equipment for MBS 11051, he informed me the material is on hand at Brighton. I have advised Mr Mac-Dougal.

Note added to memo:- E239053 ex Brighton 26-3-63.

The unconverted bogie No. 7004 which belongs under the motor end of 11051 is on hand at Lancing for extensive damage repair, will you please ask them to concentrate on the repairs as soon as possible and forward to Selhurst when completed.

At the request of Mr Mac-Dougal for body repair only, I have arranged the following:-

Unit 4369 and 2609 Hassocks to Eastleigh Weds. 20-3-63.

Unit No. 6073, 2-car )

BSK 34281 of 890 Set ) Micheldever to Eastleigh ordinary means 18-3-63.

SK 1883 )

E Tozer

3-7-61 CHRISTCHURCH

During shunting operations at Christchurch on the 3^rd instant at 6.15am, wagon No. B493406 was left standing foul when Set No. 784 was being shunted, the body panels on the 3 Set were damaged and the Set is now on hand at Eastleigh for repair.

Damage as follows:-

Set No. 784

BSK 4330

2 Side Lights broken, side panels grazed.

1 Step Board broken.

1 Commode handle bent, 2 body stops off.

1 Door handle bent, 2 hinges bent.

CK 5765

1 Side Light broken, side panels grazed.

1 Step Board broken.

1 Commode handle broken, 2 body stops off.

1 Door handle bent, 2 hinges bent.

BSK 4329

Side panel grazed.

1 Step Board grazed.

1 Commode handle bent, 2 body stops off.

1 Door handle bent, 2 hinges bent.

E Tozer.

4-7-61 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

7845 RKB Paint date 5-56 Varnish 6-60 (3)

This coach found damaged at Clapham Junction

1 Arch rail pushed in over gangway.

Roof boards lifted and split – canvas torn.

End cornice broken and panels pushed in.

1 Vestibule ceiling panel broken and buckled.

1 Vestibule ceiling framing adrift, and mouldings.

2 Vestibule sliding doors unable to operate.

1 saloon sliding door off runners.

1 saloon partition buckled and panels adrift.

Roof tank leaking.

1 roof angle iron bent – 1 headplate pushed in.

1 panel in vestibule end adrift – Kitchen end.

To Lancing for repairs after unloading.

14-7-61 WIMBLEDON PARK DEPOT

The 8†52am empty stock was proceeding along No. 1 Road to the washing machine when it was diverted at the crossover points into No. 2 Road where it came into violent contact broadside-on with the 5^th coach of the 8†41am empty stock travelling in the reverse direction from the washing machine to the depot.

The body sides were torn out of motor coach and trailer of the 8†41 train by the leading motor coach of the 8†52 am, the coach bodies careering forward leaving the locked bogies behind strewn across the track and piled-up under the following coaches, one coach was kept upright by the wall supporting the L.T.E. line.

Time of mishap 9.15am.

Cause – shunter error.

Nine Elms Crane on site 11.45am.

Site cleared of stock 9.20pm.

Site of mishap – Washing Machine – Roads 1 & 2.

L.T.E. Line – Up & Down blocked for possession of Crane 11.30am to 4.0pm approx.

Formation of stock and damage as follows:-

8†52am depot to Washing Machine No. 1 Road

Leading end.

Unit No. 5245 EPB stock

MBS 14489 40 ton.

Sal Tlr. 15433 27 ton.

Cpt Tlr. 15063 28 ton.

MBS 14490 40 ton.

Unit No. 5669

D Tlr. 16119 30 ton.

MBS 14575 40 ton.

Unit No. 5664

D Tlr. 16114 30 ton.

MBS 14570 40 ton.

8†41am Washing Machine to depot No. 2 Road

Leading end.

Unit No. 5167 EPB stock

MBS 14334 40 ton.

Cpt Tlr. 15295 28 ton.

Sal Tlr. 15345 27 ton.

MBS 14333 40 ton.

Unit No. 5141

MBS 14281 40 ton.

Sal Tlr. 15269 27 ton.

Cpt Tlr. 15219 28 ton.

MBS 14282 40 ton.

Unit No. 5245.

MBS 14489. Cab end of coach on ground, motor bogie derailed across track under the trailing

end.

Trailer bogie derailed, part in 6 ft, part under next coach.

Both bogies extensive damage (D.B.R.).

Extensive body damage full length offside, cab end and side badly damaged.

Underframe – solebars and headstocks bent, trussing bent.

Extensive damage to underslung equipment and electrical gear.

Majority of doors damaged and several ¼ lights and door lights broken

Saloon Trailer 15433 (2 centre buffers).

2 solebars bent – rigger plates bent.

2 truss bars bent and truss legs bent.

Drawbar housing damaged.

Brake gear damaged and broken.

End of body stove in.

End ¼ panel buckled.

3 ¼ lights broken.

Body panels and door panels buckled and torn.

Standing pillars bent.

10 Cpt. Trailer 15063 (1 centre buffer).

No visible damage.

MBS 14490 No visible damage.

Unit No. 5669.

Driving Tlr. 16119 )

MBS 14575 )

) No visible damage.

Unit No. 5664. )

Driving Tlr. 16114 )

MBS 14570 )

Unit No. 5167.

MBS 14334 )

Saloon Trailer 15295 ) No visible damage.

10 Cpt. Trailer 15345 )

MBS 14333 )

Unit No. 5141.

MBS 14281 (Break up on site).

Side of body torn out from Guard’s Cpt. to trailing end of coach.

Solebars and trussing bent and torn.

Interior seats and floors demolished.

Bogies damaged, trailer bogie D.B.R.

Motor bogie and motors repairable,

Saloon Trailer 15269 (Break up on site).

Side of coach completely torn out.

Solebar bent.

Truss bar buckled and cut off.

Interior demolished.

Bogies damaged D.B.R.

10 Cpt. Trailer 15219

1 end corner panel bent and ¼ panel bent.

1 rigger plate bent and 1 side corner damaged.

MBS 14282 No visible damage.

I can reform and out of the remaining 6 coaches make up a four-car unit requiring minimum amount of repair at Main Works subject to Electrical Dept. being able to couple up etc.

Possible reform as follows (Temporary)

MBS 14490 ) 5245 82 seats 40 ton )

10 Cpt. Tlr. 15063 ) 120 seats 28 ton ) To be

10 Cpt. Tlr. 15219 ) 5141 120 seats N/S 28 ton ) Unit No.

MBS 14282 ) 82 seats 40 ton ) 5245

Total 404 136 tons

Overall length (same) 257’ 5”

Increase seats 386 to 404.

10 Cpt. trailer to be Non smoking.

One trailer to be fitted with an additional centre buffer (15063).

Converging collision Wimbledon 14-7-61.

Referring to previous report, I enclose two copies of photographs taken at the time prior to movement of stock, there were 3 sets of 7 photographs No. D9930 to D9936 inclusive. One set of 7 given to Mr. Scammell for the enquiry on Friday next 21^st instant.

You will note that photograph D9934 shows the demolished bodyside of trailer No. 15269, this was taken from the damaged roof of MBS 14281.

Unfortunately, due to pressure from Motive Power to commence operations, shunting etc. I was compelled to suspend the photographing for a while, I then omitted to take a photograph of the damaged motor coach which is similar to the trailer 15269 regards damage.

E Tozer.

Memo to:- R72-7/F/20

Mr. R. Jones, Durnsford Road 17^th July 1961.

Mr. E. Todman, Durnsford Road

Collision at Durnsford Road 14^th July 1961.

With reference to the memorandum of even date in connection with the reforming of Units 5245 & 5141 following the above collision.

In order to marshal the coaches involved it will be necessary to fit a temporary centre buffer to coach 15063 ‘B’ end, (Unit 5245).

Arrangements have been made for this buffer to be taken by road from Selhurst to Durnsford Road on Tuesday 18^th July and I shall be glad if you will please arrange to fit same.

Motors should not be removed from either motor coach, as, following repair at Eastleigh, the unit 5245 will be returned to service.

M.R. PIERSON

Copy to: Mr. Tozer, Waterloo.

BRITISH RAILWAYS

SOUTHERN REGION

CHIEF MECHANICAL AND

ELECTRICAL ENGR’S. DEPT.

LONDON BRIDGE, S.E.1.

Memo to:- R72-7/G/9

M.R. Pierson Esq., 17^th July 1961.

Reforming of Damaged Electric Stock.

As a result of the collision in Durnsford Road yard on Friday 14^th July 1961, the undermentioned units sustained damage as shown:

5245 14489 Extensively damaged

15433 Extensively damaged

15063 No apparent damage

14490 No apparent damage

5141 14281 Extensively damaged

15269 Extensively damaged

15219 Damaged

14282 No apparent damage

Units 5664, 5669 & 5167 were also involved, but are apparently undamaged.

Due to the extent of the damage to coaches 14281, & 15269 of unit 5141, both coaches will be broken up on site.

In order to reduce as far as possible the units out of traffic, the following reform is proposed and will be carried out at Durnsford Road.

Coaches 14490 & 15063 of Unit 5245 to be marshalled with coaches 14282 & 15219 of Unit 5141.

Formation following the reform will be 14490 – 15063 – 15219 – 14282

The unit to be numbered 5245, arrangements will then be made for this Unit to go to Eastleigh for repair to trailer coach 15219, which are not expected to take long, before returning to traffic.

31-7-61 Ref:- 12/15-7-61

Collision at Wimbledon 14-7-61.

MBS 14281 and Saloon Trailer No. 15269 both of unit No. 5141 damaged beyond repair on the 14^th instant have been broken-up on site. 2 bodies and 2 underframes + all materials cleared away on Sunday 30-7-61.

E Tozer.

Memo to:-

C. Shepherd Esq. Ref: RS.55/877/D

Asset Mech. & Elec. Eng. (WS) 25-9-61

RSO

Eastleigh

Mishap at Wimbledon 14^th July 1961.

I note with regret that you have had to postpone your intended visit to Wimbledon Park on the 26^th inst. which is unfortunate as I do believe on your decision the request for a B.R. 4 car replacement would be clarified.

The cost of repairing the Motor Coach in question will be very high and it will be of no surprise to me if you condemn it.

The same applies to the trailer coach No. 8932 on hand at Micheldever damaged at Waterloo 11^th April this year.

Should you decide to scrap these two vehicles, with one Motor Coach and one trailer coach already broken up, a 4 car BR replacement would be justified.

SR E.P.B. Motor Coach No. 14281. Broken up – damaged 14-7-61.

SR E.P.B Trailer Coach No. 15269 Broken up – damaged 14-7-61.

SR SUB Trailer Coach No. 8932 Extensive damage 11-4-61.

SR E.P.B. Motor Coach No. 14489 Extensive damage 14-7-61.

E Tozer

Memo to:-

Inspector E Tozer Ref: RS.55/877/D

Platform 16 9-10-61

WATERLOO

MISHAPS AT WATERLOO 11-4-61 AND WIMBLEDON 14-7-61

With reference to your Memorandum No. 62 of 25^th September and Mr. Shepherd’s subsequent inspection of MBS 14489 at Wimbledon and Trailer Second No. 8932 at Micheldever. Will you please arrange, in conjunction with Mr. Cartlidge, for No. 14489 to be condemned and broken up on site and with Mr. Sanders for No. 8932 to be similarly dealt with.

M. S. Hatchell

1-11-61

RS.55/877/D

Mishaps at Waterloo 11-4-61 & Wimbledon 14-7-61.

MBS 14489 of unit 5245 body and underframe were broken up and debris cleared at Wimbledon W/Ending 28‑10‑61. All recoverable interior furnishings, doors etc. loaded into damaged trailer No. 15433 which will be sent to Micheldever via Eastleigh later.

Trailer Second 8932 (10 Compt.) of unit 4652 ex Waterloo mishap 11‑4‑61 will be specialled to Newhaven on Monday 6^th November between two G&D Motor Coaches Nos. 8131 & 8132. These two Motor Coaches to be recoupled and returned to Micheldever. The centre buffer and drawgear from 8932 to be saved. Some trimmings, doors etc. have been recovered by Eastleigh Works, any other ‘good’ trimming etc. to be saved. Body to be broken up, underframe to be broken up, 2 bogies load to Lancing.

E Tozer.

16-7-61 BOURNEMOUTH WEST

During shunting operations at Bournemouth West on Sunday 16^th inst. 3 coaches of 6 Set No. 889 were derailed due to signalman’s error in operating the points between bogies, very little damage, carded to Eastleigh Works for attention.

BSK 34279 Bogies derailed all wheels, wheels bruised.

SK 24325 Bogies derailed all wheels, wheels bruised.

CK 15047 Bogies derailed all wheels, wheels bruised.

Pull rods bent.

Oil feed to castings broken.

Remainder of Set in traffic.

17-7-61 MEMO: 2 BIL NO.2047 (WIMBLEDON)

Memo to:-

M.S. Hatchell Esq. 17-7-61

RSO

Eastleigh

2 Car BIL No. 2047. Roof Damage.

Unit No. 2047, D.T. Cpo. No. 12070 on hand at Wimbledon with the roof-head panel above the Motorman’s controller badly buckled as though striking an overhead object in passing.

It was given a general repair in 1956, had a second varnish in 1960 (Sept). Will you agree to Lancing giving this a roof repair and Intermediate as a means of a quick return to traffic?

E Tozer.

17-7-61 TAVISTOCK

The derailed wagons of a freight train in passing struck the side of BCK 6674 of 180 Set in Tavistock station on the 17^th inst.

Damage as follows:-

BCK 6674 Built 1930. O/Due V.1960.

Guard’s Van O/S damaged.

All corridor side lights broken.

All corridor side body frame pillars, door pillars and doors smashed.

All door locks and commode handles torn off.

All side panels torn or grazed.

Guard’s Van running boards broken and displaced.

7 inside compartment Corr ¼ lights broken.

5 inside compartment sliding door lights broken.

Top stepboard grazed.

Corridor compartment partition damaged.

1 axle box front broken.

Carded to Micheldever, to be withdrawn week ending 22-7-61.

BCK 3733

No damage, released to traffic.

17-7-61 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

BSK 3984 of 836 Set.

Is on hand at Eardley awaiting repairs to the headstock which is bent at the rear of the auto drawhook, 2 bent diagonals. This vehicle was found in the yard at Clapham Junction, carded to Lancing via Eardley.

E Tozer

21-7-61 TONBRIDGE

During shunting operations at Tonbridge on the 21^st instant, 3 Set No. 760 was setting back into No. 3 Up Siding, when, due to misunderstanding by the driver, he collided heavily with the buffer stops causing frame damage and some interior damage, details as follows:-

Set No. 760 Built 1932/1935.

BSK 2793 Built 1932, Paint 6-57, V 7-59.

Headstock, sole bars and 1 diagonal bent.

Buffer casting bent.

Lavatory wash basin & hopper adrift.

Emergency tool box broken and displaced.

CK 5678 Built 1932, Paint 6-57, V 7-59.

Lavatory wash basin adrift.

6 electric shoulder lampshades broken.

Ceiling mouldings adrift.

BSK 2833 Built 1935, Paint 4-55, V 8-59.

Guard’s sliding door off runners.

Lavatory hopper cracked.

Wash basin adrift.

Set carded to Eardley.

BSK 2793 on ‘B’ list to be withdrawn.

CK 5678 on ‘B’ list – repair and release Eardley.

BSK 2833 on ‘B’ list – repair and release Eardley.

E Tozer.

24/25-7-61 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Whilst shunting at Clapham Junction on the night of the 24^th instant, Set No. 785 standing in No. 38 Road was struck by Set No. 526 as it was being propelled down No. 37 Road due to a shunter’s error in omitting to reset the hand points for the straight run down No. 37 Road.

The brake end of 526 Set converged into the centre of the BSK in 785 Set causing extensive damage to both vehicles which will require main works attention, the traffic will retain the undamaged vehicles in service. Damage as follows:-

3 Set No. 526 B.R. Built 1955, V 8.60, due V 8.62

BSK 34644

Brake end corner panel torn and buckled.

Brake end corner pillars broken.

Brake end Van loading doors damaged.

Brake end Van loading doors lock torn off.

Brake end Van loading doors hinge broken.

Brake end Van loading doors stop broken.

4’ 6” top step board smashed.

4’ 6” top step bracket bent.

End step iron and tread plate bent.

Brake end bogie derailed one pair of wheels – bruised tyre, gauged O.K.

CK 15568 ) Released to traffic.

BSK 34643 )

785 Set S.R. Built 1947, V 7-60, due V 7.62.

BSK 4331

18 ft. of the centre of the bodyside smashed inwards breaking two large sidelights and frames, waist rail and uprights, building rail, standing pillar, one entrance door, flooring, lino torn, corridor partition broken, seat ends broken, corridor roof fittings broken, Formica panel in lavatory broken.

Underframe truss bar grazed.

CK 5766 ) Released to traffic.

BSK 4332 )

The two damaged vehicles ordered to Micheldever.

E Tozer.

27-7-61 NEW CROSS GATE

Set No. 802 plus 2 Txs, berthed in No. 4 Road was pulled away from the buffer stops to allow the engineers to carry out repairs to the track – stops end, this concession shortened the road

and left the leading BSK foul of No. 5 Road.

A tank engine goes into No. 5 Road to pull out the stock for the 3†48 pm. Empties to London Bridge, on pulling out the leading BSK (BR) 34240 strikes the corner pillar of the BSK standing foul, considerable damage was done to the centre of the body of the BR coach and lighter damage to the static vehicle, the former coach will require main works attention, the latter was patched-up and allowed to run. Time of mishap 3.40pm. 32 minutes delay.

Set No. 802 BSK 4224.

Corner pillar, panel grazed.

Corner Brass Lapping broken.

Corner End Panel grazed

Repaired – released 28-7-61.

Set No. 896 BSK 34640.

2 small and 1 large sidelight broken, frames grazed.

20’ of corridor side panel buckled.

Guard’s loading doors and 1 entrance door damaged.

Door handles & commodes bent, hinges bent.

Hinge standing pillar broken.

Waist rail buckled.

Carded to Micheldever, rest of Set to traffic.

3-8-61 WOKING

The undermentioned stock was found on hand at Woking having been in heavy shunting mishap, carded to Clapham Junction for lift and repairs.

7873 Pullman Buffet

No visible damage, for lift & inspection.

F.O. 3065

Seats broken from fixings – body and floor. Twin seat Nos. broken.

Sliding door runner adrift.

O.S 3834 of 351 Set

Gangway faceplate bent, bottom corner.

8-8-61 WIMBLEDON SOUTH SIDINGS

The 5†50am. 8-car Empties Wimbledon Park to Wimbledon South was berthed in No. 2 Siding at 5.57am. when the 6†22am. 8-car Empties from Wimbledon Park berthing in the same Siding at 6.27am in a propelling movement to form the 7.6am. to Chessington collided heavily with the former train at 6.27pm.

No derailment occurred but on first inspection the stock was badly shaken, several fixed seats were displaced ¼ light and mirrors broken, one door broken auto couplers and pins damaged, all centre buffers and rubbing plates bent, stock held at Durnsford Road for lifting.

5†50am. Motorman Williams of Wimbledon saw collision inevitable, jumped out of cab, was sent

home with slight shock. Guard Greenaway of Wimbledon.

6†22am. Motorman Upjohn of Wimbledon, Guard Tomlinson of Clapham Junction – grazed hand.

Guard Tomlinson was riding in the rear van of the leading unit in the propelling movement.

Stock concerned.

5†50am. Berthed stock – stops end

Unit No. 5682 - 2-car SR E.P.B.

16132 DTS.

14587 MBS.

Unit No. 5669 - 2-car SR E.P.B.

16119 DTS

14575 MBS

Unit No. 5032 - 4-car E.P.B.

14063 MBS

15032 10 Cpt. Tlr.

15132 Saloon Tlr.

14064 MBS.

6†22am. Leading unit in propelling movement.

Unit No. 4127 4-car SUB.

10994 MBS

11497 10 Cpt. Tlr.

10445 Saloon Tlr.

10993 MBS

Unit No. 4630 4-car SUB.

11319 MBS

12370 Saloon Tlr.

8910 10 Cpt. Tlr

11320 MBS

MBS 10994 collided with 14064.

Guard riding in van No. 10993

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 5682 E.P.B.

16132 DTS Centre buffer backplate bent, packing crushed, auto for inspection, seats displaced.

14588 MBS Rubbing plate bent, packing crushed, auto coupling for inspection.

H Cpt. Rack poles adrift.

Seats displaced.

Unit No. 5669 E.P.B.

16119 DTS Centre buffer backplate bent, packing crushed, auto for inspection, seats displaced.

14575 MBS Rubbing plate bent, packing crushed, auto coupling for inspection, several pins and

drop end pin bent. Seats adrift.

Emergency combined box displaced.

Unit No. 5032 E.P.B.

14063 MBS Rubbing plate bent, packing crushed, auto coupling for inspection, several pins and

drop end pin bent.

15032 Tlr. 1 centre buffer backplate bent.

1 centre buffer packings crushed.

1 rubbing plate bent.

1 rubbing plate packing crushed.

Seats displaced.

15132 Tlr. 2 centre buffer backplates bent.

2 centre buffer packings crushed.

Seats displaced.

14064 MBS Guard’s inwards door torn off its hinges.

Door pillar broken.

A Cpt. Door head panel buckled.

A Cpt. Door damaged.

B Cpt. Door head panel buckled.

G Cpt. 1 ¼ light broken

All seats displaced, some seat legs adrift from floor fixings.

Unit No. 4127 SUB.

10994 MBS Cab door damaged, head panel buckled.

Guard’s seat adrift.

Guard’s letter rack adrift.

Guard’s/Motorman’s communicating door pillar broken.

Controller casing adrift, cab seat legs adrift from floor.

Inside – seats adrift.

11497 Tlr. 1 centre buffer backplate bent, packing crushed.

C Cpt. 1 back squab displaced.

Seats adrift.

10445 Tlr. 2 centre buffer backplates bent.

2 centre buffer packings crushed.

K Cpt. 1 mirror and frame broken.

G Cpt. 1 mirror broken.

Seat legs adrift from floor fixings.

10993 MBS Rubbing plate bent, packing crushed.

Emergency box adrift.

Several bogies have suspected bent transom, report to follow after lifting.

Unit No. 4630 SUB.

11319 MBS Rubbing plate bent, packing crushed.

Air ducting in Guard’s Cpt. buckled.

12370 Tlr. 2 centre buffer backplates bent.

2 centre buffer packings crushed.

8910 Tlr. 1 centre buffer backplate bent.

1 centre buffer packing crushed.

1 rubbing plate slightly bent.

11320 MBS 1 rubbing plate slightly bent.

14-8-61 YEOVIL

O/S 1468 is on hand at Yeovil with damaged end corridor entrance door.

Repair – card vehicle to Lancing Works.

For E Tozer.

Chargeman E Raggett.

Yeovil.

18-8-61 WATERLOO & CITY DEPOT

The 3.6pm single car Bank to Waterloo, passengers detrained at Waterloo, empty car proceeded to No. 3 Road to attach to 4 cars to form ‘C’ train and in doing so made heavy contact, all 5 cars held from service for “Lifting & Inspection”. Time of mishap approx 3.10pm. Brakes examined and found in order.

Motor Coach No. 56. (3.6pm from Bank).

Trailing motor bogie displaced 18”.

Centre Pin sheared.

Centre top casting, 6 bolts sheared.

Brake pull rod bent, air pipes crushed.

Brake rigging crosshead broken.

Dumb buffer faceplate bent, fixing bolts bent (6).

Wood packing crushed.

Auto drawbar bent, anchor distorted.

Spring buffer, casting fractured.

Interior flooring in both cabs broken.

Interior flooring, lino torn.

Communicating door jammed.

Motor bogie, bent transoms.

Motor bogie, bent bolster.

Several conduits crushed.

Trailer Car No. 77.

Auto drawbar, anchor bent.

Spring buffer, casting fractured.

Dumb buffer, faceplate bent, packing crushed.

Flooring displaced, lino torn.

Communicating door jammed.

Trailer Car No. 78.

No visible damage.

Trailer Car No. 79.

No visible damage.

Motor Coach No. 57.

Auto coupler bent.

Dumb buffer faceplate bent, packing crushed.

Car No. 56, the only spare car will be out of service for at least two weeks under repair.

The other 4 cars were lifted and repaired during weekend, Sat & Sun. 5 car train back in service A.M. Monday 21-8-61.

I have requested the return to Waterloo from Lancing one of the two trailers sent in for General Repairs as a spare car in the event of a failure on any of the 25 cars in service. This car has not been repaired, but will be sent back to Lancing when the car on hand has received a General Repair.

E Tozer.

22-8-61 GILLINGHAM DEPOT

The 5†40am Gillingham to Strood standing on the No. 1 Reception Road awaiting the signal to proceed when the 5†49am Gillingham to Cannon Street propelled from No. 7 Road, the leading Driving Trailer collided broadside with the rear Motor Coach of the 5†40am train tearing out the side of 4 Cpts. and derailing the Driving Trailer bogie, both units will require main works attention.

Time of mishap 5.33am 22-8-61.

Place Gillingham Yard.

5†40am Motorman L Wood of Gillingham.

5†49am Motorman Hicks of Gillingham.

5†49am Shunter S Truite of Gillingham.

Cause of mishap, shunter Truite thought the 5†40am had gone, he was in the rear of the train riding with the Motorman.

Driving Trailer bogie rerailed 1.15pm.

Stock cleared from track 2.10pm.

Rerailing dealt with by Faversham M.P. who arrived at the scene at 6.57am.

Formation at stock and damage:-

5†40am Unit No. 5603 2-Car SR HAP (Conversion).

MBS 14523

Solebar, truss bar and truss leg bent.

Rivets sheared in truss leg.

Contactors, grids & framing damaged.

3 step irons bent, 20’ of stepboard broken.

Guard’s outwards door, panel creased, centre hinge bent, bottom hinge broken, body stop torn off.

‘A’ Compt. door buckled, lock handle torn out, bottom hinge bent, commode handle bent.

Compts. B, C, D, E demolished one side.

4 doors smashed, 8 ¼ lights broken.

Rigger plates torn, cantrail broken.

Flooring and lino torn, heaters broken.

Roof torn, internal partition broken.

Mirrors and racks broken.

1 axle box damaged, bolt broken.

1 step iron bent, stepboard broken.

D.T. Compo 16003.

No visible damage.

5†49am Unit No. 5743 2-Car BR EPB.

D.T. 77542

Driving trailer bogie derailed 2 pair wheels, gauged, found correct.

Bogie solebar bent, axle guards bent, life guard bent, side spring hanger bent, shoe beam broken,

Shoe fuse box bracket broken off & box broken.

Brake pipes severed, step iron broken off and board broken.

U/Frame, Headstock, sole bar bruised.

Nearside cab and ¼ panel torn and buckled, corner pillar bent, 8ft step board broken.

1 step iron broken and 1 bent.

2 commode handles bent.

Cab end, step plate bent.

Westinghouse brake pipe, hoses – receptacle cups on nose end and panels crushed.

Can entrance door, panel grazed.

MBS 65357

No visible damage.

Both units after lift at Slade Green will have their beams removed, stock steam hauled to Micheldever for repairs.

Unit No. 5306 ) No visible damage, to Slade Green for lift & release.

Unit No. 5177 )

E Tozer.

22-8-61 TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST

Due to a shunters error, 4 Set 192 standing in No. 5 platform road came into heavy impact with 3 Set 539 which was being propelled into the platform at about 6.30pm causing the following damage:-

Country End

192 Set Paint date 5-61

3711 BSK 1 headstock very slightly bent.

4 seats displaced.

5629 CK 1 sliding door off runners.

2 seats displaced.

5625 CK No visible damage.

3710 BSK 1 headstock bent behind buffers.

1 sliding door off runners.

2 seats displaced.

539 Set

34628 BSK 1 Guard’s and 1 vestibule sliding door off runners.

3 seats displaced.

15581 CK 4 seats displaced.

34627 BSK 6 seats displaced.

All these vehicles will be lifted at Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 3^rd inst.

539 Set will then go to Stewarts Lane for necessary attention and overhaul.

192 Set to Brighton for attention to 3 coaches. 3710 BSK will be detached there and forwarded to Lancing for headstock repairs.

24-8-61 MEMO: TORRINGTON 8-8-61

24-8-61

BCK 6715 Damaged Torrington 8-8-61.

BCK 6715 on hand at Clapham Jct, ex Torrington with damaged:-

Vestibule end body framing and panels smashed.

End Compt. partition smashed, adrift from roof fixings.

Vestibule ceiling, ply broken.

Gangway iron frame buckled.

Underframe, headstock bent.

Carded to Lancing for repair and intermediate.

Paint 12-56, V 10.58, V 9-60.

E Tozer

5-9-61 BLACKFRIARS

The 4.43pm Bickley to Holborn was approaching Blackfriars station when crossing over from the UP THRO’ to the UP LOCAL approximately ¼ mile outside the station at No. 21 N points when the rear bogie of the fourth coach MBS 14253 of Unit No. 5127 rode the switch and became derailed about 8’ inside No. 21 N points.

The fifth coach, MBS 14321 of Unit No. 5161 became derailed all wheels followed by Saloon Tlr. 15339, leading bogie, all wheels and Compt. Tlr. 15289 also leading bogie, all wheels. Five bogies derailed in all.

All lines out of Blackfriars were blocked.

This occurred at approx. 5.12pm. and rerailing was completed at 4.5am. 6-9-61.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

Unit No. 5127.

14254 MBS )

15255 Sal. ) No visible damage

15205 Cpt. )

14253 MBS

1 shoe beam broken.

2 brake beam guide brackets bent.

1 brake truss bar bent.

1 fuse box broken and 2 brackets bent.

2 centre plungers burnt off and guides split.

2 pairs wheels bruised.

1 auto coupler burnt off & drop end pin burnt.

Unit No. 5161.

14321 MBS

2 buffer rods bent.

1 centre plunger bent.

6 motor end treadplate brackets bent.

2 bogie guard irons bent.

1 auto coupler bruised.

1 electric motor cover damaged.

1 shoebeam broken.

2 shoe fuse boxes broken – 4 brackets bent.

1 bogie stepboard broken.

1 passenger communication pipe flattened and broken.

3 end steps damaged.

1 headstock bruised.

1 bogie bottom radial rubbing plate broken.

2 brake levers bent & 2 brake block holders broken.

Extensive damage to brakework

4 pairs wheels bruised..

15339 Sal.

1 3-link coupling burnt off.

1 long brake pull rod bent and taken off.

1 passenger communication pot broken and rod bent.

2 pairs wheels bruised.

3’ top stepboard split.

15289 Cpt.

1 3-link coupling burnt off.

14322 MBS

No visible damage.

Both units to Slade Green, steam hauled for lift & inspection and necessary repairs then to service.

15-9-61 EASTBOURNE

The 2.32pm Hailsham to Eastbourne on the 15^th inst. formed of engine No. 32580 and Pull & Push Set No. 607 pulled into Eastbourne station, engine detached and drew forward to run round clear of stock. Meanwhile another engine was attached to rear of Set, a propelling movement was made and before engine No. 32580 was clear of the crossover the driving end brake coach No. 6682 of 607 Set collided with it causing extensive damage to the coach and some damage to the engine.

The Driving Bke Compo No. 6682 cannot run due to distorted underframe, the body will be loaded onto an identical underframe, the damaged underframe and 2 bogies will be loaded-up and sent to Newhaven for disposal.

The body of BC 6682 on the replacement underframe will be held with the OS 1343 for repairs at Main Works. All the Pull & Push equipment on the damaged underframe will be recovered at Newhaven.

Damage as follows:-

BC 6682

Bke End Headstock and solebars buckled.

Diagonals & longitudinals buckled (Diagonals have been forced upwards through the brake

floor).

Self contained buffer faceplate bent.

Vacuum main pipe severed – hose torn.

Main steam pipe severed – hose torn.

Handbrake screw broken – brake inoperative.

Drawbar thrust plate bent.

Drawbar bent, coupling bent.

Trailing End Headstock, diagonals and bolster transom bent.

Body

Bke End Two building rails and end building rail split.

Bke floor decking broken.

End loading boards displaced.

A Cpt 2 lampshades broken.

B Cpt 3 lampshades broken.

1 mirror frame displaced.

D Cpt Centre of partition moulding displaced.

End sliding door off runners.

1 top stepboard broken (roof board)

2 long stepboards broken.

Stepboard brackets bent.

Bell box broken – bell displaced.

OS 1343

Gangway frame and bellows broken at top.

Top & bottom end rails split.

Vestibule electric plug broken.

End door off runners, top (roof) stepboard broken.

5 cross seats displaced.

E Tozer

Ref RS.55/894/Tu

20-9-61

Memo to:-

C. & W. Works Manager, M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

LANCING C.M. & E. ENGINEER’S

EASTLEIGH

MISHAP AT EASTBOURNE 15-9-61.

As a result of damage sustained in the above-mentioned mishap, the underframe of Compo Brake S.6682 of Pull & Push Set No. 607 has been condemned and is being sent to Newhaven for disposal. The body, which has split building rails and other brake end damage, will be loaded onto a similar type underframe and sent to you for repairs, ‘*’ together with Open Second S.1343, which has damaged end rails and slight body damage.

All the Pull and Push gear on the damaged underframe will be recovered at Newhaven and despatched to you in due course.

M. S. HATCHELL

Note added to memo thus ‘*’

Coach condemned in due course.

Rough note regarding replacement underframes attached. Dated 26-9-61.

2 U/Frames Nos.

7791 Spindles & Plates

7222 Spindles cut.

Put body on 7791

Newhaven to Eastbourne.

Memo to:-

Motive Power Officer M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

WATERLOO C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

Ref RS.55/1/2/36/D

21-9-61

MISHAPS AT EASTBOURNE 15^th SEPTEMBER

and BRIGHTON, 19^th SEPTEMBER, 1961.

Confirming my representative’s conversation with you, I shall be pleased if you arrange for Brighton Breakdown Crane and crane crew to be available in Brighton Top Yard on Sunday 24^th September from 9.0am to 4.0pm for the purpose of changing bogies of electric stock damaged in the mishap at Brighton 19^th September.

It will also be necessary for the crane and crew to be at Eastbourne on 8^th October from 9.0am to 4.0pm to lift the body of a coach onto a spare underframe and load up the damaged underframe under the former and I shall be pleased if you will arrange accordingly.

M. S. HATCHELL

Memo to:- 17-10-61

To Inspector Tozer BRIGHTON

Waterloo Inspector

Outdoor Carriage &

Wagon Department

Disposal of Damaged Stock – Eastbourne – Set 607.

Find details of disposal of stock damaged at Eastbourne.

Bogie No. 8911 Loaded on Lowfit M460316

Bogie No. 8912 Loaded on Lowfit M460622

Dispatched to Lancing Works 13-10-61.

Coach No. 1343 SK 607 Set

Coach No. 6682 BCK 507 Set Loaded on Frame 7222

Dispatched to Hassocks 16-10-61.

Damaged frame of 6682 loaded on frame No. 7791

Dispatched to Newhaven 16-10-61.

B Highley

District Inspector.

Memo to:- Ref RS.55/894/D

8-11-61

C. & W. Works Manager M. & E. E. (WORKSHOPS)

LANCING C.M. 7 E. ENGINEER’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

MISHAP AT EASTBOURNE. 15-9-61

With reference to your letter of 2^nd November, I note the position in regard to Composite Brake No. 6682 and shall be glad if you will arrange for it to be condemned.

It is understood from Mr. Tozer that all the Pull and Push equipment is available and I shall be glad, therefore, if you will have a similar vehicle altered and equipped for Pull and Push working, charging the cost to the Damaged Stock Account.

M. S. HATCHELL

19-9-61 BRIGHTON

A converging collision occurred at Brighton on the 19^th inst. at 12.38pm when the 11.28am ex Victoria was approaching No.6 Platform and struck the 12†30pm empties Lovers Walk to the station. Damage and formations as under:-

11.28am Victoria to Brighton.

Unit No. 2609 Built 1939 2 HAL

MBS 10727* 44 Tons C.I. Brake Blocks (MB)

DTC 12194 32 Tons T.B.L. Brake Blocks (3 Tlr B)

Unit No. 4632 4 SUB

MBS 11323* 42 Tons C.I. Brake Blocks (MB)

Sal T 12372 28 Tons T.B.L. Brake Blocks (6 Tlr B)

Tlr 8912 27 Tons T.B.L Brake Blocks

MBS 11324* 42 Tons C.I. Brake Blocks (MB)

Unit No. 2039 2 BIL

MBS 10605* 43 Tons C.I. Brake Blocks (MB)

DTC 12062 31 Tons T.B.L. Brake Blocks (3 Tlr B)

* = Emergency Box fitted.

Units 4632 & 2039 released after inspection.

All emergency equipment in order and unused except ladders which were used for passengers to alight.

Emergency Box – label No. BR 7151/9

12.30pm empty stock Lovers Walk to Brighton

Unit No. 2929 Built 1932 4 LAV

MBS 10517* 41 Tons MB C.I. Blocks

Corr Cpo 12007 29 Tons 6 Tlr bogies T.B.L. Blocks

Cpo 11503 28 Tons

MBS 10518 41 Tons MB C.I. Blocks

Unit No. 2926 Built 1932 4 LAV

MBS 10764* HAL type Motor Coach built 1939. C.I. Blocks on MB. 44 Tons

Corr Cpo 12001 29 Tons 6 Tlr bogies T.B.L. Blocks

Cpo 11509 28 Tons

MBS 10512 41 Tons MB C.I. blocks

* = Emergency Box fitted.

All emergency equipment in order.

Label No. BR 7151/9

Unit No. 2929 released after inspection.

Damage as follows:-

11.28am Unit No. 2609.

MBS 10727 Side building rail fractured.

2 door standing pillars broken.

5 intermediate pillars broken.

2 panels between cab and ‘A’ Cpt. torn.

Cab door damaged.

1 pair Guard’s double doors damaged.

Long commode handles bent and broken.

Nose end, side/end panel buckled.

7 door hinges bent and broken.

25’ top stepboard broken.

6 top stepboard brackets bent and broken.

2 horizontal handrails bent.

2 destination brackets broken off.

1 Cpt door damaged & broken, panel buckled.

Trailer bogie 2 stepboards broken, brackets bent.

Motor bogie 6 stepboard brackets bent.

4 stepboards broken.

2 fuse boxes broken.

1 shoe beam broken.

1 axle box broken.

1 journal damaged.

Derailed 2 pair wheels.

Note 1 Motor Bogie to be changed on site.

D.T. Cpo 12194 No visible damage.

Unit for repairs at Main Works, held at Brighton.

12.30pm empties

Unit No. 2926

MBS 10764 “Hal” Motor Coach

10’ step board broken and 13 brackets broken.

6 doors damaged, end panel dented.

7 door hinges broken (bottom).

5 commode handles bent.

2 door handles torn off.

2 ¼ lights broken.

All body panels damaged from ‘A’ Cpt. to trailing end of vehicle one side only.

Trailer bogie 2 axle boxes broken and bogie damaged.

Step boards broken.

1 trailer bogie to be changed on site.

Corr Cpo 12001 (extensive damage)

A bogie Badly buckled and derailed, not runnable. (taken out & temporary bogie under)

B bogie Bent headstocks, broken brake truss bar, brake gear damaged.

U/Frame 1 longitudinal buckled.

1 top centre casting broken.

4 truss legs & truss bars buckled and finally flame cut away.

All undergear demolished due to displaced bogie trucks.

Body (Corr Side) Body panels grazed and torn full length.

5 doors badly damaged.

1 door handle torn off, 5 bent.

4 large side lights broken.

1 lavatory light broken.

1 corner pillar broken.

3 standing pillars broken.

1 side building rail fractured.

2 commode handles torn off, 4 bent.

62’ stepboard broken, brackets bent.

(Non-Corr Side) 1 ¼ light broken, 1 pillar broken.

20’ stepboard broken.

‘B’ Cpt. corrugated floor buckled, lino torn, decolite broken.

2 bogies to be placed under on site.

Cpo 11509 8 doors damaged.

8 door handles torn off.

8 commode handles damaged.

All body panels buckled & torn throughout the length one side.

MBS 10512 B bogie, stepboard broken.

B bogie stepboard brackets bent.

1 side panel grazed.

Collision occurred 12.38pm.

Stock rerailed 7.45pm.

Line cleared 10.30pm.

Current restored 4.30am 20-9-61.

Line for traffic 4.45am.

Summary.

5 Trailer bogies requested from Lancing.

1 Motor bogie requested from Slade Green.

Damaged Motor bogie to be loaded to Slade Green, then Lancing.

E Tozer.

Memo to:-

Motive Power Officer M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

WATERLOO C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

Ref RS.55/1/2/36/D

21-9-61

MISHAPS AT EASTBOURNE 15^th SEPTEMBER

and BRIGHTON, 19^th SEPTEMBER, 1961.

Confirming my representative’s conversation with you, I shall be pleased if you arrange for Brighton Breakdown Crane and crane crew to be available in Brighton Top Yard on Sunday 24^th September from 9.0am to 4.0pm for the purpose of changing bogies of electric stock damaged in the mishap at Brighton 19^th September.

It will also be necessary for the crane and crew to be at Eastbourne on 8^th October from 9.0am to 4.0pm to lift the body of a coach onto a spare underframe and load up the damaged underframe under the former and I shall be pleased if you will arrange accordingly.

M. S. HATCHELL

Memo to:-

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Ref: RS.51/1/63/D

RSO. 22-9-61

Eastleigh

1963 Building Programme

Collision Damage

Referring to previous correspondence and my letter of the 14^th instant.

In consequence of the mishap at Brighton on the 19^th inst. in which unit No. 2926 was involved, the Motor Coach one end of this unit is of the “Hal” type with E.E.339 motors, number 10764. I therefore propose using this MBS to put on unit No. 4652 and the contract built MBS to be put with the 3 of 2926 in due course.

The contract unit will be either 4330 or 4346.

The reforming should be as follows:-

Unit No. 4652

MBS 10764 Ex 2926.

Cpt. Tlr 8932 or if W/drawn one of 10394/5/6.

Sal. Tlr 12392

MBS 11363

All vehicles are damaged.

Unit No. 2926

MBS ????? Ex contract unit

Corr. Cpo. 12001 Ex damage repairs

Cpo. 11509 Damaged.

MBS 10512 Slight body damage.

E Tozer

Memo to:-

C. & W. Works Manager, Ref: RS.55/1/2/36/D

LANCING M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M. & E. ENGINEER’S DEPOT.,

EASTLEIGH

19-10-1961

CONVERGING COLLISION AT BRIGHTON, 19-9-1961.

Lavatory Composite No. 12001, of Brighton Semi-Fast Unit No. 2926, received severe underframe and body damage in the above mishap and as this vehicle has not to date been associated with a Condemnation Programme, it having been built in 1932 with a 35 year book life, it would be preferable to retain it in service if the repairs are not too costly, also bearing in mind that if condemned the remaining three vehicles of the unit would be rendered useless for service.

I shall be pleased, therefore, if you or Mr. Cheeseman will inspect this vehicle at Brighton and let me have your recommendation in regard to repair or otherwise, and if you consider it worth repairing what would be a “shot” estimate of the cost please?

M. S. HATCHELL

Memo to:-

C. & W. Works Manager, Ref: RS.55/1/2/36/D

LANCING M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M. & E. ENGINEER’S DEPOT.,

EASTLEIGH

8-11-1961

CONVERGING COLLISION AT BRIGHTON, 19-9-1961.

I note your letter of 2^nd November and, under the circumstances, shall be glad if you will condemn Trailer No. 12001. Mr. Tozer will arrange its disposal to Newhaven for breaking up.

M. S. HATCHELL

Memo dated 12-12-61, ref RS.55/1/2/36/D

Coach No. 12001 Compo (Corr) Diag. No. 2306 has been stripped of all useable electrical equipment at Hassocks and the coach is now at Newhaven for disposal of the damaged body and underframe, the trailer bogies to be sent to Lancing.

E Tozer

Memo dated 5‑1‑62

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Mishap at Brighton 19-9-61.

Would it be possible to remove Unit No. 2926 from booked stock, whenever I press the M&EE (Traction) for 4 car Lavs for Lancing maintenance I am told we cannot have more than two at one time and 2926 is always credited to us.

MBS 10512 can be allocated to Unit 4652 as temporary replacement for loss of MBS 11364.

Tlr No. 11509 Extensive body damage.

MBS 10764 Extensive body damage.

Tlr No. 12001 Already broken up.

E Tozer

Memo dated 12-4-62

RS.51/6/2A/D

Converging collision at Brighton 19-9-61.

Referring to your letter of the 4^th inst. Lancing, copy to me.

I note you have suggested one of the 9’ 0” all steel trailers to be used, I would like one of the 9’ 0” wood roof trailers to be used, this will be in line, in at least one respect, to the other wood roofed vehicles of Unit 2926 for the following reasons:-

A. Cleaning purposes, the extended roof can cause difficulties with the T.M. staff.

B. In event of mishap to SR all steel stock these are a good standby until eventually absorbed.

C. ? additional all steel De-Icing vehicles.

There are 42 wood roofed trailers berthed.

There are 3 steel roofed trailers berthed.

Total 45, all would require General Repair before use in traffic.

E Tozer

Memo dated 8-11-62

Reformed Electric Stock – result of Mishaps.

Unit No. 5164 Overall length 257’ 5”

MBS 14327 40 tons.

Sal Tlr. 15342 27 tons. 2 centre buffers.

Cpt Tlr. 15292 28 tons. 1 centre buffer.

MBS 14328 40 tons.

(Back to original formation).

Unit No. 5225 Overall length 257’ 5”

MBS 14449 40 tons.

Cpt Tlr. 15020 28 tons. 1 centre buffer.

Sal Tlr. 15120 28 tons. 2 centre buffers.

MBS 14407 40 tons.

(Restored to its ‘1958’ formation).

Unit No. 2926

MBS 10764 (HAL) 44 tons. 70 seats.

10 Cpt. Tlr. 10359 28 tons. 120 seats. 2 centre buffers.

Compo 11509 28 tons. 40 1^st 40 2^nd 1 centre buffer.

MBS 10512 41 tons. 70 seats.

E Tozer

21-9-61 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations at Clapham Junction on the 21^st inst. FK 7409 was badly damaged by a passing E Region van No. 70260 which became derailed.

The ER van is awaiting disposal instructions.

FK 7409

Body side badly damaged.

3 ¼lights broken.

5 doors damaged, locks torn out.

5 commode handles bent.

3 standing pillars broken.

5 intermediate pillars broken.

5 panels grazed, 2 of which are torn.

25’ step board broken.

3 step board brackets bent.

FK 7409, built 1930 (Restriction 4 vehicle).

I recommend the vehicle for withdrawal due to age and extent of damage.

E Tozer

10-10-61 WROTHAM

Fire on 7.34pm Ramsgate to Holborn 10-10-61.

Upon arrival of the above mentioned service at Ashford Kent, it sustained a delay for inspection as smoke was noticed coming from under 34937 BSK of 542 Set. It was found that the trailing pair of wheels were considerably hot due to the handbrake being partially on. The handbrake was taken off and the train allowed to proceed.

On arrival at Wrotham however the train was again delayed as smoke and flames were noticed under and in the lavatory compartment. The coach was detached and the local fire brigade called to attend to the fire.

It would appear the source of the fire was due to sparks from the wheels and brake blocks settling in the holes in the floor through which the lavatory pipes pass. A hole 7” x 4” was burnt through the floor extending from them.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

542 Set. Built 1956. Varn. Date 9-60,

34937 BSK

‘Lav Compt’.

1 Vestibule side – Partition floor deal burnt through (7” x 4” hole).

Partition framing and formica panels burnt.

Electrical wires Insulation burnt off.

Lav ceiling and formica panels burnt and buckled.

1 mirror broken.

1 lav sidelight broken.

2 top lav lights broken.

Inspection door in vestibule – interior charred and burnt.

1 Door standing pillar charred.

Corridor ceiling panels stained by smoke.

‘D’ Compt.

1 large side light broken.

Ceiling panels torn down.

Compartment stained by smoke.

Roof metal panels buckled and holed.

‘C’ Compt.

Ceiling panels stained by smoke.

2 Guard’s periscope lights broken.

Disposal.

This coach will be dispatched to Lancing for repairs as soon as it is made ready to run. It is a dual heated vehicle and the Traffic are asking for the return to service as soon as possible.

R. H. Griffiths.

Memo to:-

C. & W. Works Manager,

Ref: RS.51/28/768/D

LANCING M. & E.E (WORKSHOPS)

C.M. & E. ENGINEER’S

EASTLEIGH

17-10-61

WROTHAM – 7.34 p.m. Ramsgate to Holborn.

Fire in 34937 BK 2^ND 542 Set, 10-10-61.

The above vehicle sustained heavy body damage as a result of this fire and it is being forwarded to you when fit to travel.

I shall be obliged, therefore, if you will deal with this coach as a matter of priority as it is dual heated and must be returned to traffic with as little delay as possible.

M. S. HATCHELL

14-10-61 SLADE GREEN DEPOT

When making a propelling movement with a 6 car train from No. 6 Road to No. 4 Road in the depot at Slade Green, a 10 car train was placed on No. 4 Road and the rear vehicles left standing foul resulting in a converging collision causing damage to two units which will require main works attention. Time of mishap 7.30am.

Unit No. 5730 2 car E.P.B. V 1-2-60.

MBS 65344 Not damaged.

DTS 77529

A & B Cpt. not damaged.

C, D, E & F – body sides demolished.

5 ¼ lights broken.

3 doors smashed.

3 standing pillars broken.

1 partition between Cpts. D & E broken, net racks bent.

1 seat end smashed.

2 long seat backs broken.

2 seat trays bent.

15’ rigger plates buckled & torn.

15’ floor edging broken and lino torn.

2 seat heater protection grilles buckled.

No underframe or electrical damage.

Unit No. 6119 2 car HAP Built 7-61

D.T.Cpo 75713

Near Side – Nose end ¼ panel buckled & torn.

Corner upright pillar bent.

3 commode handles bent and bolts torn.

End step plate bent, weld broken.

Coupling lever – protection plates bent.

Cab sliding vent – frame bent,

Cab sliding vent, fixed vent broken.

15’ step board broken.

2 step board brackets broken.

No underframe damage.

MBS 61661 Not damaged.

Both units will be steam hauled to Micheldever.

(Note added to memo:- 6119 to Eastleigh 28-10-61).

26-10-61 TONBRIDGE

A Light Engine was diverted into a road occupied by P&P Set No. 659 standing with the brakes on in the sidings at Tonbridge at 5.45am.

Both vehicles have suffered considerable damage, the headstocks badly bent, the bodies distorted and several fixed lights broken, standing pillars broken, partitions displaced, building rails split at the bolt fixings to the sole bars, belt boxes and belts broken.

Unfortunately they are ‘0’ restriction vehicles but they are definitely beyond economic repair and must be withdrawn. Operating Dept. advised.

BS 3324

BC 6409

E Tozer.

28-10-61 BINGHAM ROAD

The 1.57pm Elmers End to Sanderstead came to a standstill between Bingham Road and Selsdon due to a broken train pipe, unit No. 5706. It was decided to attach the 2.11pm Elmers End to Sanderstead to clear the road, unit No. 5746, in so doing came into heavy contact with unit 5706 at approximately 2.20pm.

Both units were moved on to Selsdon where 5746 ran round and coupled to 5706 again and was taken to Addiscombe under its own power.

Three passengers were injured, one being detained in hospital on Saturday, and the following damage sustained by the stock.

5706 Unit

77505 D.T.

1 headstock bent behind centre plunger guides.

2 centre plunger guides damaged, 1 drawbar hook bent.

1 auto coupler damaged, 1 swing pin broken.

1 auto support pin bent and chain link broken.

1 nose end panel slightly bent.

1 centre casting broken & bolts broken.

1 three link coupling strained.

Seats displaced throughout coach.

Both bogies 2½” out of position.

65305 MBS.

Trailer bogie 1” out of position.

Motor bogie 3” out of position.

‘E’ Compt. back squab adrift, asbestos backing adrift.

Guard’s door pillar ply broken and adrift.

Seats displaced throughout coach.

5746 Unit

65360 MBS.

Cab sliding door off runners.

Guard’s lighting switch and box broken.

Emergency box glass broken – first aid box used.

Seats and cushions displaced throughout coach.

77545 D.T.

1 centre buffer backplate bent and packing damaged.

1 centre buffer damaged.

1 auto coupler damaged, swing pin broken.

1 auto support pin bent.

1 auto drawbar hook bent.

2 view frames adrift ‘G’ Compt.

Seats and cushions displaced throughout coach.

Units collided D.T to D.T.

To an Electrical Depot for lifting and inspection of bogies and underframes.

R. H. Griffiths.

16-11-61

Ref 68/30/11/61 mishaps

Mishap Bingham Road 28-10-61.

The result of lifting at Slade Green of Unit No. 5706 has revealed certain defects which will require main works attention, as follows:-

All top & bottom centre castings broken and five bent. Two centre casting bolts were sheared.

New centre castings have been fitted but they are the wrong type and must be changed when at Eastleigh for repairs. One trailer bogie headstock bent, other damage as stated in previous report. Unit now booked away to Micheldever.

E Tozer.

31-10-61 WATERLOO

The 7.20am Bournemouth to Waterloo arrived Waterloo 10.0am on the 31^st instant then formed the 10†30am Empties to Clapham Junction, after leaving No. 11 Platform train was checked on Westminster Bridge, the train engine following-up failed to stop, crashed heavily into the rear, considerable damage caused to the rear vehicle No. 7612 FK, many auto coupler pins etc. bent, bogie centre pins are suspect, all the 11 vehicles are on hand at Clapham Junction for lifting and inspection, all the autos will be inspected and pins changed.

Formation and damage as follows:-

(Leading vehicle to Clapham)

CK 5872 P 1-59, V 9-60 33 tons

A Compt. sliding door stop adrift.

1 lampshade broken.

819 Set BSK 4277 P 1-60 32¼ tons

Autos & Centre pins for inspection.

CK 5812 33 tons

Autos & Centre pins for inspection.

BSK 4278 32¼ tons

Autos & Centre pins for inspection.

Auto drop end pin bent.

Buffer saddle chain broken.

1 Guard’s seat adrift.

A Compt. 1 light bulb broken.

All emergency equipment in order in both vans. Label No. 7151/8.

296 Set P 2-56, V 9-60 (3)

BSK 4361 33 tons

Auto swing pin broken.

Auto jaws spread.

CK 5746 34 tons

Auto coupler damaged

C Compt. sliding door lock plate adrift.

D Compt. 1 lamp shade broken.

E Compt. 1 lamp shade broken.

Vestibule door off runners.

RF 7683 33 tons

Auto coupler damaged.

Swing pin bent.

C Compt. 2 lamp shades broken.

A Compt. 1 lamp shade broken, light bulb broken.

RKB 7887 39 tons

Auto coupler damaged.

Kitchen sliding door off runners.

Saloon sliding door off runners.

1 twin table securing bar bent.

SO 1457 32 tons

Auto coupler damaged.

1 saloon sliding door off runners.

Cpt (Seats 1 – 4) 3 lamp shades broken.

BSK 4362 33 tons

2 autos damaged.

Drop end pin bent.

Fire extinguisher cover adrift in van.

All emergency equipment in order in both vans & CO2 in trailer vehicles. Label No. 7151/8.

FK 7612 P 3-61 34 tons

Rear vehicle, took full impact of engine.

1 auto swing pin sheared.

1 auto drop end pin bent.

2 thrust plates bent.

2 cell boxes broken.

1 bolster transom bent. (Twin Lav. End)

2 sole bars, 2 buffer trimmings bent.

1 headstock bent.

2 buffer castings bent.

Twin Lav. End, body panel buckled, corner ????? adrift, double end doors damaged.

G Compt. 2 seat backs adrift, 3 shades + 1 bulb broken.

F Compt. 2 seat backs adrift, 3 shades + 1 bulb broken.

E Compt. 2 seat backs adrift, 3 shades + 1 bulb broken.

D Compt. 2 seat backs adrift, 2 shades broken.

C Compt. 2 seat backs adrift, 4 shades + 1 bulb broken.

B Compt. 2 seat backs adrift, 4 shades broken.

A Compt. 2 shades broken.

Ceiling ply in compts. A & C split.

Side light broken in Compt. F

4 sliding doors off runners.

7 sliding doors damaged at the bottoms.

7 sliding doors, floor stops adrift.

After lifting to make safe, to run this vehicle as definite for main works repair.

E Tozer.

5-11-61 SELHURST DEPOT

De-icing Unit No. 92 converted in 1960 was severely damaged by fire at Selhurst depot in the early hours of Saturday morning 5^th instant, local fire brigade called to extinguish the fire in coach No. DS 70044. The saloon end is completely gutted, floor, roof, partitions, body sides, seats, windows, the oil tanks are not burned only blackened.

The vehicle which is lavatory fitted and fitted with the centre buffer and gangwayed is beyond economical repair, I recommend its withdrawal & ask for a replacement.

The other vehicle No. 70045 is blackened and will require reforming, can be used after C&W attention.

The replacement vehicle can be taken from the existing Eastern type motor coaches now in course of withdrawal from traffic.

E Tozer

5-11-61 QUARRY LINE

Unit No. 3036 was struck by a vehicle in a passing freight train on the Quarry line on Saturday night 4 & 5^th instant, the unit was formed in the 12.0midnight Victoria to Brighton due at 1.2am. The freight was the 10.5pm from Newhaven to B Arms, the vehicle concerned as Insulated Meat Van No. B872087 open door. Train stopped at Norwood 1.15am, one hour delay, left 2.15am, van taken out and now on hand at Norwood.

Unit No. 3036 6 car Pantry Unit.

MBS 11078 Offside nose end corner panel buckled and torn.

Cab door lock standing pillar displaced and split.

Door jammed, Guard’s door damaged.

No further damage to remaining vehicles. Unit to Lancing for repair & Intermediate as planned.

E Tozer.

6-11-61 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations a propelling movement was being carried out when at the points controlling 1 Road to 38 Road 15024 CK of 866 Set became derailed, the coaches taking two roads.

The leading bogie of CK 15024 was derailed trailing pair of wheels and the trailing bogie all wheels.

Formation and damage was as follows:-

866 SET

BSK 34233 No visible damage.

SK 24302 No visible damage.

CK 15024 1 side light broken, 1 side panel dented.

1 auto coupler damaged

1 longitudinal flange bent.

2 bogie solebars bent

BSK 34234 No visible damage.

CK 15024 carded to Lancing for attention, remainder to traffic.

All have been lifted at Clapham Junction.

E Tozer.

6-11-61 APPLEDORE

During shunting operations at Appledore, 537 Set was standing foul and Diesel Electric Engine D6522 struck the side of BSK 34624 causing the following damage:-

537 Set Paint date 7-55 Varn. Date 1-60

BSK 34624

1 pair double doors damaged.

1 bottom hinge broken and 1 bottom hinge bent.

1 middle hinge bent.

1 Guard’s van side panel buckled and corner damaged.

1 body door stop missing

Set carded to Lancing for repairs and varnish.

E Tozer.

6-11-61 BOURNEMOUTH WEST

Restaurant Car No. 7884 – 293 Set damaged at Bournemouth West.

Car No. 7884 when passing through the washing plant the end entrance door was knocked off & destroyed, the hinge pillar also broken and torn away from the cantrail, roof boards and canvas damaged.

I have ordered the car to Lancing for repairs.

E Tozer.

8-11-61 STREATHAM HILL DEPOT

The 8†20am empties (Units 7119 + 7152 + 7103) London Bridge to Streatham Hill was berthed in the Loop Road leading to the washing machine.

The 8†39am empties (Units 3141 + 3082 + 3134) London Bridge to Streatham Hill was being propelled down the ‘Common’ Loop Road (next to the Loop Road) to the washing machine

when the motorman observed the berthed 8†20am train running away, knowing a converging collision was inevitable at the points where the two roads converge prior to entering the washing plant, he braked and waited for the impact.

The motor coach No. 11200 in unit 3141, the 4^th vehicle in the propelling movement was struck and the wheels Nos. 5 & 6 under the leading bogie were lifted off the rail about 12” – 14”.

The leading motor coach No. 61321 of unit 7119 of the runaway train the right side of the cab end tore into the body of 11200 and was itself lifted off the rail, wheels Nos. 7 & 8 about 4”. No actual derailment, damage to both motor coaches will require main works attention. Time of mishap approximately 10.0am 8‑11 61.

Damaged stock parted at 5.0pm.

Damaged stock clear 12.50pm.

Stewarts Lane breakdown crew

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 3141 Built 1938. Paint 1-56, Varnish 2-60.

MBS 11200 47 tons.

3 lower body panels buckled and torn.

2 top body panels grazed.

3 large and 1 small sidelights broken.

3 large and 1 small sidelight frames bent.

4 (centre of body) standing pillars broken.

6 (centre of body) intermediate rails broken.

3 (centre of body) waist rails & sills broken.

8’ of cornice rail fractured.

Bottom side rail splintered & torn.

U/Frame Solebar flange and trussing bruised.

Saloon Centre sliding door jammed.

Centre sliding door standing pillar broken.

4 cross seats displaced, 3 are broken and adrift, legs and supports broken.

3 bodyside lining panels split.

Gangway canvas torn.

(Wheel Nos. 5 & 6 lifted off rail)

Tlr 2^nd No. 10095

Gangway canvas torn.

Gangway treadplate displaced.

Compo 11831 and MBS 11199 no damage.

Unit due for intermediate Feb 1962.

Unit No. 7119. K C Phase 1, Built 1958, varnish 11-60.

MBS 61321 41 tons (MG fitted).

Nearside cab corner/side panel buckled.

Nearside cab corner pillar buckled.

1 vestibule, 1 horizontal commode handles bent.

Shoe beam securing bracket, bolt bent.

Wheel Nos. 7 & 8 lifted off rail.

No damage to 70311 + 70268 + 61320.

E Tozer.

18-11-61 STROOD TUNNEL

An open door on the offside of coach No. 70424 in Unit No. 5327 formed in the 11.42pm (17^th instant) Charing Cross – Gillingham struck the Electric Loco No. E5002 hauling the 8.8pm Freight Dover to Hither Green when passing in Strood Tunnel. A portion of the aluminium door broke the offside cab window in the electric loco, one passenger received cuts in the face from broken glass. Damage to the stock as follows:-

Unit 5327 Built 4-60 (Damaged and repaired Lancing 5‑61).

MBS 61564 Grazed body panels.

Tlr. 70423 Grazed body panels.

Tlr. 70424 Doors and panels and pillars damaged full length one side.

Stepboard damaged.

7 - ¼ lights broken.

MBS 61565 End panel bent.

1 door damaged.

4 compartment doors and panels bent and grazed.

Unit to Selhurst for repairs and Intermediate.

Unit 5136

MBS 14271 Door hinge and ¼ light broken.

1 commode handle and 1 panel bent.

Repaired and released at Gillingham.

E Tozer.

21-11-61 STREATHAM HILL DEPOT

HAL unit No. 2634 was left on 5 Road points foul of No. 4 Road and the shunter propelled HAL unit No. 2696 from 5 Road intending to go into No. 4 Road when a converging collision occurred causing damage to both units as follows:-

2634 unit Built 1939 Last varnish 11-59. Due heavy 11-61.

12218 D.T.

7 doors badly damaged – require renewing.

13 - ¼ lights broken.

13 standing pillars broken and side bearing pushed-in.

45’ 6” bodyside panelling buckled and grazed.

1 cab door pillar broken, 1 cab standing pillar broken.

7 compartment commode handles torn off and bent.

45’ 6” stepboard damaged.

2 cab long commode handles torn off.

21 door hinges damaged (broken and bent).

7 door locks and handles damaged and broken.

Front nose end of cab panel slightly damaged.

7 body door stops torn off.

4 compts. Seats wedged and forcing corridor side partition to bulge.

4 corridor side panels adrift.

4 partition pillars, pieces split off.

2 sliding doors off runners and 4 wedged by pillars.

10752 MBS

No visible damage.

2696 unit Built 1948 Varnish 8-60.

12850 D.T.

1 cab nose end panel slightly bent.

1 cab side panel adrift from framing and buckled.

1 cab standing pillar bent and door buckled.

1 cab door ????? bent and cant rail bent.

1 cab side panel scored.

1 body end commode handle torn off.

2 bodyside long commode handles torn off.

3’ stepboard split.

1 stepboard iron broken off.

10814 MBS

No visible damage.

Disposal.

Both units will be taken to Ford electrically and berthed awaiting acceptance by Lancing.

2634 to combine a repair with its heavy maintenance repair and 2696 to combine with its next varnish, with your approval.

R H Griffiths.

23-11-61 LAUNCESTON

2 Set No. 179 was damaged in a mishap at Launceston on above inst. And when safe to run will be carded to Micheldever.

BCK 6658 Body and underframe damage.

BSK 3732 Slight body damage, nature of defects not known.

29-11-61 WIMBLEDON PARK DEPOT

A converging collision occurred at 6.37pm on Wednesday 29^th November in Wimbledon yard due to a shunter error having been instructed to shunt 3 units berthed in No. 14 Road siding he for reason unknown at present shunt 2 three-car units berthed in the adjacent No. 13 Road, unfortunately the 12-car on No. 14 Road fouled No. 13 Road by 2 coach lengths. The motorman, under the shunter’s instructions, who rode with him in the cab, propelled the 6-car out and collided broadside with the trailer coach fouling No. 13 Road, one bogie derailed and extensive body damage to one trailer second and one Motor coach, both require main works attention.

Unit No. 3056 P 3-59, V 4-61 (3 car unit)

MBS 11143 Offside cab-end corner panel & pillar torn off, side and end building rails broken.

12ft stepboard broken.

1 step iron broken, 4 bent.

2 standing pillars broken.

1 pair Guard’s double doors damaged.

3 bottom panels dented and grazed.

Interior panels in cab and van damaged.

Motor bogie Wheels 1 – 2 lifted off rail.

2 step irons bent and board broken.

Axle box front bruised.

Shoe beams damaged.

TCK 12245 Buffer locked with 11143

Gangway damaged.

MBS 11144 No damage.

.

Unit No. 3138 P 3-57, V 2-59 (4 car unit)

MBS 11193 Wheels 5 – 6 lifted off rail.

Gangway diaphragms torn.

TCK 11828 Full length of non corridor side torn out, door, window and body panels bent and torn.

Side building rail broken.

Corridor partition broken.

Sliding doors broken.

Compartment partitions broken and adrift.

Wood and Decolite flooring broken.

Seats broken, lino torn.

Compartment heaters adrift and conduit bent.

U/frame Sole bar bent.

Trussing bent, rivets broken.

Truss legs bent and adrift.

1 gangway frame bent and suspension brackets broken, 2 diaphragms torn.

TSK 10092 Gangway diaphragm torn.

MBS 11194 No damage

.

Disposal.

Unit 3138 Reduce to 3 car and return to traffic

MBS 11193 )

TSK 10092 ) Lift and repair at Wimbledon.

MBS 11194 )

Damaged stock to Micheldever.

MBS 11143 – 3056 unit ) Extensive damage

TCK 11828 – 3138 unit )

TFK 12245 – 3056 unit

MBS 11144 – 3056 unit

With the possible release of the ‘Griddle’ car in the near future I beg to suggest this unit be dealt with immediately at Eastleigh. Compo 11828 should be repaired and varnished as it is overdue 2-61 and when released returned to its unit.

The Operating were using units 3068 & 3056 as a 6 car Suburban unit, with 3056 being damaged, three of 3138 will be used. If Eastleigh released the ‘Griddle’ Car for 3068 unit, then 3138 will not be of any use to the Operating Dept. I shall then send 3138 3-car to Lancing for Intermediate repair hoping its release will coincide with the repair and release of the above mentioned 4 car.

E TOZER

17-4-62

Reforming of Electric Stock.

To conform with the original programme to fit Units 3056, 3065 and 3068 with griddle cars it has been decided to effect the following reform –

Griddle Car No. 12602 ex Unit 3069 to be reformed with Unit 3065.

Kitchen Car No. 12603 ex Unit 3065 to be reformed with Unit 3069.

New formation will be as follows :-

Unit 3065 11202 12602 (Griddle Car) 12237 11162

Unit 3069 11169 12603 (Kitchen Car) 12241 11170

M.R. PIERSON

24-5-62

From

M. & E. E. (WORKSHOPS),

C.E. & E.E. ENGINEER’S DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

CONVERGING COLLISION AT WIMBLEDON 29-11-61.

With reference to your conversation with my representative on 21^st May, when the repair of Trailer Composite No. 11828 has been completed, will you kindly forward the vehicle to Wimbledon Park for inclusion with the remaining three of Unit No. 3138, as these latter were given a varnish in Lancing Works during March this year, which obviates despatching them to you for this purpose.

M.S. HATCHELL

2-12-61 BRAMLEY

Due to misunderstanding with operating staff at Bramley on the 3^rd inst. The 6.0pm Horsham to Guildford , arriving at Bramley at 6.41pm as the train departed from the station the signalman operated the points (Nos. 4 & 5) causing train to run into the Down Sidings through No. 7 points into the buffer stops, the engine ploughed through the stops and sank into the soft earth with the brake end of BSK 2862 resting on the smokebox, the engine was travelling bunker first.

There were 7 or 8 passengers in the 3 coach set, no injuries, passengers conveyed by bus to destinations, the single line was blocked at 6.43pm, time of mishap.

Engine No. 41303, 2-6-2MT type.

Set 973.

BSK 2862 End body panels damaged.

Gangway face plate bent.

Gangway standing pillar broken.

Steam and Vacuum hoses broken.

Brake pull rods bent, flame cut.

Auto damaged, drawbar broken.

Tread plate bent, interior fixing boards broken.

Headstock drawbar hole-reef broken.

Main works repair.

Bogie derailed and bogged in soft earth.

Brake gear damaged.

Step boards broken, step irons bent.

CK 5719 No damage.

BSK 2861 No damage.

Local arrangements to be made to move stock due to destroyed Vacuum brake also drawbar vestibule plate in headstock.

Rerailing completed 12.20pm Sunday 3^rd.

2-1-62

Mishap at Bramley 2-12-61.

BSK 2862 of 973 Set is now ready to be specialled to Eastleigh works for repairs. A temporary repair has been done to the trailing end headstock and drawbar fitted with screw coupling at Guildford.

The Operating have been asked to arrange a special from Guildford to Eastleigh direct head-on run all the way ie:-

Engine

BSK 2862

Guard’s brake

CK 5719 ) To Clapham Jct. for lift and release to traffic.

BSK 2861 )

E Tozer

4-12-61 Steam Stock – Wear & tear Defects

Steam Stock – Wear & tear Defects.

R&B Car No. 7948. Found at Clapham Jct. with a badly broken Gas Stove & Boiler. Defects due to heavy shunting, has been carded to Lancing for repair.

Was in Lancing for A2, released 3-5-61.

Built 1930.

BCK 6723 Found in Clapham during lifting in the shop, the drawbar casting to Diagram E/30369/AM is broken. This casting houses the draw gear rubber thrust follower plates and is riveted to the longitudinals, it constitutes a major repair, the flooring and partitions have to be removed to give access to the underframe. I have carded same to Lancing for repair.

Not due for maintenance/

E Tozer

8-12-61 PADDOCK WOOD

The 1.15am Ashford to Paddock Wood freight train hauled by Diesel Electric Loco No. D6535 was setting back from the Up main into the Up Sidings at 2.2am when the 12.25am Hoo Jct. to Tonbridge freight train hauled by Diesel Electric Loco No. D6506 collided with the 28^th wagon in the propelling movement of the 1.5am freight train.

The driver of the 12.25am was trapped in the cab and injured, the 2^nd man also in the cab was also injured, all four lines blocked until 2.43pm.

Formations as follows:-

1.5am Ashford to Paddock Wood.

Diesel Electric No. D6535.

1 M408805 )

2 B951730 Guard’s Brake )

3 B67622 )

4 E168073 Guard’s Brake )

5 M325185 Guard’s Brake )

6 M41408 ) Sent forward to Tonbridge

7 W34616 )

8 M408449 )

9 W137434 )

10 B47383 )

11 B127232 )

12 B37551 ?

13 B117622 16 Ton Mineral 1 pair wheels off

14 B88657 16 Ton Mineral 1 pair wheels off

15 E263647 13 Ton Open, wood frame 2 pairs wheels off, badly damaged (positioned under the

bridge)

16 DS45786 M. Power Stores Van Off road 2 pair, badly damaged body & underframe.

17 DS1908 M Power Stores Van Totally demolished.

18 E242522 Cov Car On its side, body damaged.

19 W113402 13 Ton Open, steel frame, wood body, wagon broken in half.

20 E271773 13 Ton Mineral On side, damaged.

21 B142398 13 Ton Mineral On side, extensive body damage.

22 W108317 13 Ton open, steel frame, wood body, derailed 1 pair wheels London end, only slight

damage, this wagon was on the points and was the first

wagon to be struck by the 12.25am Diesel, ie it was the 28^th

wagon in the propelling move.

23 M421943 Open

24 W142094 Cov

25 E211326 Cov

26 M217106 Open

27 239 Shell Mex Tank

28 143 Shell Mex Tank

29 2803 Shell Mex Tank

30 1446 Shell Mex Tank

31 1343 Shell Mex Tank

32 6330 Shell Mex Tank

33 2190 Shell Mex Tank

34 6316 Shell Mex Tank

35 4027 Shell Mex Tank

36 W124795 Cov

37 M525503 Cov

38 E175414 Cov

39 E284737 Cov

40 B482090 Open

41 M213084 Cov

42 B758179 Cov

43 B770540 Cov

44 M212871 Cov

45 M526179 Cov

46 E255997 Cov

47 B775114 Cov

48 B769628 Cov

49 S55547 25 Ton Goods Brake

12.25am Hoo Jct. to Tonbridge.

Diesel Electric No. D6506. No.1 Cab demolished

No.1 Traction Motor bogie damaged.

Motorman’s escape door smashed to release trapped driver.

1 M507359 Cov

2 B755293 Cov

3 B44421 Open

4 W65345 Cov

5 S47957 Cov

6 W145011 Cov

7 E283525 Cov

8 B765325 Cov

9 W101974 Cov

10 M506062 Cov

11 M191401 Cov

12 B778564 Cov

13 M190166 Cov

14 E261860 Cov

15 E164081 Cov

16 E155549 Cov

17 B780520 Cov

18 M513852 Cov

19 W116187 Cov

20 B764499 Cov

21 M211166 Cov

22 S48610 Cov

23 B780548 Cov

24 M854789 Shoc Van

25 B773873 Cov

26 E256784 Cov

27 B766766 Cov

28 B703843 Conflat

29 W65618 Cov

30 B77590 Open 16 Ton

31 B100456 Open 16 Ton

32 B23703 Open 16 Ton

33 B77728 Open 16 Ton

34 B115038 Open 16 Ton

35 B72752 Open 16 Ton

36 B195235 Open 16 Ton

37 B573568 Open 16 Ton

38 B9594 Open 16 Ton

39 B197919 Open 13 Ton

40 B6771 Open 16 Ton

41 B51587 Open 16 Ton

42 B22275 Open 16 Ton

43 B96000 Open 16 Ton

44 B553919 Open 16 Ton

45 B72077 Open 16 Ton

46 M179630 Open 16 Ton

47 M160072 Cov

48 E255377 Cov

49 S14036 Open

50 E238190 Cov

51 B763314 Cov

52 M516940 Cov

53 M157858 Cov

54 E221102 Lowfit

55 M280811 20 Ton Goods Brake

E TOZER

13-12-61 GILLINGHAM DEPOT

The 8.6am Pass Charing Cross to Gillingham due at 9.32am consisting of 10 cars Nos. 5311 – 5179 – 5750 ran into the Reception Sidings, detached unit No. 5311, the motorman, under shunter’s instructions propelled with 6 cars towards the Carriage Sidings travelling at very slow speed the leading motor bogie passed through the spring hand points, the shunter then stopped the train and brought the train forward again, in so doing he was unaware that the train had passed through the spring hand points which had failed to throw over with the result that on the return move the Motor bogie took two roads, the motor bogie truck became derailed 2 pairs of wheels and travelled off the road for 39 yards.

Time of derailment 9.55am, clear at 13.12,

Motorman T Dawes of Gillingham, Shunter E Haines.

Faversham Breakdown crew.

Bogie pulled on road with wood packing.

Unit No. 5750 2 car EPB V12-60.

MBS 65364 Wheels 1-6, 7-8 derailed and bruised, 2 shoe beams broken.

Shoe fuse box broken.

Brake Truss bar bent.

2 motor gear cases bent.

Main cable and jumper conduits adrift and broken.

Bogie stepboard bruised.

Underframe trussing bruised in two places, caused by wheel flanges when motor bogie

derailed and twisted.

DTS 77549 No damage

Unit to be sent to Electrical Depot for inspection and lifting.

E Tozer

15-12-61 EXETER

Set No. 172 was damaged at Exeter and sent forward to Micheldever to berth awaiting repairs.

BSK 2777 Built 1935, Paint 5-60.

Badly bent headstock.

BCK 6664 Built 1930, Paint 7-51, V 4-60.

No vehicle damage but in very bad condition, leaky lights and roof, Lavs out of use, mildew

everywhere, corridors and compartments.

18-12-61 GIPSY HILL

The 10.40am Passenger train Victoria to West Croydon consisting of one 4-car E.P. unit No. 5335 was standing at Gipsy Hill Home Signal at 11.8am when the 10.45am London Bridge to London Bridge via Tulse Hill Passenger train consisting of one 4-car Sub unit No. 4120 crashed into the rear. Both motor coaches on impact were extensively damaged and the centre buffers on the trailer coaches received minor damage. Coaches will require main works repairs/

Formation and damage:-

10.40am static train.

Unit No. 5335. Built 5-61, 4-car E.P.B.

MBS 61581 39 Ton. No visible damage.

TS 70440 29 Ton. No body or underframe damage visible.

Centre buffer backplate bent.

Centre buffer rubbing plate bent.

Both wood packings crushed.

TS 70439 29 Ton. No body or underframe damage visible.

2 centre buffer backplates bent.

2 centre buffer wood packing crushed.

MBS 61580 40 Ton. M.G. fitted.

Cab end smashed, roof buckled.

Cab end centre and corner uprights buckled.

Cab end side panels buckled.

Cab sliding vents, glass broken.

Cab anti-dazzle glass broken.

Cab visor glass broken.

Cab train indictor glass broken.

Cab lining boards and floor broken.

Cab nose step plates bent.

Gangway type buffer face and plungers bent.

Auto coupler damaged.

Side buffers bent, castings bent.

Step board broken.

Conduits and brake pipes and hoses damaged.

Controller and dashboard damaged.

Controller surround displaced.

10.45am London Bridge to London Bridge train.

Unit No. 4120 Built 1946.

MBS 10980 43 Ton. Motor cab end smashed, cab end pushed back 4 feet.

Headstock collapsed, forced back buckling the Diagonals, Longitudinals, Sole bars

spread outwards, wide to gauge.

2 side buffers, heads adrift.

Body and underframe will be cut back to bolster transom, ie 7 ft to come off.

Cab doors buckled.

Guard’s double doors damaged.

Roof and side panels to ‘A’ compt. Buckled.

Cab and Guard’s floor broken.

Motorman’s side lights and Observation lights broken.

Handbrake pedestal broken – out of use.

20 ft of stepboards broken both sides.

Wheel flanges damaged.

Two ¼ lights broken.

TS 10438 28 Ton. 10 compartment, two buffers.

Buffer back plates bent.

Buffer wood packing crushed.

TS 10490 28 Ton. One buffer

Buffer back plate bent.

Buffer and rubbing plate packings crushed.

MBS 10979 43 Ton.

Rubbing plate packing crushed.

Unit 5335 Held at Crystal Palace.

Unit 4120 Held at Gipsy Hill awaiting conclusion of enquiry, then to Micheldever to berth.

Note added to memo against entries for MBS 10980.

Telephone from Mr Double 15-1-62. 10980 can be broken-up on site or where possible.

COLLISION AT GIPSY HILL 18-12-1961.

With reference your memorandum No. 1 dated 19^th December 1961 and my representative’s telephone conversation with you on 15^th January, will you please arrange with Mr. Cartlidge for Motor Brake Second No. 10980 to be broken up at a depot convenient to both him and the Traction Division.

M. S. HATCHELL

Memo dated 29-1-62

Mishap

Damaged Rolling Stock.

With reference to MBS 11363 (unit 4652).

This vehicle will be reformed with 3 vehicles of unit No. 4120 on completion of repairs at Lancing, will you therefore kindly renumber it to 4120 and return it to Micheldever as arranged.

MBS 10980 of unit 4120 was damaged beyond economical repair at Gipsy Hill 18‑12‑61 and will be broken-up complete, body and underframe on site, the bogies will be returned to Lancing in due course.

E Tozer

Memo dated 31-1-62

Reforming Damaged Electric Stock.

In order to reduce as far as possible the number of units out of service the following reform is proposed and will take place at Durnsford Road:-

Unit 4120 (339 Motors) damaged at Gipsy Hill 18-12-61.

Unit 4652 (507 AC Motors) damaged at Waterloo 11-4-61.

Motor Coach No. 11363 ex unit 4652 to be marshalled with

Trailer Coach No. 10438 )

Trailer Coach No. 11490 ) ex Unit 4120

Motor Coach No. 10979 )

New formation will be as follows:-

Unit 4120 11363 – 10438 – 11490 – 10979

Following reform the unit to be taken into Durnsford Road repair shop for fitting of 507 A.C. Traction Motors to Motor Coach No. 11363.

BloodandCustard Note:

Last line is incorrect, and 339 motors were fitted to 11363.

Memo dated 31-1-62

Collision at Gipsy Hill, 18^th December 1961.

As a result of the above, Unit No. 4120 will be steam hauled to Durnsford Road for lifting and examination. Due to the extent of the damage to Coach No. 10980 it has been decided to remove motors and compressor prior to disposal of this coach to Strawberry Hill for scrapping.

The remaining three coaches Nos. 10438, 11490 and 10979 to be held after examination at Durnsford Road to await reform with Coach No. 11363 ex 4652 at present at Lancing for repair.

M.R. PIERSON

BloodandCustard Note:

Later correspondence revised this and MBS 10980 was broken-up at Durnsford Road.

Memo dated 12-2-62

Collision at Gipsy Hill 18-12-61.

MBS 10980 ex unit No. 4120 damaged beyond economic repair has now been broken up complete, body & underframe at Durnsford Road during weekend 10^th and 11^th instant.

Motor bogie (339) and trailer bogie to stock. All interior fittings ie: seats (long), seat backs, net racks, panels (formica) doors, ¼ lights to be sent to Selhurst in P.M.V. 2538 as spares etc.

Scrap iron and panels to Newhaven and Polegate.

I will advise you regards reforming.

E Tozer

Memo dated 12-4-62

Mishap

Collision at Gipsy Hill 18-12-61.

Further to my report 39/12-2-62

Unit No. 4120 has been reformed and returned to traffic as permanent reform.

MBS (Sal) 11363 ex unit 4652 vice 10980 broken up.

Tlr. 10438 of 4120

Tlr. 11490 of 4120

MBS 10479 of 4120

Seating 406 as against 420, loss of 14 seats as saloon MBS 11363.

Tare & overall length no change.

18-12-61 NEW ELTHAM

Breakaway – New Eltham 18-12-61.

The rear unit No. 5719 of a 10-car train which formed the 4.45 Dartford to Charing Cross broke away between the 9^th and 10^th coach, ie between the unit, a broken 3-link coupling.

MBS 65333 was hauled on the rear of an 8-car to Grove Park, and the Driving Trailer 77518 was hauled to Slade Green.

MBS 65333 hauled to Slade Green on the 23^rd and reformed unit released to traffic.

E Tozer

?-61 RAMSGATE TO CHARING CROSS

4.40pm Ramsgate to Charing Cross 21-12-61.

Unit No. 6075 formed in the 4.40pm Ramsgate to Charing Cross taken out of service and sent to Slade Green with damage to body and underframe caused by fire.

On inspection of unit at Slade Green on 22^nd inst. fire damaged was confirmed to shoe gear only due to shoe lead shorting, no damage to body or underframe.

Unit repaired and released. Coach No. MBS 61273.

E Tozer

21-12-61 LONDON BRIDGE

On the 21^st inst. the 7.17pm Van train New Cross Gate to London Bridge was being propelled from No. 10 Road to No. 17 Road when it hit the buffer stops heavily, stock taken out of service, sent to New Cross Gate for inspection, time of mishap 8.20pm.

Formation:-

B507403 Conflat ) To Rotherhithe Road for repairs.

E70631 BG )

W2913 Cov Inspected and released.

E70517 BG ) Held for lifting

E80648 BG )

S1439 CCT )

S1106 PMV )

S1660 PMV )

S446 BY )

S695 BY ) Inspected and released

S1668 PMV )

S1609 PMV )

S1478 PMV )

M514099 Vanfit )

S1353 PMV )

E1349 CCT )

E94650 CCT )

E Tozer

22-12-61 ADDISCOMBE DEPOT

The 8†25pm 10-car train ex Hayes berthed in No. 2 Siding at 8.42pm, the 10†45pm 6-car train ex Hayes intended to berth in No. 1 Siding but due to an oversight the hand points were still set for No. 2 Road with the result that the 6-car train ran into the rear of the 10-car train, pushed the buffer stops back and derailed the Driving Trailer bogie, also causing buffer locking between the 3^rd and 4^th vehicles of the 6-car train.

All centre buffers and auto couplers damaged throughout and some underframe damage, time of mishap 10.56pm, stock cleared 8.0am, breakdown crane in attendance.

Formation and damage:-

Berthed 10-car train.

Stops.

Unit 5715 2 car E.P.B.

DTS 77514 Driving Trailer bogie derailed 2 pair wheels, gauged found correct.

2 Guard Irons bent.

Cab end centre buffer and plunger bent.

Buffer beam bent.

1 buffer guide bent, 1 buffer guide broken.

Auto coupler damaged.

1 headstock step iron bent.

1 shoe beam broken.

1 centre buffer damaged, backplate bent, wood packing crushed.

1 bottom step board broken.

2 top step boards broken, 6’ each.

2 body side panels grazed.

MBS 65329 Rubbing plate bent (slight)

Auto coupler damaged, drawbar bent.

Unit 5038 4 car E.P.B.

MBS 14075 Rubbing plate bent, packing crushed.

Auto coupler damaged, drawbar bent.

TSO 15138 2 centre buffers, back plates bent and wood packing crushed.

1 bottom centre casting broken.

TS 15163 1 centre buffer, back plate bent and wood packing crushed.

Rubbing plate bent and packing crushed.

MBS 14076 Rubbing plate bent.

Auto coupler damaged, drawbar bent.

Unit 5149 4 car E.P.B.

MBS 14297 Auto coupler damaged, drawbar bent, swing pin sheared.

TS 15227 1 centre buffer, backplate bent and packing crushed.

Rubbing plate bent and packing crushed.

TSO 15277 2 centre buffers, back plates bent and packing crushed.

U/frame 2 longitudinals bent.

MBS 14298

U/frame 2 longitudinals bent.

1 headstock bent.

Rubbing plate bent and packing crushed.

Auto coupler damaged, drawbar bent and swing pin bent.

2 cab end step plates bent.

1 cab end body panel bent.

.

10.45pm 6-car train.

Unit 5758 2 car E.P.B.

DTS 77557 Auto coupler damaged, drawbar bent and swing pin bent.

Centre buffer back plate bent and packing crushed.

MBS 65372 Rubbing plate bent and packing crushed.

Auto coupler damaged, draw bar bent and swing pin broken.

Unit 5102 4 car E.P.B. Built 1953, V2-60.

MBS 14203 Auto coupler damaged, drawbar bent.

2 end step plates bent.

1 centre rubbing plate bent.

3 link coupling, 1 link bent.

U/frame 2 sole bars bent, 2 longitudinals bent.

Draw gear housing, brackets bent.

1 headstock bent.

1 end panel bent.

BUFFER LOCKED

TSO 15155 1 centre buffer broken, 1 damaged.

2 centre buffer back plates bent and packing crushed.

1 ¼ light broken.

1 ¼ panel buckled.

1 end panel buckled.

TS 15180 1 centre buffer back plate bent, packing crushed.

1 rubbing plate bent, packing crushed.

MBS 14204 No visible damage.

Units 5038 and 5149, steam hauled to Slade Green 8.7pm 28-12-61.

Units 5102, 5715 and 5758, remain at Addiscombe until release of 8 car then to Slade Green

Pencil note added

5149 will be OK for service 2-1-62. 5038 in for G.O. may be OK.

E Tozer.

27-12-61 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations at Clapham Junction on the 27^th inst. Open Second No. 1448 took two roads and became derailed 2 pair wheels.

No. 1448 OS E 1955, last V 4-61.

Bent headstock and sole bar.

Bent end step iron.

Lower stepboard broken.

Side body panels dented and grazed.

Carded to Micheldever for main works repairs.

E Tozer

27-12-61 ROTHERHITHE ROAD

Buffet Car No. 7860 found at Rotherhithe Road on the 27^th inst. with the Gas Stove badly broken, pipes broken due to heavy shunting and burst pipes.

Carded to Lancing.

E Tozer

29-12-61 HOLBORN VIADUCT

Motor Luggage Van No. 68008 was shunted from No. 5 Platform to No. 6 Road and came into heavy contact with 8 vans standing on the stops. Van No. S1379 PMV was forced over the stops and derailed one pair wheels, all stock taken out of service and services to Wrotham and London Bridge cancelled.

Time of mishap 6.20pm.

PMV 1379 rerailed Saturday 30^th inst.

Stock concerned and formation:-

Stops end.

S1379 PMV Derailed one pair wheels, held for further inspection.

E70170 BG Held for further examination.

E284322 Cov Released.

M500997 Cov Released.

S1376 PMV Released.

S655 BY Released.

S66085 Cov Held for inspection.

S2011 CCT Bent headstock, to Eastleigh.

31-12-61 WIMBLEDON PARK

A collision occurred at Durnsford Road on Sunday 31^st Dec 1961 at 12.32pm when a propelling move was made with an 8-car train from No. 16 Road into a 2-car which was standing on No. 15 Road foul of No. 16 Road, the two inner ends of the 2-car were smashed and one bogie derailed and the colliding unit was derailed one bogie and came to rest at right angles to the coach.

Details of damage and formation as follows:-

Berthed stock on No. 15 Road

Stops end

Unit 2641 DTC 12226 2 car HAL

MBS 10759

Unit 2601 MBS 10719 2 car HAL

DTC 12186

Unit 2685 DTC 12839 2 car HAL

MBS 10803

Unit 2642 DTC 12227 2 car HAL

MBS 10760

Unit 4368 MBS 10921 4 car SUB

TS 10170

TS 11468

MBS 10922

Unit 2044 DTC 12067 2 car BIL

MBS 10610

Damage to 2044

DTC 12067

‘G’ Compt 1 door handle missing

1 commode handle broken, bolts pulled through panel.

‘G’ to ‘H’ Bottom ¼ panel holed and grazed.

‘H’ Compt 1 body door stop missing, door damaged, 2 pillars broken, waistrail broken,

1 intermediate broken, 3 hinges broken, door handle bent.

2 ¼ lights broken.

1 seat and back squab damaged, ¼ pad damaged, mirror broken.

‘H’ to Lav Side

Side framing and panels torn out.

1 door pillar broken, partition pillar broken, corner pillar broken.

7 ft bottom side rail damaged.

7 ft cant rail damaged

1 end cornice rail broken.

Partition broken.

1 Lav hopper broken and adrift, lavatory floor damaged.

End framing and panels and intermediate pillar torn out.

2 ft end building rail split.

End arch rail broken.

Pass communication Rod and cover damaged.

Filling pipe bent.

20 ft of top stepboard broken, stepboard bracket bent.

U/frame Headstock end bruised.

Bogie 1 axle box broken, pad missing.

Nose end of journal bruised.

1 side spring hanger bent.

2 step boards broken.

3 step board brackets bent.

MBS 10610

‘G’ Compt 1 door damaged, both pillars broken, hinge damaged.

1 bottom rail broken, 1 intermediate rail broken.

1 partition pillar broken, 1 corner pillar broken.

‘G’ to Lav Side framing, 1 panel demolished, light broken.

End framing, 1 panel stove in from first intermediate pillar.

Seat back squab displaced, ¼ pad displaced and damaged.

1 corridor standing pillar broken.

1 Lav hopper broken and adrift, lavatory floor damaged.

Lavatory side and interior panels damaged and displaced.

12 ft step board broken

Pass communication rod bent.

End tank filling pipe broken.

U/frame 1 solebar, flange bent.

1 headstock corner bent (slight).

1 headstock to solebar knee bent.

1 end lower step iron bent.

Bogie 1 trailer bogie derailed 2 pair wheels.

1 sole plate and headstock bent.

1 side spring hanger bent.

1 horn check block broken.

1 step board broken.

2 step board brackets bent.

8-car propelling from 16 Road.

Stops end

Unit 4277 MBS 10850 4 car SUB )

TS 10121 )

TS 10144 ) Inspect and release to traffic.

MBS 10849 )

Unit 2126 MBS 10692 2 car BIL )

DTC 12159 )

Unit 2678 MBS 10796 2 car HAL

DTC 12832

Damage to 2678

DTC 12832

Derailed Driving Trailer bogie, 2 pair wheels.

2 shoe beams broken.

1 axle box front broken.

2 side spring hangers bent.

Auxiliary rubbers, cover broken.

1 sole plate bent.

1 headstock bent.

1 horn check block broken, 1 bent.

1 side friction block broken off.

1 long pull rod bent and safety loop bent.

2 step boards broken

4 step board brackets bent

Body 1 nose end panel dented, side panel grazed.

Cab – ‘A’ Compt. ¼ panel grazed.

1 body door stop off.

1 cab commode handle broken, other bent.

1 cab door handle bent.

18 ft step board broken, 2 step board brackets bent.

4 shoe fuse box brackets bent, 2 broken.

U/frame Sole bar flange bent (slight)

1 headstock end bruised.

1 electrical Receptacle Box broken.

Unit No. 2678 will be repaired at Wimbledon and bogie changed.

Unit No. 2044 to Micheldever for main works repair.

1962

22-1-62 COULSDON NORTH

The 6.21pm Victoria to Coulsdon North due at 6.56pm was being berthed in No. 2 Road at 7.5pm when the motorman misjudged the distance and collided head-on with an 8-car berthed on the same road, the buffer stops were forced back about 3 feet, the buffer stop beam was smashed.

Formations and damage as follows:-

Berthed units (stops end) 8-cars

4677 MBS 12685 2 Guard Irons bent, buffers bruised, jumper receptacle box damaged.

TS 8957 2 buffer back plates bent, packaging crushed.

TS 10247 1 buffer back plate bent, packaging crushed.

MBS 12686 No visible damage.

4729 MBS 12789 No visible damage.

TS 10393 1 buffer back plate bent, packaging crushed.

TS 9009 2 buffer back plates bent, packaging crushed.

MBS 12790 No visible damage.

The 6.21pm train (in direction of travel) 8-cars.

4745 MBS 8637 No visible damage.

TS 9025 2 buffer back plates bent, packaging crushed.

TS 10241 1 buffer back plate bent, packaging crushed.

MBS 8636 No visible damage.

4362 MBS 10910 No visible damage.

TS 10200 2 buffer back plates bent, packaging crushed.

TS 10199 1 buffer back plate bent, packaging crushed.

MBS 10909 No visible damage.

Units 4745 and 4362 Electric haul to Selhurst at 25MPH for lifting.

(both actually went to Peckham Rye).

Units 4677 and 4729 Held under red card at Coulsdon North, will go to electrical depot for lift etc.

(4677 went to Slade Green, 4729 to Peckham Rye).

Driver Boxhall of Coulsdon North.

Guard E Sharp of Epsom Downs.

E Tozer

23-1-62 SOUTHBOURNE HALT

Unit No. 2700 2-car HAL was formed in the 9.8pm Portsmouth to Brighton on the 23^rd inst. and when passing the crossing at Southbourne Halt it struck the crossing gate.

DTC 12855 received damage to the nose end panel and lamp bracket and the Guard irons bent on the Driving Trailer bogie.

Unit will be electric hauled to Peckham Rye for electrical repairs and some welding for us. I will arrange for body repairs at one Mr Cartlidge’s London depots.

Unit 2700 Last V 9-61 Lancing.

MBS 12664 No damage.

DTC 12855 Damaged panels etc. (all-steel built 1954).

E Tozer

26-1-62 MEMO: UNIT NO. 2932 UNDERFRAME DEFECTS

Memo dated 26-1-62

Wear & Tear

Unit No. 2932 underframe defects.

The above unit is stopped at Brighton under Red Card found during inspection with two fractured longitudinals over the traction motors on MBS 10523.

The unit is also overdue for varnish, I will have it electric carded to Ford to await acceptance at Lancing.

E Tozer

26-1-62 MEMO: SK 1192 BODY DAMAGE

Memo dated 26-1-62

Mishap

SK 1192 Body Damage.

Referring to telephone conversation, SK 1192, recently General Repair at Lancing, the end of the body is damaged and will require main works attention.

I sent it to Rotherhithe Road for repairs, but when this end was stripped down it was found that two roof hoop sticks and one end pillar was broken, apart from panel and cornice rail damage, as this will entail a ‘long’ repair at Rotherhithe Road will you please advise me, A send to Lancing, B withdraw.

E Tozer

(Pencil note added to memo:- Repaired at Lancing).

30-1-62 CHART LEACON

Unit No. 6097, 2-car HAP pulling out of No. 2 Road at Chart Leacon when shunter made a loose shunt with a Departmental Guard’s Brake No. DS55507. Shunter riding in the Goods Brake seeing unit approaching jumped out before impact, result the cab end of the unit and the open end of the Goods Brake were both damaged and the leading bogie derailed 2 pair wheels.

Time of mishap approx. 2.30pm 30-1-62.

Time of rerailing 4.7pm.

Time of clearance 4.36pm.

Unit No. 6097 O/Due varnish Lancing 1961.

D.T. Compo 75415

Offside cab corner panel and pillar smashed, interior panels broken, roof & cornice broken.

Side ¼ panel buckled.

u/frame

Corner of headstock bruised.

1 step iron broken off, 4ft step board broken.

Electric cables and receptacle broken.

D.T. bogie

Wheels gauged, found correct.

Step board broken.

MBS 61295 No damage.

Unit ready to steam haul to Ford or Lancing.

Guard’s Brake DS 55507.

End canopy smashed

Side staunchions buckled, headstock bent.

To Ashford works for repair.

E Tozer

24-1-62 ORPINGTON – DUNTON GREEN

Bogie Van No. 233 formed in the 5.45am London Bridge to Hastings Van train, door came open and struck bridge between Orpington and Dunton Green. Van detached at Tonbridge then sent forward to Tunbridge Wells West.

Damage:- Luggage double door damaged.

2 door pillars broken.

1 Garnish Rail broken.

Door panels, interior & exterior damaged.

Carded to Lancing for repair and paint.

E Tozer.

31-1-62 FOREST ROW

The 6.31pm London Bridge to Forest Row on arrival at 8.15pm was being propelled into the middle road Up Sidings when, due to misunderstanding between driver and shunter, the stock struck the buffer stops, demolished them and mounted the debris derailing the leading bogie under BSK 4222 and causing minor damage throughout the Set.

Details as follows:-

BSK 4222 of 801 Set

Bent headstock (slight). )

Main vacuum pipe severed. )

Main steam pipe severed. )

Vac & steam hoses broken. ) To Stewarts

Vac dummy bracket bent. ) Lane for

Buffer top bent. ) repairs

End step iron burnt off. )

Bogie step board broken. )

Guard’s door damaged. )

Guard’s van ¼ panel broken. )

6 seats displaced. )

1 auto swing pin bent. )

SK 97

2 auto swing pins bent. )

SK 98 )

2 auto swing pins bent, dynamo belt off. ) Repair and

FK 7635 ) release to

2 auto swing pins bent, 1 auto damaged. ) traffic on

BSK 4221 ) receipt of

2 auto swing pins bent. ) swing pins

SK 1872 (Loose) ) from Lancing

1 auto swing pin bent. )

SK 1290 (Loose) )

1 auto swing pin bent. )

4-2-62 HORSHAM

The 9.2pm Victoria to Horsham consisting of 2 x 2-cars arrived at 10.6pm then proceeded to ‘New Sidings’ to berth, one 2-car No. 2033 detaches same and takes one 2-car to station sidings to berth.

The 11.15pm Victoria to Horsham due at 12.27½am (actual arrival 12.45am) consisting of one 4-car unit No. 2952 after detraining passengers pulled into the ‘New Sidings’ to berth in No. 3 Road but was wrongly diverted into No. 4 Road occupied by unit No. 2033, the motorman saw the unit in time but just touched it, he then propelled out again to berth in No. 3 Road, as he was going down No. 3 Road he saw unit No. 2033 running out towards him, thinking he was in clear he dropped the handle and ran to the leading cab of unit 2033 to apply the handbrake but failed to complete the operation, he had to jump clear as he was on the danger side, the unit ran on and collided broadside with the 3^rd and 4^th coach of unit 2952, tore out the compartment ends of both coaches and the offside cab end of unit 2033, both units held at Horsham awaiting acceptance at main works. Time of mishap 1.2am 4‑2‑62.

11.15pm Driver Clack of Horsham.

8.2pm Driver Todd of Three Bridges.

Stock berthed in Goods yard 2.30pm.

Details of damage as follows:-

Unit 2952 4-car LAV Paint 5-60.

MBS 10564 41 Ton. Motor Bogie CI blocks, Trailer TBL

End Cpt. G End corner of body smashed.

¼ panel, ¼ light and door lock pulled out.

End corner pillar, intermediate rails, cant rail, end cornice and end side rails broken.

u/frame Corned bracket headstock/pillar bent and end of headstock bent.

2 step irons bent and rivets sheared.

Sole bar flange grazed.

12ft step board broken.

Trailer bogie No. 6948 2 step irons bent

1 step board broken

1 side spring hanger bent.

Cpt. Compo 11532 28 Tons brake blocks TBL

F Cpt. 2^nd Door handle torn out and pillar damaged.

G Cpt. 2^nd Door handle torn out and pillar broken.

H Cpt. 2^nd Door handle torn out and 2 pillars broken.

Commode handle torn off, panel torn, hinges bent, ¼ light broken.

J Cpt. 2^nd Door smashed, lock and hinge pillar broken, commode torn off.

End corner pillar, intermediate rails and ¼ light broken.

Side and end building rails broken.

End of body, steel panel flame cut.

1 back squab damaged.

12ft step board broken.

1 bracket bent.

1 side panel torn.

2 side panels buckled and grazed.

1 axle box broken.

1 bogie step board broken.

2 bogie step irons bent.

Corr Compo 12032 29 Tons No damage.

MBS 10563 41 Tons No damage.

Shoes removed, ready for steam haul to Ford or Lancing.

2952 due varnish 5-62.

Unit No. 2033 2-car BIL Paint 9-54, V 3-61.

MBS 10599 41 Ton. Motor Bogie CI blocks, Trailer TBL

Offside cab end demolished.

Centre standing pillar, corner pillar, cab door lock pillar and intermediate rails broken.

Metal roof buckled, end and side building rails, cantrail, roof cornice & baffle smashed.

Cab swing light, frame broken.

Cab door smashed.

Cab door hinge pillar broken

6’ 6” bottom panel cab/Guard torn

6’ 6” top panel cab/Guard buckled.

Guard’s double doors damaged, long bolt bent, hinges broken.

Commode handle broken, 15’ step board broken.

1 step iron broken off, 1 bent.

Motor bogie 1 step board broken 1 step iron bent.

DT Compo 12056 31 Tons TBL blocks No damage.

Unit on hand at Horsham ready to steam haul to Ford or Lancing.

E Tozer.

Memo dated 27-3-62

Reforming of Damaged Electric Stock.

In order to reduce as far as possible the number of units out of service the following temporary reform has been proposed –

Unit 2952 Damaged. Horsham 3-2-62

Unit 2933 Fire damage. Brighton 20-3-62

Motor Coach 10563 ex 2952 to be changed over with Motor Coach 10525 ex 2933 damaged by fire.

Mr Tozer, Carriage & Wagon, to make the necessary arrangements with those concerned.

M R Pierson

(Pencil note added to memo, 10563 ex 2952 to Brighton 3-4-62).

12-2-62 BENTLEY

Unit No. 2028 2-car BIL, last V 2-62 is on hand at Wimbledon, the MBS No. 10594 was struck by a falling tree at Bentley causing slight damage to panels etc. As this unit is due for intermediate repairs I shall forward it to Lancing in due course.

2 side panels grazed.

1 (wood) nose end panel holed and rotten.

1 electrical receptacle damaged (repaired).

1 bogie step board damaged.

E Tozer

14-2-62 STREATHAM HILL

Wednesday 14^th inst. at 7.14am. 2-car HAL 2694 was being driven into No. 1 Shed Road when the hand points were operated by the Shunter between the bogies of the trailing driving trailer No. 12848 causing the rear bogie to take No. 8 Shed Road and become derailed all wheels. Rerailed by Stewarts Lane breakdown Crew at 12.45pm 14‑2‑62.

Damage as follows:-

D.T. Cpo 12848

D.T. bogie derailed 2 pair wheels, gauged and found correct. Tyres burnt.

1 shoe beam broken.

2 conduit pipes bent.

1 brake pull rod bent.

u/frame

Sole bar slightly bulged in the bottom flange, caused when the bogie swung round and struck with

the wheel.

MBS 10812

Passenger communication rod bent.

I shall forward unit to Lancing for repair and intermediate due 8-62 after inspection by M&EE.

E Tozer

16-2-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

4 wheel Van No. 1832 was left standing foul on No. 1 Road when a shunt move was made with buffet car No. 1851 to No. 3 Road, both vehicles were damaged on the corners.

No. 1832

Roof boards and hoop sticks damaged, will be repaired at Clapham Junction.

Buffet Car No. 1851

Corner panel and ¼ panel buckled.

Top guttering bent.

Passenger Communication Rod bent.

Roof panel bent.

It is due for Lancing on maintenance and will be sent in as per programme.

E Tozer

1-3-62 MEMO: DAMAGED VANS

Memo dated 1-3-62

Damaged Bogie Guard’s Vans.

Van B 230

Bent headstocks, interior damage. ie:- sliding doors, entrance doors and emergency boxes broken.

Berthed at Micheldever.

Clapham Jct. 1-3-62.

Van B 369 ex Lancing Paint 1-2-61

Returned to Lancing, bent headstocks.

Van B 378 Paint 5-60

Rough shunt, bent headstocks.

Interior defects ie:- door off runners

Damaged 4 wheel vans.

Dover. 1-3-62.

No. 2101 P.M.V. Last lift 4-58.

Loose axle guard rivets.

Carded to Micheldever.

Clapham Jct. 1-3-62.

No. 1701 P.M.V. Last lift 2-58.

Side springs, buffer castings, interior damaged.

Carded to Micheldever.

Rotherhithe Road. 1-3-62.

No. 1255 P.M.V. Paint 6-61.

Bent headstock and solebar.

Carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

7-3-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

1763 buffet car was being shunted in Clapham Yard on the 7^th inst. when it made heavy impact as sustained the following damage:-

Gangway face plate and bottom plunger bracket bent.

Gangway plunger guide plate bent.

Mantex facing broken and adrift.

1763 buffet car Built 11-61.

To Lancing for repair.

R H Griffiths

9-3-62 MARGATE

The 6.5am ex Reading arriving at Margate 11.42am was being shunted from Platform No. 4 to 12.0 noon to No. 8 Road in the yard. The points however were not operated, causing the train to propel into No. 10 Road where Diesel Engine No. 5017 was stabled. A heavy collision took place and the buffers of M 94363 C.C.T. rode over those of the following vehicle M 37136 C.C.T. damaging the end flap etc, and those of M 37136 did likewise with 4240 BSK of 956 Set, causing the following damage.

Country End Diesel Engine 5017 standing.

Formation

1963 P.M.V. No visible damage.

M 94363 C.C.T. Damaged awaiting disposal.

M 37136 C.C.T. Damaged awaiting disposal.

4239 BSK )

5696 CK ) Set 956 Paint 5-56, last Varn. 8-60.

4240 BSK )

4240 BSK

1 vestibule faceplate bent, 1 headstock slightly bent.

1 end bar broken, 2 vestibule standing pillars broken.

2 end intermediate pillars broken, 2 corner pillars split (pieces broken off).

2 end intermediate rails broken.

2 vestibule bottoms broken, 2 end handrails adrift.

16 lining boards broken and displaced.

2 stall panels bent and distorted, 1 dimension plate broken.

Guard’s heater and board broken and displaced.

1 buffer rod bent, 1 vestibule sliding door off runners.

5696 CK

8 electric light shades broken (now replaced).

4239 BSK

No visible damage.

956 Set ordered to Hassocks to await main works repairs.

R H Griffiths

12-3-62 MEMO: DAMAGED VANS

Memo dated 12-3-62

4 Wheel Van 2385 C.C.T. Damaged.

The above mentioned Van found at Clapham Jct. on 12^th instant. Bent headstocks, carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

21-3-62 READING

The 6.35am passenger train ex Paddock Wood to Reading arriving at 9.32am in No. 3 Platform formed as follows:-

Engine 30915

4034 SO

34623 BSK )

15579 CK ) 537 Set

34624 BSK )

M 81367 GUV

2125 P.M.V.

S 86783 GUV

The pilot engine attached and pulled the train up to the main line, having detached engine 30915 previously to allow the same to proceed to the loco shed, but the signalman omitted to operate the points. This allowed engine 30915 to follow on to the main line and make heavy impact with coach No. 4034 SO causing the following damage:-

4034 SO Built 1956 Varn. 11-60.

2 bogie headstocks and 2 soleplates bent – slightly.

1 auto coupler broken and swing pin sheared off.

2 buffer saddles bent, 1 dynamo belt adrift.

1 large side light broken, 2 lavatory mirrors broken.

10 double seats adrift and legs broken and adrift.

1 lav. tank exploded, door lock broken and adrift.

1 vestibule sliding door off runners.

537 Set

34623 BSK Built 1955 Varn. 12-61

‘D’ Compt. Electric light switch adrift.

1 dynamo belt adrift.

15579 CK

1 auto coupler swing pin sheared off.

34624 BSK )

M 81367 ) No visible

S 2125 ) damage

S 86783 )

All vehicles to be lifted and inspected at Reading.

4034 SO to Lancing for repairs and varnish.

Remainder back to traffic after repairs at Reading.

R H Griffiths

22-3-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

BCK 6744 gangway end plungers and face plates damaged at both ends of vehicle due to rough shunting at Clapham Jct.

Carded to Hassocks

E Tozer

20-3-62 THREE BRIDGES

Smouldering was observed in the van and under the van body of MBS 10525, unit 2933 on arrival at Three Bridges by the Guard and the unit was taken out of service. I inspected the damaged vehicle on 22^nd at Brighton, the main members of the floor framing immediately above the bolster transom and under the contactors are badly charred as is also the main side building rail.

The smouldering may have been from a spark off the brake block, or from the van a lighted match or cigarette end. I am of the opinion it is the former, there does not appear to have been actual flame at any time.

Lancing will take this odd Motor Coach for repair to the flooring only, meanwhile I shall replace the motor coach with one undamaged MBS 10563 of unit 2952 at Horsham.

E Tozer

Memo dated 27-3-62

Mishap

Fire Damage – Unit 2933 – Three Bridges.

In an effort to keep down the “Stock out of traffic” contact was made with all concerned regards the changeover of Motor Coaches as mentioned in my report.

The T.M. Office (Waterloo 2133) were advised by phone from Horsham at 3.0pm Monday 26^th inst. and specials were asked for.

I am now advised by the T.M. Office that due to staff difficulties on the Central Section this “Reform” cannot take place until 11.47am ex Horsham next Tuesday 3^rd April.

If the ‘traffic staff’ want stock so badly why can’t they make some effort, it makes our effort to keep the units in service a waste of time, we now have five 4 LAV units out of traffic.

No 2935 in Lancing E repair.

No 2926 (3 car) Damage to all three.

No 2952 Damaged.

No 2941 E repair, decayed bottom side.

No 2933 Burnt floor MBS 10525.

E Tozer

Memo dated 27-3-62

Fire Damage – Unit 2933 – Three Bridges.

Regards the changeover of motor coaches MBS 10525 – unit 2933 at Brighton and MBS 10563 of unit 2952 at Horsham. The L.T.M. cannot, due to staff difficulties carry out their operation until Tuesday next, 3^rd April.

Depart Horsham 11.47am Tuesday 3^rd April

Arrive Brighton ? Tuesday 3^rd April

Depart Brighton ? Weds 4^th April

Arrive Lancing ? Weds 4^th April

1 have only the one timing at present but kindly note the Lancing trip is on the following day, ie Wednesday.

E Tozer

Memo dated 27-3-62

Reforming of Damaged Electric Stock.

In order to reduce as far as possible the number of units out of service the following temporary reform has been proposed –

Unit 2952 Damaged. Horsham 3-2-62

Unit 2933 Fire damage. Brighton 20-3-62

Motor Coach 10563 ex 2952 to be changed over with Motor Coach 10525 ex 2933 damaged by fire.

Mr Tozer, Carriage & Wagon, to make the necessary arrangements with those concerned.

M R Pierson

(Pencil note added to memo, 10563 ex 2952 to Brighton 3-4-62).

Memo dated 12-4-62

Fire Damage

Fire damage – Unit 2933 Three Bridges 20-3-62

Referring to my reports 53/23-3-62 and 55/27-3-62.

A temporary reform has been made at Brighton to unit 2933 as follows:-

Unit No. 2933

MBS 10563 ex damaged Unit 2952 ex Horsham.

Tlr 12016 Corr. Compo. of 2933

Tlr 11516 Cpt. Compo. of 2933

MBS 10526 of 2933

Will revert to normal of release of MBS 10525 from Lancing.

E Tozer

24-3-62 PECKHAM RYE

During shunting operations at Peckham Rye on Saturday 24^th inst. at 11.25am, unit No. 5193 MBS 14386 was derailed one Motor Bogie – 2 pair wheels.

1 step iron bent (slung from headstock).

1 shoe beam smashed, 1 slightly damaged.

1 guard iron bent.

1 brake safety loop bent.

2 fuse boxes broken.

Wheels bruised – true to gauge.

Rerailed 5.10pm.

Stock in clear 6.30pm.

Repairs at Peckham Rye.

E Tozer

29-3-62 MEMO: VANDALISM AT OATLAND SIDINGS

Memo dated 29-3-62

Windows broken in Steam Coaching Stock berthed at Walton.

The undermentioned stock has broken windows caused by some persons throwing stones and/or firing pellets from the embankment.

981 Set

BSK 2877 3 frameless door lights broken, Corr. Side.

3 large side lights broken, Corr. Side.

SK 1890 1 frameless door light broken, Cpt. Side

1 ¼ light broken, Cpt. Side.

3 large side lights broken, Corr. Side

CK 5727 2 large side lights broken, Corr. Side

2 ¼ lights broken, Corr. Side

1 frameless door light broken, Cpt. Side

1 top light in door broken, Cpt. Side

SK 1822 1 wood framed droplight broken, Cpt. Side

1 ¼ light broken, Cpt. Side

86 Set

SK 32 1 large side light broken, Corr. Side

SK 99 1 large side light broken, Cpt. Side

1 lavatory hopper broken.

BSK 4024 1 large side light broken, Corr. Side

Stock carded to Clapham Jct. for repairs.

E Tozer

30-3-62 SWALE HALT

The 4.2pm electric passenger train Sheerness to Victoria proceeding towards Swale Halt Bridge was diverted into the Sand Drag and became derailed, the leading coach and 15ft of the 2^nd vehicle including one pair of wheels overran the sand drag a total length of 78 feet before coming to a forced stop.

The centre buffer of the leading coach rode over the top of the rubbing plate and penetrated the body end of the second coach demolishing the end seat supports, the 3 link coupling remained coupled, the main train-hose pipe became detached from the leading coach.

Formation of train from Sheerness.

2 car HAP No. 6063 – Built 4-59, V 4-61.

DTC 75381 derailed all wheels.

MBS 61261 derailed one pair trailer wheels 4 & 5.

2 car HAP 6047 – Built 12-58 V 12-60.

DTC 75365.

MBS 61245.

All emergency equipment correct to BR 7151/11. Boxes – Glass broken and short ropes used to secure radial shoes. Cast iron brake blocks throughout.

Unit 6047 on hand at Sheerness.

Unit 6063 on hand at Queenborough.

Rerailed Saturday 31^st 11.0pm to 6.30am Sunday 1^st. Crane unable to reach site, coach packed-up and pulled onto road.

Unit 6063.

DTC 75381 Bogie truck – 2 guard irons bent. Headstock bent, 1 shoe beam damaged.

3 brake pull rods bent, 2 safety loops bent.

Centre buffer, backplate bent, removed for lifting purposes.

Main train pipe broken, main res pipe broken.

1 brake piston cross head broken.

Slack adjuster screw and arm bent and broken.

Trailing headstock slightly bent.

All wheels derailed.

Trailer bogie suspended, hanging on cotter pin in the centre pin.

MBS 61261 Trailing end bogie, wheels 4 & 5 suspended.

Motor bogie, no damage.

Trailing end body panel and framing broken and bent.

Partition damaged, seat supports and framing bent.

3 back squabs displaced.

End conduits bent.

Roof receptacles and jumper damaged.

Flats on all wheels. Unit 6063 to Electrical depot for lift, then to main works for repairs (Steam haul).

Unit 6047 to Electrical Depot for lift and release.

E Tozer

5-4-62 MEMO: VANDALISM AT HOOK

Memo dated 5-4-62

Wilful damage to Steam Stock – Berthed at Hook.

Rest Car No. 7880 4 side lights broken.

1 side light broken Hammer Glass.

Rest Car No. 7867 1 side light broken.

1 side light broken Hammer Glass.

1 door light broken Wood frame.

Rest Car No. 7998 1 door light broken Wood frame.

6 view glasses broken.

8 table lamps – bulbs and shades.

Corr and Compt roof light and shades.

Rest Car No. 7933 6 view glasses broken.

8 table lamps – bulbs and shades.

3 twin seats – legs broken.

Roof tank to sink – pipes broken.

Pantry – drawers and partitions in cupboards broken.

Baize covered shelves broken.

Ambulance box opened and contents damaged and missing.

SK 1856 34 view and map glasses broken.

1 corridor side light broken.

SK 1889 Light fittings damaged.

1 corridor side light broken.

SK 1253 )

SK 1851 )

SK 1885 )

SK 1233 ) No damage.

SK 1850 )

SK 1809 )

SK 1227 )

SO 1325 )

E Tozer

8-4-62 VICTORIA

*The 10.37am Epsom to Victoria was approaching No. 10 Platform road at approximately 11.14am as an empty 12-car train was pulling out of No. 13 Platform road to berth.

A heavy head-on collision was averted but a slight partial head-on collision was unavoidable – the driver’s side – the two side buffers made heavy contact as the two trains met causing some underframe damage and 11 passengers were injured, two detained in hospital.

Collision occurred 11.15am approx.

Epsom train moved 12.05pm.

Empty train moved 12.37pm.

Central station opened-up 1.0pm approx.

*Due to engineering work retimed 10.42 away, due at 11.17 at Victoria.

The 10.37pm Epsom train – formation to Victoria

Unit No. 4713 4-car all-steel SUB. Paint 1-6-60. Built 1951, though 8993 built 1947.

MBS 12758 39 Tons CI brake blocks.

10C Tlr 10256 28 Tons CI brake blocks.

Sal Tlr 8993 26 Tons CI brake blocks.

MBS 12757 39 Tons CI brake blocks.

12 Car Train – formation from Victoria.

Unit No. 3033 6-car PAN Paint 1-54, V 9-61.

MBS 11059 59 Tons CI brake blocks.

2^nd 10046 31 Tons NF brake blocks.

First 12272 31 Tons NF brake blocks.

Pan 12513 32 Tons NF brake blocks.

2^nd 10045 31 Tons NF brake blocks.

MBS 11060 59 Tons CI brake blocks.

Unit No. 3043 6-car PUL Paint 11-59, V 2-62.

MBS 11015 59 Tons CI brake blocks.

Cpo 11866 34 Tons NF brake blocks.

P.C. RITA 43 Tons NF brake blocks.

Cpo 11867 34 Tons NF brake blocks.

2^nd 10115 34½ - tons NF brake blocks

MBS 11016 59 Tons CI brake blocks.

Emergency Equipment

Unit 4713 Label No. BR7151/9

MBS 12758 All equipment correct, ambulance box and ladder used.

MBS 12757 All equipment correct, ambulance box used.

Unit 3033 Label No. BR7151/9

MBS 11059 All equipment correct.

MBS 11060 All equipment correct.

Unit 3043 Label No. BR7151/9

MBS 11015 All equipment correct.

MBS 11016 All equipment correct.

Damage and disposal:-

Unit No. 4713

MBS 12758 Driver’s side, buffer face bent, case bruised.

Headstock bent (slight),

Welded body end stop crushed.

Body end overhang rigger plate buckled.

Body end panel buckled.

Power jumper receptacle, broken lid.

Interior of cab

Floor decolite and lino broken and torn.

Nose end lining boards broken.

Driver’s tool box and indicator stencil box damaged and adrift.

Saloon interior

E Cpt. 3-aside seat leg adrift.

B/C Cpts. 3-aside seat leg broken.

A Cpt. Twin seat leg adrift. (Metal legs).

10C Tlr 10256 Centre buffer – back plate bent, wood packing crushed.

9 seat trays in 8 compartments displaced.

Sal Tlr 8993 2 centre buffer back plates bent, wood packing crushed.

A Cpt. Long seat tray displaced.

E Cpt. 3-aside seat leg adrift.

H Cpt. 3-aside seat leg adrift.

MBS 12757 Combined tool & ambulance box adrift.

Long “Monks” seat adrift.

A Cpt. 3-aside seat leg adrift.

E Cpt. 3-aside seat leg adrift.

H Cpt. 3-aside seat leg adrift.

Unit sent own power to Selhurst, will go to Electrical Depot for lifting, then to Main Works for repairs and varnish. (On Selhurst V list for V 6-62).

Note added to memo:-

9-5-62

Lift at Peckham Rye, 12757 A bogie bent transom, 10256 A & B bogies bent transoms.

N Leonard advised by telephone.

To Ford, electric haul.

Unit No. 3033

MBS 11059 Driver’s side, buffer face broken, headstock bent (slight).

Driver’s side, control jumper receptacle broken.

Driver’s side, main reservoir brake pipe fractured.

Driver’s side body end stop crushed and broken at the weld.

Driver’s side, drawbar face plate crushed.

Gangway treadplate distorted.

Tlr. 10026 Headstock bent (slight).

End of solebar bent down 1” approx. 1ft from end.

Buffer trimmer bent.

First 12272 Headstocks bent (very slight).

Solebar bent down (slight).

Buffer trimmer bent.

Pantry 12513 1 headstock bent.

1 buffer trimmer bent.

Solebar bent down from end of strengthening plate at the bolster transom.

Cantrail above the door distorted.

Tlr. 10025 No visible damage.

MBS 11060 No visible damage.

Unit on hand at Streatham Hill, will go Electric haul to depot for lifting then to Main Works for underframe repairs.

Unit No. 3043 No visible damage.

On hand at Streatham Hill for over-pit inspection, then to traffic if no damage.

Late News

Col. Mullen wishes to inspect unit No. 4713 at Selhurst.

? M.O.T. Essex House (Rules) are keeping fingers crossed.

E Tozer

Memo dated 16-5-62

COLLISION AT VICTORIA, 8^TH APRIL 1962.

Further to my letter 16^th April headed “Converging Collision at Brighton, etc” and with reference to Mr. Elgar’s telephone conversation with my representative this morning, it is noted that the repairs to unit No. 3033 can be dealt with more expeditiously and economically if the vehicles are passed through the progressive scheme and I agree, therefore, they should be given a “A” repair.

M S Hatchell

9-4-62 REDHILL

Three Set No. 554 (B.R.) was being propelled into No. 1 Siding at Redhill on the 9^th inst. after a test run when the driver misjudged the stopping distance and collided heavily with the brick & concrete buffer stop.

The leading BSK 34961 with the side buffer extended mounted the stops, the auto coupler in the ‘down’ position was forced back into the headstock bending the lower portion which forms the drawbar rest plate.

This BSK will require main works attention and I do suggest that it should go to Lancing for repairs to the headstock and with the other two vehicles receive an intermediate repair.

3 Set Painted 12-56, V 9-58, last V 10-60.

Set No 554.

BSK 34961 Bent headstock, damaged auto coupler & swing pin bent,

1 vacuum hose and 1 steam hose pipes broken.

2 buffer rods bent.

Thread on brake frame stripped.

CK 15884 ) No visible damage.

BSK 34960 )

Set will be lifted at Redhill for inspection of bogie centre pins, castings & auto couplers, then to Eardley to await acceptance at Lancing.

E Tozer

Memo dated 16-4-62 (to Lancing Works Manager)

MISHAP AT REDHILL – 9^TH APRIL 1962.

With reference to my representative’s conversation with Mr. Elgar on 13^th April, B.S.K. No. 34961 of Set No. 554 received slight underframe damage at Redhill on 9^th April and, with a view to effecting repairs and returning the set to traffic as quickly as possible, it is agreed that it can be sent to you as soon as convenient for attention and be passed through for ‘A’ repairs.

M S Hatchell

9-4-62 WEYMOUTH

CK 15896 of Set No. 568, E Compt. Was damaged by fire on the 9^th inst. at Weymouth, believed to have been caused by deliberate actions of persons unknown between the seat and cushions, back armrest burnt, side and end panels scorched.

Coach held for police inspection at Weymouth.

E Tozer

13-4-62 WOOL

BSK 4310 of 774 Set formed in the 2.55pm to Weymouth on the 13^th inst. was passing Wool station yard when it was struck by a gun barrel which was being loaded.

The loading was under joint supervision of the Military & railway staff, only 4310 is held, the remainder of the set continued in service.

Damage as follows:-

BSK 4310

1 end corner pillar, 4 standing door pillars, 3 intermediate pillars, 6 waist rails all broken.

32 interior lining boards broken.

20 interior foot boards broken.

Cant rail damaged.

Building rail damaged.

Vehicle held for inspection and possible enquiry, then for main works.

E Tozer

16-4-62 STREATHAM HILL

MBS 11374 of Unit No. 4657 4-car SUB was left standing foul of the adjacent road when berthed in No. 9 Road and when a shunt was made with some engineer’s wagons the offside corner pillar panel and rigger plate was bent and the step board broken, the power jumper was also damaged.

I suggest this unit be sent to Lancing for repair and Varnish, it is due for varnish this month. Last E repair 11-4-60.

Unit No. 4657 on hand Strawberry Hill/

MBS 11374 damaged.

Tlr. 8937 no damage.

Tlr. 12397 no damage.

MBS 11373 no damage.

Can run under own power.

E Tozer

17-4-62 MEMO: REFORMATION GRIDDLE CAR UNITS

Memo dated 17-4-62 for reform of Griddle Car units: -

12602 ex 3069 to go to 3056.

12603 ex 3065 to go to 3069.

Forms: -

3065 11202 + 12602 + 12237 + 11162.

3069 11169 + 12603 + 12241 + 11170.

19-4-62 BATTERSEA PIER

BEL units Nos. 3051 & 3053 formed the 8†2am empties 17 Platform Victoria to No. 2 Road Battersea Pier, failed to stop and collided heavily with the concrete buffer stops, the wood blocks were demolished, the wooden beam split, concrete not disturbed.

All intermediate buffers have been home, no visible underframe or body damage, table lamps knocked over and some shades broken, some seat ends displaced.

Unit 3051 held at Streatham Hill for lifting at Electrical depot.

Unit 3053 (rear) released to traffic from Streatham Hill after pit inspection for the 11.0am Victoria to Brighton.

Formation

Unit 3051

MBS 88

First HAZEL

First DORIS

2^nd 86

MBS 89

Unit 3053

MBS 93

2^nd 85

First MONA

First GWEN

MBS 92

E Tozer

7-4-62 MEMO: WEAR & TEAR UNIT NO.4692

Memo dated 7-5-62

Wear & Tear

4-car suburban unit No. 4692 stopped at Durnsford Road with bent solebars on Trailer 2^nd No. 10232.

I have inspected the coach concerned and found that the underframe solebars have a 2¼” camber in the centre forcing the steel body noticeably out of adjustment.

This unit, if allowed to remain in service will be continually stopped. I have therefore ordered it to Ford for Lancing Works inspection.

Trailer No. 10232 – 7’ 3” u/frame Built 1947. General Repair Lancing 7-2-62.

PS This unit will arrive at Lancing with 2 x 2-car for varnish on Wednesday 9^th at 1.27pm and depart 1.46pm to Ford. If Mr. Elgar could see this trailer he may be able to decide either to retain the unit of let it go to Ford.

E Tozer

(Pencil note added to memo:- Released no repair 18-5-62. OK Lancing inspection).

Memo dated 14-6-62

UNIT No. 4692 – BENT SOLEBARS.

With reference to Mr. Tozer’s report 7^th May and also my representative’s conversation with Mr. Levett yesterday, Mr. Shepherd has read with interest the report and has also been informed the result of your inspection at Lancing of Trailer Second No. 10232, but considers some effort must be made to correct the underframe camber.

As agreed, arrangements will be made for Unit No. 4692 to be sent to Lancing, after your Works Holiday, at a date to be decided.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 20-7-62

UNIT No. 4692 – BENT SOLEBARS.

With reference to my letter of 14^th June addressed to Mr. Cheesman with copy to you, please let me know what arrangements are being made in regard to the despatch of Unit 4692 to Lancing Works.

M S Hatchell

(Pencil note added to memo:- Unit 4692 sent to Lancing 20^th inst. as per instructions).

2-5-62 EXETER

SK 1932 and Set 200 was standing in No.2 road when the mail Van train collided heavily with SK 1932 causing some underframe and body damage. Set 200 released, no damage.

SK 1932 End panels and gangway damaged, headstock bent.

Carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

18-7-62 MEMO: MAINTENANCE OF COACHING STOCK

Memo dated 18-7-62 (to Works Manager, Lancing)

MAINTENANCE OF COACHING STOCK.

With reference to my representative’s telephone conversation with Mr. Elgar today, Second No. 1932 is on hand at Micheldever with defective lavatory pipes, the repairs to which cannot be undertaken either at Eastleigh or one of the Outdoor Depots at the present time, and with a view to returning the vehicle to service quickly I have arranged for it to be sent to you and shall be glad if you will give it an “A” repair although not actually due for this attention by approximately three months.

M S Hatchell

2-5-62 DURNSFORD ROAD

Unit No. 3133 was being pulled out of No. 10 Road at the same time as Unit No. 4113 was being pulled from No. 12 Road at 5.5pm, a slight collision between the two leading cabs caused both units to be cancelled.

Unit No. 3133 Due Lancing varnish 5-62.

MBS 11184

1 cab corner panel dented, 2 cab commode handles bent, 4ft step board broken.

No damage to remainder of unit.

To Lancing for repairs and varnish 9-5-62.

Unit No. 4113

MBS 10966

1 cab panel dented, 1 cab commode handle bent, one broken.

1 cab door light broken.

1 standing pillar bent and split.

No further damage.

Unit repaired and released 4-5-62.

E Tozer

3-5-62 BRIGHTON

3 Set No. 544 was running into Brighton station when it collided with a light engine. The Brake end corner panel was slightly damaged on BSK 34940.

As the set is due for maintenance and dual heating it was sent direct to Lancing.

E Tozer

14-5-62 TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST

SK 1857, 3 Set 974 and 3 Set 978 with SK 1830 were standing on the Back Road when 3 Set 979 + SO 1413 were propelling into the Inner Road to berth, but were diverted into the Back Road and made heavy impact.

Formation and damage was as follows:-

SK 1830 STOPS END No visible damage (DID NOT REACH STOPS).

978 Set

BSK 2872 No visible damage.

CK 5724 ‘C’ sliding door catch plate adrift.

BSK 2871 No visible damage.

974 Set

BSK 2864 Fire extinguisher block and strap adrift in Guard’s Van.

CK 5720 No visible damage.

BSK 2863 Guard’s partition loose.

SK 1857 Paint 7-56, Varn. 10-60.

1 headstock bent.

Leaky side lights.

979 Set

BSK 2873 1 headstock slightly bent, 1 lamp iron bent.

CK 5725 Lavatory seat displaced.

BSK 2874 No visible damage.

SO 1413 Paint 2-54, Varn. 12-60.

1 headstock bent, 1 solebar bent in corner.

1 buffer casting bent, 2 end and one compt. Sliding door off.

17 seats adrift, 1 table leg broken.

The three 3 Sets and SK 1830 have been lifted, inspected and returned to traffic.

SK 1857 and SO 1413 to Lancing for repair and varnish.

R H Griffiths.

13-5-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Two 5 coach sets No. 837 and 839 were being propelled in a shunting movement from 48 to 49 Road at Clapham Jct on the 13^th inst. when in passing a luggage van which was standing foul of both roads, the body centres of all 10 coaches were damaged.

Details as follows:-

No. 837 Set Paint 10-59, Varn. 4-62

BSK 3985 Centre entrance door, commode handle torn from pillar.

SK 129 Door demolished, hinge standing pillar buckled, commode handle torn from pillar.

SK 130 Door demolished, hinge standing pillar buckled, commode handle torn from pillar.

CK 5855 Door buckled (repairable), handle torn out. Door bottom hinge broken.

BSK 3986 Door lock damaged, door lock pillar buckled. Door bottom hinge broken.

Commode handle torn from pillar.

No. 839 Set Paint 1-61.

BSK 3990 Door lock handle bent, door buckled, door lock standing pillar buckled.

Door bottom hinge broken, 1 sliding vent glass broken, 4 sliding vent baffles bent.

CK 5857 Door lock handle bent, door buckled, door lock standing pillar buckled.

Commode handle torn from pillar.

Door bottom hinge broken, 2 sliding vent glasses broken, 4 sliding vent baffles bent.

SK 60 Door lock handle bent, door buckled, door lock standing pillar buckled.

Door bottom hinge broken, commode handle torn from pillar.

4 sliding vent baffles bent.

SK 59 Door lock handle bent, door buckled, door lock standing pillar buckled.

Door bottom hinge broken, commode handle torn from pillar.

4 sliding vent baffles bent.

BSK 3989 Door lock handle bent, door lock pillar buckled.

Door lock standing pillar buckled, bottom hinge bent.

Commode handle torn from pillar.

Both sets on hand at Clapham Jct. will have to await their turn for repair unless Lancing can assist for damage repairs only.

(Pencil note added to memo:- Set 839 to Lancing 18-5-62).

E Tozer

Memo dated 18-5-62

STEAM STOCK DAMAGED AT CLAPHAM JUNCTION.

With reference to my representative’s telephone conversation with Mr. Levett yesterday, five-coach Set No. 839 received minor body damage at Clapham Junction on 13^th instant and, with a view to returning it to traffic quickly, it is agreed that it can be passed through the progressive scheme for ‘A’ repairs and, at the same time, attention given to the defects in question.

M S Hatchell

22-5-62 PECKHAM RYE

Units 5703 and 5709 were damaged at Peckham Rye when passing, in service, at approximately 1.30pm through a door being open on unit 5703. Following is the damage done to the units.

5703 Last varnish 9-60.

MBS 65302 ‘A’ Compt. 1 door badly damaged, 1 handle missing.

‘B’ Compt. 1 ¼ light broken, hole in ¼ panel.

DTS 77502 No visible damage.

5709 Last varnish 5-60.

MBS 65308 3 ¼ lights broken, 1 commode handle bent, 1 door handle bent.

1 bottom door hinge broken, standing pillar bent.

2 ¼ panels dented and grazed.

1 body door stop missing, 1 door panel grazed, 1 view glass broken.

Both units are at Selhurst where they will be repaired and varnished.

R H Griffiths.

25-5-62 COULSDON NORTH

4-Car SUB unit No. 4288 forming the 2.20pm Victoria to Coulsdon North service at 2.56pm was being berthed from No.2 Platform Road to No. 8 Siding. At the hand operated spring points the leading bogie went into No. 8 Road but the trailing bogie of MBS 10871, leading, went through the points to No. 7 Road and caused the motor bogie to become derailed all wheels. Damage was as follows:-

4288 Unit Built 1948

MBS 10871

2 shoe beams broken, 2 Guard irons bent, 2 brake truss rods bent.

1 side spring check plate bent, 1 motor gear casing torn off.

T (Sal.) 10132 )

T (Cpt.) 10155 ) No visible damage.

MBS 10872 )

This unit is at Selhurst for electrical attention and then for lifting and inspection.

Bricklayers Arms Crane arrived at 5.45pm and rerailing completed at 7.10pm.

R H Griffiths

26-5-62 NORBURY

The 12.5pm Victoria to Lingfield Race Special on Saturday 26^th inst. became divided between the 1^st & 2^nd passenger carrying coach at Norbury at 12.17pm.

The train consisted of SK 1918 and 8 coach set No. 873. The auto drawbar pin had broken allowing the drawbar to pull out and the auto coupler drop down to the limit of the drop-and-pin chain, this disengaging the coupling heads between vehicles and breaking the Vac. & Steam hoses.

The drawbar pin was broken on the leading end of BSK 34247.

SK 1918 and BSK 34247 on hand at Thornton Heath, the remainder of the train, 7 coaches of 873 Set went forward, passengers transferred at Thornton Heath, 1 hour 30 mins delay on down train.

E Tozer

26-5-62 MARGATE & BROADSTAIRS

2-car HAPs, units No. 5620 & 6113 formed in the 8.40am Charing Cross to Ramsgate were struck into between Margate and Broadstairs by a door opening on Diesel Eng. No. 6511 hauling the 8.42am Ashford to Margate. This was the servicing door which is not fitted with a lock and handle but fastened by barrel bolts.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

5620 Built 1958. Due varnish Selhurst 9-62.

MBS 14540 No visible damage.

DTC 16020 1 corner pillar bent, 1 cab side panel bent and grazed.

1 cab fixed light and frame broken ) 2 lights broken

1 cab sliding light and frame broken )

1 cab side light frame surround and frame damaged and bent.

1 cab side light interior bottom & side frame broken.

1 commode handle bent.

6113 Built 1961 5-61

MBS 61655 1 cab side and corner panel buckled and split in 3 places. Framing bent.

1 interior hardboard panel split.

DTC 75707 No visible damage.

Both these units will require main works attention.

R H Griffiths

Memo to Works Manager, Lancing.

6-6-62

MISHAP BETWEEN MARGATE AND BROADSTAIRS 26-5-62.

With reference to Mr. Tozer’s conversation with Mr. Elgar 4^th June, due to the dislocation caused by Unit No. 1302 it is unlikely that a Hastings unit will sent to you for intermediate repairs in accordance with programme and, with a view to providing work to compensate, I have arranged for units Nos. 5620 and 6113 to be sent to you as part of the quota.

Both units have been slightly damaged and it is noted you will arrange for this to be rectified at the same time.

M S Hatchell

28-5-62 MEMO: FRACTURED UNDERFRAME NO.1406

Memo dated 28-5-62

Wear & Tear

P.M.V. No. 1406 – Fractured Underframe

Lightweight P.M.V. No. 1406 Built 1944 is en route to Eastleigh Works from Clapham Junction. The Press-Steel longitudinals at one end of the underframe are fractured at the welds.

The 4 fractures have been painted white. Last Paint date 6-61.

E Tozer

29-5-62 WATERLOO

A propelling movement with engine and van into the Dock Road at Waterloo Station resulted in a heavy impact with 3 vans standing at the stop blocks, one van was derailed and buffer locked.

Time of collision 4.15pm 29-5-62.

Time of rerailing 3.15am 30-5-62.

Formation and damage:-

Stops End

CCT M94275 No visible damage.

PMV S1303 Derailed one pair wheels.

1 headstock, 2 solebars, 2 diagonals bent.

2 buffer castings broken, 2 buffer rods bent.

Brake lever and rack bent.

Buffer locked with

PMV S1886 1 buffer casting broken, 1 buffer rod bent.

PMV S1513 No visible damage.

Vans to Clapham Jct. for inspection.

E Tozer

29-5-62 SURBITON – BERRYLANDS

The 3.54pm Empty Milk Tank train Clapham Jct. to Exeter with 14 tanks and vac fitted Guard’s brake van (running 51 mins late off Clapham) became derailed at the 10 mile 25 chains mark between Berrylands and Surbiton at 5.10pm on the 29^th inst.

The leading pair wheels of Tank No. M44523 the 11^th vehicle in the train became derailed and travelled some distance until eventually the remaining two pair came off, the train came to rest at the 11 mile 27½ chain mark and was buffer locked with the 12^th vehicle.

The leading nine tanks went forward with another Guard’s Brake van same evening. Three are held at Surbiton and the 13^th & 14^th vehicles have since been released.

Rerailed 11.10pm 29-5-62.

Road cleared 12.45am 30-5-62.

10^th vehicle S4431 Two buffer tips bent, held Surbiton.

11^th vehicle M44523 Six axle boxes broken, wheel journals damaged.

Slippers and bearings damaged. (Held)

12^th vehicle M44026 Two buffer tips bent (Held)

Buffer locked with M44523.

13^th vehicle M44515 ) Released

14^th vehicle W3017 )

E Tozer

12-5-62 BOURNEMOUTH WEST

BSK 4359 was badly damaged at the West Yard when a light engine crashed into it on the 12^th May.

295 Set

The Brake End

Corridor side demolished (12ft).

End corner pillar broken, double doors and pillars smashed, roof smashed.

1 solebar bent down fouling the bogie back to the bolster transom.

Headstock badly bent, buffers broken, buffer castings broken.

Rigger plates torn.

Bogie headstock bent.

Vehicle when made safe to run will be sent direct to Eastleigh.

E Tozer

6-6-62 VICTORIA

The intended 6.45pm Victoria to Eastbourne on the 6^th inst. was taken out of traffic due to a small fire and the unit sent to Streatham Hill for inspection.

Unit No. 3007 – 6-car Pullman, Trailer second No. 10013 ‘C’ Compt. Fire located on top of the seat at the back, below the cushions. Seat canvas and wood seat rail burnt. Seat cushion (spring insert) scorched. Seat back charred and scorched. ¼ panel scorched. Partition between C & B compartments blackened.

Unit under repair at Streatham Hill.

This unit forms the 10.8am Littlehampton to Victoria arrive 11.57am, berths on Battersea Pier at 12.10pm and remains until 6.25pm to form the 6.45pm down.

Unit inspected by Fire Officer. Fire in no way caused by electric heater or shorting.

Repaired and released by 12.0 noon 8-6-62.

E Tozer

8-6-62 HIGH BROOMS – TONBRIDGE

The 2†59pm empty stock Tunbridge Wells to Grove Park consisting of two 6-car Diesel Units Nos. 1012 and 1015 was passing the 31¾ mile post between High Brooms and Tonbridge when the motorman observed the track was distorted, he applied the brake but the rear unit No. 1015 became derailed at 3.15pm.

The leading 4 cars were derailed all wheels and the leading bogie of the 5^th coach was derailed 2 pair wheels, the track was badly torn up for approx. 150 yards, it was Bull Head rail on wood sleepers, fish plated joints.

The underframe trussing is marked in several places and the bottom flanges slightly bent where the wheels touched, also some bogie headstocks, the top flanges are bent. Some short stepboards are broken. Unit 1012 was released to traffic from the site, damaged unit 1015 own power to Tunbridge Wells Goods for inspection, then to Chart Leacon at 20MPH for repair to bogies.

Stock rerailed 2.37am 9-6-62, two MP Cranes, Brighton & Ashford.

Formation of stock:-

Leading unit No. 1012 Released

MBS 60017

TSO 60526

TFK 60708

TSO 60525

TSO 60524

MBS 60016

Unit No. 1015

MBS 60023 2 bogies derailed all wheels. Drop and auto draw bar cut to release leading unit.

TSO 60535 2 bogies derailed all wheels.

TFK 60711 2 bogies derailed all wheels.

TSO 60533 2 bogies derailed all wheels.

TSO 60534 1 bogie derailed all wheels.

MBS 60022 Not derailed, pulled away from derailed stock at 8.38pm.

A Mr. R Draper from the L.M. Office Queen Street was on site with his camera, he took some shots which are being developed by the P.R & P.O. section, I have ordered 2 sets.

E Tozer

15-6-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations at Clapham Junction on the 15^th inst. BSK 4381 of Set No. 73 took two roads due to the points failing to throw in a reverse movement, apart from the normal procedures of lifting after a mishap no damage occurred, but during the rerailing of the bogie truck, the Motive Power placed wood packing on the body panels, these were pushed into the panels both sides of the body as the lifting chains tightened under the load.

The repair is a little more than can be expected at Clapham Jct. I therefore suggest Eastleigh to be asked to carry out the repairs.

BSK 4381 Built 1948 – paint 9-56, last V 4-62 (3).

BCK 6710 Released to traffic.

E Tozer

16-6-62 RAMSGATE DEPOT

Unit Nos. 7007 & 7188 were being propelled from No. 8 Road to No. 1 Short Siding when the Buffet Car No. 69006 in unit 7007 took two roads at No. 87 power points.

One bogie truck was derailed two pair wheels. (BR bogie).

The main underframe trussing – the flanges are bent upwards and grazed at opposite corners above the bogie truck, these indentations are due to the turn of the bogie truck when derailed, the wheel flanges being forced into them, the indents are approx.. 6” in length, the top flange of the bogie is also bent slightly due to contact when derailed with the underframe trussing,

Unit lifted at Ramsgate and released to traffic. Unit 7188 released without lift.

E Tozer

18-6-62 GILLINGHAM DEPOT

At 8.45pm during shunting operations, Unit No. 5331 was being propelled from No. 8 Road Siding when the leading MBS collided broadside with Unit No. 5707 left standing foul on No. 6 Road.

Both units have one coach damaged in each and will require main works attention, no derailment, when safe to run will be loco-hauled to await repairs.

Unit No. 5331 V 5-62.

MBS 61573 Driver’s side cab end corner & quarter panel buckled and torn.

Corner pillar buckled, 3’ 6” top step board broken, handrail torn off.

Shoe beam plate bent, 2 side spring hangers bent.

1 side spring hanger bracket bent and 4 fixing rivets sheared.

Side spring buckle, rivet broken.

No damage to remainder of unit.

Unit No. 5707 2-car BR. E repair Lancing 1-6-62.

MBS 65306 Body side (offside) damaged Guard’s Cpt. To ‘B’ Cpt.

A Cpt 2 standing pillars buckled, 2 ¼ lights broken, 1 door badly damaged.

3 door hinges broken, rigger plate bent, floor ends damaged.

Body panel buckled, 1 commode handle bent.

B Cpt Body panel A-B buckled and torn.

1 standing pillar bent, 1 door damaged, 1 door handle bent.

1 commode handle bent, 1 door body stop torn off.

Shoe fuse box damaged, cable broken.

1 axle box bolt sheared.

No damage to DTS 77506.

To be made safe to run loco-hauled to main works.

On hand at Gillingham, for lift at Slade Green.

E Tozer

Memo dated 22-8-62

Ref: 11/19-7-62

Damaged Electric Stock, Gillingham 18-6-62.

Unit No. 5331 and 5707 have been lifted and inspected at Slade Green and made OK to run electric haul to Lancing. They will be berthed at Ford from Monday 27^th inst.

E Tozer

20-6-62 RAMSGATE

The 6.10pm freight Ramsgate to Dover was being propelled from No. 5 Road to prepare for departure when it was diverted into No. 4 Platform Road which was occupied by the 6.10pm electric passenger train, a rather heavy contact was made causing the 5^th and 6^th vans to buffer lock and derail one van, one bogie, 2 pairs wheels. Slight damage to electric stock which was taken out of service. One lady passenger was injured.

Time of mishap 6.5pm.

Formation of freight Van train.

Diesel Engine No. 6548 (propelling).

S2106 PMV.

S1529 PMV.

S1857 PMV end of body demolished, 2 buffer castings broken, 2 buffer rods bent.

M30537 BG 1 bogie derailed 2 pair wheels, 1 headstock bent behind buffers.

End corner pillar broken, steam hose broken.

S2111 PMV.

S1150 PMV.

S1128 PMV.

W1307 Syphon (leading vehicle).

All held for inspection.

S1857 – suggest this van go to Ashford for repairs (arrived there 8-8-62).

M30537 to go home for repairs.

Electric Stock.

Unit No. 7126

MBS 61334 End gangway diaphragm torn and broken. Mintex surround damaged.

Auto damaged, sliding door off runners.

TSK 70275 Lavatory mirrors broken, door off runners.

TCK 70318 Lavatory mirror broken, door off runners.

MBS 61335 No visible damage.

Unit lift & repair at Ramsgate.

Unit 7016 inspected and released at Ramsgate.

E Tozer

27-6-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

P.C. “Rosemary” was found on No. 39 road at Clapham Jct. with the auto drawbar cradle driven back and the rivets sheared, also the 2 longitudinals bent at the point of anchorage.

This repair is a main works job, I suggest sending this car to Eastleigh for repairs.

E Tozer

5-7-62 RAMSGATE

During shunting operations at Ramsgate with the 11.0am Holborn to Ramsgate van train on the 5^th inst. at 4.30pm, PMV No. 1497 was derailed one pair wheels and the body end damaged , buffer rods bent, castings broken.

BY 944 derailed one pair wheels, repaired and released at Ramsgate.

Unit 7126 received slight electrical damage, repaired and released.

On receipt of Buffer castings, PMV 1497 will be one way labelled to Ashford works for repairs.

E Tozer

12-7-62 SELHURST DEPOT

The 7†2pm empties London Bridge to Selhurst due at 7.28pm, after berthing one 2-car in No. 19 Road, driver pulled forward with unit No. 5756 (Girling Disc Brake Unit) through the ‘Gantry points’ then set back in No. 8 AC Road, the shunter in error pulled the hand points between the bogies of the rear Driving Trailer causing the rear bogie to take two roads and become derailed travelling approx.. 70 ft off the road.

Mishap occurred 7.33pm, rerailed 11.35pm.

Unit No. 5756 BR 2-car Built 1956 v 1-7-61.

MBS 65370 No damage.

DTS 77555 Driving Trailer bogie derailed 2 pair wheels (gauged OK).

Girling disc damaged on No. 7 wheel.

Bogie headstock top flange bent, 2 guard irons bent.

1 shoe fuse box broken, 1 shoe beam broken and holding bracket bent.

Girling brake wiring and conduit severed.

Underframe Girder trussing bottom flange bent upwards due to wheel contact when derailed.

Unit held at Selhurst pending “Girling Brake” inspection, then for lifting and repairs.

Held by CM&E Engs. London Bridge.

E Tozer

13-7-62 WIMBLEDON PARK DEPOT

During shunting operations at Durnsford Road at 12.20am on the 13^th inst. the points failed to throw when train moved in reverse direction causing the trailer bogie under MBS 10937 of

Unit No. 4376 to become derailed 2 pair of wheels when the coach took two roads.

The twist of the coach against the static motor bogie caused the underframe solebar against the wheel and bent the bottom flange upwards and the web to twist.

The unit will have to receive main works attention. Rerailed 5.10am, track cleared at 5.50am 13-7-62.

Unit No. 4376 Paint 5-57, V 1-61.

MBS 10937 Trailer bogie derailed all wheels, gauged – found correct.

2 spring hangers bent, shoe fuse box, conduit broken.

Underframe solebar bent and twisted (motor end).

Body end panel slightly bent.

No damage to other vehicles.

E Tozer

Memo to Works Manager. LANCING 18-7-62.

DERAILMENT – DURNSFORD ROAD 13-7-62.

Motor Second Brake No. 10937 of Unit No. 4376 which was involved in the above, sustained a bent bottom flange to the solebar at the nose end which caused the web to slightly twist, in addition a body end panel is bent.

It is essential this unit be returned to service quickly so as not to interrupt the supply of normal maintenance units to both Lancing and Selhurst and it is noted from Mr. Elgar’s inspection at Wimbledon yesterday that the repairs can be made good if the unit is passed through your works for “A” repairs although not yet due for this attention.

I have therefore arranged for the unit to be sent to Lancing and shall be glad if you will give it an intermediate repair at the same time as the damage is being rectified.

M S Hatchell

17-7-62 EFFINGHAM JUNCTION

The 6.46pm Waterloo to Effingham Junction due at 7.31pm to berth was being propelled from the Down line to Shunting Neck and the Shed when Unit No. 4357, MBS 10900 came into heavy contact and demolished the stops of the Shunting Neck.

The stops were pushed back approximately 12 feet and the offside wheel of the leading coach was lifted about 6 ins above the rail.

This occurred at 7.40pm and was rerailed at 12.8pm 18-7-62.

Formation and damage was as follows:-

4357 Paint 3-59, varnish 2-61.

MBS 10900 1 headstock bruised, 1 nose end step iron bent.

1 cab end centre staunchion and bracket bent.

1 main reservoir pipe bent, 1 relay valve pipe bent.

1 nose end reservoir and train end pipe broken and bent.

1 gedge screw coupling bent.

2 bogie guard irons bent, 1 bogie stepboard damaged.

Tlr 10217 1 buffer back plate slightly bent.

Tlr 10216 No damage.

MBS 10899 No damage

4651 Paint 5-59, varnish 4-61.

MBS 11361 )

Tlr 12391 ) No visible damage

Tlr 8931 )

MBS 11362 )

Both units to Wimbledon Park for lift inspection and repair and return to traffic.

R H Griffiths

24-7-62 COULSDON NORTH

An 8-car train consisting of Units Nos. 4106 & 4711 pulled out of No. 4 Siding at 5.0pm to No. 1 Up Platform to form the 5.11pm Coulsdon North to Victoria passenger train, but driver Rowley failed to stop, ran by the signal at danger and came off the road at the catch points.

The first 3 coaches of unit 4106 was derailed all wheels and the leading trailer bogie of the fourth vehicle 2 pair wheels, unit No. 4711 not derailed or damaged.

The driver remarks were “I admit running by but had no brake to stop with”, the triple valves, isolating cocks were found to be in order when inspected after the derailment.

Both units held at Coulsdon North, No. 4711 for brake test only, No. 4106 for brake test then lift for inspection and main works attention.

Time of derailment 5.0pm 24-7-62. Time rerailed 3.15am 25-7-62.

Up Quarry Line and Up & Down Local to Coulsdon North blocked, Down Quarry Line not used. All trains on Up & Down Main Line, extensive delay, signal and track failures. Coulsdon North trains terminated at Purley.

Damage as follows:-

Unit 4106 Built 1945 Paint 11-55, SV 6-61(3) Wood roofs.

MBS 10952 43 tons, 9 Cpt. EE339 motors.

Motor Bogie C.I. blocks – Trailer TBL.

Motor bogie derailed 2 pair wheels, wheels damaged, gauged OK.

Guard irons bent, shoe beams broken.

Trailer bogie derailed 2 pair wheels, gauged found OK, flanges bruised.

Trailer end body stove in, interior panels and roof damaged.

24’ step board broken.

Communication rods and valves crushed.

TS 10424 11 Cpt. 2 centre buffers, 29 tons, TBL brake blocks.

2 bogies derailed all wheels, flanges bruised, gauged found OK.

Leading end centre buffer was forced under the headstock of MBS 10952.

End body panels buckled and torn both ends.

End ¼ panel buckled.

Rear end centre buffer pierced the body panel of 11476 above the rubbing plate.

U/Frame 1 headstock bent, end stop bent.

TS 11476 10 Cpt. 1 centre buffer, 29 tons, TBL brake blocks.

2 bogies derailed all wheels, flanges bruised, gauged found OK.

End body panel buckled and torn.

End seat and interior panel broken, end rigger plate bent, floor damaged.

Side ¼ panel buckled and corner pillar bent.

Communication rods and valves damaged, rubbing plate bent.

MBS 10951 43 tons, 9 Cpt. EE339 motors.

Motor Bogie C.I. blocks – Trailer TBL.

Trailer bogie TBL derailed 2 pair wheels, gauged found OK.

1 headstock bent (old defect).

1 underframe tie strap bent.

All emergency equipment checked, found OK. Label No. 7151/9, nothing used.

Unit 4711 All cast iron brake blocks. Paint 2-59, V12-60.

MBS 12740 39 tons, Eastern Motor bogie)

TS 10330 28 tons ) No defects

TS 8991 26 tons )

MBS 12753 39 tons, Eastern Motor bogie )

Unit 4106 steam haul to Lancing for E repair.

E Tozer

1-8-62 BARNHAM

The 10.17am Brighton to Portsmouth Electric passenger train consisting of three 2-car units was approaching Barnham station when the leading Motor Coach took two roads at No. 8 power points.

The leading motor bogie struck the platform ramp which divides the two Down roads, stopped dead while the body and underframe careered forward along the edge of the platform and turned on its side (corridor side upwards) pulling the trailer with it which also turned partly on its side resting on the Up platform, the remainder of the train kept on the road, slight damage to the 3^rd coach, time of mishap 10.56am, train due to stop at Barnham 10.57am.

Formation of train approaching Barnham:-

Unit No. 2088

MBS 10654 (BIL) ) on the ground at Barnham.

DTC 12807 (HAL) )

Unit No. 2048

MBS 10614 )

DTC 12071 )

Unit No. 2112 ) shoes on, off the juice at Ford.

DTC 12145 )

MBS 10678 )

(pencil note added, Essex House want 3 sets of Photos including captions. M.O.T. Thursday 9^th.

Room 105, Rules Ext. 272)

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 2088 E repair 5-61.

MBS 10654 (BIL) Built 1937 (spindle side buffers).

Motor Bogie Motor bogie badly buckled and distorted (No. 3439), one motor casing torn from its fixings

At the bolted transom. Wheels badly bruised.

Motor bogie damaged beyond repair.

Body Concrete and its screw coupling forced through the centre panel into the cab.

Motorman’s light and offside light broken.

Cab offside door light broken, offside door damaged, cab interior damaged.

Cpt. Side - 8 ¼ lights broken, 1 lavatory light broken, all Cpt, doors damaged.

Bottom side rail broken, roof smashed above lavatory and G & F Cpts.

Corridor side – body side full length demolished.

Bottom side rail broken full length.

Doors – Standing pillars and windows broken.

Corridor partitions and Cpt. Partitions broken.

Underframe Solebar main member and headstocks & trussing bent and torn.

Undergear torn off.

Trailer Bogie Damaged beyond repair (No. 8403), wheels damaged.

Body and Underframe can be considered as beyond repair. It has been removed from the bogies and placed in a field alongside the Down Main Line awaiting further instructions.

DTC 12807 (HAL) Built 1939 (self-contained buffers).

Body Corridor side badly damaged, doors broken, bottom side broken.

Roof boards broken, end of body & cantrail broken, side lights broken.

Cab end, door broken, standing pillar broken, indicator box broken.

Cpt. Side – doors & lights broken, building rail fractured.

Underframe Solebars & trussing bent and torn from truss legs.

Undergear torn off.

Bogies Both bogies Nos. 4638 – DT 8262 badly buckled, wheels badly damaged.

Body and Underframe can be considered as beyond repair. It has been removed from the bogies and placed in a field alongside the Down Main Line awaiting further instructions.

Two bogies also beyond repair, in field awaiting disposal.

(pencil note added, Mr. Hatchell 10-6-62, break up 2088 complete. CM&EE advised).

Unit No. 2048 E repair 4-62, built 1937.

MBS 10614 Offside cab end, top panel dented, centre panel in cab bent.

2 spindle buffer faces bent.

DTC 12079 No visible damage.

Unit No. 2112 E repair 5-58, V 6-60, built 1937.

DTC 12145 1 corridor side light broken (E).

MBS 10678 1 corridor side light broken.

Both units held at Ford off the juice.

2048 to be repaired at Brighton.

2112 Lancing will lift, normal intermediate repair.

E Tozer

Memo dated 22-8-62

Ref: RS55/1/2/39/D

Barnham Junction, Derailment of 10.17am Brighton to Portsmouth 1-8-62.

Unit No. 2088

MBS 10654 (BIL) Body broken-up on site, u/frame to Newhaven for disposal (break-up).

Motor bogie to Newhaven, Trailer bogie to Newhaven, both for breaking-up.

DTC 12807 (HAL) Body broken up on site, u/frame to Newhaven for break-up.

2 Trailer bogies to Newhaven for breaking-up.

E Tozer

7-8-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations in the Kenny Sidings at Clapham Junction on the 7^th inst. Second No. 46289 (BR) was left on No. 7 Road foul of the middle road when a propelling movement with BY No. 407 was made, the end panels and roof cornice and step irons were bent on 46289 and slight damage to the roof cornice and commode handle bent on BY 407.

Second No. 46289 o/due E repair carded to Lancing. BY 407 carded to Eastleigh for repairs.

E Tozer

14-8-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

BSO No. 4437 Built 1933, P 1-56, V 7-61(3) allocated to work in the “Car Carrier Train” was found in the yard at Clapham Jct. on the 14^th inst. with a badly bent headstock behind one side buffer.

Carded to Hassocks for Lancing repairs.

E Tozer

14-8-62 SALISBURY

SK No. 1910 Built 1936, P 23-2-62.

Damaged during shunting operations at Salisbury 14-8-62.

Bent headstock, bent treadplate, broken gangway flooring.

Damaged end building rail, 2 wash basins broken.

Carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

14-8-62 ROTHERHITHE ROAD

During shunting operations at Rotherhithe Road 34945 BSK of 546 Set was derailed 1 bogie, 1 pair wheels. It was subsequently sent to Stewarts Lane for lifting and inspection, where it was found to have the following damage:-

1 axleguard bent at bottom of horns.

Dual heating pipes and conduits damaged.

Suspect damage to wiring.

Body ¼ panel dented and grazed by chains of rerailing crane (1 each side).

R H Griffiths

15-8-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car “Sapho” stopped at Clapham Jct 15-8-62, found in the yard with broken drawbar anchor casting, several rivets sheared and longitudinal bent buffer trimmer at opposite end.

Carded to Lancing for repairs.

E Tozer

22-8-62 MEMO: DAMAGED TAVERN CARS (RKB) NOS.7895 & 7896

Memo dated 22-8-62

Mishap

RKB Nos. 7895 & 7896 Damaged.

The ‘Crittles’ stores in the above mentioned ex Tavern Cars have been displaced due to heavy shunting and are on hand at Clapham Jct. with their trailer cars, both RKBs require repairs at Lancing.

RKB 7895 Due Lancing 11-62 for lift and repair. With trailer 7839.

RKB 7896 O/Due Lancing 1-62 for lift and repair with trailer 7838 due Lancing 12-62 for lift and repair.

The TM is asking if priority can be given to these cars because Lancing has RKB 7893 & TM 7836 which means they are minus two for service.

E Tozer

22-8-62 MEMO: DAMAGED BOGIE VAN NO.243

Memo dated 22-8-62

Mishap

Damage – Bogie Van No. 243 – P 5-62.

Bogie Van No. 243 found at Clapham Jct 20-8-62 with:-

2 bent headstocks (1 bad)

1 bent solebar.

1 bent diagonal.

Carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

30-8-62 PRESTON PARK

The 10.28pm Victoria to Brighton, due at Brighton at 11.40pm Unit No. 2672 coach 10790 MBS, Compt. F was found to be on fire upon arrival at Preston Park. The local fire brigade was called and fire extinguished.

The damage was as follows and was confined to one compartment ‘F’ being the end of the coach.

2672 Unit Built 1939 Due varnish 10-62.

MBS 10790 2 seats and back squabs destroyed.

4 armrests and side quarters burnt.

4 top quarter, 2 top and 2 middle partition panels burnt.

6 view frames burnt, 4 quarter and 2 door blinds burnt.

4 standing pillars charred on inside.

2 cant rails slightly charred, 2 partition pillars charred.

2 corner pillars charred

1 end arch panel and 1 end rail (top) charred.

6 intermediate end pillars charred at top.

Internal roof panels destroyed, all roof boards badly charred and burnt.

4 quarter lights broken and mouldings burnt.

2 doors Interior panels, mouldings, garnish rails, top panels burnt.

4 door pillars charred, 1 door glass broken, 1 blackened.

1 exterior steel top door panel buckled.

4 quarter, 2 door and end panels paint burnt off and blistered.

Roof canvas scorched.

This unit is held at Brighton Inspection Sheds pending Police investigation. Will require main works repair and varnish when released by them.

R H Griffiths

4-9-62 SELHURST DEPOT

The 11†2pm empties West Croydon to Selhurst consisting of 1 2-car E.P.B. unit 5709 was being driven into No. 12 Road of the Inspection Shed when the leading coach No. 77508 DTS came into heavy contact with the buffer stops. The joints of the rails were broken and the stops pushed back approximately 8 feet causing the leading bogie to be derailed all wheels and demolishing the concrete wall at the end of the shed. This happened at 11.15pm and the unit was rerailed at 1.35pm Wednesday 5^th September.

The damage was as follows:-

5709 Unit Built 1954, last varnish 6-62 Selhurst.

1 centre buffer back plate bent.

2 nose end tread plates and brackets bent up (6 bolts).

4 air pipe receptacles damaged.

1 nose end panel grazed, 1 motorman’s sun visor shattered.

Seats and cushions displaced throughout.

2 bottom end step irons and brackets to H/S bent.

1 auto drawbar pin bent, 1 shoe beam broken, 1 bogie headstock bent.

1 bogie step plate bolt bent, wheels bruised.

MBS 65308

1 intermediate jumper box damaged.

Seats and cushions displaced throughout.

Unit to Slade Green for lifting, inspection and repairs.

R H Griffiths

12-9-62 MEMO: DAMAGED BSK NO.4014 (EARDLEY SIDINGS)

Memo dated 12-9-62

Found at Eardley Sidings.

4014 BSK of 81 Set, Paint 10-56, varn. 6-62(3).

Had 1 side light broken and it was found impossible to repair the same due to the metal fillet into which the piping rubbers go being badly corroded and in some places broken completely away. The retaining plate was also badly corroded and weak.

This is rather more than Mr. Cartlidge’s staff can manage and is being sent to Lancing for the necessary attention to be given.

R H Griffiths

18-9-62 BOTLEY

Four B.R. Bogie Guard’s Vans were completely gutted by fire between Botley and Knowle Jct. on the 18^th inst.

They were formed in the 2.30am Van train from Waterloo.

Left Waterloo 2.30am.

Arr Basingstoke 3.30am detached.

Left Basingstoke 3.35am.

Arr Eastleigh 4.30am detached.

Left Eastleigh 4.38am.

Fire Fareham 4.56am.

Formation from Eastleigh:-

Engine No. 30770

BG M80953 Lot No. 2 B 30162 P.S.

BG M80907 Lot No. 1 B 30162 P.S.

BG M81521 Lot No. 1 B 30484 P.S.

BG M80987 Lot No. 1 B 30173 York

M30423M Wooden body, steel frame – no damage.

The 4 burnt-out BGs are berthed at Fareham, they are just steel body shells, all inflammable materials burnt, bogies and underframes runnable. The undamaged van No. 30423 minus Fire Extinguisher and Fire Buckets is also on hand at Fareham, all van numbers are destroyed, no identification available.

E Tozer

27-9-62 NEW CROSS GATE

The 3†42pm Empty Electric Stock consisting of 4 COR + 4 BUF + 4 COR was proceeding from No. 4 Carriage Siding via Brockley Bank to Up Carr. Road when the 3†58pm Empty Electric Train consisting of two 6-car Pantry units propelling from No. 3 Carriage Siding collided broadside with the 4 BUF unit in the 3.42pm train.

The leading motor bogie of the 3.58pm was derailed all wheels as it struck the bogies under the buffet car and motor coach forcing them out of position and causing extensive body, underframe & bogie damage.

Time of mishap 3.52pm 27-9-62.

Lines cleared 8.11am 28-9-62.

Four damaged coaches at New Cross Gate.

Two 4-cars released to traffic 28-9-62.

One 6-car held for lifting inspection on hand at Selhurst.

3†42pm train.

Unit No. 3113 Paint 3-59, Varnish 9-62.

MBS 11106 ) 47 Tons.

TCK 11803 ) No damage 33 Tons.

TSK 10067 ) 33 Tons.

MBS 11105 ) 47 Tons.

Released to traffic.

Unit No. 3079 Paint 3-60 Varnish 7-62.

MBS 11241 Slight damage 47 Tons.

TCK 11852 Side body damage 33 Tons.

TB 12524 Extensive body & underframe damage 37 Tons.

MBS 11242 Extensive body & underframe damage 47 Tons.

3 damaged vehicles at New Cross Gate, MBS 11241 at Selhurst.

Unit No. 3125 Paint 2-58 Varnish 1-61.

MBS 11130 ) 47 Tons.

TCK 11815 ) No damage 33 Tons.

TSK 10079 ) 33 Tons.

MBS 11129 )

Released to traffic.

3†58pm train

Unit No. 3023 Paint 3-54 Varnish 11-60.

MBS 11051 Body, underframe and bogie damage 59 Tons

TSK 10026 Damaged 31 Tons

TFK 12262 Damaged 31 Tons.

PF 12503 No damage 32 Tons.

TSK 10025 No damage 31 Tons.

MBS 11052 No damage 59 Tons.

Five coaches on hand at Streatham Hill, MBS 11051 at New Cross Gate.

Unit No. 3034 Paint 2-55 Varnish 5-62.

MBS 11076 ) 59 Tons.

TSK 10048 ) 31 Tons.

TFK 12273 ) No visible damage 31 Tons.

PF 12514 ) 32 Tons.

TSK 10047 ) 31 Tons.

MBS 11073 ) 59 Tons.

On hand at Streatham Hill awaiting lifting and electrical defects.

Damaged stock.

3†42pm train.

Unit No. 3079

MBS 11241 Gangway diaphragm torn, frame bent, treadplate adrift.

TCK 11852 Corridor Side:- 30 ft. of body panel buckled

Two 1^st doors broken & standing pillars broken.

Two intermediate pillars broken.

1 large side light & 1 lavatory light broken.

1 corner pillar broken, end panel & framing broken.

Side building rail fractured.

Vestibule canvas torn off, frame buckled & treadplate bent.

U/Frame Bent headstock behind side buffer.

Bogies 1 axle box broken, sole plates bent.

1 bogie requested from Lancing.

TB 12524 Kitchen end – centre end of body demolished, 3 entrance doors smashed.

Corridor side – full length of body panels buckled.

End & side building rails fractured full length of car.

Outer glass of double glazing light broken.

U/Frame 2 solebars bent full length, 1 side truss bar buckled & torn.

1 side cross leg buckled and torn, draw bar trimmer torn out.

1 cross member bent, 1 headstock bent, buffer face broken.

Bogies 2 bogies badly damaged, top centre castings broken, centre pins bent.

Brake gear badly damaged.

2 bogies, 2 top castings & 2 centre pins ordered from Lancing.

MBS 11242 Saloon/vestibule end of car – vestibule and one saloon compartment demolished.

20 ft. of body side torn out, 1 cross seat (4 seats – back to back) torn out.

Side rail and flooring smashed. Roofing smashed, door broken.

End building rail broken, full length of building rails fractured.

Full length of cantrail fractured, 2 side lights broken.

U/Frame Sole bar cut-away to bolster, entire end of underframe demolished & wide to gauge.

Remainder of underframe solebars bent.

Bogies Trailer bogie derailed and frame buckled, centre casting broken, pin bent.

Bogie requested from Lancing, also top casting and centre pin.

3†58pm train.

Unit No. 3023 Give General now, due 10-62 on inspection list.

MBS 11051 Offside, cab end corner buckled and torn, corner pillar broken.

Swing light smashed, ¼ panel & cab door broken.

2 Guard’s doors damaged, 4 step board brackets bent, step boards smashed.

Vestibule gangway canvas and frame torn & bent.

U/Frame Headstock & solebar bent (slight), buffer face broken.

1 cross member flange bent.

Motor Bogie Derailed and badly buckled frame, centre pin flame cut off.

Brake and Electrical gear buckled.

1 bogie requested from CM&EE Selhurst.

TSK 10026 Bent headstock and buffer trimmer, solebar bent down at end.

Side & end building rail fractured, gangway canvas torn & frame buckled.

Screw coupling flame cut to release.

TFK 12262 Bent headstock and buffer trimmer.

PF 12503 Lavatory pedestal broken.

TSK 10025 Underslung step iron bent.

MBS 11052 No visible damage.

Ordered from Lancing.

4 Trailer bogies (SR) on wheels with bolsters.

1 bogie to be fully brake rigged.

3 bogies no brake rigging required.

2 top bolster castings, 2 centre pins.

Request from CM&EE (I Wright).

1 SR unconverted Dutch Motor Bogie on wheels, no brake gear required, ex Selhurst.

21 Ton Lowmac to Selhurst for skeleton, if unable to supply to Selhurst, load skeleton on 12 Ton flat & another request will be made for 21 Ton Lowmac to be sent to NXG for the motored 16 Ton bogie.

I Wright – ordering Lowmac.

1-10-62

Jack can supply converted bogie, the damaged coach on arrival at Main Works to be mounted on trestles & loaned bogie returned to Selhurst. Damaged bogie now to be repaired.

4-10-62

Unit No. 3079 – MBS 11241.

Motor coach No. 11241 of Unit No. 3079 is in the lifting shop for inspection after mishap. Will you please have it red carded, yard to yard labelled to prevent it going away with 5 vehicles of Unit 3023.

Note Only 13 Ton flats arrived for the skeleton motor bogies to be loaded on. 21 Ton Lowmacs must be sent to NXG & 21 Ton flat must be sent to Selhurst for the Streatham Hill job because they cannot hold a wagon there.

Memo dated 23-10-62 Ref:- RS.55/989.Sh/S.

To From

General Manager, CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

WATERLOO. ENGINEER (WORKSHOPS) DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH, HANTS.

DAMAGE TO ELECTRIC STOCK :

NEW CROSS GATE 27-9-62.

With reference to your letter dated 1^st October, the damaged vehicles in Units 3023 and 3079 have been inspected and the extent of the damage to Motor Brake Second 11051 (Unit 3023) and all the vehicles of Unit 3079 except Motor brake Second 11241, is such that repairs will be costly and take a long time.

As I understand you are most anxious to have the use of a 4-car Unit to replace 3079, would you accept a reformation consisting of the following?

11241 Motor Brake Second (Unit 3079)

10025 Second (Unit 3023)

12503 Pantry First (Unit 3023)

11052 Motor Brake Second (Unit 3023)

There appears to be one difficulty from an operating point of view to this proposal, i.e. whilst 11241 Motor Brake Second will have a gangwayed end, 11052 Motor Brake Second will have a plain end.

An alternative to this would be to repair Motor Brake Second 11242 and reform the Unit as under:-

11241 Motor Brake Second (Unit 3079)

10025 Second (Unit 3023)

12503 Pantry First (Unit 3023)

11242 Motor Brake Second (Unit 3079)

The repairs to 11242 Motor Brake Second will take some three or four months in view of existing commitments at Lancing and Eastleigh and the present staff difficulties there caused by recent policy announcements.

Either of the above proposals assume that 6-car Pantry Unit 3023 need not be replaced, in light of the recent proposal that only 216 vehicles are required for the Brighton replacement scheme as compared with 240 vehicles previously suggested.

W.J.A. SYKES

per

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 21-12-62.

To From

C. & W. Works Manager, M. & E. E. (WORKSHOPS),

EASTLEIGH C.M. & E. ENGINEER’S DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

DAMAGE TO ELECTRIC STOCK.

With reference to my letters of 4^th and 23^rd October and also my representative’s conversation with Mr. McDougall on 8^th November and yourself 17^th December, the General Manager has now asked for the damaged vehicles of Units Nos. 3023 and 3079 to be made good and returned to service and, as agreed with you, MBS No. 11051 will be sent to Eastleigh the first week in January. I will arrange locally with Mr. McDougall regarding acceptance of the remainder and shall be glad if, on completion of the repairs to the vehicles, you will have all ten of both units varnished.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 19-2-64

DAMAGED ELECTRIC ROLLING STOCK

I have been advised of the intention of the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer (General) to break-up Motor Coach No. 11242 ex Unit 3079 damaged in collision at New Cross Gate 27-9-62.

This vehicle is standing at Hassocks and I shall be glad if you will please arrange for the Strawberry Hill staff to attend on site and strip out all electrical equipment from the coach with the exception of the Master Controller and Driver’s Brake Valve. Grids should also be dismantled.

Two open wagons will be made available at Hassocks into which the recovered items should be loaded and consigned to Strawberry Hill for reconditioning.

Following this work the vehicle will be removed to Newhaven at which point the completion of the stripping is to be effected. Master Controller, Driver’s Brake Valve, M.G., Compressor, Reverser, Main Contactors etc. and I shall be glad if you will again arrange for Strawberry Hill staff to carry this out.

Consignment should be to Strawberry Hill with the exception of the Compressor and M.G. which should be sent to Durnsford Road Repair Shops.

Please advise me when you propose to commence the Hassocks part of the work in order I may advise the Station Master there.

M R Pierson.

Note added to memo, Trailer Bogie to Slade Green, Dutch M. Bogie cut-up 20-5-64.

Memo dated 12-3-64

To From

General Manager, Chief Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

WATERLOO EASTLEIGH

MOVEMENT OF DAMAGED MOTOR COACH

No. 11242 ex UNIT No. 3079.

Motor Brake Second No. 11242 which was extensively damaged at New Cross Gate on the 27^th September 1962 and at present berthed at Hassocks, is required at Newhaven for disposal and salvage of certain items. The cab end and Guard’s compartment is undamaged and is facing Brighton.

The rear end of the body and underframe is cut away, back to the bogie bolster i.e. the end of the rear bogie truck extends beyond the coach body and it must be clearly understood that no vehicles can be attached to the rear. It is fitted with an air brake which is operative on both bogies under the Guard’s control from the Guard’s compartment and fitted with release valve and gauge. The locomotive allocated for the movement be fitted with Westinghouse brakes.

Speed not to exceed 30 m.p.h.

Carriage & Wagon Inspector to travel

Daylight run.

W.J.A. SYKES

Note added to memo:- To Newhaven 2-4-64.

Memo dated 10-4-64

To From

Inspector Tozer Asst. Mech. Engr. (Maintenance)

C.M. & E.E. Dept. Outdoor C. & W. Section

WATERLOO STEWARTS LANE

MOVEMENT OF DAMAGED MOTOR COACH No. 11242

Ex UNIT 3079

Confirming conversation, please note that the above coach is now on hand at my Newhaven Depot.

Memo dated 15-10-62

Mishap at New Cross Gate 27-9-62

Unit Nos. 3023 & 3079

Change of bogies and arrangements for disposal of damaged stock at New Cross Gate. With the assistance of the Hither Green Motive Power Crane on Sunday 14^th inst. the 4 damaged coaches were lifted and 5 bogies changed as follows:-

Unit 3079

MBS 11242 Tlr. Bogie out Tlr. Bogie under

No. 7754 No 7522 ex Lancing

Bogie No. 7754 loaded to Newhaven on Lowfit E 221053.

Coach to have lamp bracket fitted trailing end. Air brake on both bogies to be fitted by Streatham Hill staff. 13’ 6” long pull rod to be supplied, E Tozer to arrange. (Lancing will put rod on unit to Durnsford Road, No. 5019 17‑10‑62). Guard’s Cpt. to be left clear of debris and handbrake to be operative.

When ready special to Eastleigh with Westinghouse Engine, 30MPH, C&W Inspector to travel. Defective end of vehicle is standing London End at New Cross Gate.

TCK 11852 1 bogie out 1 bogie under

No. 8178 broken box No. 7261 ex Lancing

Bogie No. 8178 loaded to Chart Leacon on Lowfit B 452230.

The coach will be specialled to Eastleigh with 12524 when ready, freight speed.

TRB 12524 2 bogies out 2 bogies under

Nos. 6878 & 8087 Nos. 9614 & 7579 ex Lancing

Bogie Nos. 6878 & 8087 loaded to Newhaven on Lowfits 450673 & 453420.

This coach will be specialled to Eastleigh with 11852 (above), freight speed, goods brake.

Screw coupling required on 12524.

Unit 3023

MBS 11051 Non converted Dutch Converted Dutch Motor

Motor Bogie out Bogie under

No. 7004 No. 7127 ex Selhurst

Bogie No. 7004 loaded to Selhurst on Lowmac No. B 904537, to be unloaded at Selhurst, motors removed and frame sent to Lancing for repair.

Gangway Diaphragm & frame to be taken off.

“NO BRAKE” to be stencilled both sides of vehicle brake 6’ end clear of sheets. This vehicle can go ordinary means to Lancing when safe to run.

Loaded wagons.

M 408985 Trestles – to NXG.

B 477375 Gangways etc. from 3079 – to Eastleigh.

W 129013 Scrap doors etc. – to Newhaven.

E Tozer

Memo dated 18-10-62

Mishap

Collision at New Cross Gate 27-9-62.

Following the mishap at New Cross Gate on the 29^th ultimo, the damaged bogies have been disposed of as follows:-

Trailer Bogie No. 7754 to Newhaven on E 221053.

Trailer Bogie No. 6878 to Newhaven on 450673.

Trailer Bogie No. 8087 to Newhaven on 453420.

Trailer Bogie No. 8178 to Chart Leacon on 452230.

Unconverted Dutch Motor Bogie No. 7004 loaded to Selhurst. Motors removed then skeleton frame will go to Lancing for urgent repairs and return to Selhurst.

E Tozer

Memo dated 23-10-62

Disposal of Damaged Electric Stock

Will you please arrange for disposal of the undermentioned damaged Electric Stock now berthed at New Cross Gate & Streatham Hill.

New Cross Gate:- Mishap occurred 27-9-62

MBS 11242 New Cross Gate to Eastleigh works.

Trailing end of coach, i.e. saloon end, body and underframe cut away back to the bolster, no draw or buffing gear, no vehicle can be attached. Lamp bracket fitted. Westinghouse brake operative on both bogies, brake release valve operative in Guard’s Cpt. Hand brake operative.

The vehicle is standing at New Cross Gate, down side with the “good” end country end. Special required – not to exceed 30MPH. C&W Inspector to travel. Westinghouse Engine, must be head-on run all the way.

Formation:- Westinghouse Engine.

MBS 11242.

Will be available after 5.30pm Wed 24-10-62.

Special New Cross Gate to Micheldever and Ford. Steam haul, 3 goods brakes, 3 coaches, 30MPH.

C&W Inspector to travel. 2 coaches to Micheldever, 1 coach to Ford.

Formation at New Cross Gate at 23-10-62.

TCK 11852 3079 unit ) To Micheldever.

TB 12524 3079 unit )

MBS 11051 3023 unit To Ford.

No operative brakes on any vehicle.

I suggest formation as follows:-

Engine

Gds. Brake.

11852 Cpo.

12524 Buffet.

Gds. Brake.

11051 MBS.

Gds. Brake.

MBS 11051 and Gds. Brake drop off at Ford.

12524 – 11852 and Gds. Brake to Micheldever.

Stock will be available after 5.30pm 23-10-62.

Steam haul Streatham Hill to Peckham Rye Shops for lifting – 30MPH, C&W man to travel.

Unit No. 7129 – 4-car CEP

Engine

Gds. brake.

Unit 7129

Gds. Brake

Unit will be available 5.30pm 23-10-62.

E Tozer

Memo dated 15-3-63 Ref:- RS.55/1/2/40/D

To From

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Inspector E. Tozer

M&E. Eng (WS) Platform 16

EASTLEIGH WATERLOO

Damaged Main Line Electric Stock.

Referring to previous correspondence following the decision to break up MBS 11186 of Unit No. 3134 at Chichester, I have consulted Mr Smyth’s representative at London Bridge (Mr I Wright) and the findings are as follows for your approval.

MBS 11186 ex Unit 3134.

Break up body and underframe on site.

Body All good useable materials to be recovered i.e. trimming, doors, exterior & interior,

windows, gangway frame (to Wimbledon), lino, non ferrous metals, card to Lancing Works.

U/Frame Brake gear to CM&EE Selhurst, compressor to CM&EE Durnsford Road.

Bogies Trailer bogie to Lancing, spare.

Motor Bogie No. 7296 to Selhurst to remove traction motors & brake gear, then skeleton

frame to Lancing for immediate repair.

Elec Equip including auxiliary cupboard to Strawberry Hill for renovation.

Note added to memo:- Loaded in E315987 to Durnsford Road, gangway & treadplates.

Dated 29-3-63 Loaded in M11869 to Strawberry Hill.

TCK 11824 ex Unit 3134.

To be berthed at Hassocks without repair, the two broken side lights to be ‘boarded up’ to protect the interior. I suggest Mr Cartlidge be asked to do this, either at Chichester or Hassocks.

TRB 12524 ex Unit 3079.

At present on hand at Eastleigh. I suggest it should be sent to Micheldever, the CM&EE to remove all electrical equipment at Micheldever then break up body & underframe at Newhaven, (if when body is removed the underframe is worth saving it can be returned to Micheldever). The trailer bogies to Lancing.

MBS 11242 ex Unit 3079.

At present on hand at New Cross Gate. It will be loco-hauled (Westinghouse brake) to Peckham during week ending 23-3-63 for removal of traction motors then hauled to Hassocks to berth, the CM&EE to remove compressor etc. when at Hassocks.

The remaining vehicles to be reformed as under:-

MBS 11195 ex Unit 3139.

At Chichester, No. 1 end with batteries. Nose end of body extensive damage, cab end of underframe – headstock & solebar bent. To Lancing for repair before end of month.

TSK 10088 ex Unit 3134.

At Chichester, slight interior damage, to Lancing with above MBS 11195.

TCK 11852 ex Unit 3079.

At Eastleigh, repairs are in hand.

MBS 11241 ex Unit 3079.

At Micheldever, no visible damage, to Eastleigh for intermediate repair then to Selhurst for fitting of traction motors etc.

All four vehicles to receive intermediate repair at Eastleigh & Lancing and the unit will be 3134. When vehicles repaired and released both works to be advised re disposal.

E Tozer

Memo dated 15-3-63 Ref:- RS.51/6/2A/D

To From

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Inspector E. Tozer

M&E. Eng (WS) Platform 16

EASTLEIGH WATERLOO

Damaged Coaching Stock - Repairs.

Referring to notes of meeting held at Lancing 13-2-63. Unit No. 3023.

I have spoken to Mr Ball regards electrical equipment for MBS 11051, he informed me the material is on hand at Brighton. I have advised Mr Mac-Dougal.

Note added to memo:- E239053 ex Brighton 26-3-63.

The unconverted bogie No. 7004 which belongs under the motor end of 11051 is on hand at Lancing for extensive damage repair, will you please ask them to concentrate on the repairs as soon as possible and forward to Selhurst when completed.

At the request of Mr Mac-Dougal for body repair only, I have arranged the following:-

Unit 4369 and 2609 Hassocks to Eastleigh Weds. 20-3-63.

Unit No. 6073, 2-car )

BSK 34281 of 890 Set ) Micheldever to Eastleigh ordinary means 18-3-63.

SK 1883 )

E Tozer

Memo dated 28-3-63 Refs:- RS.55/989/D

RS.51/6/2A/D

To From

C&W. Works Manager M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

EASTLEIGH. C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

Inspector E. Tozer,

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer,

(Traction),

LONDON BRIDGE.

Damage to Electric Stock – New Cross Gate 27-9-62.

With reference your letter 25^th March headed, “Coaching Stock on Hand etc.”, please arrange for Buffet Car No. 12524, formerly in unit No. 3079 to be condemned and labelled to Micheldever for berthing, at which point the M.E.E.(T). will arrange removal of all useable electric equipment prior to despatch of vehicle to Newhaven for breaking up.

Memo dated 28-3-63 Ref:- RS.55/1/2/40/D

RS.55/989/D

To From

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, (Traction). M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

LONDON BRIDGE. C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

Inspector E. Tozer,

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

C.& W. Works Manager,

EASTLEIGH.

C.&W. Works Manager,

LANCING.

DAMAGED COACHING STOCK.

Arising from discussions which my representative recently had with Mr. Wright and also a representative of the Movements Manager, the following has been agreed and I shall be pleased if you will co-operate with Mr. Tozer in connection with the stripping, berth and reforming as indicated:-

Drayton Mishap. MBS 11186 – Break up complete,

(see my letter 21-3-63).

TCK 11824 – now spare and to be berthed at Hassocks

Pending possible re-use.

MBS 11195 – Extensive nose end damage also bent headstock

and solebars. Will be accepted at Lancing for

repairs on an agreed date and reformed as part

of unit 3134.

TSK 10088 – Slight interior damage. Will be accepted at Lancing

On an agreed date and be reformed as part of unit

3134.

New Cross Gate Mishap. TCK 11852 – Damage repairs in hand at Eastleigh and on release

to be formed as part of unit 3134.

MBS 11241 – No visible damage. To Eastleigh for intermediate

Repairs and on release to go to Selhurst for fitting

of Traction Motors, for 3134.

MBS 11242 – New Cross Gate to Peckham Rye for removal of

Traction Motors, then Locomotive hauled to Hassocks

For berthing pending possible re-use. Compressor

Will be removed by M.E.E.(T) after arrival at

Hassocks.

The four vehicles which are to form unit No. 3134 to be given intermediate repairs at Lancing / Eastleigh and set numbers altered as necessary.

Motor Brake Second 11195 formerly of unit No. 3139 to be replaced by No. 11185 Ex. Unit 3134 and to be so marked.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 4-4-63 Ref:- R72 – 7/F/108

To From

M.R. Pierson, Esq. CM&EE DEPT.

LONDON BRIDGE

Collision at New Cross Gate 27^th September 1963.

I have been advised by the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer (Workshops) that as a result of the above collision Buffet Car No. 12524 of Unit 3079 sustained such damage as to render it beyond economical repair and therefore it is to be broken up.

The coach which is now at Eastleigh is to be taken to Micheldever at which point I am arranging for the stripping of all electrical equipment (including kitchen equipment) and for the removal of same to Strawberry Hill.

Memo dated 5-4-63 Ref:- RS.55/989/D

To From

C&W Works Manager, M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

EASTLEIGH C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

Damage to Electric Stock – New Cross Gate 27-9-62.

With reference to my letter 28^th March, due to the heavy nature of some of the equipment which Mr. Smyth wishes to remove, he requires Buffet Car No. 12524 to be sent to Durnsford Road.

Will you please arrange and advise me immediately it goes forward.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 8-4-63 Ref:- R72 – 7/F/108

To From

Mr. R. Jones ) CM&EE DEPT.

Mr. E. Wheeler) Durnsford Road LONDON BRIDGE

Mr. R. Todman)

Damaged Electric Rolling Stock.

As a result of the collision at New Cross Gate on 27^th September 1962, Buffet Car No. 12524 of Unit 3079 sustained such damage as to render it beyond economical repair. It has therefore been decided to break it up.

At the moment this vehicle is at Eastleigh but arrangements are in hand for it to be brought to Durnsford Road, where I shall be glad if you will please remove the Motor Generator and the Air Conditioning plant.

The Motor Generator may be absorbed into the shop float and the air conditioning plant should go to Strawberry Hill for storage pending its future.

Following this removal, the coach will go to Strawberry Hill for stripping of all electrical (including Kitchen) equipment, thence to Newhaven for break up.

M R Pierson

Memo dated 10-4-63 Ref:- RS.55/989/D

To From

C&W Works Manager, M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

EASTLEIGH C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

Damage to Electric Stock – New Cross Gate 27-9-62.

Further to my letter of 5^th April, due to the difficulty in moving Buffet Car No. 12524 through the London area to Durnsford Road and the likelihood of Guards refusing to accept it on trains due to the distorted solebars, it would be appreciated if you would remove for further use the M.G. Set, batteries, pressure ventilating equipment boxes and contents and ducting, also gangway face plate complete with suspension hooks, loading all articles in a wagon and despatching same to Inspector Tozer, care of M. & E. E. (T) Shops, Durnsford Road, Wimbledon, advising me details when sent forward.

So far as any other items on and in the Car which might be of further use to you in connection with the maintenance of the remaining 12 Cars of this type, these can be removed and after stripping has been carried out, the vehicle should be labelled to Micheldever as originally requested.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 3-2-64 Ref:- RS.55/989/D

To From

Mech. & Elec. Engineer, Mech. & Elec. Engineer

(Rolling Stock), (General),

LONDON BRIDGE EASTLEIGH

Damage to Electric Stock – New Cross Gate 27-9-62.

With reference my letter 10^th April 1963 addressed to the Eastleigh Works Manager with copy to you, kindly note an M.G. Set (overhauled in the Loco. Works), pressure ventilating equipment boxes, ducting and one gangway frame were despatched to Durnsford Road on 28^th January in Wagon No. W.134605.

Batteries were not available and only one gangway was attached when the vehicle was received at Eastleigh.

C A Shepherd

28-9-62 STREATHAM HILL DEPOT

A 12-car train consisting of three 4-car main line Kent Coast Stock was taken out of 3 Road Shed onto the ‘live rail’ the leading unit No. 7129 was detached and left standing in readiness to form the 10†50pm to Gatwick.

The time of the actual detachment was approx. 5.0pm, at approx. 5.15pm the unit (7129) was seen running away towards Balham via the washing machine road, it eventually came to a stop when it collided very heavily with the concrete stops at Balham Jct. Signal Cabin, the leading Motor Coach mounted the stops, the motor bogie torn from position under the car was derailed and badly buckled, the trailing bogie derailed and the leading bogie of the second coach derailed. Extensive body, underframe and bogie damage to MBS 61341 of 7129 unit.

Damage:-

Unit No. 7129 Kent Coast 4-car Corr (CEP).

Built 2-1-59 Varnish 25-10-61 BR bogies.

MBS 61341

Motor Bogie Derailed 2 pair wheels, bent and torn leading headstock, bent trailing end.

Sole plates bent, shoe beams broken, brackets bent.

Distorted and not reusable.

Body & U/frame

Solebars bent, centre trussing bent and torn, legs and cross members bent.

M.G. torn off, contactor reverser box (line switches) torn off.

Camshaft contactor box torn off.

Compressor, 1 battery box and expansion grids all torn off.

All brake gear destroyed.

Vestibule to Gds. Cpt. sliding door off runners.

Partition between vestibule and saloon displaced and sliding door jammed.

Vestibule ceiling panel distorted.

2 standing pillars broken, fascias split and displaced.

Flooring in centre of saloon badly broken.

The underslung gear, Motor Generator and other electrical gear & brake gear forced up

through the floor breaking ply, lino and heaters, heater grids and cross seat legs.

Brake shaft supporting members torn off.

Body panels full length of car buckled, 2 doors jammed, 2 pair Guard’s doors damaged.

4 step boards broken, brackets bent.

Gangway plungers bent, guides bent.

Leading side buffers – stems & faceplates bent.

1 drophead & 1 solid shank autos damaged.

Trailer bogie Headstock bent, 1 side spring hanger bent, vibro insulators buckled.

TCK 70321 Roof top step board broken and brackets bent.

Gangway plungers and guides bent.

2 doors jammed, 2 gangway standing pillars broken.

Vestibule ceiling panel buckled, 2 sliding doors off runners.

2 large lavatory mirrors broken, wash basin adrift, towel master adrift.

Centre (Corr Door) partition distorted, sliding door jammed.

2 Cpt. sliding doors off runners.

TSK 70278 Twin lavatories, 4 mirrors broken, towel masters broken.

MBS 61340 No visible damage.

Motor bogie to be changed under MBS No. 61341 on site, all coaches to be lifted.

Rerailed 4.15am Sat 29-9-62.

Memo dated 1-10-62.

Streatham Hill

Unit No. 7129 Roller Bearing Bogies.

MBS 61341

Request of I. Wright for BR Roller-bearing motor bogie – skeleton on wheels, no brake gear.

I Wright can supply White metal bogie from Selhurst, this is OK to get coach to works, but must have Roller bearing bogie put back after repairs & before unit returns to traffic.

Memo dated 6-5-63

To From

S. Master, Inspector E Tozer,

Micheldever. Platform 16,

WATERLOO

O. D. C. & W. Foreman,

Basingstoke.

Electric trailers to Eastleigh.

The undermentioned vehicles are required to run to Eastleigh from Micheldever on Weds. 8^th inst. would you please arrange so far as you are concerned.

Engine booked to shunt 9.30am to away time with stock at approx. 1.0pm.

DS Wagon No. 5529 Fitted with centre buffer.

Trailer No. 10394 Fitted with centre buffer.

Trailer No. 12392 1 buffer to be removed from Country end and put on the London end.

DS Wagon No. 12969 Fitted with rubbing plate.

(Nos. 12392 & 10394 will want oiling, been stabled for 2 years).

With the above it is proposed to take the two Electrics of 7129 and BCK 6577 and Goods Brake.

Total 7 and brake.

E Tozer

29-9-62 HORSHAM

The 10.32pm steam train from Brighton to Horsham on arrival at 11.45pm, the engine was taken off, ran round, stock recoupled and pulled out into the sidings, owing to misunderstanding collided heavily with electric stock berthed on the stops, the stops were knocked back breaking the rail leaving a 3’ 4” gap between the bogies of the rear unit, all stock held for daylight inspection. Time of mishap 11.58pm.

Units concerned & steam stock as follows:-

4 Set No. 186, held at Horsham for lifting.

4 SUB Unit 4622 )

2 HAL Unit 2682 ) To Selhurst 1-10-62, on to Peckham Rye 2-10-62.

2 BIL Unit 2003 )

2 BIL Unit 2145 )

4 SUB Unit 4296 To Slade Green 2-10-62

Units 4622 & 2682 released 9-10-62.

Units 2003 & 2145 have been lifted at Peckham Rye, findings as follows:-

Unit No. 2003 Built 1935, Paint 5-54, Varnish 5-60(3).

MBS 10570 Bent headstock trailing end (slight).

Tie straps bent down, centre buffer rubbing plate bent and packing crushed.

Cab end side buffer packings crushed.

DTC 12104 Trailing end headstock, bolster transom and all main cross members bent slightly.

Centre buffer back plate bent and packing crushed.

Trailing bogie – bolster slightly bent.

Unit carded to Lancing for A Repair. Buffer packings etc. will be put in order at Peckham Rye.

Unit No. 2145 Built 1938, Paint 3-62.

MBS 10711 Headstock bent very slight and diagonal tie straps bent.

DTC 12178 2 headstocks bent, all cross members bent, 2 bolster transoms bent.

Trailing end diagonal bruised, brace adrift from solebar, rivets sheared.

Gusset plate bent, centre buffer back plate bent, packing crushed.

Leading end, end building rail split.

Unit carded to Ford for repair at Lancing, electric haul, to go on damaged test.

Unit No. 2682 Built 1939, Paint 6-60, Varnish 9-62.

Unit now on hand at Peckham Rye (released 9-10-62).

Lift & Inspection, report to follow after lift.

Unit No. 4622 Built 1949, Paint 10-58, Varnish 6-60 (Sel)

MBS 11304 No visible damage.

TS 8902 1 buffer backplate bent, packing crushed.

TS 12362 2 buffer backplates bent,

MBS 11303 No visible damage.

On hand at Peckham Rye for lift and repair to buffers etc.

Unit No. 4296 Built 1949, Paint 1-59, Varnish 11-60.

MBS 10888 )

TS 10163 ) No visible damage. On hand at Selhurst for lifting at Peckham Rye.

TS 10140 ) Report to follow after lift.

MBS 10887 )

E Tozer

29-9-62 EAST CROYDON

Diesel engine No. 2274 hauled 10 vans from middle road East Croydon station, cleared points then set back onto rear of the 5.50pm van train Brighton to Victoria standing in Loop Road platform. Driver misjudged distance and made heavy contact causing the 4^th & 5^th vehicles to become buffer locked and the 5^th vehicle derailed one pair wheels, slight damage. Time of mishap 9.0pm 29-9-62. Middle Road and Up Main lines blocked.

Formation:- leading in propelling direction.

Bogie Guard’s van M 81456

4 wheel van E 230568

4 wheel van B 780406

P.M.V. S 1513 buffer locked with:-

4 wheel van B 768346 1 pair wheels off.

4 wheel van E 94460

4 wheel van W 126046

C.C.T. S 2535

Bogie Guard’s van M 81104

4 wheel van W 2847

Diesel Engine 2274

Stock released except 768346 & 1513.

E Tozer

1-10-62 ORPINGTON

Unit Nos. 5029 and 5308 both 4-car E.P.B. empty stock which was to have made the 6.0am Orpington to Victoria was being propelled from No. 3 Road Upside to the Shunting Neck when they came into heavy collision with the buffer stops demolishing the same and dislodging 36 feet of running rail.

This occurred at 5.41am.

Damage to the stock was as follows:-

LONDON END

5308 Unit S Varn. 12-61 Built 1960.

MBS 61527 Motor bogie derailed all wheels, trailing bogie derailed leading pair of wheels only.

Motor Bogie 2 shoe beams damaged and broken.

3 side spring suspension links bent.

2 brake truss robs bent, 2 guard irons bent.

2 end step irons to underframe bent (1 burnt off).

2 brake side adjusting rods bent, 1 bridle bent.

1 axleguard hornplate bent and welding fractured.

Trailer 1 headstock flange bent slightly and underframe bruised.

Bogie 1 end panel dented (½) by trailer buffer.

1 pass. Communication branch pipe to main severed.

60 ft. stepboard damaged ) Damaged during rerailing.

1 door panel holed )

TS 70386 1 centre buffer damaged, back plate bent and fractured, packing broken and split.

1 three link coupling strained.

1 ¼ and 1 door panel slightly grazed.

Leading bogie derailed all wheels, no visible damage to bogie.

TS 70385 ) No visible damage.

MBS 61526 )

5029 Unit E Repairs at lancing 9-62. Built 1953.

MBS 14058 )

Sal Tlr 15129 ) No visible damage.

Cpt Tlr 15029 )

MBS 14057 )

All to go for lifting and inspection after the necessary attention at Orpington to make runnable.

Rerailing was completed at 1.3pm.

R H Griffiths

2-10-62 DOVER PRIORY

Unit No. 6069 was being propelled from No. 2 Back Road towards the main line, the Guard in the leading end misread the signal and the unit ran onto the sand drag and collided with the buttress of the Priory Tunnel.

Time of mishap 10.1pm 2-10-62.

Unit pulled clear 8.5am 4-10-62.

No derailment.

Extensive body and underframe damage.

Unit 6069 B.R. 2-car Built 1959, v 3-61 (Sel).

DTC 75387 Cab end headstock bent, buffer beam and guides bent, side buffers bent, solebars bent from bolster.

Rear end, 2 solebars bent 2” out of alignment from bolster.

Body. Body distorted and racked from end to end.

All doors jammed, possible buckled at ¼ lights. End Cpt. Floor broken and twisted.

Centre buffer backplate bent.

MBS 61267 Rear end. 2 solebars bent 2” out of alignment from bolster.

Unit will be lifted at Chart Leacon for inspection of bogie centre castings and change of centre buffer, then steam haul to Micheldever.

E Tozer

Memo dated 9-11-62

To C. & W. Works Manager, EASTLEIGH

MISHAP AT DOVER PRIORY 2-10-62.

Unit No. 6069 ran through a sand drag at Dover Priory on 2^nd October and collided with the buttress of Priory Tunnel resulting in serious damage to both vehicles, particularly Driving Trailer Composite No. 75387, whilst the solebars of each coach are bent 2” to 3” out of alignment from the bolsters, among other things the body of D.T.C. 75387 is distorted and racked from end to end with all doors jammed.

I have ascertained that Lancing are at present unable to undertake the repairs and shall be pleased, therefore, if you will arrange inspection of the unit when it arrives at Micheldever and let me have your report. It is at present standing at Chart Leacon.

(note added to memo, Mr. Chapman advised O.K. to go 15-11-62)

Memo dated 10-1-63

MISHAP AT DOVER PRIORY 2-10-62.

With reference to your Memo No. 39 dated 8^th October, I shall be pleased to know when you anticipate Unit No. 6069 will be sent from Chart Leacon to Micheldever for berthing.

M S Hatchell

(pencil note added to memo, unit moved to Micheldever 1-12-62).

9-10-62 GILLINGHAM DEPOT

During shunting operations at Gillingham on the 9^th inst. at 9.35am, the shunter mistook a signal and allowed two trains to be propelled in the same direction which eventually converged and collided broadside, one unit was derailed one pair wheels and three coaches damaged bodies which will require main works attention.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 6008 Built 11-57, v 5-59, v 4-61.

MBS 65400 (Gangway) buffer beam plunger broken.

DTC 77122 Near side, cab end corner pillar, panels and all 1^st Class Corridor side demolished including

doors, five ¼ lights, 1 door light broken.

Nose end panel damaged, step boards broken and brackets bent.

D.T. bogie derailed one pair, bogie frame distorted, to be changed on site.

This unit, after bogie change at Gillingham will go to Chart Leacon for change of Traction motor then steam haul to Carriage Works for body repair and intermediate, not to be included on Selhurst 1963 intake.

(6008 B.R. Standard, white metal bogies).

Unit No. 6073 Built 1959, v 4-61.

DTC 75391 Offside cab corner pillar and panel torn.

Rigger plate/sole bar – gusset plate torn off at corner.

Rigger plate torn at corner.

Bent buffer face.

Power jumper severed and brackets damaged.

MBS 61271 No visible damage.

This unit to Chart Leacon (no lift at Gillingham required) for change of wheels (flats) then O.K. to Lancing for repair and intermediate. Electric haul, not to be included in Selhurst 1963 intake.

Unit No. 6015 Built 12-58, v 2-60, H1 Sel 1-62.

DTC 77129 Centre buffer backplate and packing bent and crushed.

MBS 65407 Off side cab corner pillar and panel torn, headstock bruised.

Rigger/sole – Gusset and step iron torn off, stepboard broken.

Cornice rail bent gutter.

Side buffer broken off, power jumper severed.

This unit will be repaired at Gillingham regards electrical gear, will then be made OK for own power to Lancing for body repairs, without varnish?

(pencil note added, steam haul, no speed restriction, checked).

E Tozer

Memo dated 15-3-63 Ref:- RS.51/6/2A/D

To From

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Inspector E. Tozer

M&E. Eng (WS) Platform 16

EASTLEIGH WATERLOO

Damaged Coaching Stock - Repairs.

Referring to notes of meeting held at Lancing 13-2-63. Unit No. 3023.

I have spoken to Mr Ball regards electrical equipment for MBS 11051, he informed me the material is on hand at Brighton. I have advised Mr Mac-Dougal.

Note added to memo:- E239053 ex Brighton 26-3-63.

The unconverted bogie No. 7004 which belongs under the motor end of 11051 is on hand at Lancing for extensive damage repair, will you please ask them to concentrate on the repairs as soon as possible and forward to Selhurst when completed.

At the request of Mr Mac-Dougal for body repair only, I have arranged the following:-

Unit 4369 and 2609 Hassocks to Eastleigh Weds. 20-3-63.

Unit No. 6073, 2-car )

BSK 34281 of 890 Set ) Micheldever to Eastleigh ordinary means 18-3-63.

SK 1883 )

E Tozer

18-10-62 FARNINGHAM ROAD – LONGFIELD

The leading Covered Goods of the 11.30am van train Holborn to Ramsgate became derailed between Farningham Road and Longfield on the 18^th inst. the Cov Gds. was thrown down the embankment after hitting the buttress of an overbridge , the 2^nd van became derailed 2 pair wheels and the 3^rd van one pair leading wheels derailed.

Formation:-

Electric Loco No. E5021, broken vacuum hose.

Cov Gds. M506676 Tare 7-8, 10’ W.B. XP.

D.B.R. down the embankment.

BY No. 1 Built 1936. Derailed 2 pair wheels, wheel guards bent, boxes broken.

Stored off on Up Road Siding, to be made safe to run.

PMV 1880 Derailed 1 pair wheels, slight damage – held at Longfield.

Van B 384 No visible damage.

Van W2305 No visible damage.

PMV 1885 No visible damage.

BY 749 No visible damage.

BG M30890M No visible damage.

E Tozer

22-10-62 CHERTSEY

Unit Nos. 5661 and 5668 empty stock were being marshalled at 6.30am to form the 6.36am Chertsey to Weybridge, from the Up Sidings to the East End. This was a propelling movement, the Guard being in the leading end, overlooked the dummy and ran by causing MBS 14567 of 5661 to run off No. 10 catch points and both bogies to be derailed.

The following damage was caused:-

5661 Unit Built 1959 S varn. 11-61

MBS 14567 1 intermediate jumper box housing broken.

1 centre rubbing plate corner bent.

6 ft. stepboard broken.

1 Guard’s commode handle bent.

6 side quarter panels slightly grazed.

1 brake shaft bent on motor bogie.

All wheels bruised.

Rerailing was completed at 3.25pm.

DTS 16111 No visible damage.

5661 unit to Wimbledon Park for lift and inspection.

5668 unit went back to service after inspection.

R H Griffiths

22-10-62 WIMBLEDON PARK DEPOT

An empty train consisting of 8 coaches, Units Nos. 2622 – 2022 – 2084 – 2077 was being moved to Durnsford Road depot when having propelled out of No. 9 Road was being driven into No. 2 Road on its way over. The front seven coaches proceeded correctly but the rear bogie of the 8^th coach, Unit No. 2077 DTC 12100 took No. 9 Road again. This happened at 9.50am and there was no derailment but the centre buffer rode off the rubbing plate and rested on the bolts of the body stop, straining the coupling. The only other visible damage was two solebars bruised by the wheels of bogie truck.

The two coaches were uncoupled and DTC 12100 was pulled back and became right again.

Road was released at 1.45pm.

2077 unit has been lifted and inspected and necessary attention given. All units back to traffic.

R H Griffiths

29-10-62 GROVE PARK

The 3.27pm Charing Cross to Bromley North due at 3.57pm consisting of one 4-car E.P.B. unit No. 5352 ran into No. 2 Platform at Bromley North to attach to a 6-car and form the 4.9pm to Charing Cross, the motorman approached the 6-car without contacting the auto-couplers, got out of the cab, walked up the platform to find the shunter to assist in the attaching, turned, found his train had run away, the unit was turned into the lay-by at Grove Park station by the signalman at 4.10pm after travelling the 1½ miles unaided.

The unit crashed into the station building behind the stops, demolished a large area and left the main girder unsupported which had to be shored up before the coach could be moved. The Motor Coach was torn from the Motor Bogie the 4 bolts in the centre casting were sheared, the centre pin bent, the trailing bogie was held but derailed.

The second vehicle telescoped on top of the Motor Coach demolishing the rear 2½ compartments, 10 feet of body the centre link of the three link coupling shearing between the two headstocks, the cab, Guard’s Cpt. And ‘A’ Cpt. Were demolished, the underframe badly distorted.

The first Cpt. Of the second coach also smashed and the leading bogie derailed and torn away, the bolts in the centre casting were sheared, the pin bent, the rear bogie derailed.

Unit No. 5352 4-car E.P.B. Built 11-61. Fitted with Laycock-Knorr 3 position brake.

All C.I. brake blocks, roller bearing bogies.

MBS 61614 40 Tons (M.G. fitted).

Motor bogie derailed, badly damaged (Bogie No. Mark 3 No. 11104).

Centre pin bent, bottom centre casting 4 fixing bolts sheared, casting adrift from

bogie.

U/frame Sole bar torn from headstock and badly buckled, riggers bent.

1 longitudinal and draw gear fixings badly buckled.

Buffer beam, side buffers and auto badly damaged.

Rear end headstock and rubbing plate bent.

3 link coupling severed.

Body Cab, Guard’s Cpt. 1^st Cpt. Rear 2½ Cpts. all demolished.

Centre of body, panels distorted.

Extensive electrical gear damage.

The vehicle is in way of unit, beyond repair and will have to be broken up on site.

TS 70473 29 tons.

A Cpt. and half of B Cpt. demolished.

A bogie badly buckled, derailed, and bottom casting fixing bolts sheared and pin

bent.

Centre buffers, back plates bent and packing crushed,

Rear bogie derailed.

Bogie No. 12302 damaged, to be changed on site.

TS 70474 29 tons

Centre buffer back plate bent.

MBS 61615 39 tons.

No visible damage.

Emergency equipment found all in order. BR 7151/11.

All equipment in MBS 61614 destroyed.

Requirements:-

1 BR Roller Bearing bogie with bolster and centre pin, on wheels.

1 eye-bolt Bolt, shackle and 3 link coupling.

Time of mishap 4.10pm 29-10-62.

Stock cleared 7.0am 30-10-62.

At Grove Park.

MBS 61614

TS 70473

At Bromley North.

TS 70474 ) brake tested found in order, shoes on.

MBS 61615 )

E Tozer

Memo dated 9-11-62

To Assistant Outdoor C.& W. Engineer,

STEWARTS LANE

MISHAP AT GROVE PARK – 29-10-62.

Will you please arrange for the body of Motor Brake Second No. 61614 to be broken up on site and have the underframe loaded up on a Borail or Salmon and despatched to Eastleigh Works for inspection, advising me when sent forward.

M S Hatchell.

Memo dated 12-11-62

To Mr. S.G. Smith,

Chief Technical Asst.

EASTLEIGH

MISHAP AT GROVE PARK – 29-10-62.

In connection with Unit No. 5352 which ran away from Bromley North to Grove Park, I have arranged for the body to be broken up on site and the frame loaded up and sent to Eastleigh for inspection, quite apart from the photographs which Mr. Tozer is to provide of the frame at Grove Park after removal of the body.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 21-11-62

Your Ref: LB8/7535/E37

MISHAP AT GROVE PARK – 29-10-62.

Referring to the site meeting at Grove Park, I have asked Queen Street Special Traffic (Phone 232) for a running of the crane with wagons etc. from Hither Green to Grove Park dept. 8.0am Sunday 25^th inst. to work at Grove Park until 5.0pm.

Formation given to Queen Street:-

Engine

Crane Hither Green M. Power.

Pair vans.

Bo-Rail No. 57915 To hand.

13 ton flat empty To be found.

22 ton flat empty To hand.

1 loaded flat No. 183099 To hand.

1 loaded flat No. 452230 To hand.

1 empty flat No. 460310 To hand.

1 empty open goods To be found.

1 Guard’s brake To be found.

E Tozer

Delivery note No. 4310 dated 11-11-62.

From Chart Leacon to Grove Park station.

One trailer bogie No. 1856 spare from unit 7104, dispatched on wagon No. E 183099.

(note added to it, 1856 put under damaged coach 70473 at Grove Park 26-11-62.

MBS – Motor bogie to Chart, trailer bogie to Selhurst).

Delivery note No. 4316 dated 20-11-62.

From Chart Leacon to Grove Park station.

One trailer bogie No. 3923, dispatched on wagon No. B 739252.

(note added to it, Bogie not required at Grove Park, sent to Selhurst Mr. Matthew’s request).

Memo dated 26-11-62

Mishap

Mishap at Grove Park 29-10-62. Unit No. 5352.

MBS No. 61614 of E.P. Unit No. 5352 damaged beyond repair on the 29^th October 1962, the all‑steel body was broken up at Grove Park on the 25^th inst. The buckled underframe No. 2807 loaded onto Borail No. 57915 and carded to Eastleigh works for H.Q. instructions.

Motor Bogie No. 11104 (Mark 3) loaded on B 934131 carded to Chart Leacon for removal of traction motors. Trailer Bogie No. 12281 loaded on S 39189 carded to Selhurst. (Hoffman Roller Bearing bogie).

All useable materials from body of MBS 61614 sent to shops for further use.

Trailer Coach No. 70473, damaged body.

Good trailer bogie taken out No. 12295 and loaded on B 452230, carded to Selhurst. Damaged trailer bogie taken out No. 12302 and loaded on M 460310, carded to Selhurst.

Bogies put under Trailer Coach No. 70473 ex Chart Leacon.

White metal bogie No. 1856, no brake gear.

Hoffman roller bearing bogie No. 12055, no brake gear.

E Tozer

(note added, Received at Selhurst, 12302 BR Bogie, to Lancing 18-12-62. ? modify as a 3C and use in other unit ? ).

Memo dated 19-2-64.

To Mechanical & Electrical Engineer (General), Ref R72-7/F/16.

EASTLEIGH

MISHAP AT GROVE PARK, 29-10-62.

I am in receipt of your letter of the 11^th instant for which I thank you. I would support the proposal that the Motor Coach of Unit 5800 be marshalled with the 3 vehicles of Unit 5352 thereby releasing a 4 Car E.P.B. to service.

In this connection it will be necessary to convert the 3 coaches of 5352, at present fitted with Laycock Knorr type brake to Westinghouse E.P. Brake.

I understand that trailer coach No. 70473 is damaged and that this vehicle will require repairs at main works, and I would suggest that the brake conversion, body repair and reforming could be made coincident.

If you will advise me where and when you propose to carry out this work, I will arrange for Unit 5800 to be available at the nominated point.

The necessary Westinghouse L.1 brake equipment would be available from my Chart Leacon Repair Shop from whom it could be drawn by stores transfer requisition by the works performing the changeover.

The displaced Laycock Knorr brake components itemised below, should be consigned to my Selhurst Repair Shops.

I would further point out that trailer bogie No. 12302 which was under coach 70473 ‘A’ end was damaged and I sent a replacement bogie (white metal bearing type) to Grove Park in order to move the unit.

Bogie 12302 is, as far as I am aware still at Lancing Works, and should be made available for re-fitting, after which I would be glad if you could please arrange for the return of the loaned bogie to Selhurst Repair Shops.

Items of Laycock Knorr Brake

Brake Controller, escutcheon plate etc.,

Brake Units complete with pipe brackets & covers.

S.A.B. Slack Adjuster and associated rods and levers.

Brake Cylinders.

Main reservoir safety valve.

All main and train pipe dirt collectors and filters.

D W Wells

Memo dated 10-3-64.

Mishap

Mishap – Grove Park – 29-10-62.

Unit No. 5352 damaged at Grove Park 29-10-62 when one Motor Coach was broken up has now been reformed into a 4 Car E.P. Unit, the Laycock Knorr brake equipment removed.

Reformed under:-

MBS 61615 )

TS 70474 ) To be Unit No. 5352.

TS 70473 )

MBS 61624 ex 5800 )

The DTS 75636 of 5800 is berthed under cover at Micheldever, all the cushions and electrical emergency equipment sent to Eastleigh in the reformed unit from Micheldever 4^th instant.

Bogie details

70473 BR T Girling RB

BR D.T. Girling

70474 BR T Girling

BR T Girling

61615 BR T Girling

BR T Girling

(No motor bogie)

75636 Centre buffer removed.

C M Shepherd

Memo dated 24-4-64. Ref:- RS.55/1001/D.

To From

Asst. Mech. Engineer, (Mtce), Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

O/D C. & W. Section, (General),

C.M. & E.E.’s Dept., EASTLEIGH

STEWARTS LANE.

MISHAP AT GROVE PARK 29-10-62.

MISHAP AT MICHELDEVER 12-1-64.

With reference to Mr. Tozer’s recent conversation with Mr. Archer, I enclose copy of letter today addressed to Mr. Sanders and providing things go as planned shall be glad if you will arrange for the bogies of No. 75636 to be changed and loaded as indicated to Eastleigh and Selhurst.

The other bogie change mentioned is the damaged bogie under Trailer Composite No. 11778, derailed at Micheldever on 12^th February, the replacement bogie No. 7795 ex Selhurst already being at Micheldever, and I shall be pleased if you will undertake this work at the same time.

I have asked Mr. Tozer to keep in close touch with you in regard to the progress of matters and also ordering of the crane.

C A Shepherd

Memo dated 24-4-64. Ref:- RS.55/1001/D.

To From

C&W Works Manager, Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

EASTLEIGH. (General),

EASTLEIGH

MISHAP AT GROVE PARK 29-10-62.

MISHAP AT MICHELDEVER 12-1-64.

With reference your letter 3^rd April, I have spoken to Mr. Wells’ representative and he will endeavour to obtain the following materials which you require:

One E.P. Brake Controller Type F2A.

One Emergency Application Valve.

Three ½” Dirt Collectors. Part No. 73354/2.

Three ½” Dirt Collectors. Part No. 78365/4.

Three Branch Tees. Part No. B.72066/1.

So far as the bogie which was removed from Trailer Second No. 70473, No. 12302, this was damaged beyond repair and has been broken up. Arrangements have been made to recover both bogies, one Driving Trailer and one Trailer from Driving Trailer Second No. 75636 now standing spare at Micheldever, but before these can be removed it will be necessary for two S.R. Bogies, suitably adapted with friction blocks, centre castings etc., to suit B.R. standard underframe fixtures to be sent to Micheldever.

I shall be pleased therefore if you will arrange for two bogies, adapted as mentioned, to be sent to Micheldever all speed as it is proposed to make the changeover during Saturday/Sunday the 2^nd/3^rd May, together with another bogie change which will be undertaken at the same time.

On recovery of the B.R. Bogies from No. 75636, the Trailer bogie will be loaded and sent to your works for use under Trailer Second No. 70473, while the Driving Trailer Bogie will be sent to the Traction Repair Shop at Selhurst.

Kindly let me know early when the bogies go forward to Micheldever and arrange for the costs incurred to be charged to “Damage Repairs”.

C A Shepherd.

(Note added to memo: Ready Weds at Eastleigh).

Other rough notes attached:- (Dated 11-5-64).

Bogie from 11778 loaded in S39382, damaged bogie to Eastleigh.

5800, coach 75636, T. bogie loaded on Lowfit B450114 to Eastleigh.

D.T. bogie loaded on Lowfit B453406 to Selhurst.

Note added 2-9-64

Newhaven asked to send Converted Dutch bogie to Selhurst. I. Wright advised.

Also big buffers from Restaurant Cars to Eastleigh.

2-11-62 BROCKENHURST

Pull & Push Set No. 384 and O.S. 1343 was propelled from No. 1 Platform Road to pull back into No. 4 Road via the Up and Down Main lines, when, in making the hauling movement, an engine No. 30053 bunker first, came off the turntable road and collided broadside with B.S. 3212 of 384 Set.

The engine and the trailing bogie under 3212 were derailed and both Up and Down main lines blocked. The engine bunker damaged and extensive body damage to 3212.

Time of collision 4.45am.

Time line cleared 4.25pm.

P&P Set No. 384

B.S. 3212 Built 1925 Paint 10-54, v 1-61(3).

Extensive body and underframe also bogie damage.

(Full details to follow).

B.C. 6563 Slight body damage.

O.S. 1343 No visible damage (P&P fitted).

Stock on hand at Brockenhurst.

E Tozer

Memo dated 9-11-62.

COLLISION AT BROCKENHURST – 2-11-62.

With reference to your memo of the 3^rd November, in view of the age and condition of BSK No. 3212 will you please arrange with Mr. Cartlidge for this to be withdrawn from service and broken up.

M S Hatchell

5-11-62 RAMSGATE DEPOT

Unit Nos. 7011 and 7150 were being shunted from No. 5 Road to go to No. 19 Road at 7.55am to form the 8.4am Ramsgate to Charing Cross train, when going over Nos. 5 to 6 crossover both bogies of the rear coach MBS 61350 of unit 7150 became derailed. The leading bogie however rerailed itself in travelling immediately 80 yards before coming to rest, leaving the rear bogie derailed. This was rerailed by Faversham M. Power at 1.5pm.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

Unit 7011 Built 1959. V 2-62.

No visible damage.

Unit 7150 Built 1959. V 10-61.

MBS 61382 )

TSK 70299 ) No visible damage.

TCK 70342 )

MBS 61383 2 Guard irons bent, 1 bolster centre pin bent.

1 centre trussing diagonal bent – flange.

All wheels bruised.

All vehicles lift & inspect and return to traffic after necessary attention at Ramsgate.

R H Griffiths

6-11-62 RAMSGATE DEPOT

4-car CEP unit No. 7178 was propelled from No. 4 Platform Road into Washer Road to set back into No. 1 Road Shed. When hauling back into No. 1 Road Shed the leading coach MBS 61742 went into No. 1 Road Shed but the hand points adjacent to the shunters cabin were set for No. 5 Road and TCK 70576 was derailed, leading bogie all wheels and trailing bogie, trailing pair of wheels.

This was due to a shunters error and happened at 7.10pm.

The rerailing was completed at 2.55am by Ashford M.P. Crane and Faversham M Power.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

Unit 7178 Built 1960 Due varn. 4-62.

MBS 61742 No visible damage.

TCK 70576 Centre trussing flange bent in two places, gangway faceplate damaged.

1 electrical end jumper lug broken off.

1 brake safety loop bent, all wheels bruised.

Damage by M. Power in rerailing,

1 stepboard bracket bent, 4 stepboards broken and adrift.

4 fibre glass doors damaged – will require renewal.

2 bottom quarters bent along bottom and grazed.

2 door lights broken.

1 pair Hallam Sleigh double glazed side lights broken.

Guttering damaged in three places.

TSK 70527 1 auto coupler burnt off.

MBS 61743 No visible damage.

All vehicles to be lifted and inspected and made safe to run to Lancing for repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

10-11-62 RAMSGATE DEPOT

During shunting operations at Ramsgate on Saturday 10^th inst. unit No. 7120, MBS 61323 was derailed B bogie – 2 pair wheels, the wheels are bruised, and apart from slight marks on the body which are unavoidable during rerailing, no visible damage. Unit will go for normal lifting and release.

Time of derailment 10.53am 10-11-62.

Time of rerailing 6.30pm 10-11-62.

As unit is on list for Lancing 12-62 I shall take this unit, also Unit No. 7178 damaged on the 6-11-62 direct Ramsgate to Lancing for the 13^th.

E Tozer

15-11-62 MEMO: WEAR & TEAR RKB NO.7897 (CLAPHAM JUNCTION)

Memo dated 15-11-62

Wear & Tear

RKB Kitchen Buffet No. 7897 – Fractured Solebar.

The above Buffet Car found at Clapham Jct. on the 14^th inst. with a fracture in the bottom flange of the solebar, the fracture is across the flange about 3” from the headstock, saloon end of vehicle below coach number.

The car is due for maintenance on the list as 23-11-62. I have asked T.M. to move same to Lancing.

Last P 12-59, varnish 2-61.

(pencil note added to memo, To Lancing 27-11-62).

E Tozer

18-11-62 COULSDON NORTH

Unit No. 2933 was being shunted from the station to No. 4 Road Sidings at 1.30pm when the shunter (Townsend) pulled the wrong points, in so doing, he opened the points between the two bogies of the rear motor coach causing the rear motor bogie to take No. 5 Road. He was able to warn the motorman before the bogie became derailed, the train came to a stand with the rear coach straddling both roads. The unit was pulled back onto the correct road with another unit.

MBS 10526 2 solebars marked as the wheels made contact.

1 wheel marked.

1 shoe fuse box broken, 2 shoe fuse brackets bent.

Unit worked to Selhurst for inspection and repair and release.

E Tozer

21-11-62 PLUMSTEAD

The 6†56pm Barnehurst to Plumstead consisting of two 4-car E.P. units Nos. 5020 & 5125 were in the course of being berthed in the Up Sidings at Plumstead at 7.18pm when the wheels picked-up on the wet and greasy rail and the units slid into the stops, pushed them back 3’ 6” breaking the fish plate at the rail joints and straddling the two bogies either side of the broken joint.

The rails were made-up and the unit pulled clear at 11.20pm. Units to Slade Green under own power for inspection and release.

Unit No. 5020

MBS 14040 Rail broken between bogies, no derailment. No further damage.

Unit released to traffic 21‑11‑62.

Unit No. 5125 inspected & released 21‑11‑62.

E Tozer

27-11-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Buffet Car No. 7951 has had a rough shunt and is now on hand at Clapham Jct.

The headstock is bent behind the buffer, cooking stove broken in four places, roof tanks broken causing leaks, gas pipes broken causing leaks. Lino buckled in corridor.

Carded to Lancing for attention, was released from Lancing 9-62.

E Tozer

Memo dated 3-12-62

Buffet Car No. 7951 – Damaged.

The G.M. have accepted Buffet Car No. 7866 on hand at Eardley as a replacement for damaged Buffet No. 7951. The withdrawn symbol has been obliterated from 7866 and propane gas cylinders replaced.

E Tozer

30-11-62 BROAD CLYST

The 9.0am Waterloo to West of England was passing the Plymouth to Brighton train when the emergency door came open on 1718 RB of the 9.0am Waterloo train causing damage to both trains as follows:-

Plymouth to Brighton

515 Set

SO 3935 1 door handle broken off, 1 door panel dented.

Repaired at Brighton and returned to traffic.

9.0am Waterloo to West of England

RB 1718 Built 11-60, varn. 1-62.

1 emergency door pillar damaged.

1 emergency door locking device damaged.

1 emergency door panel buckled and bent.

1 pair double glazed side lights broken and top of frame bent.

1 sliding vent glass and frame broken and bent.

To Lancing for repairs.

R H Griffiths

1-12-62 HOLBORN VIADUCT

When shunting the 3.0am Ramsgate Paper Train at Holborn on the night of Saturday 1^st December at 11.49pm the CK No. 15579 in 537 Set became derailed, the inner two pairs of wheels on the two bogies due to misunderstanding between operating staff.

The wheels are bruised and automatic coupler strained otherwise no visible damage. Set is one hand at Holborn awaiting acceptance at London depot for lifting etc.

Time of derailment 11.49pm 1-12-62.

Tool vans arrived 3.0am 2-12-62 (Hither Green).

Rerailed 5.50am 2-12-62 (Jacks).

Stock clear 6.50am 2-12-62.

E Tozer

5-12-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

RB 7869 Paint 3-56, varn. 4-62(3). Dual Heated.

Was found at Clapham Junction with the following defects, due no doubt, to heavy impact in shunting operations.

Front of Gas Stove broken in four corners and displaced.

Roof tank leaking.

Vestibule end panel buckled and split.

Buffet counter adrift from Kitchen partition.

Moulding broken and adrift.

1 curtain rod and curtains displaced in saloon.

Some crockery displaced and broken in Kitchen.

To Lancing for repairs.

R H Griffiths

6-12-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

RKB 7898 coupled with 7840 is on hand at Clapham Jct. damaged, the interior Roof Tank, Kitchen fittings and stove adrift, due to rough shunting.

It is under red card, green carded to Lancing for repairs.

E Tozer

6-12-62 MEMO: WEAR & TEAR UNIT NO.5004 (ORPINGTON)

Memo dated 6-12-62

Wear & Tear

Unit No. 5004 – Wheels fouling underframe.

Unit No. 5004 was taken out of traffic at Orpington on the 5^th instant because the wheels were fouling the underframe on MBS 14008, trailing bogie.

The ‘arched’ diagonal of the underframe above No. 3 wheel is badly scored, the wheel flange cutting into the member approx. 3/16^th “ and rubbing a shiny surface about 9” x 3” on the centre of the ‘arch’, there are also marks of a lesser prominence on the member above the other 3 wheels.

I have not taken any measurements of clearances etc. because this unit is due for a motor bogie change – Eastern to Standard, at Lancing, it is also due for a General Repair early in 1963.

According to BR No. SK E14/755/1 it should be impossible for this fouling to occur, a clearance of 9/16” should be maintained under any excessive load.

The unit has done 174,000 miles since last G.O. The prevailing bad foggy weather is causing excessive overloading.

For your information I enclose papers referring to similar occurrence that you may find interesting.

E Tozer

Note.

Unit 5026 also stopped for same trouble. I have put this back to Mr. Pearson, he will lift and inspect etc. He may take-up with Eastleigh (5026 – 10,000 miles).

6-12-62 GILLINGHAM DEPOT

The 6.40am Victoria to Gillingham was being propelled from the reception siding to No. 2 Road in the yard, at the same time as stock for the 7.51am was being driven from No. 9 Road to No. 2 Road, both trains collided head-on, the two motor coaches were telescoped, the back of the 6.40am stock mounted & demolished the cab end of the 7.51am.

The driver in the cab of the 7.51 was injured, and the 19 year old shunter reading in the cab on the offside was killed.

Time of mishap 8.4am – shunter’s body removed at 1.10pm 6-12-62.

Formation of stock concerned.

Three x 2-car HAPs 6.40am ex Victoria, propelling.

MBS 65410 ) Unit 6018

DTC 77132 )

MBS 61301 ) Unit 6103

DTC 75421 )

DTC 75716 ) Unit 6118

MBS 61660 )

POINT OF IMPACT

Two x 4-car + one x 2-car EPB, 7.51am stock

MBS 61520 )

TS 70380 ) Unit 5305

TS 70379 )

MBS 61521 )

MBS 14432 )

TSO 15404 ) Unit 5216

TS 15034 )

MBS 14431 )

DTS 77554 ) Unit 5755

MBS 65369 )

6.40am train.

Unit 6018 Built 1958, Paint Varnish C.I. blocks

MBS 65410 No visible damage – to be lifted.

DTC 77132 Centre buffer back plate bent, packing crushed.

Centre buffer mushroomed.

2 lavatory mirrors broken.

Lavatory formica roof panel split.

2 sliding doors adrift.

1 corridor partition ¼ light broken.

End partition formica panel split.

All seat trays adrift.

A & B compartment partition broken.

Corridor partition door adrift.

B Cpt. corridor partition moved and formica split.

All entrance doors binding, body slightly distorted.

Buffer beam – plunger guides damaged.

Unit 6103 Built 1959, Paint Varnish C.I. blocks

MBS 61301 Centre buffer beam plunger guides damaged.

6 entrance doors jammed.

DTC 75421 Centre buffer backplate bent and packing crushed.

Body entrance doors jammed.

4 lavatory mirrors broken.

1 soap dispenser broken.

2 sliding doors adrift.

G & H Cpt. mirrors broken.

G Cpt. end partition formica panel broken.

1 body ¼ light broken.

2 centre buffer beam plunger guides damaged.

All seats adrift.

2 solebars bent down from bolster.

Unit 6118 Built 1961, Paint Varnish C.I. blocks

DTC 75712 2 buffer beam plunger guides damaged.

1 driver’s partition door adrift.

A Cpt. end partition formica panel split.

2 sliding doors adrift, 1 lavatory door adrift.

1 lavatory door standing pillar broken, 1 lavatory seat broken.

Body doors jammed, all seats adrift.

Saloon parting door, standing pillar broken.

Lavatory partition formica panel broken.

Cant rail and roof damaged.

Body standing pillar damaged.

Centre buffer back plate bent, packing broken.

2 body solebars bent down.

Body panels and framing distorted.

MBS 61660 Cab end stoved-in (complete).

Cab end ¼ panels buckled and torn.

2 end commode handles damaged.

2 cab end step plates damaged.

Auto coupler damaged, 2 cab lights broken.

Driver’s window wiper damaged.

Electrical equipment flame cut.

Motor bogie driven back 5’ from centre.

Centre casting adrift from bogie bolster, bolts sheared and pin bent.

7.51am train.

Unit 5305 Built 1960, Paint Varnish C.I. blocks

MBS 61520 Cab end demolished.

Headstock bent, rigger plate torn off.

2 centre longitudinals bent, brake column cut away.

Centre buffer beam broken, guides broken.

Auto and draw bar damaged.

Offside Guard’s doors damaged.

Offside ¼ panels cut away.

Guard’s van ceiling damaged.

2 cab lookout lights broken.

Nearside Guard’s bolt doors – light broken.

Centre rubbing plate bent.

H Cpt. ¼ light broken (offside).

TS 70380 Centre buffer mushroomed, spring broken, packing crushed, back plate bent.

One ¼ light broken (nearside).

TS 70379 2 centre buffer back plates bent and packings crushed.

MBS 61521 Buffer beam plunger damaged, guides damaged and bent.

Auto coupler damaged.

Unit 5216 Built 1956, Paint Varnish C.I. blocks

MBS 14432 Auto coupler damaged.

Centre buffer beam bent, guides damaged.

Emergency box adrift, rubbing plate bent.

Rear end diagonals bent.

TSO 15404 2 centre buffer back plates bent, packings crushed.

Diagonals bent.

TS 15034 1 rubbing plate bent.

1 centre buffer back plate bent, packing crushed.

J Cpt. view frame and glass adrift.

MBS 14431 1 rubbing plate bent and packing crushed.

Emergency tool box adrift.

Emergency ladder strap broken.

Unit 5755 Built 1956, Paint Varnish C.I. blocks

DTS 77554 1 centre buffer back plate bent, packing crushed.

MBS 65369 Emergency ladder strap broken.

All auto couplers to be inspected and stock lifted in London depot before disposal.

C.I. brake blocks throughout, all emergency equipment in order 7151/11.

Due to bad weather conditions, fog etc. a further inspection will be made of the damage to the SR and BR underframes, and particularly the BR bodies.

Note; the damaged Motor Coach No. 61520 of Unit No. 5305 is the equipment end, i.e. M.G. batteries & compressors are fitted. The Motor Coach broken up at Grove Park was also fitted as above. We should ask the Electrical Dept. what it means to equip one of the non equipped slightly damaged Motor Coaches and endeavour to put a reformed unit back into service, some sound equipment was salvaged from the Grove Park Motor Coach.

I will also look into the possibility of reforming the lesser damaged vehicles of the HAP stock both at Gillingham and Micheldever.

All vehicles damaged at Gillingham are repairable.

E Tozer

Memo dated 7-12-62

Mishap at Gillingham 6-12-62.

Enclosed are two sets of 6 photographs taken before stock was parted. Two similar sets retained at Waterloo and will be forwarded to Mr. Cartlidge at Stewarts Lane.

No. E4703 shows the Guard’s doors removed and quarter panels cut away to release the shunter who was trapped cab nose end, his body rested in the switch cabinet while his legs were entangled round the handbrake column, the other side of the nose end panel.

No. E4702 is interesting regards the sheared Centre Casting Securing Bolts.

E Tozer

6-12-62 HOUNSLOW

Two 4-car SUB units Nos. 4384 and 4748 were berthed in the Up Sidings when the 10.38pm Waterloo arriving at Hounslow 11.14pm, empty train, was being berthed on top and a heavy impact was made. The buffer stops were pushed back approx. 4 feet and the motor bogies of Unit No. 4384 coach 10841 next to the stops was derailed all wheels and struck into the staging causing the following damage. This occurred at 12.32am 6-12-62.

STOPS END

4384 Built 1948, Paint 4-59, Varnish 3-61.

MBS 10841 Motor bogie derailed all wheels, 1 guard iron bent, 1 shoe beam broken.

1 fuse box taken off, 1 door damaged, 48’ step board broken.

1 Motorman’s door pillar damaged, 1 headstock slightly bent.

TS 12357 1 headstock slightly bent.

TS 10478 No visible damage

MBS 10842 1 headstock slightly bent.

4748 Built 1951 Paint 6-62.

MBS 8642 1 headstock slightly bent.

TS 9028 No visible damage.

TS 10213 1 headstock slightly bent.

MBS 8643 No visible damage.

4709 Built 1950, Paint 7-59, Varnish 3-61.

MBS 12750 )

TS 8989 ) No visible damage

TS 10233 )

MBS 12749 )

4695 Built 1950 Paint 12-60 Varnish 11-62 Sel

MBS 12722 No visible damage.

TS 10334 1 headstock slightly bent.

TS 8975 No visible damage.

MBS 12721 No visible damage.

All units to Durnsford Road for lifting and repairs, then return to traffic.

Rerailing was completed at 2.20pm.

4709 12749 when lifted the following was discovered.

The centre longitudinals from the bolster to the next cross member, towards the centre of the coach. Two of the four knee bracket rivets at the bolster end are loosened, and at the same end the two longitudinals are slightly buckled on the web.

I have allowed the unit to return to traffic.

R H Griffiths

10-12-62 ASCOT

The 6†43am empty Electric Stock Chertsey to Bracknell consisting of two 4-car suburban units was diverted on arrival at Ascot at 7.15am into No. 3 Road occupied by the stationary 6.10am Freight train of 14 wagons and brakevan, Feltham to Reading.

The 6.43am should have run into No. 2 Road, the leading Motor Coach collided head-on with the goods brake, mounted the brake platform, ran forward 4 feet demolishing the canopy, smashed the front of the cab and overrode the motor bogie one foot.

The goods brake was derailed the rear pair wheels, the 12 & 13^th wagons were tossed aside into the six foot and severely damaged.

The driver of the 6.43 was taken to hospital for slight injuries but not detained.

Time of mishap 7.15am 10-12-62.

Feltham Crane on site 11.50am 10-12-62.

Wagons placed in 6ft 2.35pm 10-12-62.

Stock in clear 3.55pm 10-12-62.

Crane off site 4.15pm 10-12-62.

Stock placed in Up Yard off juice to be remarshalled 10.0am Tuesday 11^th inst.

Formation & damage as follows:-

6.10am Freight

W 105783 Cov Gds. Std. Steel frame.

E 28407 Open 13 Ton, wood frame.

P 188525 Open 16 Ton Mineral.

B 81169 Open 16 Ton Mineral.

B 51936 Open 16 Ton Mineral.

B 30675 Open 16 Ton Mineral.

B 230646 Open 16 Ton Mineral.

B 242135 Open 16 Ton Mineral.

B 567067 Open 16 Ton Mineral.

M 79647 Open 16 Ton Mineral.

M 400108 Open 13 Ton wood body, Steel frame.

Built Derby 1934, damaged beyond repair.

M 105814 Open 16 Ton Mineral, all under gear destroyed, body and floor torn,

Considered beyond repair.

M 731460 Guard’s Bke 20 Ton, extensive body damage.

Unit No. 4289

MBS 10874 Cab end demolished.

TS 10156

TS 10133

MBS 10873

Unit No. 4743

MBS 8633

TS 10273

TS 9023

MBS 8632

Unit 4289 Built 1949, Paint Varnish C.I. blocks

MBS 10874 Cab nose end demolished, † panels buckled.

Roof over cab and Guard’s buckled.

Guard’s and Cab doors jammed and damaged.

Three ¼ lights broken.

Leading headstock very badly bent and torn from solebar ends.

Buffer trimmers bent and torn.

Cab floor torn up, brake column torn from floor.

Motor bogie, bolster centre casting damaged, centre pin cut away (new one fitted)

Shoe fuse boxes broken, air brake destroyed.

Self contained buffers destroyed, rubbing plate bent, packing crushed.

TS 10156 Centre buffer back plate bent. packing crushed.

Centre rubbing plate bent, packing crushed.

TS 10133 2 centre buffer back plates bent, packings crushed.

MBS 10873 No visible damage.

Unit 4743 Built 1951, Paint 8-62, Varnish C.I. blocks

MBS 8633 )

TS 10273 ) No visible damage.

TS 9023 )

MBS 8632 )

All emergency equipment in order.

E Tozer

Memo dated 12-12-62

Mishap

Ref. 81/10/12

Mishap at Ascot 10-12-62.

Referring to Ascot mishap, I enclose two sets of photographs taken prior to rerailing. I have retained one set for Mr. Cartlidge and one set at this office.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 21-1-63

To From

Mr. M. R. Pierson CM&EE London Bridge

Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

Reforming Damaged Electric Stock.

As a result of the collision at Ascot on 10^th December 1962, Motor Coach No. 10874 of Unit 4289 sustained heavy damage. This unit is now at Durnsford Road,

Unit 4632 caught fire at Coulsdon North on 17^th January as a result of which Motor Coach No. 11323 was seriously damaged.

In order to reduce as far as possible the number of units out of service, a reform along the undermentioned lines is proposed and will take place at Durnsford Road to which point Unit 4632 will proceed electrically when released after enquiry.

Motor Coach No. 10873 of Unit 4289 to be exchanged with:-

Motor Coach No. 11323 of Unit 4632.

Formation following reform will be

4289 10874 – 10156 – 10133 – 11323

4632 10873 – 12372 – 8912 – 11324.

The unit to be numbered 4632 and returned to traffic. Unit 4289 to be berthed out to await repairs at Main Works.

12-12-62 EPSOM

The 5†0am 8-car empty train London Bridge to Epsom into Down Sidings to make the 6†2am Down Siding to No. 3 Platform then Epsom to London Bridge, via No. 22 power points from Down Siding.

It appears the Motorman set back to just inside the dummy at No. 22 points, in setting back he ran through the points with one pair of motor wheels only, got the dummy and pulled forward, resulting in the leading pair of motor wheels took the straight road, the second pair and the next vehicle took the road leading to No. 3 Platform, the second pair of motor wheels were derailed and bruised.

At the same time, or thereabouts as the derailment a certain amount of ‘snatching’ must have occurred because the drawbar on the leading end of the rear 4-car was broken off. The Electrical Jumper connections were pulled tight but not broken.

Both units to Selhurst own power.

Unit No. 4361

MBS 10907 Wheels 2 & 7 derailed, step board damaged.

2 pair Guard’s doors damaged.

No other visible damage.

Unit No. 4627

MBS 11314 Drawbar hook broken.

No further damage.

Time of mishap 6.2am.

Rerailed 11.20am.

E Tozer

14-12-62 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

BSK 4352 of Set 291, ‘Royal Wessex’. Paint 1-62.

Upon inspection at Clapham Junction the above mentioned vehicle was found to have the following defects:-

1 buffer casting bent.

1 headstock bent behind casting.

1 diagonal end bent.

The buffer rod is out of alignment and unable to move on the sleeve.

Vehicle to go to Lancing for attention.

R H Griffiths

22-12-62 ROTHERHITHE ROAD

BCK No. 6685 was damaged during heavy shunting at Rotherhithe Road on the 22^nd inst.

Headstock bent, due for E repairs.

Carded to Lancing.

E Tozer

23-12-62 WITLEY – HASLEMERE

9.50am Waterloo to Portsmouth derailed Witley/Haslemere

With the leading motor wheels of the rear unit locked due to jammed gear wheel, after skidding for some considerable distance became derailed country end of Witley station. The train ran on approximately two miles with this leading pair of wheels off the road on the offside before coming to a stand by loss of current.

Cause of derailment, foreign object found in the bottom of the gear case getting caught-up in the gear mesh, unit ex G.O. Selhurst.

Both Up & Down roads blocked from10.55am to 1.15pm, single line working put in operation on Up Road and passengers detrained at site, transported on an Up train.

Time of train 9.50am ex Waterloo 23-12-62.

Time of derailment 10.55am. Rerailed 5.25pm. 23-12-62.

Site midway between Witley & Haslemere.

Guildford Crane on site 3.15pm.

Stock off main line to Haslemere 10.15pm.

Driver H Boy – Nine Elms.

Guard Wearheart – Wimbledon Park.

9.50am, formation and damage:-

Unit No. 3108

MBS 11095

TSK 10062

TCK 11798

MBS 11096

Unit No. 3067

MBS 11165 Leading motor wheels off road.

TRT 12608

TFK 12239

MBS 11166

Unit 3108, no damage, to traffic.

Unit 3067

MBS 11165

2 guard irons torn off, both broken.

1 shoe fuse broken, 2 shoe beams damaged.

1 brake truss bar bent.

Below damaged during rerailing, packing slipped.

1 cab door standing pillar broken.

Building rails damaged at cab entrance.

Tread plates adrift, cab doors.

Two 10’ step boards broken.

1 cab corner panel torn and buckled.

TRT 12608 )

TFK 12239 ) No damage.

MBS 11166 )

Main works repair to body, unit held at Haslemere for change of bogie.

E Tozer

24-12-62 ST LEONARDS WEST MARINA DEPOT

During shunting operations at West Marina on the 24^th inst. an unauthorised propelling movement was made from the Cleaning Shed with a 12-car Diesel Unit, at the same time as a 6-car, under shunters orders was being hauled from the Diesel Shed, a converging collision occurred between the 2^nd and 3^rd coach of the 6-car and the 1^st and 2^nd vehicles of the 12-car, all four vehicles were derailed and damaged, they will require main works attention.

Time of mishap 8.45pm 24-12-62.

Rerailed 11.17am 25-12-62.

Driver Clee of the 12-car.

Driver J Douch of the 6-car.

Formation:-

6-car 1007 (Short)

MBS 60013 54 Tons Leading

TSO 60518 29 Tons

TFK 60706 29 Tons Damaged body and frame.

TSO 60520 29 Tons Damaged body and frame.

TSO 60519 29 Tons

MBS 60012 54 Tons

12-car train

6-car Unit No. 1011 (Long)

MBS 60015 55 Tons Leading in propelling movement, damaged.

TSO 60521 30 Tons Damaged

TFK 60707 30 Tons )

TSO 60523 30 Tons ) no visible damage.

TSO 60522 30 Tons )

MBS 60014 55 Tons )

Followed by Unit No. 1001, released to traffic.

Damaged vehicles:-

Unit No. 1007

MBS 60013 No damage.

TSO 60518 Short stepboard broken (replaced).

TFK 60706 Centre underframe longitudinal truss bent in bottom flange.

Solebar bent inwards 3” at 6’ from headstock.

All welded step irons bent or broken off.

Body side end panel buckled and torn, rigger plate damaged.

‘A’ Bogie Headstock bent.

TSO 60520 Centre entrance door jammed, sill plate lifted, rigger plate damaged.

6’ of the web in the solebar indented.

6’ of the solebar bent inwards ¾” between truss legs.

Weld at one truss leg broken.

TSO 60519 No visible damage.

MBS 60012 No visible damage.

Unit No. 1011

MBS 60013 Leading end, i.e. Trailer Bogie end, ½ length of body panels buckled and torn.

Rigger plates damaged.

Cab corner and end panel ripped out, corner pillar buckled.

Interior panel cab/engine room buckled.

Controller cover damaged

Solebar bruised, welded step irons broken off or bent.

Engine room entrance door damaged, hinged standing pillar bent.

Roof guttering torn and buckled.

Electrical Battery box buckled.

Electrical equipment damaged.

TSO 60521 Lavatory light broken, body panel grazed.

TFK 60707 )

TSO 60523 ) No visible damage.

TSO 60522 )

MBS 60014 )

Suggested Reform – agreed by Electrical & Operating as a temporary measure only.

Not to be extract in book A 30832.

MBS 60014 of 1011 unit 30 seats )

TSO 60522 of 1011 unit 60 seats )

TSO 60523 of 1011 unit 60 seats ) To be 1011 unit.

TFK 60707 of 1011 unit 48 seats ) To traffic.

TSO 60518 of 1007 unit 52 seats )

MBS 60013 of 1007 unit 22 seats )

Damaged unit for main works repair.

Will not be re-set numbered.

MBS 60015 of 1011 unit Damaged.

TSO 60521 of 1011 unit Damaged.

TFK 60706 of 1007 unit Damaged.

TSO 60520 of 1007 unit Damaged.

TSO 60519 of 1007 unit No damage.

MBS 60012 of 1007 unit No damage.

The reformed Unit 1011/07 to be lifted and re-set numbered during week ending 29-12-62.

The damaged unit for repairs to be lifted at Hastings, and will be inspected by Mr. Elgar on Tuesday 1^st January 1963.

E Tozer

Memo dated 16-4-63

Converging collision at West Marina 24-12-62.

Referring to my report of the 27^th Dec. 1962.

Both units No. 1007 and 1011 have been through Lancing for damage repairs and maintenance repairs and released to traffic. On arrival at West Marina they were reformed to their original formation and re-set numbered to the respective Unit Nos.

E Tozer

29-12-62 RAMSGATE DEPOT

Unit No. 7176 was left standing foul on No. 29 Road foul of No. 28 Road by the rear Motor Coach No. 61739, diesel engine No. 6541, unaware of the obstruction on the offside struck the Guard’s door and side panel in passing, damage as follows:-

Unit No. 7176 O/Due Lancing varnish 10-62

MBS 61739 Guard’s long bolt door torn off.

Guard’s open door damaged.

Guard’s doors hinge standing pillars bent.

Side panel between Guard’s doors and entrance door to vestibule buckled and torn.

Entrance door to vestibule damaged (Fibre-Glass).

Standing lock pillar damaged.

Step boards – top and lower – broken.

No further damage to remainder of unit.

Unit held under card at Ramsgate for maintenance and damage repair at Lancing.

E Tozer

1963

15-1-63 WEST CROYDON

The 10.37pm 4-car Passenger train Holborn to West Croydon on the 15^th inst. due at 11.43pm was put to berth when it was diverted to an occupied road in the sidings and collided heavily with two 4-car units berthed in No. 3 Up Sidings at 11.47pm, the two units were forced back into the stops demolishing same and breaking the rail joint causing a gap (2 feet) between bogies under the Motor Coach.

The leading Motor Coach of the arriving 4-car Unit was telescoped into the trailer coach, coming to rest with the headstock of the Motor Coach resting on the headstock of the trailer coach, the centre buffer off the trailer coach under the Motor Coach.

Both body ends were smashed-in, underframes buckled, floors broken, the body sides of the trailer are 9” wide to gauge either side. No derailment, the driver seriously injured, taken to hospital.

Formation.

From stops.

Unit No. 5254.

MBS 14508

TSO 15442

TS 15073

MBS 14507

Unit No. 5193.

MBS 14385

TSO 15371

TS 15321

MBS 14386

POINT OF IMPACT

Unit No. 5177.

MBS 14353 ) Telescoped

TSO 15355 )

TS 15305

MBS 14354

Time of mishap 11.47pm 15-1-63

Crane on site 2.12am 16-1-63

No derailment Bolster lifted out of bogie under MBS 14386 trailer bogie.

Neither the O.D. C&W or myself advised of mishap until 8.30am 16-1-63.

Damage as follows:-

Berthed stock, from Stops end.

Unit No. 5254 4-car E.P.B.

MBS 14508 2 tread plates bent, cab end, 1 torn from end panel.

Auto coupler damaged, 2 sole bars bent down – trailing end.

Buffer plunger guides bent, 1 guard iron bent.

TSO 15442 Centre buffer back plate bent, packing crushed.

TS 15073 Centre buffer back plate bent, packing crushed.

MBS 14507 1 auto coupler fractured, swing pin sheared.

2 buffer stems bent, 2 buffer guides bent.

Unit No. 5193 4-car E.P.B.

MBS 14385 Auto coupler fractured, swing pin sheared.

2 buffer plungers bent, 2 buffer guides bent.

TSO 15371 2 centre buffer back plates bent, packings crushed.

TS 15321 1 centre buffer back plate bent, packing crushed.

1 rubbing plate bent, packing crushed.

1 headstock bent, 2 longitudinals bent, 1 diagonal bent.

Draw gear housing damaged, rivets sheared.

D & G Cpts. 2 view glasses and frames adrift.

K Cpt. 1 door buckled, floor damaged above the bent longitudinal.

MBS 14386 Auto swing pin sheared, coupler damaged.

2 buffer plungers bent, 2 buffer plunger guides bent.

2 diagonals fractured, cab end, motor end headstock bent.

Trailing end headstock bent, 2 longitudinals buckled.

1 centre rubbing plate bent.

Periscope mirror broken, 1 tool & ambulance box adrift.

2 cant rails buckled – centre of coach.

Guard’s door damaged, 5 doors jammed.

Floor lifted G & F Cpts, lino torn.

Cab roof panel buckled.

Unit No. 5177 4-car E.P.B.

MBS 14353 Auto coupling fractured, swing pin sheared.

2 buffer plungers bent & guides damaged.

2 end step plates bent, 1 cab end headstock bent.

2 solebars bent, trailing end, 1 trailing headstock bent.

2 longitudinals badly buckled, 2 diagonals badly buckled.

F,G,H, flooring smashed upwards.

Rubbing plate buckled, roof buckled both ends.

Combined toolbox adrift, partition between Guard & A Cpt. damaged.

Driver’s escape door off runners, 2 cant rails buckled.

End of body – H Cpt. demolished, all electrical equipment damaged.

Roof end buckled, three ¼ lights broken, 1 door light broken.

Interior of H Cpt. damaged, 2 end ¼ panels buckled, 2 doors badly damaged.

Body distorted throughout its length, 1 3-aside seat end broken, 1 adrift.

The trailing end of this Motor Coach telescoped into the next vehicle, i.e.

TSO 15355 2 diagonals badly buckled, 2 longitudinals buckled.

2 centre buffers damaged, back plates bent and packings crushed, bolts sheared.

2 sole bars bent, 1 headstock bent, body end demolished (J Cpt.)

Interior of J Cpt. demolished, 2 doors smashed.

Two ¼ panels badly buckled, wide to gauge.

Two ¼ lights broken, passenger communication smashed.

Roof & cant rails buckled, floor in H & J lifted, lino torn.

2 doors strained, electrical equipment on end panel damaged.

TS 15305 1 centre buffer back plate bent and packing crushed.

MBS 14354 No vehicle damage.

All emergency equipment in order.

Disposal of stock as follows:-

Unit No. 5254 Under own power to Selhurst for Lifting & Inspection.

? Main Works attention.

Unit No. 5193 Under own power to Selhurst for Lifting & Inspection, then to Main Works for

repair.

Unit No. 5177 Held at West Croydon to be made safe to run, i.e. flame cut the damaged end off of

trailer No. 15355. This will be done on Sat. 19^th inst, then steam haul to Selhurst for

Lifting & Inspection then to Main Works for repairs.

E Tozer

In the telescoping of the 1^st & 2^nd coaches of the oncoming unit, the 3 link coupling remained intact & coupled, the centre buffer of the trailer forced the headstock of the Motor Coach back, buckled the longitudinals & diagonals, the head and body of the buffer turned skywards, lifted the coach up, taking the bolster with it, the two bottom fixing bolts of the buffer were broken off, this enabled the Motor Coach to ride over the buffer into the next coach, the fact that the coupling remained intact is most remarkable, the collapsing of the Motor Coach headstock & longitudinals must be a contributory cause to the telescoping.

E Tozer

17-1-63 COULSDON NORTH

MBS 11323 of unit 4632 damaged by fire.

Reform of units, 4289 (Ascot collision10-12-62) and 4632 (Coulsdon North fire 17-1-63).

4289 (dam) 10874 + 10156 + 10133 + 11323, to Eastleigh for repair.

4632 (tfc) 10873 + 12372 + 8912 + 11324.

21-1-63 ASHFORD

The 9.28pm Mail train Margate to Cannon Street due at Ashford at 11.22pm was running late and actually left Ashford at 1.8am (Mon 21^st) when it became derailed at approximately 1.10am. The leading three vehicles, Diesel Engine No. 6578, SO 4037 & SO 4035 ran through the sand drag from the loop road into Chart Leacon, veered to the offside, demolished the stop blocks of the shunting neck from Chart Leacon in the opposite direction, travelling about 235 feet from entry into the sand drag. Engine No. 6578 and SO 4037 were derailed all wheels and SO 4035 the leading bogie.

As the remainder of the train was pulled off and continued on its journey, I am unable to give you the complete formation of the same.

Most of the body damage to SO 4037 was done in rerailing, but owing to the position in which the vehicle came to rest I feel were ought not to blame the Motive Power gang for the same in these circumstances.

SO 4037 Built 1956, Varnish 5-62(3) Dual heated.

2 bogie headstocks slightly bent along top flange (1 on each bogie).

4 safety loops bent, 2 brake long pull rods bent.

2 bogie tie rod bolts sheared off (1 on each bogie).

1 brake shoe broken, 1 dynamo belt broken, 1 vestibule gangway faceplate bent.

1 dual heating lead retaining receptacle broken and bolts damaged on end.

Dual heating conduit along solebar broken & damaged.

1 side light broken, 2 lavatory lights broken.

1 step board broken, panels dented and grazed in 5 places.

1 lavatory tank filler nozzle broken.

SO 4035 Built 1956, Varnish 8-62(3) Dual heated.

1 bogie headstock badly bent, 2 safety loops bent, 2 long pull rods bent.

1 dynamo belt broken, 1 lavatory chute damaged.

Both these coaches to Lancing for repairs after lifting and inspection at Ashford.

R H Griffiths

21-1-63 ROTHERHITHE ROAD

The 11.40pm Rotherhithe Road to London Bridge Van train 20^th inst. pulling out of 2 Road became derailed due to Signalman operating points in error during the shunt move. Siphon Van No. W1027W was derailed all wheels and body & underframe extensively damaged, and PMV 1844 one pair wheels lifted off track.

Time of mishap 12.15am 21‑1‑63.

Crane on site 1.30am 21-1-63. (Hither Green Crane).

5 vans released 2.0am 21-1-63.

W1027W rerailed 9.50am 21-1-63.

Line clear 10.0am 21-1-63.

Formation and damage:-

Diesel Engine 6538.

BSK 3695 ) 186 Set.

CK 5605 )

BY 408

CK 15876 546 Set.

BG E81578

PMV 1912

Siphon W1027W Extensive damage

PMV 1544

GUV 86748

PMV 1094

PMV 1579

PMV 1862

BY 680

Damage.

PMV 1912 Strained drawbar hook & coupling.

W1027W Body & frame on floor, bogies knocked from under.

Vehicle struck upright of overbridge twice.

Body & roof demolished.

Underframe trussing & underslung equipment torn from main frame.

2 bogies badly buckled, axleboxes broken.

Wheels – journals scored.

Vehicle completely beyond repair, recommend break up, body, underframe & bogies on site.

PMV 1844 No visible damage.

E Tozer

Memo dated 28-1-63

To From

Asst. O/D C. & W. Engineer Mech. & Elec. Engr. (Workshops),

STEWARTS LANE C. M. & E. Engineer’s Department,

EASTLEIGH

Derailment at Rotherhithe Road –

Sunday, 20^th January 1963, 11.40pm

Rotherhithe Road to London Bridge Van Train

With reference to the above-mentioned derailment; will you please arrange for Siphon Van No. W1027W, damaged beyond repair, to be broken up on site, recording details on C.S.R. Returns 12 and 13 in due course.

M S Hatchell

24-1-63 GROOMBRIDGE

Details missing!

Referring to telephone conversation of even date, when lifting completed at Groombridge will you please card No. 92 Set to Lancing Works for repairs advising local S.M.

Regards other vehicles they are for your disposal as they are not due for main works.

E Tozer

26-1-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

The 11.30am Stock consisting of 837 Set was standing on No. 40 Road in Clapham Yard when the 8.35am Stock consisting of SK 1883 and Sets 890 & 559 were propelled towards the stops on 41 Road, due to shunter’s error the hand points leading from 41 to 40 Road had not been reset, result was the 8.35am stock collided broadside with the 11.30am stock, two vehicles were derailed, four received heavy body damage and will require main works attention.

Time of mishap 12.15am 26-1-63.

Rerailed 10.45am 26-1-63.

Lines clear 11.0am 26-1-63.

Damage as follows:-

SK 1883 Built 1936, Paint .59 Varnish 6-61.

1 side body panel buckled (Cpt. side).

4 door handles & 6 commode handles torn off.

5 body door-stops torn off.

2 step boards broken.

1 headstock bent (old damage – slight).

890 Set Paint 2-62 (BR)

BSK 34281

Derailed 2 pair wheels

2 step boards broken, brackets bent.

2 door handles, 2 commode handle broken.

1 door hinge broken.

2 extreme end corner panels torn.

Brake safety loop bent.

CK 15048 ) No damage, return to traffic after inspection.

BSK 34282 )

837 Set Paint 10-59, Varnish 4-62.

CK 5855

Corridor side, full length of body panels & framing smashed one side.

3 large side lights broken, 2 sliding vents broken.

Corridor interior panels torn out.

SK 130

Cpt. side, full length body panels bent & grazed , one side.

3 doors buckled, 1 large side light broken.

4 step boards broken, step irons bent.

2 axleboxes broken, derailed 4 pair wheels.

BSK 3985 )

SK 129 ) Release to traffic after inspection.

BSK 3986 )

E Tozer

Memo dated 15-3-63 Ref:- RS.51/6/2A/D

To From

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Inspector E. Tozer

M&E. Eng (WS) Platform 16

EASTLEIGH WATERLOO

Damaged Coaching Stock - Repairs.

Referring to notes of meeting held at Lancing 13-2-63. Unit No. 3023.

I have spoken to Mr Ball regards electrical equipment for MBS 11051, he informed me the material is on hand at Brighton. I have advised Mr Mac-Dougal.

Note added to memo:- E239053 ex Brighton 26-3-63.

The unconverted bogie No. 7004 which belongs under the motor end of 11051 is on hand at Lancing for extensive damage repair, will you please ask them to concentrate on the repairs as soon as possible and forward to Selhurst when completed.

At the request of Mr Mac-Dougal for body repair only, I have arranged the following:-

Unit 4369 and 2609 Hassocks to Eastleigh Weds. 20-3-63.

Unit No. 6073, 2-car )

BSK 34281 of 890 Set ) Micheldever to Eastleigh ordinary means 18-3-63.

SK 1883 )

E Tozer

28-1-63 HAMPTON COURT JUNCTION

SK 83 was formed in the 5.40am Waterloo to Salisbury train on Monday 28^th January 1963 when it was struck into by a door being open on a passing train at Hampton Court Junction. The following damage was sustained:-

SK No. 83 Built 1950, Heavy 4-61, Due varnish 7-63.

3 sliding ventilator lights broken and frames damaged.

7 fixed ventilator lights broken and frames damaged.

3 door hinges damaged.

2 step boards broken

R H Griffiths

29-1-63 SALISBURY

On Tuesday 29^th January 1963, the same coach as above (SK 83) was being shunted in the West Yard at Salisbury with a batch of 10 wagons when it struck into a wagon standing foul on No. 1 Road, the engine and wagons having successfully passed. The opposite side was then damaged as follows:-

SK No. 83

7 side lights broken, 1 door light broken.

1 door handle and 2 commode handles broken and bent.

5 door hinges damaged, 2 step boards broken.

49 ft of panelling is grazed and damaged.

This vehicle has been sent to Lancing for repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

30-1-63 PECKHAM RYE

The 6.18am London Bridge to Victoria, Units Nos. 5731 & 5768 was standing in No. 1 Platform at Peckham Rye when the 6.24am London Bridge to Horsham, Units Nos. 4669 & 4382 ran into the back of it. The centre buffer of the 2^nd coach (8949) was forced under the headstock of the leading coach (12669) when slight telescoping took place upon impact, lifting the bolster out of the trailer bogie of MBS 12669 and allowing the ends of the two coaches to meet.

This occurred at 6.39am and I understand there were no injuries sustained. Rerailing was completed at 10.40am and road cleared at 11.10am.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

Unit No. 5731 Built 1955, H.I. Selhurst 10-62.

MBS 65345 No visible damage, 5 cushions adrift.

DTS 77530 1 centre buffer backplate and packing bent and crushed.

1 auto coupling damaged, swing pin sheared off, 7 seats adrift.

Unit No. 5768 Built 1956, Varnish Selhurst 7-61.

MBS 65382 1 auto coupling damaged, swing pin sheared off, 14 seats adrift.

One ¼ light broken.

DTS 77567 1 headstock bent and weld broken, 1 solebar bent, 2 nose end treadplates bent.

1 centre buffer, back plate & packing bent and crushed.

Three ¼ lights broken, 8 seats displaced.

Unit No. 4669 Built 1950, E Repair Lancing 5-61.

MBS 12669 Trailer bogie derailed, trailing pair of wheels.

2 headstocks bent, 1 solebar bent, 2 longitudinals bent, 2 diagonals bent.

Draw gear housing bent, one 3 Link coupling strained and bent.

1 air reservoir chamber moved, 2 main air brake pipes bent & damaged.

1 centre casting fractured (bogie), 2 bolster rubbing blocks damaged.

H Cpt. Floor lifted.

1 centre rubbing plate & packing bent and crushed.

End pushed in, passenger communication rod & box damaged.

1 end secondary rail bent, 5 side ¼ panels buckled.

Four ¼ lights broken, 1 nose end panel buckled.

2 standing pillars bent, 2 doors jammed.

3 ceiling panels & mouldings broken, 1 end partition panel broken.

1 top and 1 middle formica panel broken.

2 side quarter fascia panels broken (formica).

3 back squabs adrift, 2 side fillets broken, 1 compartment mirror broken.

2 seat ends broken, 1 support leg broken & 15 adrift.

TS 8949 1 headstock bent, 1 end pushed in.

1 passenger communication box adrift, 1 electric jumper box broken.

2 side quarter panels buckled, 3 doors jammed (1 buckled).

2 centre buffer back plates & packings bent and crushed (1 face broken).

1 interior end panel broken, 2 back squabs adrift, 1 ceiling panel broken.

2 side quarter fascia panels broken (formica).

9 seat end supports adrift.

TS 10261 1 centre buffer & 1 rubbing plate & packings bent and crushed.

1 centre casting broken (bogie).

H Cpt. 1 back squab adrift, all seats adrift.

A Cpt. 1 view frame adrift.

MBS 12670 1 centre rubbing plate & packing slightly bent and crushed.

Unit No. 4382 Built 1948, E Repair 11-58, Varnish 10-60.

MBS 10837 1 centre casting fractured.

1 centre rubbing plate & packing bent and crushed.

3 inspection covers adrift in Guard’s van.

TSO 12355 2 centre buffer back plates & packings bent and crushed.

9 seats adrift.

TS 10476 1 centre buffer back plates & packing bent and crushed.

Cushions adrift.

MBS 10838 No visible damage.

All vehicles are at Peckham Rye and will be lifted & inspected.

DTS 77567 of 5768, MBS 12669 & TS 8949 of 4669 will require main works attention.

Unit 4382 is O/Due for H.I. repairs at Selhurst where it will go after lifting.

Unit 5731 back to traffic after lifting.

R H Griffiths

Memo dated 6-2-63.

Mishap

Collision at Peckham Rye 30-1-63.

Further to my report dated 30^th Jan 1963, the following additional damage has revealed itself during lifting.

Unit No. 5768 Due varnish 7-63

DTS 77567 A bogie centre casting broken & pin bent.

B bogie centre casting broken & pin bent, bolster bent and welding broken.

MBS 65382 A bogie bolster bent and welding cracked.

B bogie centre casting broken & pin bent.

With your approval Lancing will accept this unit for repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

8-2-63 DRAYTON CROSSING

The 7.37am Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton train consisting of two 4-car Corridor Units Nos. 3107 & 3139 had just moved away from Drayton Home Signal when it was struck in the rear by the 7.50am Portsmouth to Brighton train, Unit No. 3134 4-car Corridor. Telescoping took place, the leading coach No. MBS 11186 of 3134 buffers and headstock going under those of the rear coach No. MBS 11195 of Unit 3139.

A length of about 21 feet of the body of MBS 11186 being completely demolished and the nose end of MBS 11195 (cab complete) and extensive damage to Guard’s Van.

Only one pair of wheels were derailed, those of MBS 11186, the leading Motor Bogie, trailing pair of wheels.

I understand there were 14 people injured and taken to hospital but only 4 were detained. One Motorman and two Guards were included in the 14.

Mr. Smith and Mr. Williams of Eastleigh were at the incident so I will not give you a detailed as I understand they have all the information.

Formation:-

Unit No. 3107.

MBS 11094 47 Tons.

TCK 11797 33 Tons.

TSK 10061 33 Tons.

MBS 11093 47 Tons. Emergency box glass broken, contents complete, BR.7151/9.

Unit No. 3139.

MBS 11196 47 Tons.

TSK 10093 33 Tons.

TCK 11829 33 Tons.

MBS 11195 47 Tons. Emergency box glass broken, contents complete, SR 1017 A.

Unit No. 3134.

MBS 11186 47 Tons.

TSK 10088 33 Tons.

TCK 11824 33 Tons.

MBS 11185 47 Tons. Emergency box intact, all complete, BR 7151/9.

Incident happened at 8.46am.

Units 3107 & 3139 left for Ford 2.15pm.

Rerailed at 3.20pm, unit 3134 left for Chichester 3.40pm.

Details of damage are as follows:-

Unit No. 3107 Paint 10-55, Varnish 2-62(3).

MBS 11094 Motorman’s fuse box displaced, 1 saloon sliding door off runners.

3 seat ends adrift, all seats and cushions displaced.

TCK 11797 All seats and cushions displaced.

TSK 10061 All seats and cushions displaced, 1 wash basin broken.

MBS 11093 All seat ends adrift, cushions and seats displaced.

Motorman’s fuse box displaced.

Unit No. 3139 Paint 3-60, Varnish 1-63(1)

MBS 11196 Cell box in Motorman’s cab displaced.

2 saloon end sliding doors off runners.

All seat ends adrift, cushions and seats displaced.

TSK 10093 ‘B’ Compt. Sliding door off runners, 1 side light broken.

C, D, E, F, G Compts. Mirrors broken.

1 wash basin broken, 1 lavatory seat adrift.

1 vertical bottom slide fitting broken.

All cushions & seats displaced.

TCK 11829 2 wash basins broken, 2 lavatory seats adrift, ‘H’ Compt. mirror broken.

‘C’ Compt. sliding door catch adrift.

All seats & cushions displaced.

MBS 11195 2 solebars bent, 1 headstock bent, 2 buffer trunnions bent.

Drawgear housing bent, 2 longitudinals bent.

2 buffers and draw bar bent and damaged.

Underframe trussing bent (1 side).

Brake and Electrical gear underneath damaged and bent.

2 shoe beam fuse box brackets burnt off.

Nose end completely pushed in and corners splayed out.

Roof damaged and broken one end, end box broken.

Cant rails both sides broken & split back to saloon doors, also bottom sides.

2 cab doors damaged, 1 door glass broken, 1 door panel holed.

Roof boards over passenger entry door broken and canvas torn.

1 standing pillar split & broken, 1 pass. Door pillar damaged.

Cab/van partition damaged.

3 saloon partitions damaged & sliding doors adrift.

Ceiling panels in saloon vestibule damaged.

Floor in saloon damaged and lino split.

All seat ends, seats & cushions adrift.

26 ft. step board broken, 6 brackets bent.

1 motor bogie headstock bent, brakework damaged.

2 guard irons damaged, 1 bent, 1 bolt broken.

Unit No. 3134.

MBS 11185 1 Guard’s communicating door frame cheek broken.

1 saloon sliding door off runners, adrift with the top plate bent.

2 seat ends adrift & legs broken.

Seats & cushions displaced.

TCK 11824 1 wash basin broken, ‘B’ Compt. mirror broken.

2 side lights broken, E &F Compts. Roof lights displaced.

All seats & cushions displaced.

TSK 10088 1 wash basin broken, 1 lavatory seat adrift.

All seats & cushions displaced.

MBS 11186 Body completely demolished from Cab end to 21 ft.

2 solebars badly bent & cut back to first cross member.

1 headstock sheared off.

1 motor bogie headstock & 2 solebars bent.

Brakework damaged and bent.

All seat ends, seats 7 cushions displaced.

This coach is in very bad shape.

Units 3107 & 3139 were steam hauled to Ford and Unit 3134 steam hauled to Chichester.

All are held under ‘Red Card’ at the moment.

Disposal.

After lifting, inspection and repairs Unit 3107 will go back to traffic. 3139 & 3134 to go on the damage list but there is a possibility of reforming these two units.

Photographs have been promised for 9.0am Monday 11^th February 1963 without captions.

R H Griffiths

Memo dated 15-2-63 Ref:- R72-7/8/9

To From

M. R. Pierson Esq. C. M. & E. E’s Dept.

SOUTHERN REGION

LONDON BRIDGE

Reforming of Damaged Stock.

As a result of the collision at Drayton on the 8^th February 1963, Motor Coach No. 11186 of 4-car Corr. Unit 3134 and Motor Coach No. 11195 of 4-car Corr. Unit No. 3139 sustained very heavy damage.

In order to reduce as far as possible the number of units out of service a reform along the undermentioned lines is proposed and will take place following the M.O.T. Enquiry.

Motor Coach No. 11185 of Unit 3134 to be exchanged with

Motor Coach No. 11195 of Unit 3139.

Formation following reform will be:-

3139 11185 – 11829 – 10093 – 11196 Good unit to be 3139.

3134 11195 – 11824 – 10088 – 11186 Bad unit, no unit number.

Unit 3139 to be lifted for fuller examination and then returned to service.

Unit 3134 to await reception by main works.

Memo dated 1-3-63 Refs:- Eastleigh RS.55/1/2/40.

Lon Bridge R72 – 7/9/9

Collision Drayton Crossing 8-2-63 – Reforming.

The undermentioned units were reformed at Ford on the 28^th February 1963.

Unit No. 3139 To Lancing, Lift & Repair and release to traffic.

MBS 11196 ex 3139 P 3-60 V 2-63 47 Tons

TSK 10093 ex 3139 P 3-60 V 2-63 33 Tons

TCK 11829 ex 3139 P 3-60 V 2-63 33 Tons

MBS 11185 ex 3134 P 5-59 V 10-61 47 Tons

MBS 11185 to receive ‘A’ repair to match remainder of unit.

Unit No. 3134 mixed damaged vehicles Not unit numbered.

MBS 11186 Extensive body & underframe damage Chichester

TSK 10088 Interior body damage Chichester

TCK 11824 Interior body damage Chichester

MBS 11195 Nose end & underframe damage Ford

This mixed unit held for further inspection of damage to MBS 11186.

E Tozer

Memo dated 15-3-63 Ref:- RS.55/1/2/40/D

To From

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Inspector E. Tozer

M&E. Eng (WS) Platform 16

EASTLEIGH WATERLOO

Damaged Main Line Electric Stock.

Referring to previous correspondence following the decision to break up MBS 11186 of Unit No. 3134 at Chichester, I have consulted Mr Smyth’s representative at London Bridge (Mr I Wright) and the findings are as follows for your approval.

MBS 11186 ex Unit 3134.

Break up body and underframe on site.

Body All good useable materials to be recovered i.e. trimming, doors, exterior & interior,

windows, gangway frame (to Wimbledon), lino, non ferrous metals, card to Lancing Works.

U/Frame Brake gear to CM&EE Selhurst, compressor to CM&EE Durnsford Road.

Bogies Trailer bogie to Lancing, spare.

Motor Bogie No. 7296 to Selhurst to remove traction motors & brake gear, then skeleton

frame to Lancing for immediate repair.

Elec Equip including auxiliary cupboard to Strawberry Hill for renovation.

Note added to memo:- Loaded in E315987 to Durnsford Road, gangway & treadplates.

Dated 29-3-63 Loaded in M11869 to Strawberry Hill.

TCK 11824 ex Unit 3134.

To be berthed at Hassocks without repair, the two broken side lights to be ‘boarded up’ to protect the interior. I suggest Mr Cartlidge be asked to do this, either at Chichester or Hassocks.

TRB 12524 ex Unit 3079.

At present on hand at Eastleigh. I suggest it should be sent to Micheldever, the CM&EE to remove all electrical equipment at Micheldever then break up body & underframe at Newhaven, (if when body is removed the underframe is worth saving it can be returned to Micheldever). The trailer bogies to Lancing.

MBS 11242 ex Unit 3079.

At present on hand at New Cross Gate. It will be loco-hauled (Westinghouse brake) to Peckham during week ending 23-3-63 for removal of traction motors then hauled to Hassocks to berth, the CM&EE to remove compressor etc. when at Hassocks.

The remaining vehicles to be reformed as under:-

MBS 11195 ex Unit 3139.

At Chichester, No. 1 end with batteries. Nose end of body extensive damage, cab end of underframe – headstock & solebar bent. To Lancing for repair before end of month.

TSK 10088 ex Unit 3134.

At Chichester, slight interior damage, to Lancing with above MBS 11195.

TCK 11852 ex Unit 3079.

At Eastleigh, repairs are in hand.

MBS 11241 ex Unit 3079.

At Micheldever, no visible damage, to Eastleigh for intermediate repair then to Selhurst for fitting of traction motors etc.

All four vehicles to receive intermediate repair at Eastleigh & Lancing and the unit will be 3134. When vehicles repaired and released both works to be advised re disposal.

E Tozer

Memo dated 20-3-63 Ref:- RS.55/1/2/40/D

To From

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Inspector E. Tozer

M&E. Eng (WS) Platform 16

EASTLEIGH WATERLOO

Drayton Crossing Collision – 8-2-63.

Following the usual procedure of lifting after mishaps, Unit No. 3107 involved in the Drayton mishap was lifted at Durnsford Road on the 19^th inst. On lifting the Motor bogie end on MBS 11093 it revealed that the sixteen 7/8” bolts securing the top centre casting to the underframe transom were bent, when the bolts were removed it was then found the bolt holes in the transom were enlarged and elongated, and did not give a tight fit to twelve of the sixteen bolts. The CM&EE was reluctant to return the unit to traffic, asked me to accept it either for traffic or Main Works repair.

I was unable to inspect the defect when vehicle in the air, so have accepted it for main works attention. These Motor bogies are the “Dutch Motor Bogies” but called main line bogies when under Portsmouth stock, they have the “Deep Well” type centre casting. I beg to suggest you accept this unit at Lancing for attention to the above and intermediate repair. It’s not due for its 4^th Varnish until 2-1964.

E Tozer

Memo dated 25-3-63 Ref:- RS.55/1/2/40/D

To From

Works Manager. M. & E. E. (Workshops),

LANCING C. M. & E. E’s Dept.,

EASTLEIGH

Drayton Crossing Collision – 8-2-63.

Further to my letter of 21^st March and with reference to Mr. Double’s conversation with you 22^nd March; Unit No. 3107 involved in the Drayton mishap and with slight interior damage as given in the enclosure to my letter 25^th February under the heading “Damaged Coaching Stock”, has been lifted at Durnsford Road and it is found that on MBS 11093 the underframe transom to which the top centre casting is bolted has elongated and enlarged holes with the result that it is impossible to fix the casting in a secure position.

The Traction people have temporarily fixed the casting with four bolts to enable it to run to a main works and as the unit was originally programmed to come to you for attention, I shall be pleased if you will contact Mr. Tozer in regard to its actual acceptance, both for repair to the damage and the transom defects. I would mention the casting is of the deep Dutch type.

To assist in the early return of the Unit to service, I am prepared to accept (a) intermediate repairs without lifting except to the Motor Coach for attention to the bolt holes only or (b) heavy repairs as the last general was in October 1955 bit I will leave you to decide on inspection.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 28-3-63 Ref:- RS.55/1/2/40/D

RS.55/989/D

To From

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, (Traction). M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

LONDON BRIDGE. C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

Inspector E. Tozer,

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

C.& W. Works Manager,

EASTLEIGH.

C.&W. Works Manager,

LANCING.

DAMAGED COACHING STOCK.

Arising from discussions which my representative recently had with Mr. Wright and also a representative of the Movements Manager, the following has been agreed and I shall be pleased if you will co-operate with Mr. Tozer in connection with the stripping, berth and reforming as indicated:-

Drayton Mishap. MBS 11186 – Break up complete,

(see my letter 21-3-63).

TCK 11824 – now spare and to be berthed at Hassocks

Pending possible re-use.

MBS 11195 – Extensive nose end damage also bent headstock

and solebars. Will be accepted at Lancing for

repairs on an agreed date and reformed as part

of unit 3134.

TSK 10088 – Slight interior damage. Will be accepted at Lancing

On an agreed date and be reformed as part of unit

3134.

New Cross Gate Mishap. TCK 11852 – Damage repairs in hand at Eastleigh and on release

to be formed as part of unit 3134.

MBS 11241 – No visible damage. To Eastleigh for intermediate

Repairs and on release to go to Selhurst for fitting

of Traction Motors, for 3134.

MBS 11242 – New Cross Gate to Peckham Rye for removal of

Traction Motors, then Locomotive hauled to Hassocks

For berthing pending possible re-use. Compressor

Will be removed by M.E.E.(T) after arrival at

Hassocks.

The four vehicles which are to form unit No. 3134 to be given intermediate repairs at Lancing / Eastleigh and set numbers altered as necessary.

Motor Brake Second 11195 formerly of unit No. 3139 to be replaced by No. 11185 Ex. Unit 3134 and to be so marked.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 16-4-63 Ref:- RS.55/1/2/40/D

To From

Movements Manager. M. & E. E. (Workshops),

WATERLOO C. M. & E. E’s Dept.,

EASTLEIGH

Drayton Crossing Collision – 8-2-63.

With reference to Inspector Tozer’s conversation with Mr. Stoker today, I shall be pleased if you will arrange for a breakdown crane and crew to be made available for my use at Chichester Goods Yard on Sunday next 21^st April, from 10.0am to 2.0pm for the purpose of loading Bogies recovered from coaching stock broken up as a result of the above incident.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 22-4-63 Ref:- RS.55/1/2/40/D

Drayton Collision – 8-2-63.

Referring to the above collision and your letter of the 16^th instant.

The two bogies from the Motor Coach No. 11186 of Unit No. 3134 broken up at Chichester week ending 30-3-63 complete body & underframe were loaded on Sunday by the Brighton M. Power Crane at Chichester.

Motor Bogie (Dutch). No. 7296 loaded on B932958, carded to Selhurst.

Trailer Bogie. Loaded on B938867 to Lancing.

2 side buffers & gangway frame loaded in M409613 (open) to Wimbledon.

MBS 11195 ex Unit 3139 damaged.

TSK 10088 ex Unit 3134 slight damage.

TCK 11824 ex Unit 3134 SPARE TO BERTH.

All 3 to Lancing 20-4-63. TSK 10088 to be sent to HASSOCKS without repair to be stabled.

E Tozer

13-2-63 FARNBOROUGH

Wilful damage to Sets 294 & 300.

The above mentioned Set trains berthed in the Up Sidings at Farnborough were found on Weds. 13^th inst. with the following damage:-

Set 294. Last varnish 11-61, Due for E Repairs 12-63

BSK 4357 3 side lights, 1 door light, 3 sliding vent lights broken.

CK 5744 3 side lights, 2 sliding vent lights broken.

RFO 7681 No damage.

RB 7885 4 side lights, 1 door light broken.

SO 1455 2 side lights broken.

BSK 4358 No damage.

Set 300. Last varnish 6-62.

BSK 4369 1 door light, 2 sliding door lights broken.

4 electric light bulbs broken.

CK 5750 2 side lights broken.

RFO 7687 No damage.

SO 1461 4 side lights broken.

BSK 4370 4 side lights broken.

The Police have this in hand.

R H Griffiths

15-2-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

SO 3928, Paint 9-54, varnish 9-61(3) was standing foul at the top of 43 Road when it was struck into by a steam engine causing the following damage:-

1 corner panel dented and torn up to about 3 ft.

Corner timber fillets damaged.

1 end tank filling pipe and ascending rail broken.

1 end tank filling pipe fixing bracket demolished and bent.

1 end step iron twisted & bent (fixed to headstock).

To Lancing for Damage and E repairs.

R H Griffiths.

19-2-63 SLADE GREEN

Found at Slade Green during lifting & inspection, Unit No. 2129 undergoing normal maintenance General Overhaul at Slade Green Shops, MBS 10695 was found to have 3 rivets missing and the remaining one very loose in the diagonal at the nose end.

This unit is due for varnish 2-63 so will go to Lancing for attention and varnish.

R H Griffiths

20-2-63

Found at Slade Green during Lifting & Inspection.

Reference to Insp. Griffiths’ report of the 19^th inst. Unit No. 2129, the vehicle concerned is DTC 12162 not the Motor Coach.

The diagonal brace of the underframe at the trailing end is adrift, 3 rivets missing and one loose, this unit is due for varnish this month and will be sent to Lancing on Thursday 21^st for 5.47am to Brighton.

E Tozer

25-2-63 SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS

Details missing!

Can you please supply me with an S.R. Bogie truck on 40” diameter wheels fully brake rigged for SR Open Second No. 1504, last varnish 3-62.

Providing you can supply bogie to above standard, the vehicle can be returned to traffic and the damaged bogie to Lancing for repairs.

If bogie unrigged and wheels of different diameter please forward same advising me when dispatched.

Bogie to Inspector Archer, Southampton New Docks.

Note: NOT pulley wheel end.

Memo dated 12-3-63

To From

Inspector E. Tozer, Works Manager’s Office

Platform 16, Southern Region,

WATERLOO LANCING

DAMAGED STOCK

With reference to your letter of the 25^th February, will you please note that standard bogie No. 9883 is being dispatched to Southampton New Docks, fully rigged, on Flat No. B.451840 on the 13^th March 1963.

L C Cheesman

Memo dated 29-3-63

Bogie Damaged 1504 OS Southampton Docks

O.S. 1504 (SR) had a bogie truck damaged and I requested a fully rigged bogie as replacement from Lancing to enable vehicle to return to traffic.

The bogie received was on 42” wheels which is 2” greater than the corresponding bogie at the opposite end. I have instructed Southampton to forward the vehicle to Eastleigh works for the wheels to be matched up. Please follow-up a receipt of 1504 at Eastleigh.

The defective bogie returned to Lancing works.

E Tozer

2-3-63 MERSTHAM

The 9.36am passenger train Bognor to Victoria on Saturday 2^nd inst. when passing through Merstham struck a wagon “drop” side door which was falling when in a raft of wagons being shunted in Merstham Yard, the door panels and commode handles were damaged, no passengers injured and train was allowed to proceed to Victoria, then sent to Streatham Hill empty.

Stock – formation and damage:-

Unit No. 2696 2-car HAL Paint .56, Varnish 12-61.

DTC 12850 No visible damage.

MBS 10814 2 cab commode handles torn off, 2 Cpt. commode handles torn off.

8 bottom door hinges broken, 2 doors damaged.

3 door panels bent, 1 ¼ light panel bent.

1 lock standing pillar bent.

I suggest Lancing take this unit for repair and intermediate, intake date Friday 8^th inst.

Unit No. 2125 Varnish 11-62.

MBS 10691 1 cab commode handle torn off, 1 broken.

Offside cab corner panel torn.

DTC 12158 No visible damage.

For repairs at Streatham Hill.

Unit No. 2130

MBS 10696 4 panels grazed, 2 door panels grazed.

2 cab commode handles bent, 1 Cpt. commode handle broken.

Brass corner angle capping bent.

DTC 12163 Two ¼ panels grazed.

1 door panel grazed.

For repairs at Streatham Hill.

E Tozer

8-3-63 ORPINGTON

Due to a shunter’s error during a propelling movement with 4-car E.P. Unit No. 5301 from the washing machine road to the shed at Orpington, the unit took two roads, there was no actual derailment but the wheels of two vehicles were lifted 4” and 18” off the rail.

The solebar of the S.R. Trailer No. 15413 is bent outwards 3”, this happened when the bogie lifted and the coach turned fouling No. 7 wheel, the wheel tyre forcing the solebar outwards. It will require main works attention (To go on Damage list).

Unit No. 5301 (Mixed vehicles) 2 B.R. MBS, 2 S.R. trailers.

MBS 61525 B bogie 3 & 4 wheels lifted off rail 4”, no visible damage.

TSO 15413 B bogie 7 & 8 wheels lifted off rail 18”, underframe solebar bent outwards 3”

at No. 7 wheel.

TS 15043 No visible damage.

MBS 61526 No visible damage.

Time of mishap 3.10pm.

“Rerailed” 4.20pm.

Hither Green Breakdown crew.

E Tozer

13-3-63 WOKING

The undermentioned were damaged during shunting operations at Woking on the 13^th instant. I suggest Mr Cartlidge be asked to undertake the repairs (priority repairs?).

I have loaned them BSK 3785 and SK 1854.

(For Mr Double’s attention, urgent).

DS 70073 C.C.E. Staff Riding Van. Rest. 0, Green livery, L&P 28-4-60 4076.

1 side panel torn, 3 step irons bent – step board broken.

1 side spring hanger bent.

Lettered ES. STAFF VAN, PRE-ASSEMBLY DEPOT, WOKING. SR.

DS 70157 C.C.E. Tool Van Red livery.

1 door broken off, end building rail fractured, end body panel torn off.

1 side body panel torn off, 2 side body panels torn & buckled.

Lettered ES. MESS & TOOL VAN, ROAD ROLLER GANG, WIMBLEDON SR.

E Tozer

19-3-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

SO 1480 was standing foul at the bottom of 41 Road and the following damage was done by a passing engine.

SO 1480 Paint 11-61 D

1 corner standing pillar bruised and split.

18 inches of steel panel facing ripped off.

2 ft. Brass corner plate damaged and broken.

1 commode handle missing, 2 bolts broken.

1 end handrail bent, 1 stepboard broken.

1 door damaged & bent, door stop missing.

This coach has been carded to Lancing for repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

20-3-63 SLADE GREEN DEPOT

The 6.27pm Charing Cross to Slade Green arriving 7.2½pm pulled into the Down Side after detraining passengers, then propelled to Up Side prepared to berth in No. 4 empty road, most unfortunately the hand points were set for No. 3 Road occupied by a 10-car train, a head-on collision occurred causing extensive damage to the stock, the 2^nd & 3^rd vehicles in the leading Unit of the propelling train were telescoped the 2^nd vehicle overriding the 3^rd approximately 15 ft.

The body of one of the trailers is, in my opinion a “write off” and the underframe & body damage must also be considered as beyond present day economical repair on the other trailer.

I may take the liberty of mentioning that we have three 1947 build all steel NON E.P. trailers on hand at Micheldever also one spare Non E.P. trailer ex 4652 unit and one damaged all steel E.P. trailer ex 5245, these five should be taken into consideration when deciding fate of the damaged two at Slade Green.

Formation of stock:-

Berthed 10 car train.

MBS 61620 )

TS 70479 ) Unit No. 5355 Released 23-3-63.

TS 70480 )

MBS 61621 )

Auto coupled

MBS 14478 )

TS 15057 ) Unit No. 5239 To Hassocks for Main Works.

TSO 15427 )

MBS 14477 )

Auto coupled

MBS 65306 ) Unit No. 5707 Released to Selhurst 27-3-63.

DTS 77506 )

Auto couplers made on impact.

Propelling 6.27pm train

MBS 14300 )

TS 15228 ) Unit No. 5150 Confirmed with Mr Double 27-3-63 on phone

TSO 15278 ) to break up both trailers on site.

MBS 14299 )

Auto coupled

MBS 14346 )

TSO 15351 ) Unit No. 5173 Released.

TS 15301 )

MBS 14345 )

Auto coupled

DTS 77544 ) Unit No. 5745 Released

MBS 65359 )

Unit No. 5355 4-car B.R. E.P.B. Built 12-61

MBS 61620 40 Ton. No.1 Motor C.I. blocks (Mark 3 MB).

No visible damage.

TS 70479 29 Ton. C.I. blocks

2 centre buffer back plates bent, wood packing crushed.

TS 70480 29 Ton. C.I. blocks

1 centre buffer back plate bent, wood packing crushed.

MBS 61621 40 Ton. C.I. blocks (Mark 3 MB).

Auto coupler for inspection, auto draw bar bent.

Auto swing pin and drop head pin bent.

Unit will be lifted, autos changed, centre buffers changed and wood packing renewed at Slade Green. If no damage found other than mentioned Unit will be released to traffic.

Unit No. 5239 4-car S.R. E.P.B. Built 1956, S.V. 8-62

MBS 14478 40 Ton. C.I. blocks

Auto coupler for inspection.

Auto swing pin and drop head pin bent.

Centre buffer stem guides bruised.

Ambulance/Tool box adrift, Cab/Guard’s sliding door off runners.

TS 15057 28 Ton. C.I. blocks

Centre buffer backplate bent, wood packing crushed.

Cpts. E & H view/map/advert frames adrift.

TSO 15427 27 Ton. C.I. blocks

2 centre buffer back plates bent, wood packing crushed.

K end underframe diagonal bent at longitudinal/headstock gusset plate fixing

A end underframe diagonal bent at longitudinal/headstock gusset plate fixing

MBS 14477 40 Ton. C.I. blocks

Auto coupler for inspection, auto draw bar bent.

Auto coupler drophead pin & swing pin sheared.

Draw bar thrust plate bent.

Ambulance/Tool box adrift, Cab/Guard’s sliding door off runners.

Lift and thorough inspection at Slade Green.

Further report to follow.

Unit No. 5707 2-car B.R. E.P.B. Built 1954 P 4-62.

MBS 65306 40½ Ton. C.I. blocks

Auto coupler for inspection.

Auto coupler swing pin and drophead pin bent.

Draw bar thrust plate bent.

Cab/Guard’s sliding door off runners.

Emergency coupling, hanging bracket off.

Buffer stem guides bruised.

DTS 77560 30 Ton. C.I. blocks

Centre buffer back plate bent, packing crushed.

Buffer stem guides bruised, draw bar thrust plate bent.

Cab sliding door off runners, H & J Cpts. view/advert frames adrift.

Lift & thorough inspection at Slade Green.

Further report to follow.

Unit No. 5150 4-car S.R. E.P.B. Built 1955 (converted U/F) S.V. 6-61.

MBS 14300 40 Ton. C.I. blocks

Auto coupler for inspection.

Auto coupler swing pin sheared and drophead pin bent.

Trailing end Draw gear housing buckled, 2 longitudinals bent, 2 diagonals bent.

Rivets sheared behind headstock, headstock bent.

Rubbing plate bent, packing crushed.

TS 15228 28 Ton. Converted underframe (6’ 11”).

This vehicle did override the following trailer by approx. 15’ and parted from

its bogie. Cpt. J completely demolished, roof end smashed.

Cpt. K very badly damaged, roof buckled.

Six ¼ lights and 1 door light broken.

K End Draw gear housing torn completely out.

2 longitudinals & 2 diagonals torn and badly buckled.

Headstock very badly buckled, rubbing plate bent.

Ends of solebars bent inwards, underframe bogie transom bent.

Brake gear bent and smashed, pull rods flame cut, also safety loops.

B Bogie No. 5059 bent frame – all wheels derailed.

A bogie No. 4610 bent frame, Nos. 2 & 7 wheels derailed.

The means of fitting draw gear to move this vehicle will be impossible at Slade Green, the housing has been torn away. The question of fitting an air brake is also doubtful. If there are available some reasonable good all-steel trailers, I am going to recommend break up on site.

TSO 15278 27 Ton. Converted underframe (6’ 11”).

Cpts. A – B – C completely demolished.

Full length of body distorted and out of alignment, body laying to one side.

Rigger plates torn, eighteen ¼ lights broken, all doors dropped – lock side.

Full length stepboards broken, both sides, 8 step board brackets bent.

All cross seats displaced, some broken and all are out of alignment due to

distorted body.

A Bogie No. 7994 bent frame – off all wheels.

B Bogie No. 8640 bent frame – off all wheels.

I strongly recommend break up on site. Body & underframe 2 diagonals & headstock bent.

(The underframe could be saved).

MBS 14299 40 Ton. C.I. blocks

Body end panel pushed in, caused by centre buffer of coupled vehicle

overriding the rubbing plate.

Rubbing plate bent, end panel under seat damaged.

Combined toolbox adrift.

Auto drop end pin bent, auto for inspection.

Unit No. 5173 4-car S.R. E.P.B. Built 1955

MBS 14346 40 Ton. C.I. blocks

Auto for inspection, swing pin bent.

Cab/Guard’s door off runners.

TSO 15351 27 Ton. C.I. blocks

2 centre buffer back plates bent, packing crushed.

TS 15301 28 Ton C.I. blocks

1 centre buffer back plates bent, packing crushed.

MBS 14345 40 Ton. C.I. blocks

Cab/Guard’s door off runners.

Unit in Slade Green for Lift & Inspection.

Unit No. 5745 2-car B.R. E.P.B. Built 1955.

DTS 77544 30 Ton. C.I. blocks

1 centre buffer back plates bent, packing crushed.

MBS 65359 40 Ton. C.I. blocks

No visible damage.

I have had photographs taken of the two damaged trailers Nos. 15228 & 15278, these will be available early next week.

E Tozer

Memo dated 24-3-63 Ref:- 41/49/22/3/63

To From

M. S. Hatchell Esq, Inspector E Tozer,

M. E. Eng. (WS) Platform 16

EASTLEIGH WATERLOO

Collision Slade Green 21-3-63.

Further to my report of the 21^st instant.

Unit No. 5173 Lifted & released 22-3-63.

Unit No. 5745 Lifted & released 22-3-63.

Unit No. 5239 Following defects confirmed. Unit will be made for steam hauling to Hassocks

MBS 14478 A & B bogies, bent bolsters & centre pins.

TS 15057 A & B bogies, bent bolsters & centre pins.

Centre buffer back plate bent.

TS 15427 A & B bogies, bent bolsters & centre pins.

2 bent diagonals, 1 centre buffer.

MBS 14477 B bogie bent bolster & centre pin.

Motor bogie – bogie transom & gusset plate bent.

Motors removed at Slade Green.

E Tozer

Memo dated 28-3-63 Ref:- RS.55/1035/D

To From

Asst. O/D. C. & W. Engineer, M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

STEWARTS LANE. C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

Inspector E. Tozer,

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

Collision at Crayford Creek, Slade Green 20^th March, 1963.

Confirming my representative’s telephone conversation with Mr. Tring of 28^th March, Trailer Seconds Nos. 15228 and 15278, of Unit No. 5150 which was involved in the above mishap, have been condemned and I shall be glad if you will arrange for these to be broken up where standing, the work to be carried out as quickly as possible as at the moment they are in full view of the public. It will be necessary for all EPB equipment to be carefully recovered for use on two other Trailers which will replace them.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 10-4-63 Ref:- RS.55/1035/D

To From

Works Manager, M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

Carriage & Wagon Works, C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH EASTLEIGH

Collision at Crayford Creek, Slade Green 20^th March, 1963.

Unit No. 5150 was involved in a serious collision at Slade Green on 20^th March with the result that both trailers had to be broken up on site.

To ensure the early return to service of a complete unit, the General Manager has requested that replacement trailers be provided by one of the all steel 9’ trailers (Nos. 10394/5/6) and Saloon Trailer No. 12392, all four vehicles standing at Micheldever, the latter with very slight frame damage, and I am, therefore, arranging for the 2 Motor Coaches to be moved to Micheldever and formed with the selected trailers.

The reformed unit will eventually be sent to you for the repairs detailed below, on a date to be arranged between our Representatives, and I shall be pleased if you will have the work carried out as quickly as possible:-

Motor Brake Seconds Nos. 14299 and 14300 – to be given general repairs.

One 9’ all steel trailer (10394/5/6) to be given general repairs and fitted with E.P. Brake equipment.

Trailer Second No. 12392 to receive attention to slight damage, to be given intermediate repairs and fitted with E.P. Brake equipment.

The E.P. equipment for fitting to the two trailer coaches have been recovered from the two vehicles broken up at Slade Green and will be sent to you in the near future, while I have asked the M. & E. E. (T) to check his connection control boxes and arrange for any necessary adjustment to be carried out while the Unit is in your works.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 10-4-63 Ref:- RS.55/1035/D

To From

Inspector E. Tozer, M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

Platform 16 , C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

WATERLOO EASTLEIGH

Collision at Crayford Creek, Slade Green 20^th March, 1963.

Your report No. 51 dated 16^th April. Will you please arrange for Trailer Second No. 12392 and one of the 9’ steel roof trailers, ex contract units, standing at Micheldever to be made safe to run and have them despatched to Eastleigh Works for inclusion as part of Unit No. 5150 as agreed at the meeting held at Lancing on 23^rd April. Please advise me the number of the 9’ vehicle selected.

M S Hatchell.

(pencil note added to memo:- 10394).

Memo dated 16-4-63 Ref:- RS.55/1035/D

Collision at Crayford Creek, Slade Green 20^th March, 1963.

Referring to previous correspondence:-

10 Cpt. Trailer No. 15228 and

Saloon Trailer No. 15278.

Two bodies broken up on site at Slade Green W/End 13-4-63.

Two underframes cut up on site at Slade Green W/End 13-4-63.

The four bogies Nos. 5059, 4610, 7994 and 8640 will be loaded and sent to Lancing for re-use in due course. All recovered materials distributed to outstation depots.

E.P.B. equipment retained at Slade Green by CM&E Eng. (Traction).

E Tozer

Memo dated 3-5-63 Ref:- RS.55/1035/D

To From

Works Manager, M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

Carriage & Wagon Works, C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH EASTLEIGH

Collision at Crayford Creek, Slade Green 20^th March, 1963.

Further to my letter of 25^th April and with reference to the communication addressed to Mr. Tozer, 26^th April:- the number of the 9’ all steel trailer selected for inclusion as part of Unit No. 5150 will be 10394, and this together with Trailer Second No. 12392 will be sent to you from Micheldever as soon as they can be marshalled and coupled to the match wagons.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 3-5-63 Ref:- RS.55/1035/D

To From

M. S. Hatchell Esq. Inspector E Tozer,

RSO Platform 16,

EASTLEIGH WATERLOO

Collision at Crayford Creek 20-3-63, Slade Green.

Referring to your letter of the 26-4-63. I have selected all steel trailer No. 10394, 10 Cpt. to go with all steel trailer No. 12392, both to be placed between the two Motor Coaches of Unit No. 5150.

The formation will be decided later according to the centre buffer arrangement at Micheldever, the final formation to be governed by the CM&E Engs.

E Tozer

Memo dated 6-5-63

To From

S. Master, Inspector E Tozer,

Micheldever. Platform 16,

WATERLOO

O. D. C. & W. Foreman,

Basingstoke.

Electric trailers to Eastleigh.

The undermentioned vehicles are required to run to Eastleigh from Micheldever on Weds. 8^th inst. would you please arrange so far as you are concerned.

Engine booked to shunt 9.30am to away time with stock at approx. 1.0pm.

DS Wagon No. 5529 Fitted with centre buffer.

Trailer No. 10394 Fitted with centre buffer.

Trailer No. 12392 1 buffer to be removed from Country end and put on the London end.

DS Wagon No. 12969 Fitted with rubbing plate.

(Nos. 12392 & 10394 will want oiling, been stabled for 2 years).

With the above it is proposed to take the two Electrics of 7129 and BCK 6577 and Goods Brake.

Total 7 and brake.

E Tozer

Memo dated 8-5-63 Ref:- RS.55/1035/D

To From

Works Manager, M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

Carriage & Wagon Works, C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH EASTLEIGH

Collision at Crayford Creek, Slade Green 20^th March, 1963.

Further to my letter of today’s date, following an inspection at Micheldever this morning, it is found that 1951 type roof connection boxes on Trailer Second No. 15433 are undamaged except for one cover and Mr. Smyth’s Representative is arranging for this equipment to be recovered and sent to you in connection with the conversion of Nos. 10394 and 12392, both now in your works.

Please arrange for the early release of the two runner wagons attached to these vehicles and their return to Micheldever.

So far as No. 12392 is concerned, this is required with centre buffers each end and I shall be glad if you will have the additional buffer fitted to the end which at present only has a rubbing plate.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 8-5-63 Ref:- RS.55/1035/D

To From

Works Manager, M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS),

Carriage & Wagon Works, C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH EASTLEIGH

Collision at Crayford Creek, Slade Green 20^th March, 1963.

Further to my letter of 10^th April and conversation with Mr. McDougall yesterday; in view of the fact that three vehicles are to receive heavy repairs including renewal of trimming and that all four in the reformed Unit No. 5150 will have to remain in service for 10 years without re-trim, will you please arrange for the odd Trailer No. 12392 to also receive a heavy repair complete with re-trimming, the recovered materials being retained for possible re-use on intermediate repairs.

In regard to the E.P. equipment, Mr. Smyth states that all usable material was sent to you and if details are incomplete, will you kindly arrange to supply as necessary.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 20-5-63

Reforming of Unit 5150 after Collision Damage.

I would confirm the arrangements made at your Works on the 10^th inst. between your Mr. Cook and my Mr. Hills regarding the formation of the above unit, which is as follows:-

MBS Saloon Trailer Compt. Trailer MBS

14299 12392 10394 14300

Vehicle 12392 is to be turned so that existing Lighting Contactor Box is adjacent to MBS 14299, buffers to be fitted both ends. Vehicle 10394 is lying correctly and is to be fitted with a buffer at end adjacent to MBS 14300 and a rubbing plate at other.

W J A Sykes

Memo dated 16-8-63

Unit 5150: Collision Damage.

I would confirm the arrangements made regarding the above unit between Messrs. Double and Hills at Eastleigh on the 15^th inst.

The saloon trailer, 12392 to be re-numbered 15278.

The compartment trailer, 10394 to be re-numbered 15228.

This the final formation in the order to be shown in the multiple unit formation book will be:-

MBS Compt. Trailer Saloon Trailer MBS

14300 15228 15278 14299

For Mech. & Elec. Engr. (Traction).

25-3-63 WOKING

The 6.25pm Ascot to Woking consisting of 2-car BILs Nos. 2004 & 2063 arriving at 7.15pm, was being berthed from the Up Side platform to No. 3 Down Siding, North End, when at approximately 7.30pm it made heavy impact with the buffer stops, pushing them back and gapping the rails to the extent of 36 feet.

The leading motor bogie of 2063, MBS 10629, being derailed all wheels and sinking into the soft earth.

Damage was as follows:-

Unit 2063 Paint 2-61.

MBS 10629

A Bogie 1 guard iron bent, 1 brake truss rod & 2 side stops bent.

Wheels bruised, all wheels derailed.

A End U/Frame 1^st cross member – flange slightly bent.

1 buffer rod bent.

Bottom side rail, old splits aggravated.

DTC 12086 No visible damage.

Unit 2004 No visible damage.

Both these units to Durnsford Road for lift & inspection. Any further damage discovered during lifting will be reported later.

R H Griffiths

Memo dated 29-3-63.

Mishap at Woking – 25-3-63.

With reference to your report dated the 28^th March and confirming telephone conversation of today’s date, will you please arrange for damaged unit 2063 to be sent to Lancing Works for damage and intermediate repair.

M S Hatchell

1-4-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car “Octavia” found at Clapham Jct. 1^st instant having been involved in a rough shunt. It will require main works attention.

Damage as follows:-

2 buffer trimmings bent & welds broken.

1 back washer plate broken.

1 bottom gangway plunger broken.

1 gangway face plate bent.

E Tozer

1-4-63 TAVISTOCK

During shunting operations at Tavistock on the 1^st instant, O.S. 1503 (SR) received damage to underframe, bogie & body panels and will require main works: ordered to Micheldever.

O.S 1503 Last varnish 12-61

Body 3 large side panels bent, 2 commode handles broken.

2 small side panels bent, 1 door handle bent.

1 door damaged, 3 hinges broken.

U/Frame Step board broken, 1 solebar bent, 1 dynamo damaged.

1 cell box damaged.

Bogie 1 sole plate bent, 1 side spring hanger bent.

Advised by Stewarts Lane 19-4-63.

E Tozer

2-4-63 APPLEDORE

The 7.43pm Ashford to New Romney, Unit No. 1120 struck a farm tractor at Coldharbour crossing killing the tractor driver, the leading pair of wheels of the motor coach were derailed and the bogie truck badly damaged,

Unit hauled to Chart Leacon for attention.

Unit No. 1120 2-car Diesel.

MBS 60119 Leading bogie truck, headstock and 2 sole plates badly bent, wheels bruised.

2 vibro insulators & side spring hangers bent & twisted.

Brake truss bar bent, pull rods and safety loops bent.

Intermediate buffer guides – face plate bent.

DTC 60819 No visible damage

One new bogie will be required. Repair should be carried out by CM&E Eng.

E Tozer

Memo dated 2-5-63 Ref 13/23/4/4/63

Mishap at Appledore (Kent) 2-4-63

Diesel 2-car No. 1120

Referring to my report 4^th April 1963. Unit No. 1120 after inspection & lift at Chart Leacon, the leading bogie under MBS 60119 has been changed, but the air brake pipes are broken and some slight underframe damage has been found above the bogie.

Unit will be steam hauled to Micheldever for repairs at Eastleigh.

Note, this may have been done at Lancing as no record of unit arriving at Eastleigh?

E Tozer

10-4-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car No. 31 was found at Clapham Junction on the 10^th April having been involved in a rough shunt, causing the following damage and will require main works attention.

2 buffer trunnions bent, 1 buffer saddle bent & fractured.

1 buffer face bent, end panels over buffers bent.

R H Griffiths

11-4-63 EFFINGHAM JUNCTION

On Thursday 11^th instant at approx. 5.20am a shunt move was made with 4-car SUB unit No. 4662 from No. 7 Shed Road to No. 4 Shed Road to attach, via the Shunting Neck.

Due to shunter error, the hand points which are governed by a second pair of points under the signalman’s control were not freed to allow unit to trail through.

The Motorman having been given the right-away from the shunter ran through the points (bending the rods) two coach lengths, set back (thinking points had thrown over) took two roads and eventually became derailed, the stock should have formed the 6.19am to Waterloo.

Trains were terminated at Cobham, Bookham & Horsley, bus service intermediate until 1.0pm, Up & Down lines blocked by Guildford Crane – rerailed 12.3pm, clear 1.30pm.

Unit No. 4662

MBS 11383 No damage

TS 12402 1 bogie derailed ) Wheels gauged OK, 4 step boards broken at ends,

TS 8942 1 bogie derailed ) 4 panels grazed.

MBS 11384 No damage.

Repairs at Durnsford Road

E Tozer

19-4-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations at Clapham Jct. on Friday 19^th instant, three Pullman Cars and a 3 coach Set No. 807 were involved in heavy shunting, the Pullmans require main works attention, the 3 Set will be lifted at Clapham Jct. for inspection of centre castings.

Pullman Car – Cynthia.

1 headstock bent at the Throat Plate location.

1 Throat Plate fractured, 2 longitudinals bent.

Draw-gear housing, rivets loosened.

Gangway standing pillars appear to be broken at the bottom tenons, one end of car.

2 water filling pipes adrift from body.

2 entrance doors jammed.

General condition of car – very poor.

Pullman Car – Lydia.

1 headstock bent at the Throat Plate location.

1 Throat Plate fractured, gangway steps bent.

Tread plate screws adrift, bolts loose.

4 entrance doors jammed.

Pullman Car – Sheila.

1 headstock bent at the Throat Plate location.

1 Throat Plate displaced, tread plate adrift.

Gangway standing pillars appear to be broken at the bottom tenons.

Side light broken (old defect).

All three cars to be unloaded, then to main works for repairs.

E Tozer

20-4-63 WATERLOO

4675 derailed on Windsor side of station, MBS 12651 and TS 10258 slightly damaged.

23-4-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Buffet Car No. 7948 found at Clapham Jct. 23^rd inst. with interior damage caused by heavy shunting and will require main works attention.

Date on sole bar V 28-12-62, released from Lancing 4-2-63.

Damage:-

End vestibule door off runners, saloon sliding door off runners.

1 seat end adrift from seat leg.

Propane Gas stove fractured at 3 corners, out of square and door will not operate, out of position

on floor.

Boiler pipes broken.

Headstock bent (slight) behind corner buffers, saddle retaining hook broken off.

Carded to Lancing.

E Tozer

26-4-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

3066 F.O. was standing on 16 Road, foul of 14 Road from which an engine and empty stock was moving out. The engine struck into the side of the coach causing the following damage to the body.

3066 F.O. Built 7-55, Varnish 3-61, Due for E repairs 4-63.

Rigger plate bent and damaged for 12 feet approx..

2 standing pillars slightly bent.

1 large side light broken and bottom rail broken together with the bottom of the light retaining frame

1 vestibule end side light broken and bottom rail broken together with the bottom of the light

retaining frame.

1 body door stop damaged, 1 steam heating pipe guard adrift.

The vehicle will require main works repairs, to Micheldever.

R H Griffiths

30-4-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car Lucille was found at Clapham yard to have sustained damage as follows, after heavy shunting.

1 headstock bent at throat plate location, 1 throat plate broken.

1 longitudinal bent and rivets loose.

Car to be unloaded and to main works for repairs.

R H Griffiths

7-5-63 STREATHAM HILL DEPOT

When making a shunt movement to form up an 8-car Kent Coast Main Line special to Chart Leacon of Units 7101 & 7001 at Streatham Hill on the 7^th instant at 7.55pm, Unit No. 7101 moving from No. 7 Road to No. 6 Road, the leading bogie in the propelling movement went through the trailing points of No. 3 Sidings, the points failed to throw and in the return move, the motor bogie took two roads, the train stopped with the rear motor coach at an angle of approx. 30 degrees to the track, but not derailed, No. 2 wheel was lifted about 1”. Line clear 11.35pm.

Unit No. 7101

MBS 61034 Motor bogie took two roads, brake shaft & two vertical levers bent.

Brake shaft fixing bracket on bogie bent, short pull rod cut.

Underframe longitudinals grazed.

No further damage visible.

Unit 7101 with 7001 worked to Chart Leacon for lift & repair.

E Tozer

9-5-63 WIMBLEDON PARK DEPOT

During shunting operations at Wimbledon on the 9^th instant at 11.50am Unit No. 5324 was allowed to collide heavily with Unit No. 4607 standing with brakes hard on, both held for lifting & inspection.

Unit No. 5324 B.R. 4-car E.P.B.

All 3 centre buffer back plates bent and wood packing crushed.

Unit No. 4607 4-car SUB

All 3 centre buffer back plates bent and wood packing crushed.

Bent bolster transoms suspected. Will be revealed on lift.

Further report to follow.

E Tozer

Memo dated 17-5-63

Damage due to heavy shunting at Wimbledon 9-5-63.

Units 5324 and 4607 have been repaired by C.M. & E. Engs and C&W at Wimbledon and returned to traffic.

E Tozer

12-5-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

3 Set No. 791 was severely damaged when it was run into by a light engine in Clapham Yard on the 12^th instant. One BSK will require main works attention to bogies and underframe, remainder for lift & repairs. I also recommend the 3 Set for General Repairs.

3 Set No. 791 Built 1947, Paint 1-57, Varnish 7-59, Varnish 7-61

BSK 4344 Badly bent headstock, brake end.

2 buffer trimming bent, bogie bolster & transom bent.

Intermediate end – headstock & auto bent.

Solebars cambered (old defect ?).

Interior Vestibule partitions, end and centre entrances both broken, sliding doors adrift.

Lavatory door standing pillar broken, lavatory hopper broken.

Long mirror in lavatory broken.

‘B’ Cpt. mirror broken, all cross seats adrift.

Emergency equipment adrift in van.

End seat No. 23/24 broken.

CK 5772 Auto for inspection & underframe etc.

BSK 4343 Auto for inspection & underframe etc.

Headstock bent slightly behind buffers – brake end.

The general condition of the set throughout constitutes a General Repair in my opinion.

Body panels corroded, paint very poor and peeling off, polish bad, ceilings bad, 1^st trimming faded,

2^nd class fair, gangway diaphragms torn, gangway hoods cracked and torn.

Cream plastic wall panels in lavatories badly discoloured, lavatory ceiling paint peeling off, stem regulator bent and inoperative.

Set will be carded to Micheldever after lifting at Clapham Jct.

E Tozer

16-5-63 WIMBLEDON PARK DEPOT

During shunting operations at Wimbledon on the 16^th instant. at 12.20pm Unit No. 4719 was being propelled from the Up Reception Road in direction of washing machine when it collided broadside with the Motor Coach of Unit No. 4684 which was left on the adjacent road foul of the reception road.

The full length and half of the sides of two coaches one side of Unit 4719 were “flattened” and the Motorman’s side of the Cab end of Unit No. 4684 buckled, all three vehicles will require main works attention (No underframe damage).

I have consulted the CM&E Engs. Representative and it is agreed to make a temporary reform and put one unit back into service after lifting etc.

A four car unit will be stabled at Micheldever for repairs to three vehicles at Eastleigh, one vehicle undamaged.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 4719 Paint 10-62. Eastern Motor bogies.

MBS 12769 Tare 39 Tons (507E motors).

The complete full length of one side from cab to end quarter panels flattened, doors,

standing pillars, panels buckled, ¼ & door lights broken.

Full length step board broken.

No underframe damage.

TS 10243 Tare 28 Tons.

5½ compartments E to K body side “flattened”, door standing pillars and panels

buckled.

TSO 8999 Tare 26 Tons. ) No visible damage.

MBS 12770 Tare 39 Tons. )

Unit No. 4684 Paint 6-61. Eastern Motor bogies.

MBS 12690 Tare 39 Tons (507E motors).

Motorman’s Cab side - ¼ panel Cab/Guard bent.

Cab standing pillars & door bent.

Guard’s door and pillars bent.

12 ft. step board broken.

No underframe damage.

TS 10270 Tare 28 Tons. )

TSO 8964 Tare 26 Tons. ) No visible damage.

MBS 12689 Tare 39 Tons. )

Reform as follows:-

Unit 4684 To traffic:- TEMPORARY.

MBS 12770 ex 4719 )

TS 10270 ex 4684 ) To be 4684.

TSO 8964 ex 4684 )

MBS 12689 ex 4684 )

Unit to Eastleigh for repairs, unit No. 4719 & 4684 to remain after repairs when units will be put back to original formation.

MBS 12769 - damaged ex 4719.

TS 10243 - damaged ex 4719.

TSO 8999 No damage, (no repair).

MBS 12690 - damaged ex 4684.

I recommend Repairs & varnish to coaches 12769 – 10243 – 12690, these will match up fairly well with remainder of stock when reformed, due to recent maintenance dates.

E Tozer

Memo dated 24-5-63 Ref:- 13A/55

Converging collision at Wimbledon 16-5-63.

The reforming of Units Nos. 4684 and 4719 have been completed at Durnsford Road and Unit No. 4684 as stated has gone to traffic 24‑5‑63.

The damaged mixed unit No. 4719/4684 ordered forward to Micheldever, still on hand at Durnsford Road as at 25‑5‑63.

E Tozer

Memo dated 31-10-63 Ref:- R72-7/G/9

Reforming of Damaged Stock.

With reference to my letter of 21^st May 1963 setting out the reforming of 4-car suburban units 4719 and 4684. 4719 has now been released from Eastleigh following repairs and the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer (Workshops) is anxious to restore both units to their original formation.

I shall be glad if Mr. Ross will please arrange for Unit 4684 now in service to be stopped and sent to Durnsford Road at which depot 4719 now is.

Durnsford Road to please arrange for the removal of Motor Coach No. 12770 now in Unit 4684 and exchange this with Motor Coach No. 12690 now in Unit 4719.

Formations following reform will be:-

4684 12690 – 10270 – 8964 – 12689.

4719 12769 – 10243 – 8999 – 12770.

After which both units to return to service.

M R Pierson

Memo dated 14-11-63

Collision at Wimbledon 16-5-63.

Units Nos. 4719 & 4684 reformed as a temporary measure when damaged at Wimbledon 16^th May 1963. Both units are now formed as original and returned to traffic at Wimbledon.

Unit No. 4719. Unit No. 4684.

MBS 12769 MBS 12690

TS 10243 TS 10270

TSO 8999 TSO 8964

MBS 12770 MBS 12689

E Tozer

17^th May 1963 VICTORIA (E)

17-5-63 Unit 7146 slightly damaged when in collision with buffer stops.

May 1963 ASHFORD

5-63 Units 6003 and 7009 slightly damaged in shunting collision.

6-6-63 MEMO: PULL-PUSH STOCK

Memo dated 6-6-63

Stock to Eastleigh Works for Maintenance Repairs.

Pull & Push Sets Nos. 603 & 610 stopped at Bournemouth West, Set 603 for bad roof canvas & 610 wheels down to gauge, both on 1963 varnish programme, ordered to Eastleigh for Intermediate Repair and lift.

BSK 4367 of 299 Set stopped at Bournemouth with damaged commode handle and door standing pillar, due for E repairs, ordered to Eastleigh for damage repair and General. G.M’s Office Waterloo asked to send remainder of Set (5 RB) to Eastleigh as early as possible.

E Tozer

6-6-63 MEMO: WEAR & TEAR ‘EVADNE’, BSK NO.4356, SK NO.24322

Memo dated 10-6-63

Damaged Stock to Eastleigh.

Pullman Car “Evadne” bent headstock at draw bar hole, throat plate rivets loose & displaced.

Found at Clapham Jct 10-6-63.

BSK 4356 of 293 Set, brake Vee Irons badly worn, must have attention. Not due for maintenance until early 1964. On hand at Eardley.

SK 24322 B.R. Paint 2-63.

Gangway face plate bent at bottom corner. Riveting and welding required. On hand at Clapham Jct.

E Tozer

13-6-63 MEMO: DAMAGED STOCK TO EASTLEIGH

Memo dated 13-6-63

Damaged Pullman Cars Etc.

To Eastleigh for Repairs.

Pullman Car No. 35 damaged at Stewarts Lane 12-6-63. 2 buffer trimmers bent.

Pullman Car “Pluto” damaged at Clapham Jct 12-6-63.

2 buffer trimmers, 1 broken, 1 bent, 1 diagonal bent, brake truss bar bent.

1 bogie centre casting broken.

Awaiting unloading, then to Eastleigh for repairs.

RB 1766 damaged at Clapham Jct 22-5-63

Damaged gangway, requires welding and rivets.

Maintenance Repairs.

BSK 4365 of 298 Set, very bad condition, due for E repair.

To Eastleigh for repairs.

Van B 217 due for lift and paint.

To Eastleigh.

E Tozer.

13-6-63 DOVER

B.R. Open Second No. 4038, Paint 4-56, last V 2-63 was sent to Ramsgate with BSO 4435 for repairs from Dover, both damaged as the result of an open door on a Van train on the 13^th instant.

No. 4038 is a main works repair, the end entrance door is smashed, the two standing pillars are badly buckled and has one broken side light. It has been ordered forward to Micheldever.

Regarding BSO 4435, 2 side lights broken, 1 sliding vent light broken, 2 louvres bent, 1 door body stop off, 1 panel grazed. Wood window frames bruised. Repair on hand at Ramsgate lift and release 20^th inst. to traffic.

E Tozer

13-6-63 ST LEONARDS WEST MARINA DEPOT

During shunting operations at West Marina, MBS 60031 collided heavily with the buffer stops and damaged the gangway face-plate which will require main works repair.

To suit all concerned, the trailers will remain at West Marina and the damaged Motor Coach No. 60031 will be coupled with MBS 60030 as a runner to Eastleigh works.

E Tozer

14-6-63 CHART LEACON

Unit No. 5708 during bogie modifications at Chart Leacon, the M&EE were unable to get the correct buffer height on one of the vehicles, the bogies were found correct, it was then found that the underframe of DTS 77507 was distorted at the inner end. The unit will need to be sent to Eastleigh for repairs to underframe, ordered to Micheldever.

E Tozer

14-6-63 MEMO: DAMAGED STOCK TO EASTLEIGH

Memo dated 14-6-63

Wear & Tear

Unit No. 5037 – Due for E Repair.

This unit is en-route to Eastleigh for E Repairs from Fratton, the underframe of MBS 14073 has been down on the wheels of the trailer bogie, the flanges cutting into Diagonal member approx.. ¼”

E Tozer

19-6-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Buffet Car No. 7869 (Dual Heated) Built 1932, General Repairs 3-56, Last V. 2-63(4) has been in a rough shunt and requires main works attention. Cooking stove very badly broken and displaced. Roof tank pipe joint broken, gas pipe joints loosened. Seat ends adrift from floor fixings, tip up seats adrift. Standing pillar of saloon entrance sliding door appears to have a broken tenon at top of pillar. Vestibule ceiling ply split in two places.

E Tozer

24-6-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

3 Set No. 787 received a severe buffeting when an engine hauling an empty train ran into it in Clapham Yard on the 24^th instant.

BSK 4336, the headstock behind the side buffers brake-end are bent, auto couplings between vehicles were subject to severe shock, swing pins bent (changed) and thrust plates bent.

White paint disturbed at Ceiling/Partition joints and lavatory roof tanks disturbed. The general condition throughout is poor, interiors, the paint & polish need attention. The trimming will definitely clean, regards exterior the majority of panels are badly corroded and need replacement.

I strongly recommend a “Heavy Intermediate” i.e. without retrim while in Eastleigh.

Built 1947, E Repair 1957, V 1961(2)

(BSK 4336 – CK 5768 – BSK 4335)

.

BloodandCustard note - CK 5768 later to Bluebell!

E Tozer

26-6-63 BOURNEMOUTH WEST

3 Set 793 received heavy damage to BSK 4347 and minor damage to the other two vehicles during heavy shunting at Bournemouth West on the 26^th instant. The set is on hand at Clapham Junction and will require main works attention. BSKs built 1947, CK 1949.

BSK 4347 E Rep. 7-57, V 2-60, V 2-62.

Damage:

Brake end, headstock bent behind buffers, gangway plunger housing & support bar bent.

2 saloon sliding door partitions broken, 2 saloon ply panels split.

1 seat end broken, all cross seats adrift from floor fixings.

Ceiling panels in corridor opened up.

Wear & Tear:

Exterior panels badly corroded & paint poor.

Steam pipe lagging adrift, trimming very shabby & dirty, polish very bad.

General interior condition very poor.

CK 5893 Built 1949, E Rep. 4-59, V 6-61.

No visible damage – awaiting lifting.

Wear & Tear:

Corrosion of exterior panels very pronounced.

Roof canvas very bad (wants recovering).

Ceilings in corridor and 2nds paint flaking badly.

Trimmings 1^st & 2^nd good. Polish good.

BSK 4348 Built 1947, E Rep. 7-57, V 2-60, V 2-62.

Inner end, headstock bent behind step iron rivets (old defect).

Ceiling panels opened up in corridor.

Wear & Tare:

Same bad condition as other BSK.

I beg to suggest the 2 BSKs have a General Repair. The CK Heavy Intermediate i.e. re-panel exterior and re-cover roof, repaint ceilings without retrimming.

Set to be lifted at Clapham then to Micheldever to await Main Works.

E Tozer

26-6-63 VICTORIA

The 7.20am “Night Ferry” Dover to Victoria consisting of 17 vehicles was being hauled into No. 2 Platform Road by Electric Loco No. E5021 at 9.12am on the 26^th instant when it failed to stop and collided heavily with the buffer stops, the engine overran the same and ballast drag and damaged the “tobacco kiosk”.

The impact caused the 4^th & 5^th Sleeping Cars to become buffer locked, the 4^th vehicle No. 3804 rose into the end of the 5^th No. 3797 causing the bogie bolster to be lifted out of the bogie under No. 3804. Bolster repositioned by Stewarts Lane Crane at 12.55pm and line cleared of stock at 1.15pm to Grosvenor Road Sidings, all pistons in order and strokes good, no complaint of brake from driver, error of judgement in stopping.

All vehicles examined, Sleeping Cars examined, not lifted and released except No. 3804 & 3797. SR vehicles lifted, examined found in order and released for night service.

Formation and damage as follows:-

Formation

Engine Electric Loco No. E5021.

4 wheel van SNCF 29985

4 wheel van SNCF 29948

4 wheel van SNCF 29984

Wagon Lits Sleeper 3804 * ) Damaged, on hand at

Wagon Lits Sleeper 3797 * ) Grosvenor Road

Wagon Lits Sleeper 3800

Wagon Lits Sleeper 3988

Wagon Lits Sleeper 3989

Wagon Lits Sleeper 3789

Wagon Lits Sleeper 3790

Wagon Lits Sleeper 3785

SR R.C. (BR) 1006 Continental Gangways.

SR R.B. (BR) 1772

SR C.K. 5781

SR R.B. 1755

SR B.S.O. 4434

SR S.O. 4031

* = When made safe to run, will be attached to 3.40am Van Train (Vac fitted) and sent home.

Hand brakes not operative.

Damage

Sleeper No. 3804.

2 buffer rods bent, 1 gangway door – hinge broken.

Gangway (vestibule) frame bent, levers bent.

Gangway handrails bent, treadplates bent.

Handbrake connecting link, bolts broken.

Brake inspection covers buckled.

2 linen cupboards damaged.

1 Westinghouse brake cock broken.

1 main train pipe broken.

Sleeper No. 3797.

2 buffer rods bent, 1 commode handle bent.

1 door panel bent, door jammed.

1 dual heating receptacle broken.

2 lamp brackets, bolts sheared.

1 handbrake inspection cover destroyed.

Gangway frame bent, 2 handrails bent.

Top gangway plunger guides bent.

2 linen cupboards buckled.

1 tread plate bent, 2 liners bent.

End double doors & standing pillars buckled.

Body end stove inwards.

Screw coupling strained.

E Tozer.

2-7-63 Near GRAVESEND

Unit No. 5256 formed in the 5.41pm Charing Cross to Ramsgate was struck by a passing train in the vicinity of Gravesend on the 2^nd instant, only minor damage to Unit No. 5256 which I considered would be dealt with under normal maintenance at Selhurst.

As Selhurst were on leave for next two weeks and Lancing were due for 10 varnishes I sent to unit to Lancing on their normal quota, they are now requesting the unit be put on the “Damage” list and repair and varnish, extra time will be needed.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 5256.

MBS 14511 One ¼ light broken, 1 door hinge bent.

TS 15074 2 commode handles bent, 6 door hinges bent.

1 lock handle bent, one ¼ light broken, 2 door stops off.

TSO 15444 1 new door required.

MBS 14512 No damage.

I recommend a heavy intermediate repair, several panels are corroded and swollen at the edge of the standing pillars.

Unit No. 6022.

MBS 65414 1 commode handle bent.

DTC 77136 No damage.

Unit No. 6123.

MBS 61665 2 commode handles bent, 2 door stops off.

DTC 75717 1 commode handle bent, 1 panel – paint grazed.

Both units repaired and released at Ramsgate.

E Tozer

5-7-63 WYE

The 6.35pm Margate to Victoria train formed of 6152 & 6043 HAP units was struck by an open inspection door of Diesel Electric Locomotive No. D6569 hauling the 7.12pm Ashford to Margate Van Special at approximately 7.27pm on Friday 5^th July 1963 between Wye and Chilham.

When the train stopped at Wye it was ascertained there were no injuries so continued its journey to Ashford where it was taken out of service and sent to Chart Leacon.

The damage was as follows:-

Unit No. 6043.

MBS 61241 One ¼ light broken.

DTC 75361 No damage.

Unit repaired and returned to traffic.

Unit No. 6152. Built 3-63.

MBS 61967

‘D’ Compt. 1 standing pillar slightly bent by bottom hinge, 1 bottom hinge broken.

1 fibre glass door panel grazed, 1 commode handle broken.

1 upright panel dented and 1 bottom panel grazed.

1 pillar edging plate grazed and bent.

‘E’ & ‘G’ Compts. Two ¼ lights broken.

‘F’ & ‘G’ Compts. 1 standing pillar bent & fillet broken, 2 intermediate pillars bent.

1 quarter pushed in, panel buckled & holed.

1 ¼ light frame broken & buckled.

1 top & 1 middle hinge broken, 1 bottom hinge bent.

1 fibre glass door taken down – hinges pulled off and panel grazed.

1 body door stop missing, 1 parcel rack end broken.

1 top & 1 side light moulding broken.

1 inside ¼ pad adrift, 1 draught excluder bent.

Seats, backs & seat end pushed into gangway about 6”.

DTS 76000 No damage.

Unit to Micheldever for repairs at Eastleigh after inspection at Chart Leacon.

R H Griffiths

9-7-63 ORPINGTON DEPOT

Unit No. 5175 was pulling out of No. 2 Shed Road to No. 6 Platform to form the 5.10am to Cannon Street when a 10-car train with 2-car Unit No. 5778 leading was being propelled from No. 1 Shed Road with the intention to put the leading shoe on the live rail outside the shed on the same road but the motorman was in the 4^th cab making the propelling move (with a four behind him) and no shunter in the leading end and he misjudged the distance with the result the Motor Coach of Unit No. 5778 collided broadside with the rear Motor Coach of Unit No. 5175 causing extensive body damage and derailing the motor bogie truck two pair wheels.

Time of mishap 4.55am.

Rerailed 9.0am.

Both units to be lifted at Slade Green then to Micheldever for repairs at Eastleigh.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 5175. O/Due for E Repair 6-63.

MBS 14350 40 Ton.

6 Cpts. A,B,C,D,E,F smashed and pushed inwards.

6 doors, door standing pillars buckled.

6 door, 5 commode handles torn off or bent.

Cant rail buckled, 20 ft. rigger plate buckled

Guard’s door damaged, ¼ light broken F Cpt.

Cab/Guard side panel damaged.

Full length stepboard broken, brackets bent.

5 3-aside seats displaced, 3 3-aside seat legs broken (metal).

Lino & wood floor broken.

Bogie Motor bogie – 3 step irons bent, 1 broken off, 2 step boards broken.

1 shoe beam broken, 2 axle boxes bruised.

No underframe damage visible.

TSO 15353 )

TS 15303 ) No visible damage.

MBS 14349 )

When made safe, will go electrically to Slade Green for Lift & Inspection then loco haul to Micheldever.

Unit No. 5778 Built 12-56, 3^rd V 5-61.

MBS 65392 40 Ton.

2 shoe beams broken, 2 step boards broken, irons bent.

1 guard iron bent, 1 axle box bruised, 2 brake tie bars bent.

1 brake shaft vertical lever bent.

Motor bogie derailed 2 pair wheels, 1 pair wheels burnt.

Cab/Guard body panel badly buckled, 4 Guard’s commode handles bent & broken.

1 Guard’s long bolt handle broken, outwards door – panel damaged.

Motorman’s side lookout frame buckled.

8 ft. step board broken, 2 step irons bent.

DTS 77577 No damage.

When safe will go electrically to Slade Green for Lift & Inspection, then to Micheldever for repair at Eastleigh.

(pencil note added to memo:- Motors taken out at Slade Green, both units).

E Tozer

12-7-63 STREATHAM HILL DEPOT

During shunting operations at 7.30am on the 12^th instant at Streatham Hill, driver Bullock (yard man) was propelling a train of three 2-car units from the Shed, when it ran away, the leading Driving Trailer mounted and overran the concrete buffer stops at Balham Jct. its full length leaving its two bogies entangled with the following bogie truck under the second coach which also mounted and came to rest on top of the stops. The leading Driving Trailer blocked the Down Local line from Balham to Streatham Common badly damaging the track, the driver was not injured, there was no one in the leading coach in the propelling movement, it appears the driver failed to open the isolating cock before leaving the shed.

Formation and damage as follows:-

(Note) all three units fitted with spindle type buffers at outer ends.

Unit No. 2101. 2-car BIL Built 1937, last V 7-61, due E 7-63.

DTC 12134 31 Tons.

U/Frame 2 sole bars buckled, 2 headstocks bent.

3 cross members in centre of underframe bent.

2 centre longitudinals bent, 2 truss bars bent and twisted.

4 truss legs bent, 1 leg adrift from bar.

All brake gear on the underframe destroyed, torn off as the coach shot over the stops.

Electrical equipment, fuse boxes, junction boxes, heater conduits etc. all destroyed.

1 buffer rod broken, one bent.

1 draw bar hook bent, coupling buckled.

1 centre buffer damaged, 3 link coupling eye bolts buckled.

D.T. Bogie No. 8821, badly buckled – cut up on site.

Tlr. Bogie No. 5774 bent sole plates, headstocks and transom.

Bolster buckled and flame cut to fit bogie, this bogie to be changed to move unit

from Streatham Hill.

Body Trailing end – end corner smashed, end building rail splintered.

Side building rail splintered, cant rails broken, cab end baffle broken.

Water drain pipe torn off, 2 corridor side lights broken, flooring damaged.

Longitudinals of underframe pushed floor up, wood bearers broken.

Lavatory smashed, doors and partitions – all standing pillar tenons into the

two cantrails broken.

The whole body badly racked throughout, all tenons and mortice joints opened up & broken when coach mounted and laid at an angle of approx. 25 degrees, compartment partitions opened up at roof joints, these have all closed up now that coach is level on the underframe. This unit has a further 9 year life based on 35 years, the repairs to body and underframe and replacement of electrical equipment will be very costly. I recommend as damaged beyond economical repair, i.e. Driving Trailer Composite No. 12134.

MBS 10667 43 Tons.

U/Frame Trailing headstock bent, rubbing plate bent.

Draw gear housing damaged, eye bolt bent.

Brake reservoirs damaged.

Body Trailing end of body stove in, caused by the centre buffer of the Driving Trailer

penetrating the end.

Bogie Trailer bogie No. 4636 six feet out of position, bent headstock & transom.

Swing plank damaged, pin bent (bogie runnable).

This vehicle could be repaired, damage not extensive.

Bogies.

1 Driving Trailer wanted.

1 Trailer wanted.

2 trailer centre pins wanted.

When bogies changed and unit put in gauge will be worked to Micheldever.

Unit No. 2016. Paint 1-57, V 3-59, V 1-62.

DTC 12039 ) No visible damage.

MBS 10582 )

Unit No. 2036 Paint 8-57, V 9-59.

MBS 10602 ) No visible damage.

DTC 12059 )

Both units to Selhurst for lifting.

E Tozer

Memo dated 17-7-63

To From

Line Manager, M. & E. E. (Workshops),

Central Division, C. M. & E. E’s Dept.,

Essex House, EASTLEIGH.

EAST CROYDON.

Derailment at Streatham Hill, 12^th July 1963

Confirming my Inspector Tozer’s telephone conversation with your representative (ext. 346) of today; will you please arrange for the Stewarts Lane Motive Power crane and van to be forwarded to Streatham Hill on Sunday 28^th July to work in the sidings, clear of the running lines, for the purpose of placing bogies under damaged stock. The crane will be required to operate on Roads Nos. 5, 6 and 7 from 9.00am until 2.0pm, the electric current to be cut off.

In this connection, I would advise that two bogies loaded on two “Lowfits” and one Open Wagon have been ordered forward from Newhaven to Streatham Hill.

M S Hatchell

Notes added to memo:-

B.505824.

B.503278.

DE.243740 (Open)

2.10pm Freight to Norwood Jct. via T Bridges, thence Streatham Common/Tulse Hill.

To arrive Thursday.

Memo dated 22-7-63 Ref:- RS.55/1064/Bu

To From

Inspector E. Tozer, M. & E. E. (Workshops),

Platform 16, C. M. & E. E’s Dept.,

WATERLOO EASTLEIGH

Derailment at Streatham Hill, 12^th July 1963.

With reference to my letter of 17^th July addressed to the Movements Manager, copy to you; kindly note that Stewarts Lane Crane No. DS.81 and Van has been allocated for work at Streatham Hill on Sunday 28^th July from 9.0am to 2.0pm.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 3-2-64 Ref:-cRS.55/1064/D

To From

C & W Works Manager, Mech. & Elec. Engineer, (General),

EASTLEIGH EASTLEIGH

Derailment at Streatham Hill, 12^th July 1963.

With reference to my letter of 17^th July ALSO Mr. Shepherd’s conversation with you on the occasion of the Inspection of Unit 2101 on 29^th January, will you please arrange for the two vehicles to be thoroughly examined and any broken joints plated, make good the other damage and give them heavy repairs before releasing to traffic.

C A Shepherd

15-7-63 SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS

B.R. BSK 34276 of 887 Set was damaged on the 15^th inst. by a Canal & Waterways lorry at Southampton Docks. The vehicle is now on hand at Micheldever.

Damage:-

1 side body panel torn.

1 side body apron (3 aluminium strips) torn, L angle broken.

1 step iron broken off, 8’ board broken.

1 lower step board broken and support irons bent.

1 cell box broken at ends.

1 small commode handle to Guard’s Cpt. torn off, 1 bent.

1 entrance door, panel buckled, bottom hinge bent.

E Tozer

23-7-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Van B No. 238 damaged at Clapham Jct. The above mentioned van is on hand at Clapham Jct. the end boards are broken, two centre iron upright staunchions slightly bent & interior end panel displaced. The Van is overdue for maintenance at Lancing, 6-61 last repair, damage appears to have been caused by contact with open doors of an oncoming vehicle.

Van carded to Lancing works, to be shown as damage.

E Tozer.

23-7-63 MEMO: DAMAGED STOCK TO EASTLEIGH

Memo dated 23-7-63

Wear & Tear

R.B. 1762 – Slack Wheel Tyre.

R. Buffet No. 1762 Built 12-61 (Commonwealth Bogies) is stopped at Clapham Jct. with a slack wheel tyre. Car unloaded and carded to Eastleigh Works for wheel attention and if acceptable an intermediate repair.

E Tozer

25-7-63 SALISBURY

BCK No. 6727, built 1948 – due for E repair 10-63, was slightly damaged by fire at Salisbury and sent to Clapham Jct. for repair , the vehicle is in urgent need of maintenance repair at main works so work on the damaged door was stopped and coach carded to Micheldever for repairs at Eastleigh. Put on damage list.

E Tozer

26-7-63 ORPINGTON

During shunting operations at Orpington on Friday 26^th instant, four 16 Ton Mineral wagons that had been placed on the stops of No. 5 Road, Up Sidings ran out and collided broadside with the leading Motor Coach of a 10-car train being propelled from No. 4 Road to form the 5.5pm to Cannon Street, the Motor Coach body damaged and 3 of the 4 wagons derailed & slight damage. Time of mishap 4.50pm.

Wagons rerailed & stock clear 7.33pm, several trains had to be cancelled, the electric stock not derailed.

Electric stock formation and damage:-

Leading in propelling movement

Unit No. 5247. SR 4 E.P.B.

MBS 14494 Cab end corner pillar & panel smashed, driver’s side.

Driver’s light broken and frame buckled.

Driver’s lookout side light and frame broken and bent.

Cab/Guard’s body panel torn.

Cab/Guard’s partition, rear of driver, bulged.

End platform step plate buckled and adrift.

Panel below D & E Cpts. damaged.

B Cpt. door damaged, hole in panel.

Several bottom door hinges bent.

60 ft. of step board broken, 3 brackets bent.

Air pipe damaged.

Motor Bogie Shoe beam broken, step board broken, 3 irons bent.

Shoe fuse box broken, equipment box broken

Trailer Bogie Rocker adrift.

TS 15065 )

TSO 15435 ) No damage.

MBS 14493 )

Unit will be made OK to run own power to depot for lifting, then to Micheldever for Eastleigh repairs.

Units 5340 & 5774 released after inspection.

E Tozer

27-7-63 ARCHCLIFFE JUNCTION

Three CEP units were being shunted from No. 6 Platform, empty in a propelling movement, to the main line. Unit No. 7152 was leading followed by 7164 and 7108. In making the movement, the train ran by signal ZE 39 at danger for a distance of 193 yards. When the train came to a stand the leading unit No. 7152 had trailed through the points.

On setting back 7152 took two roads and MBS 61386, then leading, was derailed all wheels of trailer bogie and TSK 70301 all wheels of leading bogie.

Meanwhile the 10.7am Margate to Charing Cross had left Dover Priory and was proceeding through Archcliffe Junction when it was struck by the derailed coaches.

One passenger of this train complained of being struck on the face. The passengers of the Margate to Charing Cross train were detrained on the side of the track, the current having been cut off.

This train consisted of four 2-car units. Unit No. 5636 leading followed by 5604, 6031 and 6144.

Details of damage:-

Unit No. 7152. Built 1959, Varnish 1-62.

MBS 61386

U/frame 1 sole bar bent, 1 diagonal flange bent, 1 brake safety iron bent.

Body 24 feet of bodyside damaged.

8 pillars bent and rails bent and damaged, building rail damaged.

3 large sidelights and one ¼ light broken.

3 louvre light frames broken & 8 glasses broken.

1 bodyside door demolished (alloy).

1 commode handle & 1 door handle bent.

1 corner pillar, end panel & framing torn out.

1 electric jumper box damaged with housing.

1 body door bruised.

2 step board brackets torn off & 1 bent – 2 step boards broken.

3 interior quarter fascias broken.

3 interior waist panels broken, 2 curtain fascias broken.

3 interior seats and seat ends adrift and damaged.

1 vestibule partition pillar, framing & panels broken.

1 sliding door adrift, body end formica broken.

B Bogie 1 sole bar bent, 1 headstock flange bent.

2 pair wheels bruised, derailed all wheels.

TSK 70301 2 end steps to U/F, 1 broken, 1 bent.

Body 12’ 6” of bodyside damaged.

1 corner pillar damaged, 1 end panel torn.

2 side quarter panels buckled and torn.

2 lavatory lights broken, 1 end electric jumper box damaged.

1 bodyside door damaged, 1 commode handle bent, 1 door light broken.

2 door hinges damaged, 1 lavatory filler pipe broken.

1 lavatory mirror broken, 1 towelmaster adrift.

Bogie 1 solebar bent, 1 headstock top flange bent.

1 tie bar bent, 1 step iron bent.

1 roller bearing box damaged & 1 bolt broken.

2 side springs damaged, 1 hanger bent.

2 pair wheels bruised, bogie derailed all wheels.

TCK 70344 ) No damage.

MBS 61387 )

Unit No. 7164. Built 10-60, Varnish 6-62.

No damage.

Unit No. 7108. Built 9-58, Varnish 7-60, Varnish 12-62.

No damage.

Unit No. 5636. Built 1958 Varnish 10-60, Varnish 9-62 (H.I.)

MBS 14556 1 nose end corner pillar bent and damaged.

1 front panel & 1 side panel buckled and torn.

1 cab sliding light & frame broken.

1 cab front handrail broken off.

1 nose end tread plate & brackets bent.

Side rigger plate damaged on end.

20 ft. step board broken, 1 bracket torn off.

1 sole bar step iron bent.

2 vestibule plungers bent, 1 buffer face bent & casting bruised.

1 bogie step board broken & bracket bent.

1 axle box front damaged.

DTC 16036 No damage.

Unit No. 5604. Built 1958, Varnish 12-59, Varnish 3-62 (H.I.)

No damage.

Unit No. 6031. Built 1958, Varnish 4-60, Varnish 5-62 (H.I.)

No damage.

Unit No. 6144. Built 1961.

No damage.

All units are held at Chart Leacon for instructions, when all except 7152 & 5636 will be lifted, inspected and returned to service. 7152 & 5636 after lifting will go steam hauled to Micheldever awaiting Main Works acceptance.

Formation of the trains at the time of collision was as follows:-

10.7am Margate – Charing X. 12-car shunt train.

LONDON END LONDON END

Unit 5636 MBS 14556 Unit 7152 MBS 61386

DTC 16036 TSK 70301

TCK 70344

Unit 5604 MBS 14524 MBS 61387

DTC 16004 Unit 7164 MBS 61714

TCK 70562

Unit 6031 MBS 65423 TSK 70513

DTC 77145 MBS 61715

Unit 6144 MBS 61686 Unit 7108 MBS 61235

DTC 75739 TCK 70238

TSK 70232

MBS 61236

R H Griffiths

29-7-63 RAMSGATE

4-car CEP Unit No. 7173 was found at Ramsgate with the following damage to two coaches.

MBS 61733 1 fibre glass door with bottom hinge broken.

1 standing pillar and panel damaged by the body part of hinge being forced in to about

¾” depth.

TSK 70522 1 lavatory light broken (repaired at Ramsgate).

1 end handrail bent badly.

1 corner panel dented, several small dents and two holes.

This unit was built 1960 and is overdue for varnish in 1962. I have ordered it forward to Lancing with Mr Elgar’s approval.

R H Griffiths

1-8-63 VICTORIA

The 10.25pm (31-7-63) Brighton to Victoria forming the 12.0 midnight to Brighton & Ore consisting of Unit No. 3014 and 3010 Pullman, became derailed North of Platform 15 at a point 18 & 19 sleepers from the joint in the rails beyond the check rail, leaving Victoria station.

The leading pair of wheels of both leading and trailing bogies of MBS 11020 being derailed. The train travelled 250 yards after derailment causing damage to the platform and both bogies of MBS 11020.

The road was cleared 10.50am.

Details of damage:-

Unit No. 3010 Built 1932, Heavy 10-60, Varnish 10-62.

MBS 11020

‘A’ Bogie 1 shoe beam broken, 1 hornplate broken.

1 side spring hanger link bent – cotter sheared off.

1 side spring hanger rubber housing split, 1 pair wheels bruised.

2 step board irons bent and board broken & missing.

1 axle box front damaged, 1 shoe fuse box damaged.

‘B’ Bogie 2 shoe beams broken, 1 hornplate broken, 1 axleguard bent.

1 side spring hanger link bent.

1 side spring stop bent – cotter sheared off.

1 bogie step board bracket bent & rivets sheared off.

1 step board broken & missing, toeplate adrift.

2 shoe fuse boxes damaged, 1 brake pull rod bent.

1 pair wheels bruised.

TSK 10016 )

TCK 11781 )

P.C. Daisy ) No visible damage.

TCK 11782 )

MBS 11019 )

Disposal.

Unit No. 3014 after inspection was released to traffic and went forward.

Unit No. 3010 after renewing the two side spring hangers (1A & 1B) at Victoria will go for lifting and inspection and change of bogies to Selhurst.

R H Griffiths

2-8-63 BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL

Two coaches of 805 Set, BSK 4230 and SO 3846 were damaged by a G.P.O. mechanical trolley becoming foul of the platform at Bournemouth Central station on the 2^nd August 1963.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

805 Set.

BSK 4230 Heavy 12-58, Varnish 6-62(2)

2 doors buckled, 2 door hinges broken.

1 corner plate damaged, 6’ step board damaged.

Bottom quarter panels throughout the length of the coach dented badly and grazed.

SO 3846 Heavy 7-63.

2 door panels bent, 2 door hinges bent and adrift.

1 corner panel slightly dented.

Approx. 36’ bottom quarter panels badly dented and grazed.

Both coaches to Micheldever to await main works repairs.

R H Griffiths

4-8-63 EASTBOURNE

4-car COR Unit No. 3122 was standing in the Water Works Road against the buffer stops when a twelve car train consisting of 4 CEP 7141 + 4 EPB 5338 + 4 CEP 7140 was being propelled from the station to No. 9 Siding.

It appears the Motorman, who was in the rear end in direction of travel was under the impression he had much further to travel than he actually had and so came into heavy contact with Unit No. 3122, pushing the buffer stops back approximately 19’ 6” and causing the leading bogie of MBS 11123 to be derailed all wheels. This occurred at 12.20pm.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

LONDON END.

Unit No. 3122 Built 1937, Heavy 12-59, Varnish 6-62.

MBS 11123 ‘A’ bogie derailed all wheels, 2 fuse box braids broken.

2 sliding doors off runners, all seats & cushions displaced.

TSK 10076 All seats & cushions displaced, 1 lavatory seat adrift.

TCK 11812 1 lavatory seat adrift.

MBS 11124 All seats & cushions displaced, seat ends adrift.

2 vestibule sliding doors off runners, 1 sliding door capping displaced.

Electrical equipment cover adrift in Guard’s van.

Decolite flooring in cab broken.

Bottom side rail split both sides of offside cab door.

Standing pillar of vestibule, cab end, door split and door pushed in.

2 hinges adrift, 2 door securing plates adrift.

Vestibule gangway pushed in at bottom.

12’ 6” stepboard split.

U/Frame 2 sole bars bent, 1 headstock bent and flanges spreading behind buffers.

1 strengthening transom, forming the draw bar housing, bent at ends.

Unit No. 7141. Built 3-59, Varnish 10-61.

MBS 61364 2 saloon & 1 vestibule end sliding door off runners.

TSK 70290 4 lavatory mirrors broken, ‘D’ Compt. sliding door off runners.

TCK 70333 1 vestibule cupboard door, lock burst off.

2 lavatory mirrors broken, all seats & cushions displaced.

MBS 61365 1 vestibule sliding door off runners.

Unit No. 5338. Built 5-60, Varnish 5-62.

MBS 61587 ) No visible damage.

TS 70446 )

TS 70445 1 advert frame adrift.

MBS 61586 No visible damage.

Unit No. 7140. Built 2-59, Varnish 6-61.

MBS 61363 1 pyrene bracket displaced.

2 saloon & 1 vestibule sliding door off runners.

TCK 70332 1 vestibule cupboard door, lock burst off.

1 lavatory mirror broken, 1 towelmaster adrift.

‘E’ Compt. sliding door off runner.

1 vestibule sliding door off runner.

TSK 70289 ‘F’ Compt. 1 electric light shade broken.

‘F’ Compt. 1 vestibule sliding door off runner.

‘H’ Compt. 1 vestibule sliding door off runner.

‘E’ Compt. 1 vestibule sliding door off runner.

2 lavatory mirrors broken.

MBS 61362 All seats displaced.

Disposal.

Unit No. 3122 to Selhurst for lifting & inspection then to Micheldever to await Main Works Repairs.

Unit No. 5338 to Chart Leacon for lift & inspection, also 7141 and both return to traffic.

Unit No. 7140 to Chart Leacon for lift & inspection then to Lancing for varnish.

R H Griffiths

Memo dated 16-8-63 Ref:- 13A/90/.

Mishap.

Mishap at Eastbourne 4-8-63.

Further to Inspector Griffiths’ report of Unit No. 7141 in the Eastbourne mishap, one or two doors would not line-up satisfactorily due to slight distortion of the hinge standing pillars when under repair at Chart Leacon so I have accepted and arranged for this unit to go to Lancing for intermediate repair, due 10-63.

E Tozer

9-8-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

R.B. No. 7957 was found at Clapham Junction with the following damage, due to heavy impact during shunting operations.

RB 7957. Heavy 2-55, last varnish 2-62.

1 end arch rail pushed in over vestibule gangway.

1 vestibule ceiling panel buckled and broken.

1 end vestibule sliding door off runner.

1 saloon partition buckled.

1 vestibule tread plate buckled and bolts loosened.

To be sent to Eastleigh for repairs.

R H Griffiths

13-8-63 STREATHAM HILL DEPOT

Unit No. 4362, 4-car SUB was being run up & down No. 6 Road Siding under C.M.E Engrs. instructions to locate flats in wheel tyres travelling at very low speeds, during these proceedings, in a final propelling movement the leading motor bogie went through No. 3 points, stopped astride these points and reversed, owing to the slow speed of the train coupled with the fact that only one bogie went through the points, the points failed to throw-over and returned to normal, with the result that the unit took two roads, the motor bogie took No. 3 Road, the other 3½ coaches going down No. 6 Road.

Roads 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 were blocked and the track badly damaged, very little damage to the unit, time of mishap 2.55pm. Rerailed 6.48pm, track clear of stock 7.30pm.

Unit to electrical depot for lifting.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 4362 Paint 5-59, Varnish 5-63 (S H1).

MBS 10910 Motor bogie derailed 2 pair wheels, wheels bruised.

Brake rod, roller guide & bracket on bogie broken & bent.

Rod bent

U/Frame Sole bar slightly bulged at No. 2 – 6 and 8 wheels (can remain in traffic).

Trailer bogie Wheels Nos. 5 & 6 lifted off rail 1”.

Buffer rubbing plate bent, packing crushed.

3 link coupling strained.

Power cable conduit bent slightly.

TS 10200 Wheels Nos. 1 & 2 lifted off rail 3”.

TS 10199 ) No damage.

MBS 10909 )

Unit should be OK for traffic after lifting.

Note: Wheels not gauged.

E Tozer

16-8-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

The following two vehicles were damaged at Clapham Junction on Friday during shunting operations.

CK 5745 11-56 E 6-63 varnish

1 door damaged, door light broken.

1 standing pillar check broken.

1 commode handle damaged & 2 bolts broken.

Being repaired at Clapham Junction.

840 Set Heavy 10-61.

BSK 3991

3 quarter panels paint grazed, 1 corner plate grazed.

3 door stops broken & rubbers damaged.

1 Guard’s door damaged, 1 door handle broken.

1 centre door hinge sheared off.

1 Guard’s long commode handle bent & 2 bolts bent.

1 pair double doors slightly buckled and grazed.

1 long bolt handle bent and socket damaged, 1 bolt broken.

1 end handrail bent.

1 fire extinguisher and panel adrift in van.

All the set is now at Clapham Junction and awaiting repair and varnish at Lancing.

R H Griffiths

16-8-63 MEMO: DAMAGED STOCK TO MICHELDEVER

Memo dated 16-8-63

Steam Stock Damaged.

SK No. 1868 is on hand at Clapham Jct. with a badly bent headstock behind one side buffer.

Pre-war vehicle Built 1936. Carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

20-8-63 MEMO: DAMAGED STOCK TO MICHELDEVER

Memo dated 20-8-63

Found at Clapham Junction – from Wimborne.

The following damage was found on SK No. 1498 8-61 E

1 standing pillar bent, 1 corner pillar grazed.

1 top and 1 bottom ¼ panel buckled and torn.

5’ corner plate damaged and torn, 6’ waist moulding (metal) damaged.

1 door damaged, 1 door handle missing.

1 commode handle missing, 2 bolts broken.

1 bottom door hinge broken and 1 centre hinge damaged.

1 lavatory light broken, 1 Lav. Formica panel damaged.

2 step board brackets bent – 1 step board broken.

Carded to Micheldever to await Main Works repairs.

R H Griffiths

23-8-63 MEMO: DAMAGED STOCK TO EASTLEIGH

Memo dated 23-8-63

Found at Clapham Junction 21-8-63

Pullman Car No. 61 was found at Clapham Junction with the following defects due to heavy shunting.

Gas stove, top casting broken in all four corners and adrift.

Main gas supply pipe adrift, broken & bent.

Boiler & Grill shifted and surround bent.

Lavatory roof tank leaking.

To Eastleigh for repairs.

R H Griffiths

27-8-63 STRAWBERRY HILL DEPOT

Unit No. 5309 was standing foul on No. 5 Road when Unit No. 4279 & 4721 were being propelled from No. 6 Road to No. 8 Road and the following damage ensued.

Unit 5309 EPB Built 2-60 Varnished 2-62.

MBS 61528

1 cab side panel holed, buckled and grazed.

1 corner pillar slightly bent, 1 door light broken.

1 nose end handrail broken off, 1 top stepboard split and adrift.

Unit 4279 Built 1949, Heavy 5-60, Varnish 6-62.

MBS 10853

7 doors buckled and damaged, 7 door handles broken off, 1 damaged.

8 commode handles broken, 3 bottom door hinges broken & 2 bent.

3 standing pillars bent by bottom hinges.

1 quarter panel dented and 5 grazed.

7 middle hinges grazed.

11 door stop rubbers missing.

30’ step board broken & grazed.

TS 10146 Cpt.

7 doors buckled and damaged, 8 door handles broken off.

8 commode handles bent and grazed, 4 bottom door hinges broken & 2 bent.

4 standing pillars bent by bottom hinges.

8 door stops broken off & 14 rubbers missing.

7 middle hinges grazed.

7 quarter panels buckled and grazed.

24’ step board grazed.

TS 10123 Open

6 doors buckled and damaged, 8 door handles broken off.

7 commode handles bent & 1 broken.

4 bottom door hinges broken & 2 bent.

3 standing pillars bent by bottom hinges.

4 door stops broken off & 13 rubbers missing.

7 middle hinges grazed.

6 quarter panels grazed & 2 dented.

33’ step board grazed and broken.

MBS 10854

7 doors buckled and damaged, 7 door handles broken off, 1 cab door handle bent.

7 commode handles bent, 2 cab (long handles) bent.

1 Guard’s door long bolt handle bent.

5 bottom door hinges broken & 3 bent.

5 standing pillars bent by bottom hinges.

5 door stops broken off & rubbers missing.

9 middle hinges grazed.

7 quarter panels grazed.

Unit 4729 Built 1951, Heavy 9-61, Due varnish 9-63.

MBS 12789

3 doors buckled and damaged, 1 door handle broken and damaged.

4 commode handles bent, 4 bottom door hinges broken.

4 standing pillars bent by bottom hinges.

3 middle hinges grazed.

2 door stops broken off & 8 rubbers missing.

4 quarter panels grazed.

27’ stepboard grazed.

TS 10393 )

TS 9009 ) no visible damage.

MBS 12790 )

Disposal.

Unit 5309 EPB is now at Chart Leacon for lifting & inspection after which it will go to Selhurst for repairs and varnish.

Unit 4279 SUB is at Durnsford Road for lifting & inspection and will then go to Micheldever to await main works repairs.

Unit 4729 SUB is at Durnsford Road for lifting & inspection and will then go to Selhurst for repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

28-8-63 VICTORIA

The 4†5pm empties from the Central Sidings to Platform 14 to form the 4.15pm to Brighton ran by the dummy VC 115 and collided broadside with the 2^nd & 3^rd coaches formed in the 4.0pm Victoria to Brighton standing in Platform 14 at 3.59pm.

Three coaches were derailed and locked together and suffered considerable damage, stock rerailed 7.7am 29^th inst. Damage as follows:-

4†5pm empties Driver A. Witt of Littlehampton, Guard Wilkinson of Streatham Hill.

Leading Unit No. 2929. 4-car LAV Built 1932, P 3-59, V 1-62.

MBS 10518 41 Tons. M. Bogie C.I. blocks, Tlr. Bogie T.B.L. blocks.

Motor bogie derailed and damaged, sole plate & headstock bent.

Wheels bruised, axle box broken, 2 shoe beams broken.

U/Frame 1 sole bar bent, truss bar & legs bent.

1 headstock bruised, buffer bent, 2 brake ‘V’ irons bent, shaft adrift.

Brake pipes broken & cylinder hoses broken.

Stepboards broken & brackets bent.

Bogie brake rigging bent, yoke damaged.

Long pull rod bent, centre buffer rubbing plate bent.

1 shoe fuse box broken, brackets bent.

49’ of step board broken, 2 brackets bent.

Body 2 ft. of bottom side rail broken (cab end).

1 front standing pillar broken, 1 side standing pillar broken (both cab end).

2 cab doorway standing pillars broken.

All corner rails adrift, some broken.

2 cab commode handles broken, 1 cab door commode handle damaged.

1 cab door lock handle bent.

1 corner of front cornice broken & baffle adrift.

Corner panel buckled & torn. Cab/van bottom ¼ panel damaged.

Cab door jammed, decolite floor damaged, electric conduit bent.

1 Guard’s commode handle bent.

‘F’ Cpt. 1 door panel bent.

TC 11503 Leading trailer bogie derailed, wheels bruised.

No visible damage.

TCK 12007 No visible damage.

MBS 10517 No visible damage.

Unit steam hauled to Selhurst for lifting, then to Micheldever when ready for main Works repair.

Unit No. 4657. No visible damage, to Selhurst for lift & inspection.

MBS 11374

TS 8937

TS 12397

MBS 11373

4.0pm Victoria to Brighton.

Unit No. 3024. Built 1935, Paint 7-54, V 6-61(3)

MBS 11064 No visible damage.

TSK 10028 Derailed one trailer bogie.

1 bogie truck extensively damaged – beyond repair, to be changed on site.

U/Frame 1 headstock, bottom corner flanges torn.

1 sole bar bent, truss bar and legs bent.

11 step board brackets bent, 2 missing.

One 40’ and one 21’ step boards broken.

Body 1 ascending rail bent & adrift.

2 conduits broken & bent.

8 Cpt. doors buckled & grazed, 4 handles broken, 3 missing & 1 bent.

5 commode handles damaged, broken & bent.

8 body panels grazed, three ¼ lights broken.

4 standing pillars damaged, 1 door pillar grazed.

Bottom side rail damaged in two places.

Vehicle on hand at Victoria for bogie change

(note added – Wagon No. to Lancing B.452114, Bogie No. 7689).

TFK 12263 1 sole bar bent, 1 headstock bent.

1 corner pillar broken, 1 bottom side corner damaged.

1 upright panel buckled & torn, 1 corner plate broken.

1 end rail broken, 1 end panel buckled & torn.

1 hand rail bent, 1 rail & plate broken.

1 passenger communication rod broken, cornice & canvas torn.

Electrical conduit crushed, lavatory interior damaged.

P.C. 12504 )

TSK 10027 ) no visible damage.

MBS 11065 )

Unit (5 of) on hand at Selhurst for lifting.

Unit No. 3001. Released to traffic.

MBS 11044 )

TCK 11784 )

P. Car Bertha ) No visible damage.

TCK 11783 )

TSK 10017 )

MBS 11043 )

E Tozer

30-8-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

BSK 2532 of 865 Set, Heavy 8-60, varnish 11-62.

Was found at Clapham Junction with the following defects:-

1 headstock bent in middle, drawbar throat plate bent and rivets broken.

2 step irons to solebar bent, 1 steam pipe clip bolt broken.

Disposal to Micheldever for repairs at Eastleigh.

R H Griffiths

2-9-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

At 2.30am approx.. on the 2^nd instant, BSK 34971 in Set No. 561 was standing in No. 38 Road when engine No. 31917 travelling down 37 Road collided broadside with the brake end and derailed the leading bogie, pushed the vehicle forward and rerailed itself at the check points, the wheels are bruised.

Damage as follows:-

Set No. 561 BR. BSKs built 1957, CK built 1956. V 2-59, V 1-62.

BSK 34971 6’ steel panel buckled and torn, brake doors to end of coach.

2’ of panel torn between the two pairs of Guard’s double doors.

Double doors damaged, bottom hinges broken.

3 standing pillars buckled.

All damage confined to brake end and below waist rails.

4’ step board broken and 1 bracket off.

3 brake interior lining boards broken.

No damage to BSK 34970 & CK 15889.

E Tozer

4-9-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Diesel Loco No. D3459 hauling 9 RB Set 354 from over the bridge Wandsworth Sidings down 48 Road into Clapham Junction took two roads and toppled over onto coach No. 34155 BSK standing on No. 47 Road at 12.15am.

Extensive body damage to 34155 and slight damage to 2 other vehicles which can be repaired at Clapham Junction.

Damage as follows:-

Set No. 574

BSK 34155 Built 1951 Paint 3-60 Varnish 4-62.

Extensive full length body damage corridor side.

Cant rail bent, 5 vent lights, 1 side light, door handles & commode handles broken.

Doors and panels buckled and torn.

To be lifted, then Micheldever.

CK 15021 Paint 3-60, Varnish 4-62.

End filler pipe cover broken, 1 short step board broken, 1 grazed.

Repair at Clapham Junction then release.

BSK 34246 Paint 1-61.

No damage.

Set No. 354 Boat Stock.

BSK 35002 Derailed 1 bogie, 2 pair wheels.

End step iron bent, 2 buffer rods bent.

Brake pull rod bent, brake safety loop bent.

Gangway face plate bent (hope to repair local).

Clapham Junction hope to repair and release after lifting.

E Tozer

8-9-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

3 Set No. 777 had the full length bodyside panels, door locks & commode handles damaged when it passed BR BSK 34237 of 868 Set standing foul which has a badly torn end/corner panel and pillar, damage occurred during shunting operations in Clapham Yard.

2 of 3 Set No. 777 Built 1947, Paint 4-58, V 6-59, V8-61

BSK 4316 Guard’s entrance doors damaged, Guard’s double doors damaged.

Guard’s commode handle torn off, Guard’s door handle torn off.

BSK 4315 Long bolt on double doors damaged, Guard’s entrance door buckled.

Long brass commode handles broken, passenger entrance door buckled.

Passenger entrance door commode handle broken & lock pillar bent.

Passenger entrance end door buckled & commode handle bent.

3 lock handles broken.

Panels grazed full length of coach.

Loose

CK 5870 Paint 4-60, Varnish 7-62

1 end entrance door buckled, 1 lock handle broken off, 1 commode handle broken off.

Waist moulding grazed full length of body.

All three to Lancing. The two BSKs for Repair & General, CK 5870 Repair & Varnish.

Note: 5870 was in the Set when damage occurred.

Set No. 868.

BSK 34237 Paint 3-61, Varnish 1-63.

End corner panel and pillar torn out.

Carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

12-9-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Theft & Damage

Restaurant Car No. 7882.

This car was broken into during the weekend at Clapham Junction, door & pillar smashed. I have had it carded to Eastleigh for repairs, but before repairs are put in hand, I would welcome inspection by Mr. Hatchell of the disgraceful & deplorable condition of the interior, both Kitchen & Staff quarters, it is in my opinion beyond belief that a car can reach such a low level or should I say staff.

E Tozer

18-9-63 BLACKHEATH

The following damage was done to units 5151 & 5227 by a door being knocked off in Blackheath Tunnel at two minutes past midnight of Wednesday morning the 18‑9‑63.

Unit 5161 Built 4-55, Varnish 9-57, Varnish 3-60.

MBS 14321 ) No damage.

TSO 15339 )

TS 15289 1 door badly damaged and knocked off, standing pillar bent by middle hinge.

3 door hinges broken, 1 body door stop missing.

1 quarter panel bent & grazed, 4 quarter lights broken.

Step board broken in two places (6 ft.)

MBS 14322 1 commode handle bent, 1 bolt broken.

1 quarter panel grazed.

This unit is overdue 1962 for Paint and will go to Lancing for their intake for 25-9-63.

Unit 5227 Built 7-56, Varnish 10-58, Varnish 5-60, Varnish 5-62.

MBS 14454 No damage.

TSO 15415 1 bottom door hinge broken.

TS 15045 No damage.

MBS 14453 Nose end top corner panel dented.

This unit has been repaired at Slade Green and returned to traffic.

R H Griffiths

18-9-63 WOOLWICH

Units 5603 and 5743 were damaged as follows when passing in service, a door being open on 5603 unit.

Unit 5743 Built 8-55 Varn. 10-57, Varn 11-59, H1 4-61, Dam 12-61.

MBS 65357 2 quarter panels split, buckled and bent.

2 commode handles (1 missing, 1 bent).

1 body door stop missing, 1 door handle broken.

2 quarter panels grazed, 1 quarter panel holed & grazed.

DTS 77542 No damage.

This unit will go to Selhurst for varnish & repair.

(Note added to memo: Unit to Lancing with 5161 in error 23-9-63, Lancing will do).

Unit 5603 Built 2-58 Varnish 12-59, Dam & Varn. 4-63.

MBS 14523 1 door damaged, 2 quarter lights broken, 1 door top fixed light broken.

1 quarter panel dented.

This unit will be repaired at Gillingham and returned to service.

R H Griffiths

18-9-63 VICTORIA (Grosvenor Shed)

The 2.10pm Boat train ex Dover arriving at Victoria 3.42pm was being shunted to No. 7 Road Grosvenor Road Shed when at the hand operated points to No. 7 & 8 Roads the leading three bogies on Unit No. 7176 became derailed, this was at 4.0pm.

Rerailing completed 9.0pm.

The formation and damage was as follows:-

Unit 7176

MBS 61739 Both bogies derailed all wheels.

2 guard irons bent, 2 brake truss rods bent, 1 brake pull rod bent.

Nos.

1 & 2 gear casing damaged, 2 friction block bolts loose and bent.

1 shoe beam broken.

Centre trussing flange bent slightly by wheel (leading wheel – trailing bogie).

No. 7 wheel badly scored on flange.

TSK 70525 Leading bogie, 1 pair wheels derailed (leading pair).

TCK 70574 ) No visible damage.

MBS 61740 )

Unit 7008 Buffet

MBS 61400 )

TB 69007 ) No visible damage.

TCK 70351 )

MBS 61401 )

Unit 7111

MBS 61305 )

TCK 70303 ) No visible damage.

TSK 70260 )

MBS 61304 )

MLV 68008 No visible damage.

MLV 68004 No visible damage.

Units 7008 & 7111 with 68008 & 68004 released to traffic after inspection.

Unit 7176 for repairs and lifting, to Chart Leacon.

R H Griffiths.

19-9-63 NEW CROSS GATE

The 3.27am Mail Train (mixed vans) on approaching New Cross Gate station on the Down Main, the 4^th vehicle from the loco became derailed and travelled approx. ¼ mile before coming to a stop, approx. 3.32am 19‑9‑63.

Formation of train ex London Bridge 3.27am.

Loco ?

1,2,3 3 vans proceeded forward after derailment, Nos. not known.

4 E230002 Fish Van, derailed & extensive damage.

5 E87545 Fish Van (roller bearing).

6 E87276 Fish Van.

7 S1481 P.M.V.

8 M81563 BR. GUV.

9 S258 Van B.

10 M80764 BR. GUV.

11 S1489 P.M.V.

Rerailed 8.10am then M. Power crane broke down delaying clearing of the two down roads.

E Tozer

21-9-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations in Clapham Yard at 4.0am on the 21^st instant a Buffet Car & 2 vans were involved, damage as follows:-

Buffet Car No. 7969. Paint 2-55 Last V 7-62(5)

Dual Heated, Jumper Receptacle box broken.

Drawbar throat plate bent, 2 headstocks bent behind side buffers.

2 buffer rods bent, steam hose broken off.

This car was broken open during weekend, Kitchen Shutter & surround broken.

Kitchen cooking stove displaced.

To Eastleigh after lifting at Clapham Jct for repair and intermediate maintenance repair.

Van B No. 369 Paint 12-61

2 headstocks bent (slight)

To Eastleigh after lifting at Clapham Jct. for repair and intermediate.

GUV No. 86771

2 axle boxes broken, repair at Clapham jct.

E Tozer

26-9-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations in Clapham Yard, 7892 Buffet Car & 7833 Restaurant Car were in heavy impact causing the following damage:-

Buffet Car No. 7892. Built 1949, Heavy 6-59, Varnish 4-62.

Crittall gas stove shifted and gas supply pipe bent.

Interior kitchen metal panel buckled.

Top baffle plate adrift, kitchen sliding door off runners, water foot pump adrift.

Ceiling moulding adrift, Stills boiler shifted, vestibule canvas seam split.

Kitchen and Saloon & Pantry ceilings are very dirty and coach is in need of general attention.

Restaurant Buffet No. 7833. Built 1949, Heavy 6-59, Varnish 4-62.

1 lavatory fixed light broken, 1 ventilator fixed light broken.

1 vestibule tread plate bolts broken.

Both to Eastleigh for repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

30-9-63 MEMO: DAMAGED STOCK TO EASTLEIGH

Memo dated 30-9-63.

Mishap – Eastleigh to Micheldever 2^nd August 1963.

5 Set No. 829 was sent forward from Eastleigh to Micheldever during week-ending 7^th September 1963, damage found as follows:-

5 Set No. 829 Paint 9-58, Varnish 5-61, Varnish 4-63.

BSK 4298 Brake end, headstock bent.

Gangway plunger & framing adrift, vestibule ceiling ply split, partitions disturbed.

Saloon – seat legs broken, auto for inspection.

SO 1500 Paint 7-59, Varnish 9-61, Varnish 7-63.

End door off runners, seat end adrift.

SK 112 Paint 5-61, Varnish 4-63.

Twin lavatory – door binds on floor.

CK 5822 Paint 8-58, Varnish 5-61, Varnish 4-63.

Lavatory roof tank leaking – due to mishap.

BSK 4297 Paint 8-58, Varnish 5-61, Varnish 5-63.

Brake end, headstock bent, 2 diagonals bent, buffer trimmer bent.

Saloon seat legs broken, partitions disturbed, sliding door off runners.

Wash basin surround adrift.

E Tozer

1-10-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Buffet Car No. 7895 (ex Tavern Car) was taken out of the 6.30pm on the 1^st instant at Clapham Jct. due to complaints of gas leaking into the kitchen, on examination it was found that the Crittals Stove was adrift from its securing points and swaying on the foundations, apparently the car has been involved in heavy shunting.

There is also a water leak below the tank, the water running into the Propane Gas Cylinder Cupboard, there is also a passenger complaint of insufficient heating in the car, I understand this complaint is of long standing.

Maintenance dates, P2-60, V10-61, V10-62.

Car under red card for repairs Eastleigh.

E Tozer

2-10-63 MEMO: DAMAGED STOCK TO MICHELDEVER

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Memo dated 2-10-63

Wear & Tear Damage.

3 Set No. 878 B.R.

3 Set No. 878 B.R. Built 1951, Paint 1-62.

This set was taken from traffic after complaints of rough riding in the Composite, on lifting at Clapham Jct. on the 1^st instant the B.R. bogies were found to be in a bad condition as follows:-

BSK 34257 Saloon end of vehicle, bogie truck centre casting carrying plate bent.

Bolster transom bent, 4 & 5 wheel end – rubbing plate scored.

Brake rigging support members between diagonals bent.

Headstock bent outer end.

CK 15036 1^st Class End, Nos 1 & 8 wheel, A Bogie, centre casting carrying plate bent.

Bolster transom bent, headstock bent – outer end.

Flat places in tyres – wheels still under.

B Bogie – wheels were changed due to flats.

BSK 34258 Not lifted due to sufficient defects on other vehicles.

When taken out of service the buffer heights varied from 3’ 3¼” to 4’ 4¼”.

Carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

5-10-63 WIMBLEDON PARK

Unit No. 3155 MBS 11228 was found at Wimbledon Park Sidings with the following damage caused during shunting operations on Saturday 5^th October 1963.

Unit 3155 Built 1938, heavy 12-62.

MBS 11228 1 Guard’s door severely damaged requiring renewal.

1 standing pillar broken.

R H Griffiths

8-10-63 SALISBURY

BSK 4006 of Set 847 was standing foul on the Straight Road, West Sidings, when 7 wagons were being propelled from the Up Main across the Down Main into Fisherton Yard and the leading tube wagon No. 732096 struck into it and became derailed 1 pair of wheels also causing the following damage.

BSK 4006

37 feet of side panelling buckled and torn.

4 side lights broken, 2 ft. rigger plate damaged.

1 standing pillar bent by bottom hinge, side framing damaged.

1 door buckled and torn, 1 stepboard broken, 2 brackets bent.

Interior corridor panels pushed in.

Ordered to Micheldever to await main works repairs.

R H Griffiths

11-10-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

S 847 W POS was found at Clapham Junction with the following damage due to heavy impact during shunting operations.

S 847 W SN 2-60 DKS Varnish 6-62.

2 headstocks bent behind buffer castings.

2 solebars bent.

Held at Clapham Junction for acceptance at Main Works for repairs.

R H Griffiths

11-10-63 EASTLEIGH CARRIAGE SIDINGS

Set 789 was found in Micheldever Yard on 24^th October 1963 with damage to BSK 4339 having sustained the same in Eastleigh Carriage Sidings on October 11^th 1963.

Set 789.

BSK 4339 Built 1947, Heavy 4-58, Varnish 5-61.

1 corner pillar damaged, 1 end side quarter panel buckled and torn.

1 end panel damaged, 1 end handrail broken off.

6 ft. step board broken and damaged, 2 brackets bent.

This set has been ordered forward to Lancing Works as agreed with Mr. Elgar on 24^th October 1963.

I understand S1322 P.M.V. and 503580 Midland Van were also involved in this incident but I have no details.

R H Griffiths

28-10-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

SK 1820 was damaged in a heavy shunt mishap at Clapham Jct. on the 28^th instant, the headstock badly bent behind the buffer.

No. 1820 is one of the possible withdrawals at the end of the year, it is carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

4-11-63 ASCOT

During shunting operations at Ascot on the 4^th instant at 10.8am, engine No. 31638 was diverted wrongly into the siding occupied by the Bertram Mills stock with which it collided with rather heavily and caused considerable damage. My recommendation is a write-off for all vehicles involved and total replacement. Formation and damage as follows:-

SK 1210 Paint 5-56, Varnish 2-58, Varnish 3-60 8 Cpt.

Headstock bent behind side buffer.

Solebar bent down at ends – 2” camber.

All compartment partitions disturbed, end roof step board broken.

End sliding door off runners.

Not fitted with bunks, Parcel racks removed.

SK 1221 Paint 7-57, Varnish 6-60, 8 Cpt.

End of body smashed-in, gangway faceplate badly buckled, all body end pillars broken.

2 buffers bent, 1 headstock& 2 solebars bent, cell box broken, roof step boards broken.

Lavatory compartment demolished, wash basins & lavatory hopper broken.

Not fitted with bunks, Parcel racks removed.

(Coaches 1210 & 1221 telescoped, 1210 on top of 1221).

M 1485 M SK Lifted 7-3-61 8 Cpt. Built 1928.

2 headstocks bent (screw couple), 2 solebars bent down at ends.

B.S. gangway forced into end of body, end pillar and lavatory compartment demolished.

End support staunchions badly bent, 4 buffer trimmings bent, 2 buffer rods bent.

Steam & vacuum main pipes severed.

Not fitted with bunks, all outside door lock handles removed compartment side, extreme end door

corridor side only fitted with locks & private Yale locks.

SK 1205 Paint 9-55, Varnish 2-57, Varnish 2-60, 8 Cpt.

One end, headstock collapsed, solebar ends pulled inwards under end of body.

Buffer trimmings & diagonals spread, side & end building rails broken.

Floor and lavatory compartment badly damaged.

No.2 end

Underframe transom & headstock bent, end building rail broken.

Body end pushed-in at top of gangway.

Bogie

Headstock bent, centre pin bent, bolster displaced

Bogie bolster bent and transom bent.

Body ends and some partitions demolished, all partitions disturbed and adrift. This coach fitted with two bunks in each compartment and parcel racks removed (bunks not damaged).

SK 1183 Paint 6-57, Varnish 1-59, Varnish 4-61, 8 Cpt.

Centre of headstock & drawbar housing collapsed, draw-gear housing torn from buckled diagonals.

2 headstocks bent behind the side buffers.

2 end building rails broken, tread plates bent, 2 solebars bent.

A Cpt & Lavatory partition smashed, H Cpt & lavatory partition smashed.

2 sliding doors – lights broken, 2 wash basins broken.

Not fitted with bunks, parcel racks removed.

SK 1215 4-60, 8 Cpt.

2 headstocks bent behind buffers & auto coupler.

2 diagonals bent, buffer transoms bent, draw-gear housing torn from diagonals.

Tread plates buckled, end building rail and floor broken, solebars bent down.

2 wash basins & lavatory seat broken, 1 view glass broken.

A Cpt. & lavatory partition smashed, body end smashed-in.

This coach fitted with bunks, two per compartment.

M 91383 M B.G. Built 1949, B.S. gangways.

2 bogie bolsters bent, cell box broken.

End door hinge pillar broken at bottom hinge.

Centre half-partition broken, one shelf displaced and broken.

Body ends saturated and rotten.

E Tozer

Memo dated 11-11-63. Ref:- RS.54/26/D

To From

Asst. O/D. C. & W. Engineer, M. &E. E. (WORKSHOPS)

STEWARTS LANE C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

Mishap to Bertram Mills Train – Ascot 4-11-63.

With reference your letter 7^th November, please arrange for Southern SK’s Nos. 1205, 1183, 1215, 1210 and 1221 to be withdrawn and broken-up, the bunks in Nos. 1205 and 1215, the property of Bertram Mills to be recovered and stored pending possible re-use, and record the details on subsequent C.S.R.12 and 13 returns.

So far as the two Midland Region Vehicles are concerned, I have asked the D.M., C.M. & E.E. for instructions and will let you know the result, while the question of replacements will be taken up with the General Manager.

M S Hatchell

Memo dated 18-11-63. Ref:- RS.54/26/D

To From

Asst. O/D. C. & W. Engineer, M. &E. E. (WORKSHOPS)

STEWARTS LANE C.M. & E.E. DEPT.,

EASTLEIGH

Mishap to Bertram Mills Train – Ascot 4-11-63.

Further to my letter 11^th November, I have now heard from the General Manager that, as the circus train will be required next year, the five S.R. Seconds condemned should be replaced and I shall be pleased therefore, if you will arrange with Mr. Tozer for these to be ear-marked.

It will be necessary for two of the vehicles to be fitted out similarly to two of the condemned i.e. bunks, to meet the requirements of Bertram Mills but, under the circumstances, the General Manager does not anticipate that the firm are likely to carry out this work or bear the cost.

Will you please therefore, let me have a “shot” estimated cost of fitting up the two vehicles.

M S Hatchell

8-11-63 BRIGHTON

Unit No. 2921, 4-car LAV damaged by an open door (no further details) at Brighton on 8^th instant. Unit overdue for intermediate, now carded to Lancing for repair and varnish.

MBS 10502

Cpt. A ¼ light broken, light moulding damaged.

Cpt. C ¼ light moulding damaged.

Cpt. D Door panel bruised.

TC 11501

Cpt. J Two ¼ lights broken, 1 door stop damaged.

1 door light broken, 3 hinges bent.

1 door panel bruised and grazed.

1 commode handle & body stop torn off.

1 panel grazed.

Cpt. H ¼ light broken, stop torn off.

E Tozer

12-11-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

SK No. 1886 found at Clapham Junction with bent headstock. Carded to Micheldever to berth.

E Tozer

12-11-63 MEMO: CINEMA COACH & GENERATOR COACH DAMAGE (THREE BRIDGES)

Memo dated 12-11-63 Ref:- RS.53/22/1/D

From To

C. & W. Works Manager M. & E. E. (Workshops),

Eastleigh C. M. & E. E’s Dept.,

EASTLEIGH

CINEMA COACH NO. DS.1308 AND GENERATOR COACH NO. DS.1309

The above vehicles, now standing at Clapham Junction, recently received slight underframe damage in a mishap at Three Bridges and as Mr. Levett can not undertake the repairs, I have arranged for the vehicles to be sent to your Works.

Details of damage as follows:-

No. DS.1308 Bent headstock & diagonal. Floor at same end pushed-up.

Compensating draw gear to be examined.

No. DS.1309 Vertical fracture behind buffer.

I shall be pleased if you will arrange for the repairs to be completed as quickly as possible.

M S Hatchell

13-11-63 LOVERS WALK DEPOT

Unit No. 2955 was being propelled from “Old Section” in a shunt move when Unit No. 3023 formed in the 11†15pm West Worthing to Lovers Walk was running down into No. 11 Road Shed, due to misunderstanding, unit No. 2955 struck and badly damaged the 4^th and slight damage to the 5^th vehicles in Unit No. 3023. No derailment but both units will require main works attention.

Unit No. 2955 4-car LAV General Repair 14-11-61.

MBS 10500 Nose end panel buckled, corner pillar and door lock pillar broken.

Driver’s side 1 side panel buckled, 1 commode handle broken off, 1 bent.

12 ft. step board broken, 1 step iron broken off, 1 buffer face bent.

U/Frame 1 headstock bent on the end.

Bogie 1 step board broken, 2 step board brackets bent.

No damage to other 3 vehicles. Will go to Lancing own power for Repairs & Intermediate.

Unit No. 3023 Damage & Intermediate 21-3-63.

TFK 12262 (Non corridor side damaged).

6 doors demolished, 4 door lights broken.

6 ¼ lights broken,, 6 body panels completely demolished.

5 pair standing pillars broken, 5 waist rails broken, 5 bottom light rails broken.

4 middle pillars and 10 bottoms broken.

36 ft. bottom rail broken , 36 ft’ step board broken.

36 ft. cantrail grazed, end panel bent.

Interior 6 corridor partition pillars broken, 1 corridor partition middle pillar broken.

2 corridor partition ¼ lights broken, 4 sliding doors off runners.

Compartment partitions disturbed, seat chair ends broken.

Bogie B 2 axle boxes broken, 2 step board brackets bent.

1 step board broken, 1 grazed.

Bogie A 1 step board broken off.

TSK 10026

1 end panel buckled, 1 brass angle lapping bent.

1 water filler pipe bent, 1 conduit broken.

9 ft. step board broken, 1 bracket bent.

1 buffer face bent, end of cornice rail broken.

Gangway tread plate bent, gangway diaphragm torn.

1 headstock bent at end.

Lancing will accept the two damaged vehicles for repairs. The four undamaged will be steam hauled to Hassocks to berth.

Nos. MBS 11051 (London End)

PF 12503

TSK 10025

MBS 11052

E Tozer

18-11-63 LITTLEHAMPTON

The 12.55pm Littlehampton to Victoria consisting of two 2-car BIL units Nos. 2046 & 2079 pulled out of No. 4 Platform Road and ran off the road at the catch points, the through road not being set.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 2046 Paint 11-62 (Spindle type buffers)

DTC 12069 Cab end offside corner panel buckled & torn, drain pipe torn off.

Swing light frame & moulding damaged.

Cab door pillars bruised, 1 cab door commode handle bent.

5 large side lights broken.

3 doors damaged, 1 lock handle torn out.

15 ft. galvanised bottom panel bent, 1 top panel bent.

20 ft. step board broken, 1 bracket bent.

Trailing end 2 end side panels dented, water filler pipe bent.

End panel buckled, cornice broken.

Communicating rod & valve & cover torn from end of body.

End conduit bent, centre buffer adrift, bolts bent.

Centre buffer back plate bent, end step board broken.

31 Ton tare plate bent.

D.T. Bogie Shoe beam broken, 2 sidespring hangers bent.

Tie bar and cross irons bent.

2 step irons bent, step board broken.

1 shoe line fuse box broken.

2 shoe fuse boxes broken, 4 brackets bent.

Interior Damage Lavatory end panel broken, ceiling panels broken, roof tank damaged.

One ¼ light broken.

Roof over compartments A & B lifted 5/8”

Communication chain broken.

Both bogies derailed, wheels gauged, found OK.

MBS 10612 Trailing end of bodywork damaged, penetrated with the centre buffer of

coupled vehicle overriding the rubbing plate.

3 roof receptacle brackets & leads broken.

2 side panels dented, 2 step boards broken at ends.

End cornice and roof damaged.

Interior of lavatory damaged – panels broken, wash basin & heater broken.

Lining panels broken.

Sole bar flange – slight bend, caused by crane where ropes were lifting.

Trailer bogie derailed.

Unit will be lifted for inspection of centre casting at Littlehampton on 25^th instant and I have asked for the unit to be worked steam haul direct to Eastleigh for repair. Intermediate.

E Tozer

18-11-63 BOURNEMOUTH WEST

Pull & Push P.M.V. No. 1621 was damaged at Bournemouth West recently, the brake ‘V’ iron bent, lever & rack removed and put inside. Carded to Eastleigh Works for repairs.

E Tozer

19-11-63 EASTLEIGH

3-car Diesel Unit No. 1103 which formed the 12†45pm empties from the Carriage Sidings to No. 4 Platform arrived 12.47 to make the 1.0pm to Portsmouth was standing braked when the 11.47am Salisbury to Chichester freight with 33 loaded = 70 wagons (8 fitted) hauled by engine No. 30838 (4-6-0 tender) crashed into the Driving Trailer end at 12.53pm.

The headstock of the engine lifted the coach and 1 bogie off the road leaving the bogie suspended on the cotter of the centre pin, the engine skidded into the unit which was pushed forward approx. 40 feet.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 1103.

DTC 60802 Headstock & buffer beam bent, auto draw bar broken, brake pipes and conduits damaged.

C. Tlr. Bogie No. 2959 (Mark 4) – guard irons bent, headstock bent, spring hanger bent.

Long pull rod bent.

Trailing end – buffer beam & rods bent, buffer casting guide plates bent & adrift.

TS 60652

A End Buffer beam & plungers bent, buffer castings bent.

B End Buffer casting – guide plates bent, auto coupler damaged, 1 mirror broken.

MBS 60102 Driving end bogie – bolster displaced, emergency equipment box adrift.

Unit to Eastleigh Works for repairs.

E Tozer

20-11-63 SLADE GREEN DEPOT

An 8-car train propelled along No. 10 Road Shed to the dummy. It was then requested to haul back to clear No. 9 Road to allow the Blackfriars train to come out of No. 9 Road (2x2 EPB units). In the propelling movement the spring points to 9 & 10 Roads failed to throw over. When trailing back along No. 10 Road the 7^th coach TS 70459 of Unit No. 5345 took two roads, the trailing bogie becoming derailed all wheels. The centre of the derailed coach struck the leading end of the Motor Coach on No. 9 Road resulting in heavy damage to both vehicles.

Cause of mishap – shunting error.

Time of mishap 1.40am 20-11-63.

Rerailed 4.35am 20-11-63.

Both units will have the 2 defective vehicles lifted for inspection. I have asked the Line Manager to electric haul the 6-car to Fratton, then to Eastleigh for intermediate and damage repairs.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 5345 Built 9-61, O/Due V 9-63.

MBS 61601 No damage.

TS 70459 E& F Cpts. two quarter panels, lights and 2 doors demolished.

Cpt. F lock pillar broken, side panel grazed.

Cant Rail broken, roof damaged.

2 seat trays buckled, 1 back broken.

2 parcel racks buckled, 2 heater grids bent.

Rigger plates bent, floor ends damaged.

1 commode handle broken off, communication conduit bent.

10 ft. step board broken, 1 bracket off.

A bogie derailed 2 pair wheels.

TS 70460 No damage.

MBS 61600 No damage.

Unit No. 5742 Built 1955 Varnish 4-4-61(3)

MBS 65356 Offside nose end corner panel torn and buckled.

End platform step bent, buffer face bent.

Power jumper, conduits & receptacle damaged.

Cornice rail damaged.

3 ft. step board broken, ¼ panel buckled.

DTS 77541 No damage.

E Tozer

22-11-63 STONEGATE

The 10.33am Freight train Hastings to Tonbridge on the 22^nd inst. was derailed at Stonegate at 11.26am, one vehicle, believed to be the 2^nd from the locomotive, was derailed one pair wheels 52 chains south side of Stonegate as it approached the cross-over points the 3^rd vehicle, a conflat, also came off the road and struck an overbridge brick buttress into which it became embedded, the remaining 4 vehicles riding over it, striking the roof of the bridge and spread-eagled along the Up and Down lines, the loco and a P.M.V. and the previously derailed 2^nd vehicle continued a further 22 chains before stopping.

Extensive damage to stock and track.

Formation as follows:-

Diesel Loco No. D6592.

P.M.V. S1722 No damage.

Cov. Gds. M526396 Derailed one pair wheels. 12 Ton Std. WB 10’ 0”, 7-13.XP

Built Wolverton 1946 – Lot 1413. Fitted.

Screw coupled to P.M.V. 1722.

Conflat E183379 XP. WB 10’ 0”, 12 Ton, Tare 6-12.

Condemned, one way carded to Blackheath.

Struck overbridge No.55, extensive damage.

Cov. Gds. B785604 XP. WB 10’ 0”, 12 Ton Std. Tare 8-0.

Built pressed Steel Company 1961 – Lot No. 3598.

Oleo buffers, Instanter couplings.

Derailed 2 pair wheels.

Guards, fame and body damage.

Shoc Van B852588 12 Ton, WB 10’ 0”, Tare 8-5. 9R – 2 1960 (6).

Built Darlington 1955, Lot No. 273.

Green carded Battle – Hastings – maintenance.

P.E. 4076 13-2-63.

Body & frame torn from wheels, coming to rest on Down Road.

Shoc van B852582 12 Ton, WB 10’ 0”, XP, Tare 8-5.

Body only thrown across Up & Down lines.

Frame torn from wheels, thrown across Down Line.

Wheels thrown across both tracks.

Goods Brake S56009 25 Ton. Leading wheels torn out, van coming to rest on Up road, its 2 pair

Wheels under rear end.

Photographs taken, the Shoc Vans and the second vehicle No. 526396 had been moved or rerailed before arrival of photographer.

E Tozer

3-12-63 BRICKLAYERS ARMS JUNCTION

The 3.20am Freight Bricklayers Arms to Norwood on the 3^rd inst. was brought to a stand by a stop signal at Bricklayers Arms Junction but the banking locomotive failed to stop and continued pushing with disastrous results to the leading 8 wagons and tanks and the leading Diesel Loco, all of which were derailed and badly damaged.

Time of mishap 3.30am.

4 sets of photographs taken.

Formation & Damage:-

Diesel Loco No. D6503, derailed all wheels, partly on its side, rear cab extensively damaged.

Cov. Gds. M523883 Extensive body and frame damage.

Dropside DM471319 Extensive body and frame damage.

Dropside DM474279 Extensive body and frame damage

Shell Tank 546 Derailed and on its side.

Shell Tank 1053 Derailed and body damage.

Shell Tank 1377 Derailed and on its side.

National Benzole 682 Derailed and damaged.

Shell Tank 3582 Derailed and damaged.

No record of remainder of raft.

Banking Diesel No. D6568.

E Tozer

3-12-63 BECKENHAM JUNCTION

At 6.30am on the 3^rd inst. Unit No. 4107 was propelled from No. 2 Bay Road with the intention to shunt to No. 3 Road to pick-up 4-car then proceed to Up Palace platform to form 8-cars 6.41am train to Victoria via Crystal Palace.

On leaving No. 2 Road in the propelling move the Signalman W. Cripps admits giving wrong ground signal and Driver Sweetland of Victoria admits accepting wrong signal resulting in the leading Motor Coach and one bogie of the trailer coach came off at the catch points travelling 137 feet off the road, the leading Motor Coach laid at an angle towards the wall blocking the Up Palace road and the sidings, track badly damaged.

Crane (Nine Elms) arrived 9.50am.

Crane on site 10.55am.

Rerailed 4.30pm.

Stock inside clear 5.30pm.

Damage:-

Unit No. 4107. Paint 9-56,, Varnish 3-63(3).

MBS 10954 Off all wheels, Guard irons bent, shoe beams broken.

2 pair Guard’s doors damaged, end panel damaged (by centre buffer).

TS 10425 ‘A’ bogie derailed.

Panels grazed (slight).

Selhurst repair and lift.

E Tozer

3-12-63 BRIGHTON

At approximately 10.30am on the 3^rd inst. 2 coupled Units Nos. 2658 & 2111 standing in the Brighton West Sidings (under the chalk road) ran out and collided heavily with the buffer stops, demolishing the stops, the leading Driving Trailer Compo. Left its bogie, carried onwards mounting the demolished stops and buried the buffers in the banking. Rerailing arranged after peak period.

Unit No. 2658.

DTC 12812 D.T. bogie derailed and out of position, headstock bent, guard irons bent.

Bogie centre pin bent, long brake pull rod bent.

Power line conduit crushed.

MBS 10776 No visible damage.

Unit will be lifted and new centre pin and brake rod fitted then to Selhurst for main lift and repairs.

Unit No. 2111.

No visible damage.

To Selhurst for lift and inspection.

E Tozer

5-12-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

BSK 34246 of Set 574 was damaged at Clapham Jct. on the 5^th instant. It has been sent to Micheldever to await repairs. Brake end corner panel buckled and torn.

Also

No. 7835 Restaurant Saloon Compo.

End building rail decayed, vestibule flooring decayed and broken away. Lino rotted.

Sent to Micheldever to await acceptance for repairs.

E Tozer

8-12-63 VICTORIA

Unit No. 5790 forming the 1.15pm London Bridge to Victoria upon arrival at No. 6 Platform ran off on to the sand drag and made heavy impact with the buffer stops causing the following damage:-

Unit No. 5790. Heavy 8-63 ‘Tyneside’

DTS 77109 Two outer side nose end panels bent, 2 centre pillars bent.

Two nose end tread plates and brackets damaged and removed.

6 set screws broken off. 4 brake hose receptacles and plates bent.

MBS 65320 No damage.

I understand it will be necessary to remove the cab controller to carry out these repairs. The unit has been to Selhurst for lift and has now been sent to lancing for repairs.

R H Griffiths

12-12-63 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car No. 63 found at Clapham Junction on 12^th instant with badly bent buffer trimmer, required main works immediate attention.

Lancing have agreed to accept this car for repairs, it is now in the next maintenance train en route to Lancing.

E Tozer

13-12-63 ORPINGTON

The 9.17am 8-car train ex Victoria arrived at 9.54am in No. 1 Platform Road, Up Side. Driver Newell of Orpington, acting under Porter Shunter Patel propelled from the Platform Road to the Shunting Neck to pull into the Up Sidings, in the propelling move the leading motor bogie truck took the road leading to the main line, the power operated points No. 49A were then operated between the two bogies diverting the trailer bogie to the shunting neck eventually this bogie came off the road blocking the up main line at 10.37am.

Rerailed at 2.15pm.

Unit No. 5107. Last varnish 12-61.

MBS 14214 ‘B’ bogie derailed all wheels, wheels bruised, gauged OK.

Three end steps bent, rubbing plate bent, body panel bent.

End communication down pipe bent, step board broken.

3 link coupling flame cut.

TS 15235 Communication rod and valve adrift and damaged.

Centre buffer face bruised.

No further damage, unit 5195 released.

Unit 5107 for lift and inspection at Chart Leacon then repairs.

E Tozer

16-12-63 READING WEST

The Driving Trailer Composite of Unit No. 1112 was damaged at Reading on the 16^th inst. having been involved in a converging collision, approx. 24 feet of bodyside damaged requiring main works repair.

Unit No. 1112.

DTC 60811 First Class end, corridor side.

2 doors badly damaged, 1 door slightly damaged.

24 ft. side body panels torn and twisted.

4 pillars broken and bent.

Lavatory door, partition and panels damaged.

Door locks and commode handles torn off.

Rigger plates bent and grazed.

Step board broken

TS 60661 ) No damage

MBS 60111 )

Unit on hand at Reading West (WR) awaiting disposal to Eastleigh works for repairs.

E Tozer

23-12-63 TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST

Two coaches, BSO 4447 and CK 5618 were standing in the departure platform and due to a misunderstanding between the shunter and the signalman, a light engine ran into the same platform causing the following damage:-

Set 450 (1 of).

BSO No. 4447. Heavy 11-58, Varnish 10-61.

1 headstock bent behind buffer castings, 1 diagonal slightly bent.

1 buffer casting bent, 1 emergency box glass broken.

1 lavatory door, bottom hinge adrift, 1 wash basin broken.

Set 189 (1 of).

CK No. 5618. Heavy 8-61.

No visible damage.

These two vehicles were coupled as a 2 coach set at the time of the incident. Both to be sent to Lancing for intermediate repairs after lifting on site.

R H Griffiths

23-12-63 SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS

FK No. 7611 was standing foul on Long Passenger Road, Old Docks when it was struck into by Diesel Engine No. E.772 in a propelling movement, the following damage was sustained.

FK 7611. Built 1949, Heavy 3-60, Varnish 7-62.

36 ft. side panel dented and grazed.

1 door buckled and glass broken, 1 bottom door hinge broken, 1 door handle missing.

1 door and 1 body stop missing, 1 commode handle missing and bolts broken.

1 sliding vent glass broken and frame damaged.

3 ft. corner moulding damaged.

2 corridor interior panels adrift, 2 pillars slightly bent.

Carded to Lancing for repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

31-12-63 ORPINGTON

During shunting operations at Orpington on the 31^st December the driver in making a propelling movement with a 10-car train was under the impression he was to shunt to the main line from the Up Sidings but move was to shunt into the shunting “Neck” with the result he hit and demolished the rail and concrete buffer stops, tore up the track carrying all before him a coach and a half length before coming to rest with the motor coach off all wheels and the nose end buffer buried in the dirt and the leading bogie of the second vehicle derailed, no major damage, unit to be lifted and examined, will go to Selhurst for repair and intermediate.

Unit No. 5335.

MBS 61580 Derailed all wheels, wheels bruised, side spring hanger bent.

Buffer beam and buffer face bent, cab step plate and brackets bent.

Air brake pipes bent, 4 axle boxes damaged, guard irons bent.

2 shoe beams and shoe fuse boxes broken.

Underslung step irons bent fouling bogie.

Step board broken, commode handle bent, Guard’s door panel bent.

TS 70439 leading bogie off all wheels, 2 centre buffer back plates bent.

TS 70440 ) No visible damage.

MBS 61581 )

Unit 5761 ) No visible damage.

Unit 5238 )

Both to Slade Green for lift and inspections

Time of mishap 9.50am, Up main and Up Local blocks until approx. 1.0pm.

Rerailing delayed until midnight when two 36 Ton cranes would occupy the two main lines.

Crane on site 11.50pm 31-12-63.

Rerailed 2.16am 1-1-64.

Stock in clear 5.0am 1-1-64.

E Tozer

1964

1-1-64 SALISBURY

3 Set No. 856 was damaged at Salisbury on the 1^st instant when a light engine collided with it when standing berthed in the sidings. Damage as follows:-

Set No. 856. Paint 6-61, Varnish 9-63.

BSK 2514. Headstock bent behind side buffers, brake end.

End door pillar damaged, sliding door off runners.

Saloon seat legs broken and adrift.

Auto for inspection.

CK 5914 ) No visible damage.

BSK 2513 )

Stock on hand at Micheldever awaiting acceptance at Eastleigh for repairs.

E Tozer

2-1-64 NEW CROSS GATE

SK No. 25908 had the side entrance door and panel broken and bent during shunting operations at New Cross Gate on 30^th December.

The bottom hinge torn from the fibre glass door, hinge bent, end corner hinge pillar and panel bent.

Vehicle ex Lancing intermediate 12-12-63, will be repaired at Stewarts Lane.

E Tozer

3-1-64 HAMPDEN PARK

The 9.40am Ore to Brighton on the 3^rd inst. became derailed after departing from Hampden Park station at 10.18am at the crossover trailing points.

The engineers were working on this section and have accepted responsibility for the derailment, very little damage to stock visible, which will be lifted for inspection.

Unit No. 2078. (leading).

MBS 10644 No damage.

DTC 12111 ‘B’ bogie off 2 pair wheels, bruised. Gauged, found in order.

Unit No. 2017.

DTC 12040 2 bogies derailed all wheels, wheels gauged, found in order.

MBS 10583 Leading trailer bogie off 2 pair wheels, wheels bruised, gauged, found in order.

Motor bogie, wheels 7 & 8 lifted off rail, no damage.

Units rerailed 2.45pm, steam hauled to Eastbourne for further inspection.

E Tozer

9-1-64 FARNHAM

A 12-car train of Portsmouth main line stock pulled out of Farnham Shed at 7.7am to Farnham station when the train pipe hose on MBS 11104, Unit No. 3149, between the two rear coaches blew off. The motorman changed ends and pulled the train back into the shed with air brake on the then leading end motor coach only, trailing eleven. He was unable to hold the train and skidded two coach lengths into the ‘rail’ type stops.

The rails were lifted and buckled and the stock only received minor interior damage, i.e. doors off runners, seat legs in motor coaches loosened and vestibule/saloon lock pillars loosened at the mortice joints.

Stock to Wimbledon at 1.0pm for lift and inspection and C&W repairs.

Units 3149 + 3129 + 3143.

E Tozer

12-1-64 MICHELDEVER

A train of empty electric stock, diesel hauled with through air brake, 5†30pm from Brighton arrived at Micheldever on the Up Main, propelled to Down Road, then pulled forward towards Down Sidings, due to signalman’s error the points were pulled between the bogies of the 4^th coach causing same to become derailed, points were again pulled between the bogies of the 8^th coach causing derailment of the leading bogie. Time of mishap 8.45pm. Stock clear 8.15am 13-1-64.

Details of damage as follows:-

Diesel Engine.

MBS 11039

TSK 10014

TCK 11777

TCK 11778 Off all wheels, damaged.

MBS 11040

MBS 11069

PF 12507

TFK 12266 Off ‘B’ bogie

TRT 12604

TRT 12619

TRT 12616

MBS 11068

TCK 11778 Converted ‘Dutch’ bogie, bent sole plate.

1 axle box front broken, 1 centre bogie pivot pin sheared, 1 bolster centre casting broken.

1 bolster side friction block broken, brake pull rod bent – flame cut.

Wheels bruised, gauged – found in order.

U/Frame Sole bar bent, 2 truss bars buckled, wide to gauge.

2 truss legs buckled, wide to gauge.

Body Body twisted, joints opened up and closed, tell tale paint marks and partition joints,

corridor floor board joints opened up.

Gangways and body ends damaged.

One bogie, centre pins and top casting required to be changed at Micheldever.

I recommend vehicle as D.B.R. and break up at Micheldever.

TFK 12266 1 bogie derailed, wheels bruised, gauged – found in order.

Gangway end damaged, end pillars to gangway damaged.

Tread plate, runner guide and stop plate adrift.

Lavatory hopper base broken, tank disturbed and ceiling panels distorted.

MBS 11040 Gangway frame and diaphragm damaged.

No visible damage to remainder of stock

E Tozer

Memo dated 11-2-64.

To From

Inspector E. Tozer. Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

Platform 16, (General),

WATERLOO. EASTLEIGH.

Derailment at Micheldever 12-1-64.

With reference your memo No. 31 dated 22^nd January, please have Trailer Composite No. 11778 condemned and arrange with the Traction People and Mr. Cartlidge for the bogies to be changed at Micheldever, subsequently forwarding the vehicle to Newhaven for breaking up.

C A Shepherd

(Note added to memo:- Bogie to Micheldever ex Selhurst 1-4-64 loaded on S39832).

Memo dated 24-4-64. Ref:- RS.55/1001/D.

To From

Asst. Mech. Engineer, (Mtce), Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

O/D C. & W. Section, (General),

C.M. & E.E.’s Dept., EASTLEIGH

STEWARTS LANE.

MISHAP AT GROVE PARK 29-10-62.

MISHAP AT MICHELDEVER 12-1-64.

With reference to Mr. Tozer’s recent conversation with Mr. Archer, I enclose copy of letter today addressed to Mr. Sanders and providing things go as planned shall be glad if you will arrange for the bogies of No. 75636 to be changed and loaded as indicated to Eastleigh and Selhurst.

The other bogie change mentioned is the damaged bogie under Trailer Composite No. 11778, derailed at Micheldever on 12^th February, the replacement bogie No. 7795 ex Selhurst already being at Micheldever, and I shall be pleased if you will undertake this work at the same time.

I have asked Mr. Tozer to keep in close touch with you in regard to the progress of matters and also ordering of the crane.

C A Shepherd

Memo dated 24-4-64. Ref:- RS.55/1001/D.

To From

C&W Works Manager, Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

EASTLEIGH. (General),

EASTLEIGH

MISHAP AT GROVE PARK 29-10-62.

MISHAP AT MICHELDEVER 12-1-64.

With reference your letter 3^rd April, I have spoken to Mr. Wells’ representative and he will endeavour to obtain the following materials which you require:

One E.P. Brake Controller Type F2A.

One Emergency Application Valve.

Three ½” Dirt Collectors. Part No. 73354/2.

Three ½” Dirt Collectors. Part No. 78365/4.

Three Branch Tees. Part No. B.72066/1.

So far as the bogie which was removed from Trailer Second No. 70473, No. 12302, this was damaged beyond repair and has been broken up. Arrangements have been made to recover both bogies, one Driving Trailer and one Trailer from Driving Trailer Second No. 75636 now standing spare at Micheldever, but before these can be removed it will be necessary for two S.R. Bogies, suitably adapted with friction blocks, centre castings etc., to suit B.R. standard underframe fixtures to be sent to Micheldever.

I shall be pleased therefore if you will arrange for two bogies, adapted as mentioned, to be sent to Micheldever all speed as it is proposed to make the changeover during Saturday/Sunday the 2^nd/3^rd May, together with another bogie change which will be undertaken at the same time.

On recovery of the B.R. Bogies from No. 75636, the Trailer bogie will be loaded and sent to your works for use under Trailer Second No. 70473, while the Driving Trailer Bogie will be sent to the Traction Repair Shop at Selhurst.

Kindly let me know early when the bogies go forward to Micheldever and arrange for the costs incurred to be charged to “Damage Repairs”.

C A Shepherd.

(Note added to memo: Ready Weds at Eastleigh).

Other rough notes attached:- (Dated 11-5-64).

Bogie from 11778 loaded in S39382, damaged bogie to Eastleigh.

5800, coach 75636, T. bogie loaded on Lowfit B450114 to Eastleigh.

D.T. bogie loaded on Lowfit B453406 to Selhurst.

Note added 2-9-64

Newhaven asked to send Converted Dutch bogie to Selhurst. I. Wright advised.

Also big buffers from Restaurant Cars to Eastleigh.

14-1-64 RAMSGATE

Owing to a misunderstanding between the shunter and the motorman, units 7158 & 7013 being shunted went into No. 2 East Side up road and made heavy contact with the buffer stops pushing them back approximately 10 feet and causing the following damage to the stock. This was at 7.42am.

Unit No. 7013. BEP Built 1961.

MBS 61792 ) No visible damage.

TCK 70601 )

TB 69012 3 pairs double glazed side lights broken, 1 kitchen sliding door off runner.

1 sliding door hasp broken, stills boiler leaky and requires attention.

MBS 61793 No visible damage.

Unit No. 7158. CEP Built 1960, Varnish 10-62.

MBS 61702 )

TCK 70556 ) No visible damage.

TSK 70507 )

MBS 61703 )

Both units to be lifted at Ramsgate then 7158 back to traffic and 7013 to Lancing for repair and varnish.

R H Griffiths

15-1-64 TONBRIDGE

A light engine collided very heavily with a 3 Set berthed at Tonbridge on the 15^th inst. causing extensive interior damage to one BSK.

Stock and damage as follows:-

Set No. 772. Built 1946, Paint 1-57, V 1-59, V 3-61, V 1-63.

BSK 4305 Brake end Headstock badly bent behind buffers, buffer trunnions bent.

2 diagonals bent, 2 sole bar ends drooped down.

2 buffer guides bent.

Body interior Vestibule/saloon – both ends – door pillars broken.

Guard’s van to Corr. Standing pillar broken, sliding door lock pillar broken.

Lavatory partition and door lock pillar and panels broken.

Brake end – end sliding gangway door lock pillar broken.

Vestibule ceiling ply and mouldings broken and adrift.

All cross seats adrift from floor.

BSK 4306 (slight) Headstock bent behind buffers.

Sliding door A Cpt. door stop broken away.

CK 5753 2 lavatory ceilings, paint flaking, sliding vents broken, lavatory pan broken.

(old defect) Side light broken (hardboarded up).

Vestibule ceiling ply and mouldings adrift.

All main steam pipes defective, signs in lavatories and compartments of steam

defects.

Recommend Repair and General Repairs at Lancing.

E Tozer

17-1-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car No. 33 was found at Clapham Yard with the following damage.

2 buffer trimmers bent (1 slight).

1 diagonal slightly bent, 1 head stock slightly bent.

1 buffer saddle fractured.

1 end bar and panel bruised and bent in two places behind buffers.

This has been sent to Eastleigh for repairs.

Last paint date 6-63, lift 4-63.

R H Griffiths

27-1-64 ORE

During shunting operations at Ore on the 27^th inst. two 6-car Pullman units Nos. 3019 & 3016 propelled from No. 5 Road onto the Up Ashford main line to return to No. 1 Road Shed, for the 12 car to clear the points, the two leading vehicles in the propelling move have to travel through No. 6 power trailing points, these points are electrically controlled and cannot be operated while the track is occupied, but in the return hauling move, of the four bogie trucks under these two rear coaches, the first bogie takes the correct route, the second bogie one wheel strikes and marks the tip of the switch, splits the points and becomes derailed taking two roads, as also does the next motor bogie, but the rear motor bogie takes the correct road, the wheel flanges are good throughout.

It is suggested that some object could have been hanging down from the leading vehicle when making the propelling move and opening the points sufficient to allow the wheel flange to take two roads, but no such object could be found and no markings observed on the stock rails or switches, the Unit No. 3019 is held at Ore for a special investigation, damage slight as follows:-

Time of derailment 6.55am.

Ashford crane arrived 9.35am.

Compo. 11779 rerailed 12.5pm.

MBS 11038 rerailed 12.21pm.

Stock clear of site 1.10pm.

Unit No. 3019. 6 car PUL

MBS 11038 Trailing motor bogie derailed, wheels bruised, axle box bent.

1 shoe beam broken, one split.

1 brake guide bent, reverser box buckled and broken.

Reverser gear damaged, 1 door handle bent.

TCK 11779 B bogie derailed, wheels bruised.

2 door panels grazed, 1 door panel dented.

2 body panels grazed, corridor door light broken.

No further damage.

Unit held for investigation as to cause of derailment, then to electrical depot for lifting.

Unit No. 3016 released.

E Tozer

31-1-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Kitchen Buffet Car No. 7895, ex Eastleigh 12-63 is being sent to Eastleigh works for attention to the fixings of the Stones boiler. The rear of the stove, i.e. in the staff compartment, has been stripped down to reveal a broken angle-bar and fixing bolts, also the rear legs could be adrift from the floor, this constitutes a main works job.

E Tozer

P.S.

Note has just come to hand that RKB 7894 has had a loading door broken off, I have told Clapham Jct. to remove the similar door from 7895 to assist traffic demands.

(pencil note added:- 7895 got away, door not taken off).

31-1-64 MEMO: WEAR & TEAR PULLMAN CARS NOS.64 & 65

31-1-64

Pullman Car Nos. 64 & 65.

Car No. 64 has developed cylinder trouble and I understand the OD C&W Section cannot undertake the repairs due to lack of vacuum cylinders and parts, as this car is due for maintenance at main works in the near future I shall hold it pending acceptance at Eastleigh.

Car No. 65 also due shortly for maintenance is out of service with a broken buffer trimmer, brake end.

Held at Clapham Jct. pending acceptance at Eastleigh.

E Tozer

3-2-64 MEMO: REFORMING OF 4 COR UNIT NO.3158

3-2-64

4 car Corridor Unit No. 3158.

The GM’s office are keen on disposing of the odd composite No. 11861 converted from a Dining First in Unit No. 3158, and they are asking if this can be done now that some reforming is in hand, and I understand a letter has gone forward to London Bridge.

This vehicle can be disposed of by using Composite No. 11824 ex 3124 unit standing spare at Hassocks, this became spare as a result of reforming of the units damaged at New Cross Gate and Drayton Crossing.

Cpo. 11824 (Diag No. 2309) 30 First, 24 Second seats was only slightly damaged at Drayton Crossing in February 1963, two corridor side lights and wash basin broken, the side lights have been replaced by Lancing works staff.

I suggest this vehicle be sent to Lancing for intermediate repair, also Unit 3158 which is due for A1 repair 10-64, shopping proposal in hand.

The displaced converted Cpo. 11861 to be held at Hassocks.

E Tozer

Memo dated 5-2-64 Ref:- R48-7/F/29.

To From

General Manager, Chief Mechanical & Electrical Engineer’s Dept.,

WATERLOO. LONDON BRIDGE

REFORMING OF 4-COR UNIT 3158.

With reference to your letter of the 14^th instant, regarding the reforming of Unit 3158 to eliminate the non-standard trailer composite.

The recent re-marshalling of 4 RES/6 PUL, 6 PAN units and subsequent formation of Push/Pull sets does not yield up a spare trailer composite.

However, following reforming of Units 3134 & 3139 and deletion of 4 BUF Unit 3079 from booked stock, trailer composite 11824 ex 3134 is standing spare at Hassocks.

Inspection of the vehicle shows it requires “intermediate” repair only (i.e. varnish). Unit 3158 is itself due for intermediate shortly, therefore the operation could be carried out at Main Works as part of normal maintenance.

I shall be glad of your authority to proceed with this changeover.

W J A SYKES

Memo dated 5-2-64 Ref:- R48-7/F/29

To From

C A Shepherd Esq. Inspector E. Tozer,

M&E Eng. (General), Platform 16,

EASTLEIGH. WATERLOO.

Reforming of Unit No. 3158 – 4 car COR.

Referring to my letter of the 3-2-64, I am hoping to forward unit No. 3158 to Lancing for intermediate repair on their next intake, i.e. Friday 14^th instant.

Also CK Trailer No. 11824 is being worked to Lancing (steam haul) to be given an intermediate repair and put in unit, displacing converted Cpo. No. 11861.

Cpo. 11861 to be returned to Hassocks without repair, I suggest the loose cushions be removed also the seat backs (time permitting) and gangway shields bolted to ends of body as protection against weather.

Formation to be:-

MBS 11158

TCK 11824

TSK 10110

MBS 11247.

E Tozer

Memo dated 17-2-64 Ref:- RS.51/12/1/D.

To From

C&W Works Manager, Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

LANCING. (General),

EASTLEIGH

Reforming of 4-car Unit 3158.

With reference to my representative’s conversation with Mr. Leonard 12^th February, the General Manager wishes spare Trailer Composite No. 11824 formed in unit No. 3158 in place of the existing Composite No. 11861.

I have arranged for the unit and spare vehicle to be sent you and shall be glad if you will arrange the re-forming, also giving the unit a non-lift varnish, despatching Composite No. 11861 to Hassocks for stabling, if at all possible I should like you to remove and store the cushions and seat backs before it is sent away.

C A Shepherd.

Memo dated 12-3-64 Ref:- 19/12/50

To From

Mr. A. Knight Rolling Stock Office

LANCING

DISPOSAL OF SPARE STOCK.

Please arranged for the undermentioned vehicle to be despatched to MICHELDEVER on the 3.5pm FREIGHT on Friday 13^th March 1964.

Trailer Composite 11861 ex 3158.

10-2-64 HASSOCKS (movements).

For your guidance I have asked for the following movements regarding Hassocks.

SO 3939 in 468 Set To Wolverton.

SO 4000 in 468 Set To Wolverton.

FK 7604 in 468 Set To Lancing

SK 1277 loose To Lancing.

SK 1879 loose To Lancing.

Electric trailer No. 11824 this will go freight haul, not fitted with vacuum brake to Lancing.

C&W from Brighton should have oiled it up by now.

I shall be sending you to berth for indeterminate period Electric trailer No. 11861, please put with damaged Motor Coach 11242, also to you ex Horsted Keynes after the 18^th inst, Cpo. 5592 an old Rest ‘0’ vehicle, please hold round the back road for the time being.

E Tozer

5-2-64 EAST GRINSTEAD

Note:- I was not advised of this incident.

Two coaches of 955 Set (Dual Heated) damaged.

BSK 34940 Built 10-56, Varnish 5-59, Varnish 3-61.

BR white metal bearing bogies.

Bogie damage 2 sole plates bent, 2 brake truss bars bent & broken, fulcrum levers bent.

1 short pull rod bent, 8 side spring hangers bent, 1 axle box front broken.

Tie bar bent, 3 brake safety loops bent.

U/Frame/Body 10 ft. main steam pipe & lagging cut off.

Welded steam pipe securing bracket broken.

Lavatory water feed pipe broken, step board broken.

Vehicle on hand at Stewarts Lane for lifting, found in order to run to Wolverton for repairs.

(SP form to follow for heavy repairs).

SK 25917 (ex WR) Paint 2-62, Varnish 11-63 at Lancing, change of livery to green.

Derailed one bogie, 2 pair wheels (Commonwealth).

Bogie damage Brake hanger bracket bruised, vertical fulcrum lever bruised.

Cross bearer between diagonals bent, wheel flanges bruised.

U/Frame Main centre trussing, one section above bogie, 2’ 6” approx. bottom flange folded upwards.

Same member, towards centre of underframe lower flange folded upwards approx. 10”.

Steam pipe lagging torn off.

Draw bar cradle – bolt heads bent and bruised.

Body Gangway face plate, Mintex broken away, side panels grazed and turned under at bottom of

panels bent (rerailing damage).

1 side light broken (will be repaired at Stewarts Lane).

Vehicle on hand at Stewarts Lane for lifting, found in order to run to Wolverton for damage repairs only (not due for maintenance).

E Tozer

5-2-64 WEYMOUTH

SK 1207 was found on arrival at Clapham Junction ex Walton to have sustained damage to the body as mentioned below. Upon enquiry I find this happened during shunting operations at Weymouth on February 5^th 1964, also involved was BSK 4241 of 811 Set which suffered 3 sliding ventilator lights and frames broken and side panels grazed.

SK 1207 is held at Clapham Junction at present awaiting disposal to Lancing for varnish and repair.

BSK 4241 has had attention and is in traffic.

SK No. 1207. Built 1933, Heavy 2-60, Varnish 5-62, S.P. date 17-2-64.

D/E Compts. 1 bottom ¼ panel torn & dented.

E/F Compts. 1 bottom ¼ panel grazed and holed by door handle.

1 commode handle broken & bent.

2 door handles missing, 3 door & 3 body stops missing.

R H Griffiths

14-2-64 SALISBURY

An engine with 11 wagons on was diverted in error by the shunter during shunting and collided broadside with BR OS 4029, considerable damage done to the body side reported. Vehicle ordered to Micheldever for further inspection and report.

E Tozer

21-2-64 CHART LEACON

Unit Nos. 7129 and 7188 were involved in a mishap during shunting on Friday evening, the exact time is not known.

7129 was standing foul on No. 10 Road and 7188 was shunted into No. 11 road and the following damage resulted:-

Unit No. 7129. Built 1958, Varnish 10-61, Varnish 6-63.

MBS 61340 Cab nose end corner panel dented and grazed.

TSK 70278 )

TCK 70321 ) No damage.

MBS 61341 )

Unit No. 7188. Built 2-61, Varnish 2-64.

MBS 61726 No damage.

TCK 70586 1 door handle broken & bent, 1 door panel holed by handle (fibre glass).

TSK 70537 1 door handle broken & bent, 1 door panel holed by handle (fibre glass).

1 commode handle bent (slight).

MBS 61763 1 door handle broken off, 1 door panel holed by handle (fibre glass).

1 commode handle bent (slight).

2 pairs double glazed side lights broken, 2 side light surround frames torn & bent.

2 side light surround frames slightly grazed.

The double glazing is Test SLA 212 Insulite Stepped, and only recently fitted at Lancing.

Unit 7129 has received attention at Chart Leacon but 7188 is held there awaiting disposal instructions.

R H Griffiths

22-2-64 RAMSGATE

The empty stock of the 6.35am ex Cannon Street to Ramsgate consisting of Units Nos. 5631 + 6090 + 5632 upon arrival were being shunted from No. 1 Platform Road to No. 1 New Siding via No. 14 Siding. When leaving towards New Siding the signalman operated No. 35 points between the bogies of the leading coach of 5631, DTC 16031 causing A bogie to into No. 1 New Siding and B bogie to take No. 1 Platform Road. A bogie became derailed all wheels, B bogie tilted and No. 6 wheel derailed, MBS 14551 following, B bogie Nos. 5 & 6 wheels were derailed.

The damage on Unit 5631 was as follows:-

Unit No. 5631. Built 10-58, Damage & varnish 1-60, Varnish 5-62.

MBS 14551 Passenger communication valve box adrift, bracket & rod broken and bent.

2 end panels damaged – dented.

DTC 16031 1 sole bar bent, 1 longitudinal flange bent, 2 brake air pipes bent.

Lavatory chute broken & bent, wash basin waste pipe broken.

2 shoe fuse boxes removed, 1 shoe beam broken, 1 removed.

1 brake long pull rod bent, 1 tie bar bent.

2 compt. doors buckled, 1 cab door damaged )

2 standing pillars slightly bent and panels dented. ) During rerailing.

27 ft. stepboard broken. )

3 end step irons bent, 1 lavatory filler pipe broken and bent.

Passenger communication cover box broken and bent.

Side guttering bent.

1 corner damaged – (1 side and 1 end panel damaged).

1 roof conduit broken.

All units for lifting and inspection at Ramsgate, then 6090 and 5632 back to traffic and 5631 held awaiting disposal instructions.

R H Griffiths

24-2-64 EASTLEIGH

During shunting operations on the morning of Monday 24^th inst. at approximately 4.0am a Diesel Loco collided broadside with the intermediate trailer No. 60668 of Unit No. 1123 causing extensive damage to the body side which will require main works repair. Damage as follows:-

TS 60668. Built 1959, Varnish 1-63.

Cpts. C&D Twin seat side of vehicle.

2 aluminium doors demolished Cpts. C&D.

4 door standing pillars and 6 intermediate pillars buckled.

Three ¼ lights and 2 door lights broken.

Two ¼ panels buckled and torn between Cpts. B/C and C/D.

Rigger plate buckled and torn approx. 4 ft.

2 step board brackets torn off, 14 ft. of step board broken.

Floor ends at door entrance and side rail splintered.

Floor end lino torn, heater conduit crushed against sole bar.

Slight inwards bend in sole bar below C Cpt. door.

Interior 1 twin seat end broken, 1 twisted.

2 twin seat heater protection grids broken.

2 twin seat end rest rails bent.

Bogie 1 vibro insulator bruised, hanger bent.

1 side spring bruised, 1 side spring safety bracket bent.

Vehicle on hand in Eastleigh works yard.

E Tozer

29-2-64 ASHFORD

The 5.15pm Freight train ex Hither Green consisting of Diesel Engine No. D6564, 44 wagons and brake van was approaching Ashford at the junction of the Main line with the Maidstone branch line when it became derailed and divided into two between the 24^th and 25^th wagons.

The rear four wagons of the front portion were derailed, namely B752887 – S59841 – B715033 – B118681, the latter two rerailing themselves on the adjacent road but remained coupled, thus S59841 was astride between the two roads.

The leading wagon B707756 of the rear portion was also derailed. This happened at approximately 7.30pm. The 7.25pm Passenger train Ashford to Maidstone left 3 minutes late and in consequence arrived about the same time but the driver was able to pull up and only slight impact was made and the damage to electric unit 6139 was as follows:-

Unit No. 6139. Built 11-61, Due varnish 6-64.

DTC 75733 1 buffer rod and face plate bent.

1 nose end tread plate and brackets bent and damaged.

1 nose end corner panel holed and bent.

1 electric jumper receptacle broken, 1 conduit torn & bent.

1 step board bracket adrift, 4 ft. step board broken.

MBS 61681 No visible damage.

Unit to Selhurst for repair and varnish after lifting and electrical repairs at Chart Leacon.

6143 unit also involved – No damage.

R H Griffiths

5-3-64 ITCHINGFIELD JUNCTION

The 1.59am Freight train Brighton to Three Bridges hauled by Diesel Loco No. D6502 with 31 wagons and brake van = 33 collided broadside on with the 2,30am Freight train Three Bridges to Chichester at Itchingfield Junction near Christs Hospital at 2.59am. The 2.30am had 60 wagons and brake van = 66.

The Diesel D6502 ploughed head on into the middle of the 2.30am Down Freight scattering the wagons in all directions, derailing about 26 of them and piling them into a tangled mass on top of the overturned Diesel. The 2.30am Freight also hauled by Diesel Loco No. D6565 continued forward with 24 on, the two rear Cov. Gds, which took the first glance of the collision were derailed and dragged forward about a quarter of a mile tearing up and badly damaging the track.

Diesel No. D6502 was torn from its bogies, the leading cab demolished and the underframe bent downwards about 14 ft. back and the body torn away. It has been considered as damaged beyond repair and will be dissected on site, the bogies and engine will be salvaged.

The Press Office (Waterloo 2122) were advised from Horsham via the exchange at 7.30am, but photographers were not told until 9.15am and arrived at midday, meanwhile I obtained the services of a local man and one set of prints will be posted to my home address to arrive on Saturday.

E Tozer

8-3-64 RAMSGATE

Unit No. 7202 upon examination at Ramsgate arriving on the 2.0pm ex Charing Cross on the 8^th inst. was found to have sustained damage to MBS 61790 as follows:-

Unit No. 7202. Built 1961, Varnished 23-9-63.

MBS 61790 1 quarter light broken and surround frame damaged.

1 quarter panel damaged by ¼ light.

2 side light surround frames grazed.

It is not known how this occurred .

Lancing have agreed to accept this unit for repairs on Friday 13^th March and I have advised the traffic accordingly.

R H Griffiths

10-3-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car Sheila C.8. (P) 8-63.

Was found on inspection and taken out of the Bournemouth Belle with the following damage:-

1 headstock bent in centre.

1 throat plate pushed back and rivets loose.

Carded for attention at Eastleigh works.

R H Griffiths

11-3-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car Thelma came into heavy impact during shunting without the buffer saddles being in operation causing the following damage:-

2 headstocks bent in centre and throat plates pushed back (1 slight).

1 vestibule face plate bent, 1 vestibule tread plate adrift.

4 end body panels bent and torn behind buffers.

1 kitchen sliding door off runner, corridor floor buckled outside kitchen.

1 toilet cupboard adrift in lavatory.

2 combined tare & dimension plates missing.

The dates shown on the vehicle are as follows:-

S.P. 12-62, Lifted 5458 5-5-61, C.2. 5-5-61, B.O. 5-5-61.

An S.P. form has been submitted to you dated 23-1-64 and the Car recommended for Heavy repairs NOW. In view of this I suggest this be forwarded to Eastleigh for Damage attention and heavy repairs.

R H Griffiths

12/13-3-64 PORTSMOUTH & SOUTHSEA

Unit No. 2635, 2-car HAL was formed in the 11.20pm Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea on Thursday 12^th March, upon arrival at 1.12am was found to be on fire under the cab of MBS 10753.

The local Fire Brigade was called at 1.20am and arrived at 1.25am, dealt with fire and left at 2.15am.

The damage was confined to the Driving side of the cab floor and was as follows:-

Unit No. 2635. Built 1939, Heavy 2-62, Due varnish 8-64.

MBS 10753 6 top and 6 lower floorboards burnt & damaged.

3 ft. bottom side burnt.

1 partition bearer burnt against bottom side.

1 longitudinal bearer burnt & damaged.

1 cross bearer under controller burnt & damaged.

Hardboard & lino damaged and missing.

DTC 12220 No damage.

In view of the nature of the damage to this unit and the electrical work which will be involved to carry out the repairs I suggest this be sent to Lancing for damage repair and varnish.

R H Griffiths

17-3-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

The 11.31pm (16-3-64) empty van train from Waterloo to Clapham Yard was standing in the West London Siding when a light engine No. 82011 ran into the rear, all vehicles will have to be lifted, the rear vehicle, RB No. 1769 will require main works attention. Time of mishap 1.10am 17‑3‑64.

Formation from Engine:-

E80782

M81553

3 Set No. 527

O.S. 3999

R.B. 1769

Known damage:-

R.B. 1769 B.R. Commonwealth bogies.

U/Frame Buffer castings damaged, buffer saddles smashed.

Buffer trimmer torn away from diagonal and solebar, web of solebar torn at fixing point.

Lavatory, flexible pipe fouling bogie.

Body 2 end body panels dented.

End wood fillet round gangway frame broken.

Interior Formica panel moulding broken.

Staff room, sliding door off runner.

Car carded to Eastleigh works for inspection and repair.

S.O. 3999 B.R. Paint 25-9-63.

2 large mirrors in lavatories broken, 1 door off runner.

8 cross twin seat legs broken or adrift.

To be lifted at Clapham Jct. and repaired.

527 Set. Paint 19-9-63.

BSK 34645 No visible damage.

CK 5803 (SR) Paint 2-61, Varnish 11-63.

17 shoulder lamp shades broken.

C Cpt. 1 mirror and frame broken.

1 door off runner.

BSK 34646 1 Guard’s Compt. Cage door off runner, stop broken.

Lift & repair at Clapham Jct.

M 81553 B.G. Dual heated.

No visible damage, ladder missing.

E 80782 No visible damage.

All vehicles subject to further inspection when lifted.

E Tozer

24-3-64 GROVE PARK

During a shunt move with empty E.P.B. stock at Grove Park at 1.30am on 24^th instant three coaches in unit No. 5189 were extensively damaged when passing a static unit No. 5142 which was foul of the road on which unit No. 5189 was moving, no derailment, damage as follows:-

Unit No. 5189. Due for heavy repairs 3-64.

MBS 14378 No damage, not involved.

TSO 15367 11 quarter lights broken, 8 doors damaged.

7 door handles torn off, 6 commode handles damaged, 6 quarter panels buckled.

Waist rails almost entire length of coach bent, cantrail bent above the doors.

6 twin seats forced towards centre gangway and seat ends adrift.

Roof rack extensions displaced from roof fixings.

TS 15317 5 quarter lights broken, 8 doors damaged.

8 door lock handles torn off, 9 commode handles torn off, 8 quarter panels buckled.

12 standing pillars bent, 18 door & body stops torn off.

Cantrail bent, 3 lock tongues adrift.

MBS 14377 11 quarter lights broken, 7 doors damaged.

7 door handles torn off, 2 brake doors damaged, 7 commode handles damaged.

8 quarter panels buckled, 14 standing pillars bent, waist rails bent.

8 door & body stops torn off.

1 Guard’s long commode handle broken off, cantrail distorted.

7 treble seats forced towards centre of coach, 7 seat ends adrift.

Roof rack extensions adrift from roof fixings.

This unit is due heavy maintenance and I have ordered it to Eastleigh for damage and maintenance repairs.

Unit No. 5142. Ex Heavy Repair (Lancing) July 1963.

MBS 14283 Driver’s offside quarter panel buckled and torn.

Driver’s offside lookout damaged, fixed vent light broken, waist rail broken.

5 ft. step board split.

Power cable conduit damaged, electrics damaged.

Guard’s long commode handle damaged.

Other three vehicles not involved.

When OK electrically, to Selhurst C&W for body repair only, not intermediate.

E Tozer

29-3-64 Between CHARLTON LANE and SANDS STREET

Unit No. 5221, Compt. Trailer 15039 formed in the 6.8pm Charing Cross to Gravesend was running with a door open and on passing the 6.9pm Dartford to Charing Cross between Charlton Lane and Sands Street struck the side of Unit No. 5185 causing the following damage:-

Unit No. 5185.

MBS 14369

‘H’ 1 door damaged, 1 side ¼ panel damaged, one ¼ light broken.

Passenger communication disc broken & rod bent also cover broken.

TS 15313

‘A’ 1 door damaged, 1 side ¼ panel damaged, 2 standing pillars bent, one ¼ light broken.

1 door handle missing, 1 commode handle missing.

‘K’ Jabbed previously, one ¼ light broken.

Unit 5221 has been repaired at Slade Green and Unit 5185 is now at Eastleigh for damage repairs and heavy repairs.

R H Griffiths

3-4-64 SOUTHAMPTON TERMINUS

Bogie Guard’s Van No. 249 was damaged at Southampton Terminus on the 3^rd instant and is now carded to Eastleigh works for repairs.

2 headstocks bent, 2 buffer rods bent, vacuum pipe crushed against body end.

1 end staunchion bent, 1 end board broken, interior lining boards broken.

E Tozer

10-4-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Two vehicles were involved in some heavy shunting at Clapham Jct. on the 10^th inst.

FK No. 7646. Last varnish 10-63.

Draw bar throat plate fractured.

Carded to Eastleigh works for repairs.

FK No. 7608.

Slightly bent headstock, this vehicle is part of the 121 for withdrawal and will not be

repaired. It has been lifted and made fit to run.

E Tozer

11-4-64 Near WATERLOO EAST

Unit No. 7129, TCK 70321, forming part of the 10.0am Charing Cross to Ramsgate was passing the 8.45am Maidstone West to Charing Cross at approximately 10.5am when a door came open and struck the sides of Unit No. 6070, DTC 75388 and Unit No. 6010, DTC 77124 causing the following damage:-

Unit No. 7129. Built 1-59, Varnish 10-61, Varnish 6-63.

TCK 70321 1 light alloy door crushed.

Unit No. 6070. Built 5-59, Varnish 3-61, o/due 1-64.

DTC 75388 Two ¼ panels dented, 1 body stop missing, 1 door lock handle bent.

1 commode handle bent, 3 door hinges damaged.

Unit No. 6010. Built 6-57, Varnish 10-59, 11-61, due 5-64.

DTC 77124 2 cab long commode handles bent, 1 door lock handle bent.

1 compt. commode handle missing.

Unit 7129 will be repaired and returned to traffic at Ramsgate.

Units 6070 & 6010 will be sent to Selhurst for repair and varnish from Ramsgate.

R H Griffiths

16-4-64 CANNON STREET

The 6.52am Ramsgate to Cannon Street due at 9.11am and comprising of Units 7137 – 7132 – 7171, three 4-car CEPs ran into No. 8 Platform Road and collided heavily with the hydraulic buffers, mishap due to driver Shelton’s misjudgement on a wet track in applying the brake.

Fourteen passengers were injured, 13 taken to hospital for cuts & bruises, one treated in Station Master’s Office. Time of mishap 9.12am, stock away under speed restriction to Slade Green 11.55am for pit examination, all three units will be sent to Ramsgate for lifting.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 7137. Built 2-59, Varnish 3-62.

MBS 61356 Saloon/vestibule sliding door – light broken.

Transverse seats – legs loosened and screws adrift, seats 7 - 8/11 – 12, 9 – 10/13 – 14,

21 – 22/25 – 26.

TSO 70286 A Cpt. Sliding door – door stop adrift.

D Cpt. Seat 15/16 plastic shoulder lamp shade broken.

E Cpt. Sliding door – door stop missing.

Twin lavatory – long mirror & hopper seat broken.

TCK 70329 Lavatory – long mirror broken, towelmaster adrift.

E Cpt. Sliding door off runner, door stop adrift.

B Cpt. Sliding door off runner, door stop adrift.

MBS 61357 Saloon/vestibule sliding door – light broken.

Transverse seats – legs loosened and screws adrift, seats 3 - 4/7 – 8, 7 – 8/11 – 12,

11 – 12/15 – 16.

After lifting at Ramsgate will go to Lancing for repair and intermediate.

Unit No. 7132. Built 1-59, Varnish 4-61, Varnish 11-63.

MBS 61347 Saloon/vestibule sliding door – light broken.

Transverse seats, all legs loosened.

TCK 70324 E Cpt. Sliding door – door stop adrift.

TSK 70281 Twin lavatory – one long mirror broken.

D Cpt. One mirror broken.

MBS 61346 Saloon vestibule sliding door off runner and jammed.

End gangway sliding door – chatters in closing.

Transverse seats – legs loosened, seats 3 – 4/7 – 8, 1 – 2/5 – 6, 19 – 20/23 – 24,

17 – 18/21 – 22.

Unit to Ramsgate for lifting then repair by O/D C&W.

Unit No. 7171. Built 1960, Varnish 4-63, (C/W bogies).

MBS 61728 No visible damage.

TCK 70569 End gangway door off runner, wash basin broken.

E Cpt. Sliding door – door stop adrift.

TSK 70520 No visible damage.

MBS 61729 No visible damage.

Unit to Ramsgate for lifting then repairs by O/D C&W.

Any spare parts for the repair of units 7132 & 7171 at Ramsgate can be taken from Unit 7137 before disposal to Lancing. Ramsgate C&W advised.

E Tozer

23-4-64 COULSDON NORTH

Two 4-car units pulled out of No. 4 Road sidings to proceed to No. 1 Up Bay platform road via No. 20 ground frame, the driver failed to observe the ‘dummy’ at danger, ran by and ran off at the catch points, about 20 ft. of the platform edging damaged and slight damage to the derailed motor bogie.

Time of mishap 5.35am, rerailed 11.50am by Stewarts Lane Motive Power crane & crew. Stock to Selhurst for repairs and lifting of the derailed motor coach.

Unit No. 4373. Paint 11-57, Varnish 6-63.

MBS 10932 Motor bogie derailed, wheels OK, 1 side spring hanger bent.

Auxiliary rubber & plates broken & bent.

2 step irons bent, 1 step board broken.

1 axle box broken, 1 shoe fuse box broken, 2 shoe beams broken.

2 yoke beams – guides bent on bogie, 1 conduit bent.

U/Frame 10 ft. step board broken, 3 step board brackets bent.

Near side, end of headstock bent & bruised.

Remainder of unit – no damage.

Rear unit No. 4691 no damage – to traffic.

E Tozer

28-4-64 LANCING WORKS

Corridor Second No. 111 released from Lancing after intermediate repair including repairs to draw-bar cradle and one buffer trimmer. On arrival at Clapham Jct. auto-coupled to other vehicles, one buffer was found extended with the saddle on, it was difficult to remove the saddle, then only by loosening the back nut.

It appears that in renewing the trimmer it was positioned incorrectly thus increasing the distance between the headstock and the trimmer by approximately ½”.

I have returned the vehicle to Lancing for attention.

2-5-64 STEWARTS LANE

Motor Luggage Van No. 68004 had been shunted and left on No. 14 Road foul of No. 14A Road from which Diesel Engine No. D6532 moved out and struck the side of the M.L.V. causing the following damage:-

68004 M.L.V. Built 12-60, O/Due varnish 6-64, S.P. date 28-3-64.

Damage to cab and Guard’s Van side.

7 standing pillars bent, 2 doorway side fillets broken.

1 pillar moulding broken, 1 nose end corner panel torn & bent.

1 cab side panel dented and grazed.

1 Guard’s van side panel torn & bent.

1 side shutter damaged and bent, 9 spring loaded clips broken & bent.

2 cab doorway long commode handles bent.

1 nose end treadplate bracket bent.

1 step board bracket missing, one broken at weld.

12 ft. step board broken.

5 interior lining boards adrift.

2 shoe fuse box brackets broken off and box broken.

Bogie 2 step board irons bent.

Disposal. To Chart Leacon to have the motors removed and then to Eastleigh for repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

5-5-64 STEWARTS LANE

Unit No. 7102 was standing on No. 13 Road foul of No. 12 Road from which Unit No. 5327 was being propelled when it came into collision with MBS 61035 of 7102 causing the following damage:-

Unit No. 7102. Built 3-56, Varnish 12-58, 3-61, 10-63.

MBS 61035 2 side lights broken, 1 bottom external light frame broken.

1 bottom light sill broken and adrift.

9 ft. side panel grazed and torn along bottom.

1 standing pillar bent, 2 intermediate pillars under side light bent.

1 bottom light rail bent, 18” oak floor edge damaged.

TSK 70034 )

TCK 70038 ) No damage.

MBS 61036 )

Unit 5327 was sent into service without my inspection. Unit 7102 will be sent to Eastleigh for repairs after change of defective motor at Chart Leacon.

R H Griffiths

8-5-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations at Clapham Jct. on the 8^th instant, 3-Set No. 798 was run into by the locomotive and bent the headstock on BSK 4216, brake end.

BSK No. 4216. Paint 10-57, Varnish 8-59, Varnish 6-61, Varnish 6-63.

I have ordered it forward to Eastleigh for attention to headstock only, not intermediate. Built 1948, the other two vehicles remain in traffic.

E Tozer

13-5-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations at Clapham Jct. on the 13^th instant, Pullman Cars Lucille & Sheila were involved, Lucille has a bent headstock at the draw bar location and a fractured throat plate, also defective side springs which came from Pullman Car Sheila to make that vehicle good for traffic.

Pullman Car Lucille last lift & paint 2-63, S.P. recommended 9/10 months.

Carded to Eastleigh for repair to headstock.

E Tozer

11-5-64 BOURNEMOUTH WEST

5-Set No. 830 was standing on No. 6 Road when an engine and 3 coaches were being shunted into No. 15 Road but owing to a shunter’s error the points were not operated and a collision took place causing the following damage to stock:-

830 Set.

BSK 3971. Paint 1-60, Varnish 1-62, Varnish 12-63.

End pushed in one side, 1 end bar split & broken.

1 vestibule end pillar broken & split, 3 end rails broken.

1 end panel buckled.

1 vestibule face plate badly bent and canvas torn.

1 vestibule batten broken, footplate and 1 plunger bent.

3 vestibule lining boards broken.

1 sliding door buckled & damaged.

1 dimension plate broken, 2 buffer rods bent.

1 centre casting broken, 2 end step irons bent.

SK 84. Paint 9-61, Varnish 3-63.

1 headstock bent (1”), 1 diagonal end bent.

1 buffer casting back plate bent.

1 vestibule face plate slightly bent.

Disposal.

SK 84 To Lancing for repair and varnish (on list 12-62).

BSK 3971 To Micheldever await instructions from Eastleigh

R H Griffiths

20-5-64 UNKNOWN

B.R. 3-Set No. 572 is on hand at Eastleigh Yard awaiting disposal to works with two damaged bogies. The set was stopped at Eastleigh on 20^th instant, the bogies were damaged on an Up run to Waterloo by striking some unknown object, time & place not known.

BSK 34156 1 bogie damaged, brake end.

CK 15023 1 bogie damaged.

BSK 34157 3 long pull rods bent, 3 long pull rod safety loops bent.

1 handbrake slide broken.

Last maintenance date 11-63 Wolverton.

(Pencil note added:- To Micheldever please!).

E Tozer

23-5-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car “Ursula” took two roads when being shunted in the yard at Clapham Jct. on Saturday 23^rd inst. one bogie was derailed 2 pair wheels – gauged and found OK.

The car underframe , the bottom flange of one sole bar is bent upwards approx. 14” length and one centre longitudinal the bottom flange bent upwards approx. 14” in length, this member is also twisted.

This car is urgently required for service, I am sending it to Eastleigh for repair.

E Tozer

27-5-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

R.K.B. No. 7897 was damaged during rough shunting at Clapham Jct. the stove is adrift and the boiler tank above the stove out of position.

This car is due maintenance on the 1964 list. Vehicle held at Clapham Jct. awaiting disposal instructions.

E Tozer

30-5-64 FOREST HILL – SYDENHAM

Unit No. 5145 was formed in the 10.31pm Charing Cross to Tattenham Corner on Saturday 30^th May 1964, when passing a Diesel Engine No. 6540 between Forest Hill and Sydenham was struck by an open door/cover. One lady passenger Mrs. Humphreys of 10 Selhurst Road, Tadworth was injured and the train was held at Norwood Junction where an ambulance had been called. The train was 19 minutes late away but proceeded complete and Unit No. 5145 was taken out of service upon arrival at Tattenham Corner.

Damage was as follows:-

Unit No. 5145. Built 12-54, Varnish 9-57, Varnish 11-59, H.1. 9-61

Due H. 4-64.

MBS 14290 No damage.

TS 15233 1 corner pillar bent, 1 end side ¼ panel buckled & grazed.

One ¼ light broken and retaining frame bent, waist fixing bent.

1 panel corner plate damaged, 1 body door stop missing.

1 interior 3 ply quarter panel broken.

TSO 15273 ) No damage.

MBS 14289 )

As the damage is only slight to body and the unit is overdue for heavy repairs, I have asked for it to be forwarded to Eastleigh as part of the next intake for heavy repairs.

R H Griffiths

6-6-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations at Clapham Junction on Saturday 6^th inst. Pullman Car No. 33 was damaged, the headstock throat plate bent and buffer trimmer bent.

Car on hand at Clapham Jct. awaiting acceptance to main works for attention.

E Tozer

6-6-64 WOKING

The 21.02 Clapham Van train headed by Diesel Engine No. 2284 was standing foul in No. 1 Road, East End Sidings when 853 Set was being propelled into No. 2 Road and the following damage was caused by brushing against the Diesel Engine.

Set No. 853. Paint 12-59, Varnish 4-62, Varnish 12-63.

BSK 2507 No damage.

CK 5911 1 door buckled, 1 bottom hinge off, 1 commode handle bent.

1 door handle bent, 2 door stops missing, 1 step board damaged.

40’ metal waist moulding damaged & grazed.

27’ bottom quarter panel dented & grazed.

BSK 2508 2 side lights broken, 1 upright panel dented & grazed.

30’ metal waist moulding damaged & grazed.

30’ bottom quarter panel dented & grazed.

2 doors buckled, 2 door handles missing.

2 bottom & 2 centre door hinges bent.

3 door stops missing, 2 rubbers missing.

1 step board broken, 1 commode handle bent, 1 Guard’s long commode handle bent.

Disposal. Set sent to Micheldever to await instructions from Eastleigh.

(Pencil note added:- Repaired Eastleigh 26-6-64).

R H Griffiths

8-6-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Van B No. 217 found at Clapham Jct. on 8^th instant with a badly bent headstock & diagonals one end and slightly bent headstock other end, also cell box broken. Last paint date 9-61 then light at Eastleigh 1-64.

Carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

13-6-64 GUILDFORD

3 Set No. 86 was standing in the Down Alton Platform road when, in error, Engine No. 41299 made heavy impact at speed causing the following damage:-

86 Set. Built 1949, Paint 10-58, Varnish 5-61, Varnish 1-63.

BSK 4023 1 headstock bent behind both buffer castings.

2 sole bars bent at ends, 2 diagonals bent.

2 buffer castings bent at back.

1 Guard’s partition board broken & panel adrift.

1 saloon partition damaged at top of doorway pillar.

7 electric light shades broken & 2 bulbs missing.

Sliding doors off runners.

2 end vestibule, 2 saloon, 1 compt.

2 fire extinguishers adrift, (1 Guard’s van & 1 corridor).

CK 5829 2 electric light shades broken & 2 bulbs missing.

1 end vestibule sliding door off runner.

BSK 4024 Guard’s Van fire extinguisher panel adrift.

Disposal.

BSK 4023 to Micheldever to await instructions. 5829 & 4024 to Clapham Junction for repairs and back to traffic.

R H Griffiths

15-6-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

SK 79 of 849 Set, Paint 3-61, Varnish 10-62.

Drawbar casting assembly, 1 centre draw and throat plate broken.

Disposal.

To Micheldever to await instructions from Eastleigh.

R H Griffiths

22-6-64 SHAKESPEARE TUNNEL

MBS 61282 of Unit No. 6084 had a door knocked off when entering Shakespeare Tunnel on the 22^nd June. Unit taken out of service and sent to Chart Leacon then to Ramsgate for repairs. Unit then sent to Lancing for Yard slight repair only.

Damage as follows:-

MBS 61282 1 door broken (aluminium). 1 standing hinge pillar broken, 1 quarter light broken.

1 Guard’s long commode handle broken.

E Tozer

22-6-64 FARNHAM

Unit No. 2148 was standing foul during shunting operations at Farnham and unit No. 2132 was being moved when it came into collision with coach No. 12181 DTC of 2148 and the following damage was caused to the stock:-

Unit No. 2132. Paint 8-58, Varnish 9-60, Varnish 1-64.

MBS 10698 1 cab doorway standing pillar damaged, 1 cab corner panel dented & grazed.

1 cab corner pillar damaged, 1 cab corner rail damaged.

1 cab down pipe adrift & bent.

1 Motorman’s commode handle bent.

6 ft. step board broken, cornice damaged.

1 ft. end of headstock bruised, 2 bogie step irons bent (motor).

DTC 12165 No damage.

Unit No. 2148. Paint 9-60, Varnish 6-62.

DTC 12181 1 shoe fuse box broken, brackets bent, 12 ft. step board broken, 1 bogie step board broken.

1 cab door panel bent, door glass broken, 1 cab commode handle bent.

1 bottom ¼ panel dented.

Corr Side 5 standing pillars broken, 7 intermediate pillars broken.

1 bottom light rail broken, 3 waist rails broken.

1 door damaged – 3 hinges bent.

1 commode handle bent, 1 door stop missing.

16 ft. bottom ¼ panel buckled & grazed, 16 ft. bottom side split through bolts.

3 side lights broken – 1 alloy frame bent.

Cornice mouldings damaged both sides.

24 ft. step board broken – brackets bent.

3 interior corridor panels, 1 shoe fuse box broken – 1 bracket bent.

Bogie 1 side spring hanger & bracket bent.

1 brake air pipe broken and 1 damaged.

MBS 10714 No damage.

Disposal.

Unit 2132. Will be repaired and returned to traffic at Wimbledon Park.

Unit 2148. After lifting and making safe to run will be sent to Micheldever to await instructions from

Eastleigh.

R H Griffiths

Memo dated 1-7-64

Mishap at Farnham 22-6-64.

Further Insp. Griffiths’ report of damage to Unit No. 2148, DTC 12181.

The Driving Trailer when lifted at Durnsford Road on the 30^th ultimo revealed a badly buckled longitudinal in the underframe and the D.T. Bogie also badly bent sole plate, bogie truck No. 9066.

When ready unit will be Steam hauled to Micheldever.

E Tozer

26-6-64 WIMBLEDON PARK

Unit No. 3139 was involved in a fuse of the electrical mains conduit which set light to the paint of the exterior panels of coach No. MBS 11196 causing the following damage:-

MBS 11196. Bottom quarter panel, paint burnt off & scorched.

2 ft. light frames scorched, 1 door panel burnt off, 1 upright panel burnt off.

2 step boards damaged, electrical conduit damaged.

1 sole bar flange burnt away ¾” deep to nothing in 10” length.

The electrical repairs and painting is being dealt with at Durnsford Road and I am of the opinion that the damage to the solebar is insufficient to need any attention at this time. It will be mostly covered by conduit.

R H Griffiths

3-7-64 SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS

Two P.M.V’s. Nos. 2097 & 1103 were involved in a mishap at Southampton Docks on the 3^rd inst. and have been labelled to Eastleigh works with the following damage:-

PMV 2097 Solebar bent.

PMV 1103 Headstock bent.

PMV 2097 appears on the maintenance list for the third period 1964 but has not been S. Proposed.

R H Griffiths

9-7-64 STREATHAM HILL

Unit No. 3108 was standing foul in No. 7 Road Shed when unit No. 4735 was moved up to the washer from No. 8 Road Shed and came into contact with the nose end corner panel causing the following damage:-

Unit No. 3108. Paint 5-58, Varnish 11-60, Varnish 8-62.

MBS 11096 1 near side cab corner panel dented & grazed.

1 motorman’s commode handle broken off, 1 motorman’s door handle broken off.

TCK 11798 )

TSK 10062 ) No damage.

MBS 11095 )

Unit No. 4735. Paint 8-59, Varnish 8-61, Varnish 7-63.

MBS 8617 3 doors damaged, 4 commode handles broken, 2 door handles broken.

6 door and body stops & rubbers broken. 1 door light broken, 1 quarter light broken.

3 quarter panels dented & grazed, 1 door hinge bent.

TS 10234 1 door damaged, 1 commode handle broken & 2 bent.

2 door handles damaged, 4 door and body stops & rubbers broken, 2 door hinges damaged.

TSO 9015 2 doors damaged, 2 commode handles broken, 2 door handles broken.

3 door and body stops & rubbers broken.

MBS 8616 1 door damaged, 1 commode handle broken & 1 bent, 1 door handle broken.

3 door and body stops & rubbers broken.

Disposal.

3108 to Lancing for repair and varnish.

4735 to Selhurst for repairs and return to traffic.

R H Griffiths

13-7-64 CANNON STREET

The 4†30pm empty electric stock Charing Cross to Cannon Street to form the 5.10pm to Ramsgate became derailed at 4.46pm as the leading unit entered No. 7 Platform Road.

The 8^th, 9^th & 10^th vehicles came off the road due it is believed to a loose tyre on No. 7 wheel under the 8^th vehicle.

Formation of train entering Cannon Street.

Unit No. 7115. Built 1958, last V 6-63.

MBS 61313 )

TCK 70307 ) No damage.

TSK 70264 ) Please note, these vehicles do not carry TARE WEIGHT markings.

MBS 61312 )

Unit No. 7020. Built 1961, o/due V 3-64.

MBS 61807 )

TB 69019 ) No damage. (No TARE WEIGHT markings on these vehicles).

TCK 70608 )

MBS 61806 Derailed, loose tyre ‘A’ bogie.

Unit No. 7210. Built 1961.

MBS 61958 Derailed, 42 TON TARE

TCK 70658 Derailed, 34 TON TARE

TSK 70665 ) No damage 34 TON TARE

MBS 61959 ) 41 TON TARE

Hither Green Crane on site 7.25pm.

Rerailed 11.55pm.

Damaged vehicles:-

Unit No. 7020.

MBS 61806 Motor Bogie No. 12491 (Mark 3) derailed.

No. 7 wheel, loose tyre, other wheels bruised.

Bogie sole bar bent and scored by wheels.

Main brake beam fulcrum lever cut away, long pull rod bent.

Bogie brake levers bent, guides & safety loops bent.

Bogie safety irons bent – one burnt.

U/Frame Centre trussing, bottom flanges scored & bent upwards caused by contact when bogie

derailed with wheels.

Buffer trimmer – diagonal brace scored.

Draw gear housing – bolts damaged. Auto draw bar – flame cut.

Gangway Bottom plunger guides – face plate bent, bolts broken.

MINTEX on gangway face plate broken.

Fibreglass end entrance door panel broken door light broken.

4 step boards broken, 2 side ¼ panels grazed.

1 trailing end corner pillar bent.

1 sliding door off runner – stop broken.

Unit No. 7210.

MBS 61958 One C/W trailer bogie derailed, all wheels grazed – gauged OK.

2 wheel tyres bruised, 2 shoe fuse boxes broken.

Underframe centre trussing – bottom flange bent upwards & scored (caused by wheel

contact) above No. 4 wheel.

Conduit bruised, some bruising on centre trussing.

TCK 70658 One C/W bogie derailed , all wheels grazed – gauged OK.

1 wheel tyre bruised.

One C/W bogie – No. 6 wheel derailed.

Underframe truss, bottom flange bent in two places upwards, (caused by wheel contact).

No. 6 wheel & No. 2 wheel.

Water pipe damaged – lagging torn.

Disposal.

Unit 7210 plus 3 of 7020 hauled to Slade Green on 14^th inst. These will be sent to Chart Leacon for electrical repair & lifting.

MBS 61806 of Unit No. 7020, motor bogie will be changed at Cannon Street on Sunday 19^th inst. New draw bar and auto fitted, steam BSK and Guard’s brake attached then hauled to Chart Leacon on the 20^th inst. for electrical repair and lift.

Unit 7020 is due for intermediate repair at Lancing, the Motor Coach 61806 has also got underframe damaged which may be beyond Lancing’s capabilities at the present time? Can this unit come to Eastleigh for the above mentioned repairs. After the above repair, it is wanted for mechanical G.O.

Unit 7210 after lifting at Chart Leacon to Eastleigh for underframe attention.

E Tozer

17-7-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Found at Clapham Yard

PMV 1345 Paint & lift 8-61.

1 end staunchion – tee section – flattened and bent.

1 headstock slightly bent, 1 buffer casting broken.

Decolite flooring lifted at one end.

1 tare, 1 restriction & 1 dimension plate broken.

BY 726 Paint 3-62.

9 end boards broken & adrift, 9 end cornice damaged.

1 interior hardboard panel adrift.

1 periscope top mirror broken & adrift.

1 Guard’s Compt. sliding door & cover adrift.

1 partition rail carrying sliding door broken.

Both vehicles held at Clapham Junction for instructions.

R H Griffiths

18-7-64 ORPINGTON

At approximately 5.37am a shunt move was being made with 8-cars, 5129 & 5369 from No. 3 Road Up Side when 4-car 5257 was standing foul on No. 2 Up Side and the leading two coaches of 5369 made contact with MBS 14514 of 5257 causing the following damage to stock:-

Unit No. 5257. Built 3-57, Varnish 2-59, H.1. 12-60, Varnish 1-63.

MBS 14514 1 cab side panel dented & torn. 1 cab nose end handrail bent.

1 Guard’s lower & 1 top handrail bent.

6 ft. step board grazed.

TS 15075 )

TSO 15445 ) No damage.

MBS 14513 )

Unit No. 5369. Built 1-63.

MBS 62014 1 cab side panel grazed & handrail bent.

1 Guard’s van side panel grazed.

7 bottom quarter panels dented & grazed.

14 quarter light surrounds grazed.

10 standing pillars bent, 7 intermediate uprights bent.

6 fibreglass doors damaged.

2 bottom door hinges bent & 4 broken.

7 centre door hinges grazed.

7 door and body stops damaged & 6 missing.

8 commode handles bent, 8 door handles bent.

1 bottom quarter panel moulding strip broken & 6 bent.

TS 70692 5 bottom quarter panels bent & grazed.

12 quarter light surrounds grazed.

8 standing pillars bent & 11 intermediate uprights bent.

5 fibreglass doors damaged.

4 bottom door hinges broken & missing.

6 centre door hinges grazed.

6 door and body stops damaged & 5 missing.

6 commode handles bent, 6 door handles bent.

8 bottom quarter moulding strips bent.

E & F Compts 1 pillar strip broken & draught excluder adrift in each.

Disposal.

Unit 5257 to Selhurst for repairs and return to traffic.

Unit 5369 to Lancing for body repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

20-7-64 TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST

When making a run round movement at Tunbridge Wells West on the 20^th instant, a made-up 2-Set No. 182, the CK No. 5632 was left standing foul of the next road and the engine in passing struck the corner pillar breaking same and buckling the panels.

Full damage as follows:-

CK 5632 (Stencilled 450 Set, belongs to 461 Set).

End cornice pillar broken (Corr side).

End panel broken, ¼ side panel buckled, building rail splintered.

Middle rails broken.

End step iron bracket & plate bent, end water pipe bent & adrift.

Interior lining boards adrift & broken.

General condition of vehicle – Very poor.

BSK 3715 (182 Set) Coupled to above, not damaged.

This vehicle is in very bad condition, one compartment door – broken pillar,

Exterior panels badly corroded.

I have recommended to G.M. office that this “Set” be withdrawn both being beyond economical repair, see your memorandum dated 24^th June. Coaching stock repair limits.

E Tozer

21-7-64 BOROUGH MARKET JUNCTION

The 14.07 hrs Dartford to Charing Cross train in which 5024 Unit was formed and the 15v09 hrs Van train Southwark to Bricklayers Arms in which 1641 PMV was formed, on passing, a door on the offside of the PMV came open and struck the side of MBS 14047 & TSO 15124 causing injuries to one passenger (Mrs. Martin) and damage to the stock as follows:-

Unit No. 5024. Built 6-53, Varnish 6-55, Varnish 7-57, Varnish 7-59,

Varnish 8-61, Bogie change 2-62.

MBS 14047 3 quarter lights broken, 2 doors damaged, 3 hinges damaged.

1 hinge standing pillar bent, 2 body & door stops missing.

1 commode handle bent, 1 door handle bent.

1 side quarter panel dented & grazed.

‘H’ 1 advert glass broken.

TSO 15124 1 quarter light broken, 2 side quarter panels dented & grazed.

TS 15024 ) No damage.

MBS 14048 )

Unit to come to Eastleigh for damage & heavy repairs.

PMV 1641 1 door badly damaged.

R H Griffiths

28-7-64 EFFINGHAM JUNCTION

Unit No. 4360 was standing in the shunting neck at the dummy waiting to move to the Up Platform to form the 9.38am Effingham Junction to Waterloo when Unit No. 5247 was detached from the 8.52am ex Waterloo and was being propelled towards the shunting neck for berthing. A head-on collision took place, there was no derailment and no injuries, the Motorman of 4360 unit jumped clear in time but the rear end of 5247 unit was left foul of the Down running road. This happened at 9.35am and is attributed to a shunter error.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

Stops End.

Unit No. 4360. Built 1948, Heavy 11-58, Varnish 11-60, Varnish 3-63.

MBS 10906 3 seats displaced.

TS 10207 10 seats displaced.

2 centre buffer back plates bent and blocks damaged.

TS 10208 1 centre buffer back plate bent and block damaged.

12 seats displaced.

MBS 10905

U/Frame 1 headstock cut away, 2 solebars splayed out, cut back to bolster.

All underframe members cut back to bolster.

Centre casting damaged, pin bent.

Buffers & Drawgear demolished.

Body Driving cab & Guard’s Van completely demolished.

2 cab & 2 Guard’s doors demolished.

Cant rail damaged, roof distorted.

Guard’s Van/Compt. partition damaged.

3 quarter lights broken, 1 mirror broken, 1 view glass broken

12 ft. step board broken.

Motor Bogie 1 headstock bent, 2 step plates bent, bolster pushed back 18”.

Brake rigging damaged, electrical equipment badly damaged.

Unit No. 5247. Built 12-56, Varnish 12-58, H1. 2-61, V & Dam 12-63.

MBS 14493

U/frame 1 headstock slightly bent, 2 buffer rods bent, 1 auto coupling bruised.

2 centre plungers & faceplate bent, 2 centre plunger guides damaged.

2 step irons bent, 1 step plate missing.

2 nose end foot plates & brackets bent.

Body Nose end of cab pushed in and roof buckled and torn back to 2’ in Guard’s brake.

2 cab side panels distorted, 2 quarter lights broken, 1 inspection cover adrift.

Cab/Guard’s van partition damaged at top.

6 ft. step board broken.

Train brake air pipe & bracket broken & bent.

Electrical equipment damaged.

Motor Bogie 1 headstock bent, 2 sole plates bent.

TSO 15435 2 centre buffer back plates and blocks bent.

TS 15065 1 centre buffer back plate and block bent.

1 door panel damaged, 1 map frame adrift.

MBS 14494 1 emergency box and brackets adrift, 1 inspection cover adrift.

36 seats adrift throughout unit.

R H Griffiths

Memo dated 31-7-64

Mishap at Effingham Junction 28-7-64.

Further to Inspector Griffith’s report, a further inspection of Unit no. 5247 has revealed the following damage:-

MBS 14493 Roof door head panels buckled – Compts. A, B, C.

E Compt. Cantrail buckled.

F Compt. Cantrail fractured at lock pillar weld.

TS 15065 A end – wheel arch diagonal bent downwards towards wheel.

2 bogie bolsters bent.

Disposal of stock and comments.

Unit No. 5247. Will be lifted on site after August bank Holiday, if found in order to run will be specialled to Micheldever, loco-hauled direct from Effingham Jct to await acceptance at Eastleigh for main works repair.

Unit No. 4360. MBS 10905, the cab and Guard’s compartment demolished and a new end incorporating the first compartment will have to be built, the underframe (6’ 11”) conversion is cut away to the bolster transom, the leading end completely destroyed. The motor bogie, damaged but repairable is out of centre 18”, will be changed on site. There is very little visible damage to the remainder of the coach, i.e. body and underframe.

Disposal.

Unit 4360, the unit now stands with the bad end London end which means trailing to Eastleigh loco hauled, an air brake will be operative throughout the 4-car with the release valve fitted in the rear compartment. A lamp bracket to be fixed on Motor Bogie headstock. No other vehicles can be attached to the rear.

C&W representative to travel with the train, speed restriction, not to exceed 30mph.

I wish to emphasise that this unit cannot go to Micheldever, it must not go beyond Eastleigh, if it does then it cannot be moved because the bad end becomes country end with no draw gear to haul it away.

E Tozer

Memo dated 6-8-64 Ref:- RS.55/2081/D

To From

Inspector E. Tozer, Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

Platform 16, (General),

WATERLOO. EASTLEIGH

Mishap at Effingham Junction 28-7-64.

With reference your memorandum No. 94 dated 31^st July and also my representative’s telephone conversation with Mr. Griffiths on 4^th August, will you please arrange for Unit No. 4360 to be sent direct to Eastleigh Works.

C A Shepherd

(Pencil note added to memo:- “To Eastleigh 30-8-64”).

Memo dated 12-10-64 Ref:- RS.55/2081/D

To From

Works Manager, Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

(Carriages), (General),

EASTLEIGH. EASTLEIGH.

MISHAP AT EFFINGHAM JUNCTION 28-7-64.

With reference your letter 28^th September, will you please arrange for MBS 10905 to be condemned and broken-up, recovering the motors and any other electrical equipment for ultimate despatch to one of the Traction Repair Depots.

So far as the remaining three vehicles of the unit are concerned, will you kindly have the motors removed from MBS 10906 and retain them until I give you despatch instructions for both these and those from No. 10905.

When the motors have been removed from No. 10906, will you please advise me so that I may make special traffic arrangements to work the three vehicles away. As mentioned to Mr. Cook, it will not be necessary for buffers to be fitted to the outer end of No. 10906, the headstock should be devoid of any fittings.

C A Shepherd.

Memo dated 15-10-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9

To From

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, Mech. & Elec. Engr. (Rolling Stock),

(General), Chief Mech. & Elec. Engr’s. Dept.,

EASTLEIGH. LONDON BRIDGE.

Mishap at Effingham Junction 28-7-64.

With reference to your letter to the Works Manager (Carriages) Eastleigh, copy to me dated 12^th October, I note the intention to break up MBS No. 10905 ex 4 SUB. Unit 4360.

So far as traction motors are concerned, these were recovered when a bogie change was carried out on site, also all salvable electrical equipment was recovered from the cab.

With regard to the Compressors, Reverser, Contactors and other underframe mounted equipment, I shall be glad if you will kindly arrange for consignment to my Selhurst Repair Shops.

Traction Motors which you are recovering from MBS 10906 should be sent to my Slade Green Repair Shop please.

D W Wells

12-8-64 HAMPTON COURT

At 4.52pm it was intended to make a propelling shunt movement from No. 3 Up Siding to the Up Platform Road at Hampton Court. The move, however, was commenced prematurely before the road was set and in consequence the 8 car train consisting of two SUB Units Nos. 4729 & 4113 went up the shunting neck, through the sand drag and demolished the level crossing gate. The leading 2 coaches of 4729 (MBS 12789 & TS 10393) were derailed all four bogies & wheels and the centre buffer of the trailer coach 10393 rode over the rubbing plate of MBS 12789 and pushed the end panelling and frames in about 18” at the bottom, severing it completely from the end building rail. The end of 10393 was pushed in at the top.

Details of the damage were as follows:-

Unit No. 4729. Built 1951, Heavy 8-61, Varnish 9-63.

MBS 12789 End pushed in about 18” by centre buffer of trailer.

Passenger communication rod bent & box adrift.

Electric power conduit & cable burnt – adrift.

Roof jumper boxes bent.

6 doors buckled & grazed, 5 side ¼ panels buckled & grazed.

1 side standing pillar bent, 1 intermediate pillar bent, 1 commode handle bent.

2 nose end panels dented, roof over cab damaged.

1 lamp iron torn off, 1 compt. mirror broken.

1 long seat tray bent, 1 back squab broken, 2 ceiling panels broken.

10 ft. step board damaged.

Motor bogie Derailed all wheels, 2 shoe beams broken.

2 shoe fuse boxes broken & 4 brackets bent.

1 bolster tray bent, 1 side spring suspension link bent.

1 brake beams bent, 3 brake safety loops bent, 2 step boards broken & 4 brackets bent.

Trailer bogie Derailed all wheels, 1 bolster tray bent & safety loop bent.

4 side spring suspension links bent.

1 brake long pull rod bent & safety loop bent.

TS 10393 1 end pushed in at top, electrical equipment damaged.

2 doors buckled, 2 standing pillars bent, 4 side ¼ panels buckled & dented.

2 quarter lights broken, 1 bottom door hinge broken.

2 ceiling panels broken, partition formica panel broken.

Roof damaged on end, underframe cross strap bent.

2 aluminium brake pipes broken & bruised.

24 ft. step board broken.

1 brake long pull rod bent, 2 safety loops bent.

1 side spring suspension link bent.

1 centre buffer burnt off.

Both bogies derailed all wheels.

Disposal.

Both units to go to Durnsford Road for lift and inspection. 4113 then back to traffic & 4729 to Micheldever to await instructions.

R H Griffiths

17-8-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Van B No. 376 was left on No. 38 Road foul of No. 37 Road when a 3 Set No. 526 drawing out of No. 37 Road struck the end staunchions of the Van and damaging the panels of BSK 34643 in 526 Set.

BSK 34643 Paint 5-3-64.

Approx. 9 ft. of panel grazed & torn, wood side rail splintered.

Interior panel and skirting displaced, lino buckled.

To be lifted and made safe to run to Micheldever for main works repair.

Van B No. 376.

End staunchion bent, roof cornice & canvas damaged.

Will be repaired at Clapham Jct.

E Tozer

18-8-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

CCT 2415 is on hand at Clapham Junction. End doors and flooring damaged one end. One door damaged opposite end.

Carded to Eastleigh for repair and paint.

Last paint 11-60, Lift 2-64.

E Tozer

18-8-64 OFF REGION

P.M.V.(4) No. 1130 arrived at Clapham Junction with the two upright centre staunchions badly bent, 2 centre lights broken and some slight body damage.

Maintenance date P5-62, Lift 7-4-64.

E Tozer

19-8-64 SHEPPERTON

Four car unit No. 4662 which had previously formed the 14.25 Waterloo to Shepperton was standing in the Down Platform for attachment to form the 15.30 to Waterloo when the attaching unit No. 4287 proceeding from the Down Siding driven by Driver Morgan was unable to make an effective brake application , crashed head on into the static unit, considerable damage to both units.

The Station Master’s report, no brake test made before Unit 4287 left siding.

Time of mishap 15.20.

Driver Morgan of Strawberry Hill – unit 4287.

Driver Finch of Nine Elms – unit 4662, taken to hospital.

Porter Smith in charge of move & coupling-up unit 4662.

Guard Skrips.

Both units under red card at Shepperton for lifting etc.

Unit No. 4662. Paint 5-62, SV 7-64.

MBS 11383 39 Tons

Motor bogies displaced 14” out of centre, centre pin bent, long pull rod bent.

Shoe fuse box, bracket bent, line fuse box broken, bracket bent.

U/Frame Trailing end, headstock slightly bent.

TSO 12402 28 Tons

A end Centre buffer back plate bent, wood packing crushed.

Bent bogie bolster.

K end Centre buffer back plate bent, wood packing crushed.

Bent bogie bolster.

A Cpt. Back seat squab adrift.

D/C Cpt. 1 seat end broken (treble).

E/D Cpt. 1 seat end broken (treble).

H/G Cpt. 1 seat leg adrift from floor (treble).

J/H Cpt. 1 seat leg adrift from floor (treble).

K/J Cpt. 1 seat end broken (treble).

E Cpt. 1 lock tongue cover adrift.

TS 8942 28 Tons

A bogie Bent bolster.

B bogie Bent bolster

Rubbing plate bent, Centre buffer back plate bent, wood packing crushed.

J Cpt. 1 view glass broken.

E Cpt. Lock tongue cover adrift.

C/D Cpt. 2 parcel rack tubing bolts broken.

MBS 11384 39 Tons

Trailer bogie Bent bolster.

U/Frame Leading end, headstock bent (slight).

Body Roof panel distorted above Cab/A Cpt, Cab/Guard’s Cpt.

Driver’s visor broken, Guard’s van air ducting covers buckled.

Guard’s van conduit adrift, partition between cab & van adrift.

A Cpt. Parcel rack protection strip adrift.

A/B Cpt. 2 seat ends broken.

B/C Cpt. 2 seat ends broken.

C/D Cpt. 2 seat ends broken.

D/E Cpt. 2 seat ends broken, 1 seat leg adrift from floor.

F/G Cpt. 1 seat leg adrift from floor.

G/H Cpt. 1 seat leg adrift from floor.

E Cpt. 1 quarter light broken.

C Cpt. 1 quarter light broken.

B Cpt. 2 quarter lights broken.

Unit to Wimbledon for lift & inspection, further report to follow,

Unit No. 4287. Paint 6-60, SV 6-64.

MBS 10869 39 Tons

Headstock bent – cab end.

Compressor displaced.

Trailer bogie – bent bolster, topside friction block broken.

Trailing end Bent headstock, 2 diagonals bent, rubbing plate bent.

G/H Cpt. 1 seat end broken.

H Cpt. Parcel rack protection strip adrift.

E/D Cpt. 1 seat leg adrift from floor.

D/C Cpt. 1 seat leg adrift from floor.

C/B Cpt. 1 seat leg adrift from floor.

A/B Cpt. 1 seat leg adrift from floor.

A Cpt. Mirror broken.

C Cpt. 1 quarter light broken.

Van Periscope (roof) glass broken, air ducting buckled.

Cab/Van partition broken, emergency equipment box adrift.

Cab Driver’s visor broken

Roof panels distorted above cab door.

Side panels distorted between Compts. A/B – C/D.

TSO 10131 28 Tons

2 centre buffer back plates bent, wood packing crushed.

K end 1 underframe diagonal bent.

K bogie Bent bolster & transom.

A bogie Bent bolster & transom.

A end 1 underframe diagonal bent.

H/G Cpt. Seat leg adrift from floor, Lino broken.

J/K Cpt. Seat leg adrift from floor.

TS 10154 28 Tons

U/Frame Headstock bent, rubbing plate bent.

K end 1 diagonal bent.

K bogie Bolster bent, 1 top side friction block broken.

A bogie Bolster bent

A end Centre buffer back plates bent, wood packing crushed.

B Cpt. 1 view frame broken, 1 centre seat back squab adrift.

F Cpt. 1 view frame adrift.

J Cpt. 1 centre seat back squab adrift.

MBS 10870 39 Tons

Rubbing plate bent.

Trailer bogie, bolster bent.

A Cpt. 1 seat leg adrift from floor.

Unit when lifted and safe to run will be sent to Micheldever to await acceptance at main works for repairs.

Formation at time of collision:- (from stops end).

Unit 4662.

MBS 11383 Motor bogie displaced.

TSO 12402

TS 8942

MBS 11384

POINT OF IMPACT

Unit 4287.

MBS 10869

TSO 10131

TS 10154

MBS 10870.

E Tozer

19-8-64 DURNSFORD ROAD

Unit No. 5351 was being moved from No. 1 Road Durnsford Road Sidings to No. 17 Road. It was propelled out of No. 1 Road and was being driven into No. 17 Road when the shunter operated the points between the rear two bogies of the four coach unit, the last bogie going back into No. 1 Road, hence the MBS 61612 was straddled across the entire entrance to Durnsford Road Sidings closing all roads.

This occurred at 9.55am and the Nine Elms Crane completed the rerailing at 3.15pm.

Damage to stock was as follows:-

Unit No. 5351. Built 1961, Varnish 11-63.

MBS 61612 2 bogies, all wheels derailed – wheels bruised.

2 motor stepboards broken, 1 shoe fuse box bracket bent.

2 shoe beams broken, brake rigging damaged.

12 ft. step board broken, 2 standing pillars slightly bent.

2 bottom ¼ panels buckled.

1 long bolt to Guard’s door, requires renewing.

2 Guard’s long handrails bent.

Centre trussing flange bent at trailer bogie end.

Lifting and repairs to be carried out at Durnsford Road and Wimbledon Park.

R H Griffiths

August 1964 RICHMOND

8-64 2 EPB unit (possibly 5795?) scraped by open door of 2 BIL unit.

24-8-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

The brake end corner panel of BSK 34239 of 869 Set was damaged at Clapham Jct. 24^th inst. torn and buckled.

The set is due for heater modifications at Ashford works and whilst there I have asked the Assistant Works Manager if he will repair this torn panel.

3 Set 869 arrived Ashford 26‑8‑64.

E Tozer

26-8-64 TONBRIDGE

CK 5619 of 447 Set (Rest 1) carded Tonbridge to Clapham Jct. is on hand with a badly bent headstock and end rail fractured.

This vehicle can be spared by the Operations Dept. and will be sent to Micheldever as a potential withdrawal in the near future.

E Tozer

26-8-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

BSK No. 3977 was damaged at Clapham Junction on 26^th inst. The draw bar throat plate is bent and fractured, steam pipe broken, gangway faceplate broken at the bottom, auto coupler damaged and removed, draw bar bent (removed).

Maintenance dates:- Built 1950, Paint 8-59, Varnish 3-61, Varnish 4-63.

Carded to Micheldever.

E Tozer

28-8-64 OFF REGION

P.M.V. No. 1920 arrived at Clapham Yard with a bent headstock and diagonal and a slight bulge in the solebar, also crushed buffer pad.

Maintenance date 2-63.

Carded to Micheldever for damage repair only.

E Tozer

28-8-64 WEAR & TEAR

S.O. No, 1494 (SR), the floor boards and end building rail between the twin lavatories is decayed requiring two boards and splicing a piece into the building rail.

Maintenance dates:- Built 1950, Paint 8-60, Varnish 11-62.

Coach sent to Micheldever.

E Tozer

30-8-64 RAMSGATE

At 17.30 hours on the 30^th inst. at Ramsgate station the 14.36 Charing Cross to Ramsgate standing in No. 1 Main Line to form the 17.40 passenger train to Charing Cross and the 17.30 Ramsgate to Victoria standing on the adjacent road ready to cross to the main line, the driver of the 17.40 took the signal for the 17.30 in error , both units travelling in the same direction made a converging collision causing body damage to the two leading coaches.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 7106. 4 car CEP, Built 7-58, Varnish 12-60, Varnish 3-63.

MBS 61232 Near side cab end side panel buckled, 1 end pillar bent, 1 intermediate pillar bent.

1 handrail bent, top step board grazed.

TSK 70230 )

TCK 70236 ) No damage.

MBS 61231 )

To lift 61232 for inspection of castings then electric haul to Lancing for repair and intermediate.

Unit No. 6043. 2 car HAP, Built 11-58, SV 1-60, SV 4-64.

DTC 75361 21 ft. of side body damage (offside).

Cab entrance door grazed, lock handle bent.

2 first class doors (aluminium) smashed.

4 bodyside panels grazed & buckled, 4 door standing pillars bent.

7 intermediate pillars bent, 2 long black iron commode handles bent.

2 brass commode handles bent, 3 quarter lights broken.

1 cant rail bent inwards (slight).

B Cpt. 2 sliding door standing pillars broken at base, 2 fire protection grids bent.

MBS 61241 No damage.

DTC 75361 after lifting for inspection to Micheldever for main works attention.

Formation.

Unit 7106 leading Unit 6043 leading

Unit 7158 Unit 6004

Unit 7018 Unit 6143

Unit 6142

Unit 6041

E Tozer

31-8-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car No. 33 was damaged during shunting at Clapham jct. on the 31^st inst. The buffer trimmer badly bent and torn and the diagonal bent, the buffer saddle hook & hasp bent. Gangway plunger droops and appears to be bent inside the guides, the gangway face plate is approx.. ½” out, gangway tread palte adrift.

Car when lifted, and stoves removed, will be worked to Eastleigh for damage repair only.

E Tozer

6-9-64 STEWARTS LANE

Five 2-car units were berthed in No. 1 Siding on a falling gradient with only one out of the ten handbrakes on, the air brake having seeped off, the train gradually moved off, crashed into the stops, demolished them and setting back approx. 20 ft. the bogie of the leading coach, astride the broken rail, no actual derailment.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 6127.

DTC 75721 Leading buffer beam bent, brake truss bar safety loop bent, auto damaged.

2 safety irons bent, centre buffer back plate bent & packing crushed.

MBS 61669 Buffer beam, guide face plates bent,

Unit No. 6112.

DTC 75706 Centre buffer back plate bent & packing crushed.

Buffer beam plunger guides face plate bent.

MBS 61654 Buffer beam plunger guides face plate bent.

Unit No. 6067.

MBS 61265 Buffer beam plunger guides face plate bent.

DTC 75385 Centre buffer back plate bent & packing crushed.

Unit No. 5630.

DTC 16030 Centre buffer back plate bent & packing crushed.

MBS 14550 No visible damage.

Unit No. 6027.

MBS 65419 ) No visible damage.

DTC 77141 )

Units for lift & repair at electrical depot.

E Tozer

10-9-64 LOVERS WALK

The 7†50am empties Lovers Walk to Brighton station consisting of Unit Nos. 3074 & 3026 (10 car) was waiting at ground signal No. CB114 waiting to proceed to the station to form the 8.20am to Victoria when the 8†5am empties consisting of two 6-car Units Nos. 3009 & 3023 propelled out of No. 4 Shed Road and came into head-on collision with the 7†50am, time of mishap 8.3am.

The fact that the 7†50am was late in departing may have some bearing on the collision, the operating staff in charge of the movement may have forgotten the 7†50am had not gone.

The 8†5am empties would make exactly the same move, propelled up to the ground signal CB114, then away to the station to form the 8.36am to Victoria.

Both Driver & Guard were in the leading end of the 7†50am when the collision occurred and both were killed, the Guard in the leading end of the propelling train apparently made no effort to stop the train, he is suffering from shock.

Formation & Damage as follows:-

Formation 7†50am stationary train. (London End)

Unit No. 3026. 6-car PAN, Paint 8-55, V 11-57, V 10-59, V 4-62.

MBS 11053 Built 1935 59 Tons

TSK 10031 Built 1935 31 Tons

PC 12506 Built 1935 32 Tons

TFK 12265 Built 1935 31 Tons

TSK 10032 Built 1935 31 Tons

MBS 11006 Built 1932 59 Tons

Unit No. 3074. 4-car BUF, Paint 11-59, V 1-62, V 3-64.

MBS 11231 Built 1938 47 Tons

TCK 11847 Built 1938 33 Tons

TRB 12518 Built 1948 37 Tons

MBS 11213 Built 1938 47 Tons

Propelling units 8†5am empties.

Unit No. 3009. 6-car PUL Paint 6-61, V 8-63.

MBS 11017 Built 1932 59 Tons

TCK 11770 Built 1932 35 Tons

PC ALICE (271) Built 1932 43 Tons

TCK 11769 Built 1932 35 Tons

TSK 10010 Built 1932 35 Tons

MBS 11018 Built 1932 59 Tons

Unit No. 3023. 6-car PAN Paint 3-54, V 7-56, V 2-59, V 12-60 V 5-63.

MBS 11052 Built 1935 59 Tons

TSK 10025 Built 1935 31 Tons

PC 12503 Built 1935 32 Tons

TFK 12262 Built 1935 31 Tons

TSK 10026 Built 1935 31 Tons

MBS 11051 Built 1935 59 Tons

Brighton End.

Damage.

Unit No. 3026. 6-car PAN

MBS 11053 No visible damage.

TSK 10031 No visible damage.

PC 12506 Pantry door – pillar broken.

TFK 12265 No visible damage.

TSK 10032 1 view frame broken Cpt. A, 1 wash basin broken.

MBS 11006 No visible damage.

Unit to electrical depot for lift, C&W repairs Brighton.

Unit No. 3074. 4-car BUF

MBS 11231 2 saloon sliding doors off runners, 1 fixed transverse seat adrift.

TCK 11847 1 sliding door stop broken, 1 roof lavatory tank disturbed.

TRB 12518 1 lavatory door, lock adrift, 1 wash basin broken, 2 wash basin surrounds adrift.

1 lavatory door, pillar broken, 12 TBL brake blocks broken.

MBS 11213 Cab, Guard’s Van, vestibule and ½ saloon totally demolished.

1 half saloon partition broken, 34 ft. of body destroyed.

U/frame Cab end, headstock, buffer trimmers, Drawgear housing, 2 longitudinals collapsed

and destroyed back to the bolster transom.

Motor Bogie Leading headstock bent, brake pull rods bent.

This vehicle is damaged beyond repair, cannot run and will be broken-up on site. The other three vehicles for lift & repair (not main works).

Unit No. 3009. 6-car PUL

MBS 11017 Cab end headstock bent, 1 cross member bent, 1 sole bar bent (slight).

Several equipment support members bent, nose end corner panel bent.

3 side panels bent, cab roof buckled & torn, route indicator box bent, glass broken.

Driver’s light broken, 2 jumper receptacles broken,

2 buffer faces bent and drooping down, 3 top step boards broken.

2 air pipes severed. The motor bogie headstock & sole plates buckled.

Side spring hanger bent, all brake gear destroyed.

All brake gear and underslung electrical gear destroyed including damaged compressor,

M.G., brake cylinder & piston, reservoirs.

The repair of this motor coach to be decided upon later. The motor bogie must be changed before coach can move from site.

TCK 11770 One corner – headstock bent, buffer drooping down, side bar bent down.

End & side building rail split, 1 wash basin broken, 4 sliding doors off runners.

Repairs to be decided upon later

PC ALICE Coupe lamp shade glass broken.

TCK 11769 3 sliding doors off runners.

TSK 10010 1 wash basin broken.

MBS 11018 No visible damage.

The 5 vehicles in this unit to electrical depot for lifting & inspection, 4 for repair C&W at Brighton.

All bodies have had a severe shaking, all seats were displaced.

Unit No. 3023. 6-car PAN

MBS 11052 Guard’s seat adrift.

TSK 10025 Lavatory hopper broken, asbestos heater protection broken.

Paint at ceiling/partition joints & in lavatories disturbed.

PC 12503 )

TFK 12262 ) no visible damage.

TSK 10026 )

MBS 11051 Guard’s seat adrift.

This unit for lifting at electrical depot then C&W repair at Brighton.

Emergency equipment throughout in order, all CO2 & CTC fire extinguishers in order. Emergency box opened and used at time of mishap MBS 11213, Unit 3074.

E Tozer

Memo dated 17-9-64 Ref:- RS.55/2097/D

To From

Inspector E. Tozer, Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

Platform 16, (General),

WATERLOO. EASTLEIGH.

Mishap – Lovers Walk, Brighton, 10^th September 1964.

With reference your memo No. 18 dated 11^th September and my conversation with you on Monday 14^th September. Will you please arrange, in conjunction with Mr. Cartlidge, for MBS No. 11213 to be broken-up, and as the Movements Manager wishes to retain Unit No. 3074 it is agreed that the displaced vehicle be replaced with No. 11172 ex Unit 3059.

So far as Unit No. 3009 is concerned, please arrange in conjunction with the Traction people for MBS 11017 and TC 11770 to be removed and stabled and have them replaced with similar identical types of coaches ex Unit No. 3018, stabled at Farnham in connection with the Push/Pull project, letting me know the individual numbers of the vehicles selected.

(Pencil note added to memo:- 11757 Cpo ex 3014, 11035 MBS ex 3018).

Memo dated 22-9-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

Collision at Brighton 10-9-64, Units 3009 – 3074.

Consequent upon the above, motor coach No. 11213 of Unit 3074 has sustained irreparable damage and will therefore be broken up on site.

In order to recover the salvable electrical equipment from this vehicle I shall be glad if you will please arrange for the Strawberry Hill staff to attend on site for this purpose as soon as possible.

Mr. Sansom will arrange for an open wagon to be made available for loading the material which should be consigned to Strawberry Hill.

I understand the Asst. Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance) staff anticipate disposal of the body and frame during the coming week-end and that no crane has been requested. This means that you will be unable to load the M.G. and compressor which should be dropped and covered.

However, at some future date a bogie change has to be effected with Unit 3009 in order to move it and this operation could be made to include the loading of the heavy equipment.

M R Pierson

Memo dated 24-9-64 Ref:- RS.55/2097/D

Mishap at Lovers Walk, Brighton, 10^th September 1964.

With reference to your letter of the 17^th instant, copies to Stewarts Lane and London Bridge, Unit No. 3074 will be reformed at Brighton. Will you please advise Stewarts Lane of the following requirements. Unit 3074 to be made good for service at Brighton with the exception of unit renumbering on MBS 11172 which can be dealt with at Selhurst when the unit is in the repair shop for lifting after mishap.

Regarding Unit No. 3009,in addition to the reform due to the mishap, the Movements manager suggests that Pullman Car “Alice” be taken out and replaced by a Composite Coach No. 11758 to run as a 6-car Pantry Unit (without pantry) and renumber it 3027.

It appears that Pullman Car “Joyce” has developed an electrical fault in equipment that has become unobtainable, to retain this car in service they have decided to berth Pullman Car “Enid” recover the parts required and so keep “Joyce” in service.

Pullman Car “Enid” will be replaced with Pullman Car “Alice” from Unit 3009, the residue of stock will be formed up and sent to Durnsford Road repair shop for stripping then to Micheldever to berth.

Formations after reforming & disposal as follows:-

Old New formation

Unit 3009. Unit 3027.

MBS 11018 MBS 11018

TSK 10010 TSK 10010

TCK 11769 TCK 11769

PC ALICE To unit 3059 TCK 11758 ex berth

TCK 11770 To berth, damaged TCK 11757 ex berth

MBS 11017 To berth, damaged MBS 11035 ex berth

Unit 3059. Unit 3059.

MBS 11128 MBS 11128

TFK 12242 TFK 12242

PC ENID To berth PC ALICE ex 3009

MBS 11149 MBS 11149

Residual stock for stripping at Durnsford Road then to Micheldever to berth.

MBS 11060 ex berth

TCK 11762 ex berth

TCK 11761 ex berth

PC ENID ex 3059

TCK 11770 ex 3009

MBS 11017 ex 3009

MBS 11154 ex 3056 to be held for P&P working, not to be stripped.

E Tozer

Memo dated 24-9-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9

Collision at Brighton 10-9-64 Units 3009 – 3074.

Further to my letter of the 24^th September (Mr. Goatcher and Mr. Sansom) in connection with the above. Following the reforming of Unit 3074 the undermentioned scheme will be implemented:-

The No. 1 Motor Bogie of Coach 11017 Unit 3009 now lying between the washer and Pullman Car Sheds to be changed on site Carriage & Wagon staff to carry out this operation, but Brighton staff should ensure all motor leads are disconnected.

A Motor Bogie has been despatched from Selhurst for this purpose.

Unit 3018 now at Farnham will be sent to Brighton and coaches 11035 MBS, 11757 TCK and 11758 TCK to be removed on arrival.

Pullman car “Alice” and TCK 11770 to be removed from 3009 leaving 11018 – 10010 – 11769 to which should be attached 11758 – 11757 – 11035.

Formation following reform will be:-

11018 – 10010 – 11769 – 11758 – 11757 – 11035.

On completion of reform, unit to be sent to Selhurst for lifting, and inspection throughout and Mr. Tozer to arrange for Unit number alteration to 3027 to be carried out by Selhurst paint shop.

After which 3027 should be returned to service as 6 car Pantry Unit (nominally).

Pullman car “Alice” is now to be exchanged with Pullman car “Enid” in Unit 3059 due to condition. Traffic to arrange for this unit to be stopped.

Disposal of Surplus Vehicles.

MBS 11060 – TCK 11762 – TCK 11761 ex 3018

Pullman Car Enid ex 3059

MBS 11017 – TCK 11770 ex 3009

To be formed as a 6 car unit.

MBS 11154 ex Unit 3056 should be attached to this reformed 6 car and the 7 coaches sent direct to Durnsford Road Repair Shop, locomotive hauled.

Mr. Tozer to arrange.

On arrival at Durnsford Road stripping of electric equipment should be carried out in accordance with the requirements set out in my memorandum dated 13^th April 1964.

On completion of stripping Mr. Tozer to arrange for the outberthing of these vehicles.

M R Pierson

(Pencil notes added to memo:- Crane Oct 11, also Bogie for MBS 3009 loaded on M460041 Selhurst to Brighton 11-9-64).

Memo dated 24-9-64

To From

C&W Foreman, Mech. Engr. (Maintenance),

SELHURST C.M. & E.E. Dept.,

LONGHEDGE WORKS

Renumbering of Electric Units.

Unit Nos. 3074 and 3009, recently damaged in a mishap at Brighton has necessitated the Units being reformed.

Unit No. 3074 will have Motor Coach No. 11172 in place of the one which was damaged beyond repair, and Unit 3009 is having a Pullman Car withdrawn and three other vehicles put into it making it a 6-Car Set. This Unit will then be renumbered 3027.

The reforming will be carried out at Brighton, after which both Units will be sent to Selhurst for lifting. Whilst they are there, will you please arrange for Motor Coach No. 11172 to have Unit No. 3074 painted on it in place of its existing Unit number, and also have the Unit number on all vehicles in 3009 renumbered 3027.

Mr. Tozer will advise you when the Units will be at Selhurst and I shall be glad if you will let me know when the work has been completed.

I S Cartlidge

Memo dated 24-9-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

Collision at Brighton 10-9-64 : Units 3009 – 3074.

In order to reduce as far as possible the number of units out of service, the following reform should be carried out at Brighton.

MBS 11172 ex 3059 now standing spare at Brighton to be formed in 4 Car Buffet Unit 3074 vice coach 11213 destroyed.

Formation following reform will be:-

3074 11231 + 11847 + 12518 + 11172.

On completion of this reform the unit should be sent to Selhurst Repair Shops for lifting & inspection following collision and whilst at Selhurst arrangements will be made by Mr. Tozer for numerical alterations of Unit No.

Unit may then return to service.

M R Pierson

Memo dated 28-9-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

Collision at Brighton 10-9-64 : Units 3009 – 3074.

With reference to the final paragraph of my letter of the 22^nd inst.

The lifting of coach 11017 of Unit 3009 for the changing of the damaged bogie will take place on site on Sunday 11^th October, commencing 09.00 hrs.

The damaged Motor Bogie together with Motor and Trailer Bogies from Unit 3074 coach 11213 will be consigned to Selhurst for removal of Traction Motors and Wheels and Axles and any salvable brake gear. The trailer bogie should be retained as a spare if found to be undamaged. The frame of the Brighton Bogie should be consigned to Eastleigh. The condition of the Portsmouth Motor Bogie is uncertain. If it is undamaged it should be retained as a spare, otherwise to Eastleigh for repair.

The heavy equipment removed from the underframe of 3074 will be loaded at the same time and consigned to Durnsford Road.

M R Pierson

Memo dated 29-9-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

Collision at Brighton 10-9-64 : Units 3009 – 3074.

Further to my letter of 28^th inst. and also paragraph four of my letter of 24^th inst. in connection with the above.

As the No. 1 End Bogie of Coach 11017 of Unit 3009 had been very badly damaged there is a possibility that it may be irreparable, in which case I am anxious to recover the No. 2 End Motor Bogie as a replacement for the Brighton Bogie you have sent to Brighton.

In order that this may be done I shall be glad if you will please arrange for an Eastbourne type Motor Bogie (less motors) to be despatched to Brighton as soon as possible.

Arrangements have been made with the Asst. Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance) for the double lift necessary on site.

This will now mean that Coach 11017 will have a Brighton Bogie at No. 1 End and an Eastbourne Bogie at No. 2 end, both of which will ultimately be returned to Selhurst if I can get agreement to break up the vehicle on the region.

M R Pierson

(Note attached to memo:- Bton Motor Bogie Selhurst to Bton loaded on B451320 6-10-64).

Memo dated 5-10-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

Collision at Brighton 10-9-64 : Units 3009 – 3074.

With reference to the second paragraph of my letter of 28^th September last.

Will you please note that the lifting of coach 11017 ex 3009 which was to take place on Sunday next has now been postponed until Sunday 25^th October, commencing at 07.30 hrs.

M R Pierson

Memo dated 12-10-64 Ref:- RS.55/2097/D

To From

General Manager, Chief Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

WATERLOO. EASTLEIGH.

Mishap – Lovers Walk, Brighton 10^th September 1964.

With reference to my Inspector Tozer’s recent conversation with your representative in connection with the above, it is necessary to change the bogies under MBS No. 11017 and I shall be pleased if you will arrange for the Brighton 36-ton breakdown crane with crew, but no vans, to be made available to me at Lovers Walk on 25^th October working on site from 7.30am to 4.0pm.

W J A Sykes

Memo dated 12-10-64 Ref:- RS.55/2097/D

Inspector E. Tozer Mech. & Elec. Engineer.,

Platform 16, (General),

WATERLOO. EASTLEIGH.

Mishap – Lovers Walk, Brighton, 10^th September 1964.

Further to my letter 17^th September, in view of the damage to MBS 11017, and the fact that a replacement can be found, I agree it should be withdrawn from service and shall be glad if you will arrange with Mr. Cartlidge for it to be broken-up, all motors and electrical equipment to be recovered for ultimate despatch to one of the Traction repair depots, of which point I will write you further.

C A Shepherd

Memo dated 12-10-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

Collision at Brighton 10-9-64 : Units 3009 – 3074.

Further to my letter of 24^th September 1964.

Following your discussion with Mr. Wright at Durnsford Road on Wednesday 7^th inst. I am setting out in detail the stripping required to be done on the seven vehicles which are surplus following the above-mentioned collision.

MBS 11060 ex 3018.

The following to be dismantled.

Traction Motors.

D.H. 25 Air Compressor.

Suction Strainer.

Voltage Regulator.

Battery Charger.

Automatic Drain valve.

E.S. 16 Compressor Governor and Base Plate.

Power Connection Boxes.

TCK’s 11762 – 11761 ex 3018.

NIL

Pullman Car ENID.

Dynamotor.

MBS 11017 ex 3009.

As for 11060 above except that there will be no traction motors in either bogie and certain

components may, as a result of damage be irrecoverable.

TCK 11770 ex 3009.

NIL

MBS 11154 ex 3056.

NIL

The Dynamotor removed from Pullman Car Enid should be sent to Selhurst as soon as possible.

Memo dated 14-10-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

Collision at Brighton 10-9-64, Units 3009 – 3074.

With reference to the disposal arrangements of surplus vehicles set out in my letter of 24^th September 1964.

Due to the postponement of the lifting of coach 11017 ex 3009 from 11^th to 25^th October, it is proposed to outberth the remaining vehicles to relieve the berthing situation at Brighton.

The undermentioned coaches should therefore be mechanically coupled in the most convenient order.

11060 – 11762 – 11761 – ENID – 11770 – 11154.

Arrangements have been made for these vehicles to be locomotive hauled to Hassocks where they will await coach 11017 prior to moving to Durnsford Road.

I will advise you by telephone as soon as I know the date of this move.

M R Pierson

Memo dated 15-10-64 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

To From

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, Mech. & Elec. Engr. (Rolling Stock),

(General), Chief Mech. & Elec. Engr’s. Dept.,

EASTLEIGH. LONDON BRIDGE.

Mishap – Lovers Walk – Brighton, 10^th September 1964.

With reference to your letter to Inspector Tozer, copy to me dated 12^th October, I note the intention to break up MBS 11017 ex 6 PUL Unit 3009.

Arrangements are in hand for this vehicle to be brought to my Durnsford Road repair Shops for electrical stripping following the bogie change which is to be effected on site Sunday 25^th inst.

Traction motors will of course be removed with motor bogies at this change.

Following completion of my electrical stripping I presume the vehicle will then go to Newhaven for break up and I am most anxious that both motor bogies be recovered and in this connection will you kindly arrange for their consignment to my Selhurst Repair Shops.

D W Wells

Memo dated 27-10-64 Ref:- LB.8/5802/C

To From

Mech. & Elec. Engr. (General), Asst. Mech. Engr. (Maintenance),

C.M. & E.E. Dept., Outdoor C. & W. Section,

EASTLEIGH. STEWARTS LANE.

MISHAP – LOVERS WALK, BRIGHTON, 10^th SEPTEMBER 1964.

With reference to your letter of the 12^th October to Inspector Tozer and copy to me, I can arrange to break up MBS 11017 at my Newhaven Depot providing it can be made available to me within the next three weeks.

J S Cartlidge

Memo dated 29-10-64

Mishap – Lovers Walk, Brighton 10^th September 1964.

In connection with the above mentioned mishap, the Motive Power 36 ton Brighton Depot Crane was ordered through the usual channels to work in Lovers Walk Sidings clearing up the debris etc. on Sunday 25^th inst. commencing at 7.30am.

Running times asked for and agreed by the General Manager – Waterloo.

Site inspected by myself and the local Permanent Way Inspector, a Mr. Humphreys as to what road the crane could work from, this was agreed upon, the road marked with chalk “CRANE” arrangements also made on site for the current to be cut off on the “inner” shed road.

Work to be done.

Load one 16 Ton Motor Bogie.

Load one 5 Ton trailer bogie.

Both from MBS No. 11213 of Unit No. 3074.

Offload two skeleton motor bogies i.e. minus brake gear and traction motors, approximate weight 6 Tons each.

Lift one end on MBS 11017, approx. weight 15 Tons, run damaged Motor Bogie out over the points and run skeleton bogie under the coach and lower, repeat same move opposite end of coach then load the two 16 Ton motor bogies.

Crane to finish work at 4.0pm.

Secure bogies on wagons and card to Selhurst.

MBS 11017 freight haul to Hassocks later.

The O. D. C. Wagon Area Inspector is in charge of the operations and informs the Crane Foreman what is required giving the approximate loads to be lifted, the actual working of the crane is entirely under the direction of the Motive Power Officer in charge.

On this particular occasion the crane was on site as requested, after the usual crane preparations the first lift was made i.e. the 16 Ton motor bogie at approx.. 8.30am, was lifted and placed in front of the crane, permission was then requested to swing towards the main line, but the traffic inspector held the crane until the passing of the 8.28am Up passenger from Brighton, having received the all clear the bogie was taken round and at this stage the crane toppled over.

I should state this operation was asked for on Sunday 11^th October, but due to other commitments the cranes were not available.

The same movement requires possession and crane running will operate on Sunday 1^st November using the Guildford Depot Motive Power Crane

E Tozer

Memo dated 3-11-64 Ref:- RS.55/2097/D

To From

Inspector E. Tozer, Mech. & Elec. Engineer,

Platform 16, (General),

WATERLOO EASTLEIGH.

Mishap – Lovers Walk, Brighton – 10^th September 1964.

Further to my letter 12^th October, Mr. Cartlidge can arrange for MBS 11017 to be broken-up at Newhaven provided it is made available to him within the next three weeks.

I shall be pleased if you will contact Mr. Pettyfer in regard to the final arrangements and also press the Traction people to speedily remove their equipment.

C A Shepherd

16-9-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

During shunting operations at Clapham Jct. on the 16^th instant the end door off C.C.T No. 2394 came open and damaged the body end of O/S 1487

The end of the body on the right of the gangway pushed in and bottom of panel torn.

Lavatory door – pillar displaced, end twin sliding door – panel broken.

End cornice damaged, end communication rod bent, end lavatory roof tank leaking.

Seat Nos. 19/20 – seat end adrift.

Wear & Tear defect. (P 3-59, V 6-61, V 6-63).

End building rail decayed, end floor boards decayed.

Body paint bad at cornice & waist.

Carded to Micheldever for Main Works.

C.C.T. 2394.

End door damaged (slight).

Top locking bracket bent, 1 livery board broken.

Carded to Micheldever for Main Works.

E Tozer

21-9-64 MEMO: DAMAGED BSK NO.34239 (ASHFORD)

21-9-64

BSK 34239 of 869 Set, damaged 24-8-64.

Referring to my report dated 26^th August, Ashford Works on receipt of Set 869 for heater mods found that the body damage on BSK 34239 was a little more than they could undertake as a side job.

The Set (3) has now been carded to Micheldever to await repair to 34239 also to replace 2 first class cushions missing from CK 15027.

E Tozer

21-9-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

New stock – FK 13391 is stopped at Clapham Jct. with one pair of badly scaled wheels. As these are “Roller bearings” Clapham cannot undertake the turning, can this vehicle come to Eastleigh works for wheel turning.

E Tozer

21-9-64 EASTLEIGH YARD

The Driving Trailer Composite No. 60828 of 3 car Unit No. 1129 was left standing on the Back Road in the Diesel Yard foul of the Loop Road when engine No. 75066 tender first running from the Loco Yard to South Jct. struck the nearside corner of the cab tearing away the ¼ panel and causing considerable damage to the electrical equipment and nose end of the cab.

Damage as follows:-

3 car Diesel No. 1129. Built 1962, O/Due varnish 5-64.

DTC 60828 34 tons

Nearside cab half torn away, corner pillar buckled, leading end panel & roof buckled.

‘Private’ door lock handle bent & door damaged, lock pillar broken.

Long commode handle and handrail bent, bolts pulled into panel.

Driver’s window shattered, leading end step plate buckled.

Rigger plate & angle support torn & broken.

Electrical controller & surround adrift, switch panel adrift.

Step board broke, cab ceiling ply broken.

Sliding door jammed, roof guttering torn & adrift.

To Eastleigh for repair & varnish.

TS 60674 ) To Eastleigh for varnish when repairs to DTC nearing completion.

MBS 60147 )

E Tozer

22-9-64 RAMSGATE

The 19.38 freight train Margate to Ashford on the 22^nd inst. running approx. ½ hour early consisting of Diesel Loco No. D6563 and 17 mixed freight vans & one 20 ton good brake, after passing through Ramsgate station the 10^th Cov. Gds. became derailed and pulled off the road and partly on its side, the 11^th Cov. Gds. this vehicle struck all 10 coaches in a passing Diesel hauled train causing damage to all the body panels and tore off all commode handles. The Cov. Gds. which did the damage is itself badly damaged and the steam stock (Eastern Region) will require to be sent home for body repairs.

Time of mishap approx. 19.15, no injuries.

Formation of Freight – not running as fitted train.

D6563 Diesel

B478445 Open

M524011 C Gds.

M773391 C Gds.

M875826 C Gds.

E255546 C Gds.

B771569 C Gds.

B778670 C Gds.

W125518 C Gds.

W139663 C Gds.

B768369 C Gds. derailed.

B762857 C Gds. derailed & on side, extensive damage.

B502198 Conflat – container No. B.D.C. 373B

M771283 C Gds.

M515201 C Gds.

E256244 C Gds.

E285658 C Gds.

S50904 C Gds.

B951165 20 ton Gds. Bke.

Steam train.

D6535 Diesel, extensive damage to offside cab.

E16620E BSO, two side lights broken, loose glass.

E13450E TSO

E13792E TSO

E13791E TSO, one side light cracked.

E9117E RB buffet.

E13483E TSO

E13592E TSO

E13527E TSO

E13472E TSO

E16631E BSO

The full length of all 10 coaches grazed below waist, commode handles and some lock handles torn off.

Disposal required.

E Tozer

22-9-64 SANDLING

Unit No. 7160 formed in the 10.30am Boat Train Victoria to Marine boat train was passing the 11.13am Dover to Ashford Van train when a door came open on E.1302 C.C.T and was knocked off and damaged by striking the side of Unit 7160 causing body damage as below. Both trains proceeded to their destinations there being no injuries to passengers or staff.

Unit No. 7160.

Built 9-60, Varnish 9-62, Varnish 7-64.

MBS 61707 No damage.

TSK 70509 2 standing pillars bent – slight.

1 door damaged, 1 commode handle missing.

1 door handle damaged, 1 bottom hinge missing, 1 top hinge bent.

2 side lights broken and aluminium frames bruised.

2 sliding ventilator frames damaged.

1 side destination bracket missing.

Body panelling grazed, buckled & dented.

TCK 70558

‘B’ Cpt. 1 side light broken, 1 quarter light broken.

‘A’ Cpt. 1 sliding ventilator frame bent, 1 door light broken.

Body side panels grazed.

MBS 61706 1 side light broken.

Disposal.

To Eastleigh for repairs.

E.1302 C.C.T. 1 door knocked off – new one required.

6 body end boards damaged.

R H Griffiths

28-9-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Pullman Car “Evadne” was found in the yard at Clapham Jct. on the 28^th September damaged and will require main works attention.

Gangway face plate & tread plate bent.

Kitchen/Pantry partition broken.

Cooking stove broken, lavatory door defective.

Carded to Eastleigh for repairs.

E Tozer

29-9-64 STREATHAM HILL DOWN SIDINGS

The 21†05 empties Victoria to Streatham Hill on the 28^th was berthed in No. 4 Road, Down Sidings, at 6.15am on the 29^th instant the driver pulled forward to the signal in preparation to form the 6.20am to Norwood, the train then runs away (backwards) to the stops which are demolished, the train then rebounds and breaks away between the 5^th & 6^th vehicles, on the rebound the train then overruns the demolished buffer stop and crashes into the wall buttress of the road underbridge leaving the motor coach overhanging the bridge approx.. 8 ft. The leading motor bogie derailed two pair wheels.

Formation, damage and disposal as follows:-

Unit No. 3147.

MBS 11212 Motor bogie derailed – wheels gauged, found in order, guard irons bent.

TSK 10101 )

TCK 11837 ) No visible damage.

MBS 11211 )

Unit No. 3155.

MBS 11227 Trailing end gangway frame bent, suspension brackets & bolts bent, diaphragm torn.

TCK 11845 Trailing end gangway frame bent, suspension brackets & bolts bent, diaphragm torn.

Coupling hook broken.

TSK 10109 ) No visible damage.

MBS 11228 )

Unit 3139. No damage.

All units to Selhurst for lift & inspection. Gangways repaired at Streatham Hill.

E Tozer

1-10-64 BASINGSTOKE

BSK 4212 of 796 Set was standing on No. 2 Road foul of No. 1 Road London end when ten coaches being propelled down No. 1 Road towards the neck struck 4212 causing damage to it and four coaches, SK GE25037 and 827 Set of the propelling train.

Damage.

BSK 4212. Set 796, Built 1947, Paint 5-57, Varnish4-59, Varnish 11-61

Varnish 11-63.

Body grazed approx. 20’ 0” (corridor side).

End, van & corridor side panels torn, holed and heavily grazed.

Van & Guard’s doors heavily damaged, 2 side lights broken, end corner pillar damaged.

Set No. 827.

BSK 4294. Built 1947, Paint 7-59, Varnish 7-61, Varnish 7-63.

Body grazed whole length of coach (corridor side).

End pillar and framing torn away from body, rigger plate torn up from headstock.

All doors heavily damaged, all side lights broken, side panels very heavily grazed.

CK 5820. Built 1949, Paint 7-59, Varnish 7-61, Varnish 7-63.

Body grazed whole length of coach (corridor side).

End pillar and framing torn away from body, rigger plate torn up from headstock.

All doors heavily damaged, all side lights broken, side panels very heavily grazed.

BSK 4293. Built 1949, Paint 7-59, Varnish 7-61, Varnish 7-63.

Body grazed whole length of coach (corridor side).

Doors heavily damaged, all side lights broken.

Side panels heavily grazed & holed.

SK GE25037. Built 1956, C2 22-2-63.

Body grazed one side by lavatory (quarter only).

Lavatory light & fixed vent broken.

Panel grazed, corner damaged.

Vehicles stopped under red card at Basingstoke.

P Kersey.

6-10-64 ROTHERHITHE ROAD

C.C.T. No. 2428 was found at Rotherhithe Road 6-10-64 with badly bent headstocks & sole bar also broken buffer casting and door fastenings defective.

Carded OW label to Micheldever

P I Lift 3-3-64.

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15-10-64 TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST

The brake end of Set No. 861 was left standing foul during a ‘run round’ movement with the engine with the result that approximately 20 ft. of body panels and Guard’s doors are badly damaged. It will require main works attention.

Set no. 861. Built 1951, Paint 6-59, Varnish 9-61, Varnish 9-63.

BSK 2523 Guard’s double doors & single door demolished.

4 standing hinge & lock pillars buckled.

1 three ft. panel buckled & torn.

16 ft. of body panel buckled & grazed, 3 ft. of rigger plate bent.

4 welded step irons broken off, 1 long step board broken.

1 bogie step board broken.

1 side spring large bolt sheared.

CK 5919 ) No damage, to traffic.

BSK 2524 )

BSK 2523 to Micheldever.

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28-10-64 HAMPTON COURT

Unit No. 4293 was being shunted from the Sidings to No. 2 Platform in a propelling movement to form the 19.59 train to Waterloo. I understand both the Motorman and the Shunter were in the rear of the unit and that the road had apparently not been set hence the leading Motor Bogie ran off the sand drag and became derailed all wheels. This was at 19.51 hrs.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 4293.

MBS 10881 1 motor bogie derailed all wheels, 2 guard irons bent, brakework damaged.

2 shoe beams broken, 1 housing damaged, 2 shoe fuse boxes broken.

1 bogie step board bracket bent, 2 bogie step boards broken.

1 Guard’s door buckled at bottom, 1 standing pillar bent – fillet broken.

1 side quarter panel buckled.

TSO 10137 )

TS 10160 ) No visible damage.

MBS 10882 )

Disposal.

This unit to Selhurst for lifting and all repairs.

R H Griffiths

Memo dated 6-11-64 Ref:- 5/11/42

Derailment – Hampton Court 28-10-64.

Referring to Inspector Griffiths’ report on the derailment at Hampton Court on the 28^th October, I wish to add that I was not advised of the derailment, hence the body damage which occurred during the rerailing due to the use of short packing between the lifting chains and the body panels.

E Tozer

11-11-64 KENNARDINGTON CROSSING (APPLEDORE)

Unit 1119 with DTC 60818 leading, working the 17.37 Hastings to Ashford hit Kennardington Crossing gates, Appledore.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 1119. Built 6-58, Varnish 3-60, Varnish 8-62.

DTC 60818 Nose end panel & corner panel Motorman’s side torn, holed and pushed in.

Approximate area 3’ x 2’.

Nose end rigger plate slightly bent, brake hose receptacle flattened.

End commode handle bent, end step plate missing.

Bogie step board damaged.

MBS 60118 No visible damage.

Unit sent to Eastleigh for repair and overhaul 2-12-64.

P Kersey

24-11-64 HEADCORN

Unit No. 7166 formed in the 16.33 Ramsgate to Victoria when passing Headcorn at approx. 17.25 an open van door on C.C.T. No. 2178 standing in the platform came open and struck the corridor side of TSK 70515 breaking two double glazed side lights, buckled the alloy frames, broke the top sliding vent glass and bent the two wind shields.

This unit is due on the list for intermediate repair February 1965, is on hand at Ramsgate awaiting acceptance at Eastleigh.

E Tozer

28-11-64 EASTLEIGH

Diesel Unit No. 1101 with DTC 60800 leading was being propelled from No. 5 Road to No. 4 Road when it collided broadside with a West Country engine No. 34050 returning from loco shed via the triangle tender first at 23.45 on Saturday 28^th ultimo.

DTC 60800 was extensively damaged the full length of the vehicle one side, all upright standing pillars bent, side lights broken, all doors damaged, lock handles & commode handles bent, body panels bent & grazed, rigger plates buckled, step board broken and brackets bent.

‘B’ bogie derailed, 3 & 6 wheels off and bruised.

Trailer second No. 60650 one door handle and one commode handle bent, repaired and released. Motor Coach 60100 no damage and released.

Unit No. 1101 last maintenance 9-3-64.

I recommend Repair & Varnish to DTC 60800 only.

E Tozer

4-12-64 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

The 21.02 Van train was propelling out of No. 2 Road, West London sidings to the Middle Road between Platforms Nos. 2 & 3 when the 19.58 Walton train was propelling into the arrival road and ran by the ground signal causing a converging collision.

The 21.02 consisted of 17 vehicles and the 19.58 of 7 vehicles.

RB 1758 marshalled in the 21.02 train became derailed one bogie (trailing) but rerailed itself. This was at 21.24 on Friday 4^th December. Rerailing of other vehicles was completed at 02.45 Saturday 5^th December.

The damage to RB 1758 was as follows:-

RB No. 1758. Built 1961, Paint 11-64.

45 ft. bottom quarter panelling dented, grazed & holed.

Pillars and framing bent (slightly).

3 doors dented, torn & bent, 2 service doors dented & bent.

5 bottom door hinges broken – 2 handles missing.

2 long commode handles missing, 3 door stops damaged & 4 rubbers missing.

2 sliding ventilator fins bent, 5 side light frames grazed (slightly).

1 side light grazed, 1 table leg adrift, 3 step board irons bent & 3 step boards broken.

1 steam branch pipe flattened and lagging damaged in places.

1 centre trussing slightly grazed.

Commonwealth bogie coil spring housing legs bent.

Disposal.

To Eastleigh after lifting.

This is the only coaching vehicle involved.

R H Griffiths

10-12-64 HASSOCKS

The 17.43 Vans Brighton to London Bridge on the 10^th instant was standing at Hassocks when an open door on Van No. E35569 C.C.T. was observed, efforts were made to close it, but it was subsequently struck by the 17.05 electric passenger train London Bridge to Littlehampton, the door was extensively damaged and the unit suffered slight body damage and broken glass, a passenger was slightly injured.

C.C.T. 35569 Door damaged, door frame & boards damaged.

Unit No. 3067.

MBS 11166 2 side lights broken, 1 vent light broken, 2 panels grazed, 1 commode handle bent.

Unit repaired at Brighton.

E Tozer

11-12-64 SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

The 6.9am Van train Worthing to Brighton on the 11^th instant when making a propelling movement from the Up Main to the Down Siding via the Down Main, the points were moved between the bogies of the leading van in the propelling move causing the leading bogie to take the Up Road, the trailing bogie the crossover at No. 15 points, which became derailed 2 pair wheels, the second van derailed 1 pair wheels, the third and last van slight damage to main train pipe.

Time of mishap 6.10am.

Line clear, current restored 10.50am.

Formation.

Diesel Loco 6511.

GUV S86809 Main train pipe, elbow broken off, carded OWL to Micheldever, due for C6 12-64.

BY S783 1 pair wheels derailed, gauged & found in order.

Buffer rod bent, buffer casting broken.

OWL to Eastleigh for C3. Last paint date 11-58.

Van B S230 1 bogie derailed 2 pair wheels, gauged & found in order.

1 brake pull rod bent. OWL to Micheldever due 12-64 for C6.

E Tozer

1965

2-1-65 LITTLEHAMPTON

Unit No. 7109 which had formed the 5.20pm Bognor to Littlehampton was driven from the station to berth in the Back Road adjacent to the Carriage Shed into what the driver understood to be an unoccupied road. Two 4-car units were berthed in the road and unit 7109 crashed into them rather heavily causing the unit on the stops to force back the buffer stops and breaking the rail between bogies. All three units received damage and require lifting. Time of mishap 6.0pm 2-1-65. Broken rails repaired Sunday 2^nd and units pulled clear of obstruction at 11.50am. Driver Tuck of Littlehampton suffering from shock.

Formation & damage as follows:-

Unit No. 3055. 4 car PUL, Paint 12-57, Varnish 2-60, Varnish 9-62.

MBS 11142 Collided with stops, bogies either side of broken rail joints.

2 leading end buffer faces bent, 1 trailing end gangway face plate bent.

2 cross seats adrift from floor.

PC Gwladys 1 gangway face plate bent, 1 table bracket bent, 4 table lamp shades broken.

TFK 12246 Roof tank disturbed.

MBS 11141 Sliding door off runner, seats 5/6 – 7/8 adrift from floor.

Guard’s heater guard adrift.

To Selhurst electric haul for lift & repair.

Unit No. 3070. 4 car COR

MBS 11229 2 cab end gangway pillars broken at base, 2 fixing brackets adrift.

Vestibule/Guard’s door, centre hinge pulled from pillar.

Heater guard adrift in van, 2 saloon doors off runners, 2 cross seats adrift from floor.

U/Frame Slightly bent headstock & trimmer.

TFK 12250 Roof tank disturbed, 1 wash basin broken, centre lavatory – roof tank disturbed.

‘B’ Cpt. ceiling ply buckled & broken (wear & tear).

U/Frame Slightly bent headstock & trimmer.

TSK 10041 2 wash basins broken, roof required re-covering (wear & tear).

Ceiling ply and side panels buckled & broken due to leaking roof.

Must have a general repair.

MBS 11171 Side & end building rails fractured, gangway standing pillars broken.

Decolite floor below controller broken.

Route indicator box bent, glass broken.

2 sliding doors off runners.

All 10 cross seats loose at floor fixings.

Moulding above centre door broken away.

U/Frame Cab end headstock & trimmer bent.

Bogie Trailer – bent bolster.

To Eastleigh for P & Push conversion (see later).

Unit No. 7109. New 9-58, Varnish 7-60, Varnish 8-63.

MBS 61238 Cab end, gangway plunger guides bruised, panel above offside light holed and bent,

caused when units collided, the gangway suspension brackets on Unit 3070 pierced

the panel (3” split).

4 sliding doors off runners, 10 cross seats – legs loose.

2 gangway plunger guides, face plates bent.

TSK 70233 2 sliding doors off runners, 1 sliding end door off runner.

1 lamp shade broken,

2 gangway plunger guides, face plates bent.

TCK 70239 3 sliding doors off runners, 1 sliding door stop adrift from floor.

D Cpt. First – centre back squab adrift.

Lavatory floor tiles broken, towelmaster displaced.

Water pipes inspection door – lock defective.

1 gangway plunger guide face plate bent.

MBS 61237 Gangway face plate – thickness plates for gangway shield adrift (2).

2 gangway plunger guides, face plates bent.

All auto couplers for inspection.

To Selhurst for lift & repair.

E Tozer

Unit 3070.

This unit will be electric hauled to Eastleigh works direct from Littlehampton.

MBS 11229 To be lifted, repaired and held for P & Push conversion.

TSK 10041 To be lifted, repaired and held for P & Push conversion.

TFK 12250 To be lifted for inspection of centre castings after collision. Then to Micheldever

without repair to berth.

MBS 11171 To be lifted for inspection of centre castings after collision. Then to Micheldever

without repair to berth.

The top two vehicles will be formed with four ex Micheldever i.e. = 6 car P&P.

MBS 11154 ex 3056

TSK 10014 ex 3027

TSK 10009 ex 3027

TCK 11768 ex 3027

TSK 10041 ex 3070

MBS 11229 ex 3070

E Tozer

7-1-65 ROTHERHITHE ROAD

C.C.T. No. 2249 was damaged at Rotherhithe Road on the 7^th inst. during shunting operations and will require main works attention.

C.C.T. 2249. Built 1933, Paint & Lift 8-61, due C3 8-65.

2 sole bars bent, 2 headstocks bent, vacuum & steam pipes damaged.

Vacuum dummy bracket missing, handbrake fulcrum axle bent.

Bad floor, wear & tear damage.

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8-1-65 SELHURST DEPOT

The 11†15am empty stock Victoria to Selhurst was standing on the Access Road awaiting acceptance into the yard when the “12†28” (booked time) ex London Bridge empties ran into the rear at 11.50am. (The 12†28 was running early). Unit No. 5785 was derailed one pair wheels and Unit No. 4686 the cab end of MBS 12704 damaged, the buffers throughout were driven home and all vehicles shaken

Line clear 3.15pm.

Formation & damage as follows:-

The 11†15am.

Unit No. 4625. Due for varnish 8-65.

MBS 11310 No visible damage.

TSO 12365 2 centre buffer back plates bent & wood packing crushed.

TS 8905 1 centre buffer back plates bent & wood packing crushed.

MBS 11309 No visible damage.

Unit for lift & repair at Selhurst.

Unit No. 4686. Paint 7-61, Last varnish 7-63.

MBS 12703 No visible damage to body or frame, emergency toolbox adrift.

TS 10274 1 centre buffer back plates bent & wood packing crushed.

TSO 8966 2 centre buffer back plates bent, 1 wood packing crushed.

E/F Cpt. seat leg adrift from floor.

MBS 12704 Headstock bent badly behind the offside buffer.

Headstock/diagonal rivets sheared.

Handbrake dust shield buckled, handbrake screw bent (inoperative).

End of solebar bent (turned inwards).

Trailing end headstock bent.

Flooring broken – cab offside.

Main train pipe bent.

Body & underframe took shock on one corner and distorted.

Door head panels torn above cab door & 3 compartment doors.

Floor lino opened up at the joints & torn.

After lifting & inspection at Selhurst the unit will be worked steam haul to Micheldever to await acceptance at main works for repair to body & frame.

The 12†28pm working timetable.

Unit No. 5785. (Tyneside). Built 1954, C1 17-9-63, S.P. 9-65.

MBS 65315 Near side – solebar down about ½” from the bolster to headstock.

Buffer rod bent, auto damaged, restriction plate adrift, end platform step bent.

Buffer beam/plunger – bolts bent, retracted side buffers driven home on impact.

Guard’s inwards door jammed due to distorted floor above bent solebar.

Driver’s escape door jammed.

DTS 77104 Auto swing & drophead pins bent, auto damaged.

Centre buffer back plate bent – packing crushed.

Unit for lift at Selhurst for further inspection & report on bent solebar.

Unit No. 5787. (Tyneside). Built 1954, C1 23-8-63, S.P. 8-65.

MBS 65317 Centre buffer beam & bolts bent, centre buffer plungers bent.

DTS 77106 Centre buffer back plate bent – packing crushed.

Centre buffer beam – bolts bent.

Auto damaged & pin bent. Auto swing pin broken.

End platform step bent.

Unit for lift & repair at Selhurst.

Unit No. 5792. (Tyneside). Built 1954, C1 17-9-63, S.P. 9-65.

MBS 65322 No visible damage.

DTS 77111 Centre buffer back plate bent – packing crushed.

Auto for inspection.

Unit for lift & repair at Selhurst.

Unit No. 5661. Paint 9-59, SV 3-64.

MBS 14567 No visible damage.

DTS 16111 Centre buffer back plate bent – packing crushed.

Auto for inspection.

Unit for lift & repair at Selhurst.

E Tozer

10-1-65 EASTBOURNE

Four car unit No. 2947 was being propelled from No. 3 Road Siding when it collided broadside with Unit No. 2090 standing foul on the adjacent road at 6.30pm Sunday 10^th instant.

Unit No. 2947. Paint 11-63.

MBS 10553 Near side, cab corner pillar and panel demolished.

Cab door damaged, light broken, cab door standing pillar broken.

Drain pipe torn off, baffle broken. 2 brass commode handles broken off.

1 iron handrail bent, roof cornice damaged.

4 ft. of side panel buckled & torn, 18 ft. of stepboard broken.

Side building rail fractured, cab interior lining panel broken.

No damage to 11527 + 12027 + 10554.

Unit direct steam haul to Micheldever.

Unit No. 2090. Paint 5-59, Varnish 3-60, Varnish 12-61, Varnish 12-64.

MBS 10656 Underframe truss bar & leg bent, solebar flange grazed.

C/D Cpt. 2 door and side panels broken & torn.

B/E/F Cpt. 3 door hinges & lock handles torn out, panels grazed & bent.

4 commode handles broken, 7 door stops torn off.

3 quarter lights & 1 door light broken.

21 ft. stepboard smashed, 2 step irons bent, 1 torn off.

Corridor partition slightly distorted, 2 sliding doors difficult to operate.

C/D/E Cpt. 4 standing pillars broken.

Side building rail damaged.

Unit will be worked direct to Micheldever from Eastbourne with Unit 2947 when all shoes have been removed.

E Tozer

BloodandCustard Note: Unit No.2090 now at NRM

18-1-65 STRAWBERRY HILL

Considerable damage to two suburban units resulted, due to a misunderstanding between the Driver & Shunter in moving the wrong unit and causing a broadside collision at Strawberry Hill at 5.50am on the 18^th instant.

An 8 car train was standing on No. 4 Road in the shed which fouls No. 3 Road. It was for Driver Jones to take his train from No. 2 Road but for a reason at present unknown he mounted the leading cab of the unit on No. 3 Road and drove out, his near side cab struck the rear end of the trailer coach and tore out half the side of the motor coach on No. 4 Road, derailed his motor bogie and the trailer bogie of the struck motor coach, all 3 vehicles were badly damaged.

Time of mishap 5.50am.

Stock clear of site 9.45pm.

Damaged stock:-

Unit No. 4696 forming the 5†50am ex No. 3 Road.

MBS 12723 Eastern Motor bogie.

Motor bogie derailed all wheels, 1 axle box broken, 1 shoe beam broken.

2 side spring hangers bent, brake rods & safety loop bent.

Electrical conduit pipe bent, 4 step boards broken – brackets bent.

U/Frame Solebar flange bent upwards, 4 step board brackets bent, 40 ft. step board broken.

Rigger plate bent, shoe fuse box broken.

Body Cab end nearside, panel & pillars buckled & torn, cab door & pillar buckled.

Roof buckled & racked over the cab, cab fixed light broken.

Window wiper & whistle valve broken, power receptacle broken.

5 Cpt. doors & 8 standing pillars buckled, 30 ft. of side panelling buckled.

3 door lights broken, 4 quarter lights broken,, 10 body stops torn off.

5 door hinges & handles broken, 5 commode handles bent & broken.

1 communication rod & pot adrift.

TS 11448 )

TSO 8976 ) No visible damage.

MBS 12724 )

Unit No. 4720 berthed on No. 4 Road.

MBS 12771 No damage.

TSO 9000 No damage.

TS 10340 Rigger plate bent – flooring damaged. A Cpt. end ¼ panel and 1 end panel with door lock

pillar & corner pillar torn out.

A Cpt. interior formica panels broken, 2 end plywood panels broken.

5 quarter lights broken, 2 doors buckled & standing pillars bent.

2 intermediate pillars bent, 12 ft. side panel buckled & grazed.

1 advert glass & frame broken, partition between A/B Cpts. buckled, seat frames bent.

MBS 12772 Eastern Motor Bogie 39 ton 507 Motors

50 ft. of body side torn out, rigger plate buckled & torn, flooring & lino badly damaged.

Roof from cantrail to water strip buckled, 20 ft. cantrail torn away.

Trailing end, end panel torn away, 3 doors smashed, 9 quarter lights broken.

62 ft, step board broken – brackets bent.

3 ceiling panels buckled & torn (hardboard), 3 3-aside seat ends broken.

4 3-aside seat legs adrift, 3 seat trays bent.

End formica panel & net rack pole broken.

Communication rod & pot smashed.

Solebar & truss bar legs bent.

Trailer bogie derailed and badly buckled, axle boxes broken, soleplates & bolster transom

Bent, wheels bruised.

Motor bogie – axle box broken, shoe beam broken, step boards broken.

Summary.

I beg to suggest with the five good vehicles with no visible damage, after lifting for inspection of centre castings etc, four to be formed into a 4 car unit and returned to traffic.

MBS 12724 of 4696 )

TSO 8976 of 4696 ) To be

TS 11448 of 4696 ) Unit No. 4696

MBS 12771 of 4720 )

MBS 12772 I consider to be beyond economical repair, I recommend it be broken up, an odd Motor Coach No. 10906 ex 4360 (standard Motor Bogie) berthed at Micheldever as replacement.

Formation of damaged stock to Micheldever.

MBS 12772 of 4720 damaged.

TS 10340 of 4720 damaged.

TSO 9000 of 4720 no visible damage.

MBS 12723 of 4696 damaged.

1 Trailer bogie from 10340 to be cut up. 1 trailer bogie required as replacement.

1 Motor bogie required for MBS 12723, 1 Motor bogie from 12723 to be repaired at Eastleigh.

E Tozer

Memo dated 19-1-65 Ref:- R72-7/F/20.

To From

Mr. G.Morris Chief Mech. & Elec. Engineer’s Dept.,

Slade Green London Bridge

Collision at Strawberry Hill 18-1-65, Units 4720 – 4696.

Confirming telephone conversation with Mr. Wright, will you please arrange to consign the undermentioned equipment to Strawberry Hill depot :-

One Eastern Motor Bogie with wheels.

One Standard Trailer Bogie with wheels.

One EMB Top Centre Casting.

One Standard Trailer Top Centre Casting.

One EMB King Pin.

One Standard trailer Bogie King Pin.

One Trestle.

Arrangements are in hand for the provision of suitable vehicles to be available in your shop for this consignment.

The damaged bogies will be returned to you on the same vehicles and after removal of wheels, motors & brake gear should be sent to Lancing works for repair.

Memo dated 25-1-65 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

Collision at Strawberry Hill 18-1-65, Units 4720 – 4696.

Consequent upon the above collision, Motor Coach No. 12772 of Unit 4720 has sustained heavy damage. In order to reduce as far as possible the number of units out of service the following reform is proposed.

Motor Coach 12771 (4720) to be removed and exchanged with Motor Coach 12723 (4696). Formation following reform will be:-

4696 12724-8976-11448-12771

4720 12772-10340-9000-12723

Disposal.

4696 to return to service following lifting, inspection and slight body repairs to coach 12771.

4720 to Main Works for repair.

It is further proposed that in view of the heavy damage to Motor Coach 12772, it be replaced by Motor Coach 10906 ex 4360 (damaged at Effingham 28-7-64). In order to achieve this it will be necessary for underframe conversion to be carried out to accommodate an Eastern type Motor Bogie (43” dia. wheels fitted with 507 A/C motors) and Eastleigh will be requested to carry this out.

By such an arrangement it will be possible to send this unit into service pending a final decision as to the future of 12772.

Final formation of unit 4720 would thus be:-

10906-10340-9000-12723

Memo dated 28-1-65

Collision at Strawberry Hill 18-1-65.

Referring to my report of the above mentioned mishap 18-1-65, and my recommendation to dispose of MBS 12772 as being beyond economical repair, I will be glad if this vehicle, now on hand at Strawberry Hill awaiting change of Motor Bogie could be inspected by a Workshop representative to estimate cost of possible repair or confirm my recommendation.

A replacement vehicle is available but certain modifications are necessary to the body, centre casting & side friction blocks & brake rigging to take an Eastern Section type Motor Bogie with 43” wheels and 507 motors.

If you decide to break up MBS 12772 it will have to be broken up at Eastleigh, the vehicle is runnable.

E Tozer

Memo dated 19-2-65

Collision at Strawberry Hill 18-1-65, Units 4720 – 4696.

With reference to my letter of the 25^th January 1965, I would confirm the intention to break up MBS 12772 of Unit 4720.

I shall be glad if you will please arrange to recover such electrical equipment as may be expedient to salvage for maintenance requirement and every effort should be made to recover the compressor governor (with base plate) suction strainer, automatic drain valve (if fitted) which should be forwarded to Selhurst for overhaul and subsequent dispatch to York.

Mr. Tozer, I shall be glad if you will please arrange for the removal of the compressor when the underframe is disposed of and for its consignment to Selhurst Repair Shops.

D W Wells

Memo dated 22-2-65

Collision at Strawberry Hill 18-1-65, Units 4720 – 4696.

Referring to my report of the 19-1-65 and 28-1-65.

The two units were reformed into a good & bad at Strawberry Hill on Sunday 21^st instant as follows:-

Good Unit No. 4696, will be sent to Durnsford Road.

MBS 12724 ex 4696 )

TSO 8976 ex 4696 ) To be unit No. 4696

TS 11448 ex 4696 ) Released to traffic.

MBS 12771 ex 4720 )

Damaged unit will be worked steam haul to Micheldever for further reform, the damaged MBS 12772 to be broken up at Eastleigh in due course.

MBS 12772 ex 4720 (D.B.R.)

TS 10340 ex 4720 body damage

TSO 9000 ex 4720 no damage

MBS 12723 ex 4696 body & underframe damage

Motor bogie changed under 12723, the damaged motor bogie to Lancing for repair. Damaged trailer bogie from 10340 will be cut up at Slade Green.

E Tozer

26-1-65 THREE BRIDGES

Four loaded vans left standing on the Down Main No. 5 Platform Road Three Bridges station at 00.10hrs were badly damaged and one pair wheels derailed when an attachment was being made with a bogie van being propelled by a Diesel Loco from the bay Road to form the 00.30hrs Van train to Chichester, the damage sustained was due to the very heavy impact when making the attachment. The Diesel Loco D6562 was badly damaged.

Time of mishap 00.10hrs 26-1-65.

Rerailed 4.25.

Line clear 5.17.

Staff in charge – Shunter Meyer & Porter Jupp.

Meyer cuts & slight injuries, Jupp to hospital.

M37028 C.C.T.

4 axle boxes broken, 1 horn block broken, 4 end doors badly damaged.

Headstock bent (slight).

W3443 Fruit Van (4).

Decolite floor damaged, 1 roof vent displaced, headstock bent (slight)

S412 BY (Stove Fitted).

3 buffer castings & pads broken, 3 buffer rods bent, 2 cell boxes broken, 1 dynamo belt off.

2 Guard’s partitions badly damaged, 3 roof vents displaced, 5 lining boards displaced.

1 Guard’s door broken, 1 emergency ladder broken (1 rung).

E70703 BZ (6 wheel).

1 brake truss bar – end broken, 3 axle box fronts broken, 2 axle box slippers broken.

1 solebar & 1 headstock bent (slight).

1 side spring stop bent, 1 cell box broken, 1 body side panel adrift, 5 body side top light frames

adrift, 1 body side top light broken, 1 double door knocked off hinges (door in van).

1 end shelf displaced, 1 letter rack displaced, 1 partition displaced.

1 door standing pillar broken, 1 ambulance box broken.

To York 16-2-65.

M80951 BG. Built 1957.

2 buffer saddles & 2 sleeves broken, 2 end panels damaged, 1 screw coupling damaged.

1 axle box broken, 2 lining boards broken, Guard’s partition light broken.

2 sliding doors off runners – 1 private lock pulled out.

To Wolverton 18-2-65.

Diesel D6562.

Buffer beam and buffers badly bent.

E Tozer

27-1-65 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

RB No. 1765 stopped at Clapham Jct. for loose tyres, as this vehicle has roller bearings it must be dealt with at Eastleigh and I have arranged accordingly, repairs should also be carried out to the gangway face plate which is slightly bent.

It had an intermediate at Eastleigh 4-64 SP date 4-66 on body end (Built 11-61). I have had vehicle inspected and recommend attention to wheels & gangway only at this intake & return to traffic as there are 10 RBs etc. at Eastleigh.

E Tozer

9-2-65 SHAKESPEARE TUNNEL

C.C.T. No. 1413 formed in the 16.25 Van train Dover Priory to Southwark on the 9^th inst. one of the doors came open and struck the wall of Shakespeare Tunnel.

Door is smashed and side light broken, main standing pillar bent.

Built 1951 – Not on maintenance list. OW labelled to Micheldever for repair at Eastleigh.

E Tozer

12-2-65 NEW CROSS GATE

The 3.0pm shunt train to Ballast Sidings was standing on A section consisting of Diesel Engine No. D6557 and 40 wagons (all steel) and a Goods Brake and was foul of No. 1 Road A section on which the 3†9pm empties to Victoria was standing, formed of Diesel Units Nos. 1313 and 1315. Yard Inspector English signalled the 3.0pm shunt train to move out but this was interpreted by Guard Smith in the leading end of Unit 1313 to be his signal to commence his propelling movement out and he communicated the same to Driver Deacon who commenced to move.

The 3.0pm remained stationary but the 3†9pm converged with it derailing four wagons, B279322, B30198, B619549 and B118732, the two wagons next to the Diesel Engine M616027 and B54867 were not derailed.

The damage to Diesel Unit No. 1313 was as follows:-

Unit No. 1313. Built 7-62 S.P. date 7-64.

MBS 60138 Nose end corner broken & holed (offside), fibre glass.

Corner of rigger plate bent & torn, 1 nose end handrail bent.

1 nose end step plate & brackets bent, 5 standing pillars bent & timber broken.

7 alloy mouldings bent & torn. 1 can side steel panel buckled & torn.

5 bottom ¼ panels dented & grazed (back to Guard’s van).

1 cab side door bent & torn. 1 engine room side door dented & grazed.

4 long commode handles bent & bolts pulled through.

2 side body brackets – bolts pulled through, 2 bottom door hinges broken.

2 step board brackets bent, 1 broken off, 24 ft. step board broken.

1 bogie step board broken & 2 brackets bent.

1 buffer face grazed, 1 interior cab side panel cracked & bent.

1 window wiper control cover adrift.

TC 60612 No damage.

DTS 60912 No damage.

Unit No. 1315 – no damage.

There was no derailment to this train.

Disposal to Eastleigh for damage repairs and varnish.

R H Griffiths

12-2-65 WORTHING CENTRAL

P.M.V. No. 1084. (Built 1936), Paint 12-63 & lift.

Found at Worthing Central damaged on 12^th inst. Carded to Micheldever to await repairs at Eastleigh.

Bent headstock & longitudinal – rivets sheared headstock to cross members.

Draw bar cradle broken, decolite floor up, body end staunchion bent & boards adrift.

Steam & vacuum main pipes damaged.

E Tozer

12-2-65 FRATTON

Van B No. 208. Paint 8-64, S.P. 11-2-65

Found damaged in the yard at Fratton.

1 bent headstock, top centre casting broken (renewed).

Carded to Micheldever to await acceptance at Eastleigh for repairs.

E Tozer

12-2-65 HITHER GREEN

P.M.V. No. 1070 was involved in a shunting mishap in the Continental Yard at Hither Green at approximately 11.15pm on Sunday 12^th February 1965 and sustained the following damage through heavy impact:-

P.M.V. 1070. Lift & Paint 12-61.

2 headstocks bent, 1 solebar bent on corner.

2 buffer rods bent, 1 casting broken, 1 end handrail bent.

1 coupling retaining hook & bracket bent, 1 steam hose broken.

Main steam pipe fractured and clip broken, also pushed through 3”.

Vacuum main pipe pushed through 3”.

2 end boards broken, 2 end staunchions grazed, 1 step board broken.

1 brake lever rack bent, 1 end cowl bruised.

Disposal.

To Micheldever to await damage repairs and C3 at Eastleigh works.

R H Griffiths

27-2-65 FRATTON

The ex Bristol empties from Portsmouth was standing on the Reception Road at Fratton at 20.45hrs. Diesel engine 3046 and PMV 1294 having been attached when a light engine No. 73169 was proceeding to the Loco via the Goods Loop and due to a signalman’s error ran onto the Reception Road and made heavy impact with Diesel Engine 3046 and the attached train causing the following damage and derailing PMV 1294 one pair wheels.

3046 Diesel Engine

P.M.V. 1294. Paint & lift 11-2-65.

Derailed 1 pair wheels, 2 solebars bent, 2 headstocks bent, 2 axleguards bent.

3 buffer rods bent & 1 broken, 4 buffer castings broken, 3 end staunchions bent.

End boards broken, 1 end ventilator cover bent.

Main vacuum train pipe broken & hose torn, 1 steam hose torn, 1 pair wheels slightly bruised.

BSK W34898 1 buffer rod & saddle bent, vacuum & steam hoses defective.

SK W25125 )

CK W15427 ) No visible damage,

SK W25104 ) seats adrift throughout train.

BSK W34783 )

All coaches to be repaired at Fratton and returned to traffic after lifting.

PMV 1294 to be made runnable to Eastleigh works for repairs.

R H Griffiths

9-3-65 WATERLOO

Engine No. 82017 hauling 9 vehicles out of Platform 15 to release the engine of the 16.46 ex Portsmouth Van train was then propelling into No. 14 Platform where 15 vehicles were already standing and made heavy impact.

The mishap occurred at 00.30hrs and was due to a misunderstanding between the Shunter and the Signalman in Waterloo Box.

Damage and numbers of vehicles were as follows:-

All vehicles to Clapham Junction for lift & inspection.

M37743 GUV

M31353 BBV

M32995

S1507 PMV Built 1947, Paint 5-55, Lift 15-1-63 4015

1 headstock bent, 4 end boards broken, 1 door pillar fillet missing.

Floor boards badly worn, Paint BAD.

E1360 CCT No visible damage.

M81381 BBV No visible damage

M94450 CCT No visible damage

S1784 PMV Heavy 1063.

2 headstocks bent, axleguard rivets loose, 1 end side strap bent.

E86240 GUV No visible damage.

M80748 BDV No visible damage.

S1583 PMV O/Due Jan 1965 for C3.

No visible damage.

B770700 Cov. Gds. Steel frame.

Derailed 1 pair wheels, 2 headstocks, 3 buffers and corrugated end bent.

Body rivets, 9 quarter boards & 1 screw coupling broken, displaced flooring.

S2084 PMV Heavy 9-64 4015.

1 headstock & 1 solebar bent, 1 buffer bent, 1 casting broken.

2 end staunchions bent & broken, 1 end ventilator cover bent.

Main steam pipe & cock damaged, vacuum pipe seat lug broken.

Derailed 1 pair wheels.

S1119 PMV Paint & Lift 7-64 4041

2 headstocks slightly bent, 1 buffer rod bent, derailed 1 pair wheels.

M86673 GUV No visible damage.

S270 BG Paint 11-63 4041

1 headstock bent, 4 buffer rods bent and packing missing.

2 end staunchions bent, 1 vacuum pipe seat lug broken.

1 periscope handle & panel adrift.

M86886 GUV 2 buffer rods bent (slight), 1 vacuum hose pipe damaged.

M30572 BBV No visible damage.

M37933 Bogie PMV 1 buffer rod bent.

S13003 FK 2 buffer rods bent.

B850559 Shoc Van 2 axleguards bent.

M94356 CCT last lift 23-3-60.

B951705 Gds. Bke. 1 headstock bent, 3 buffer rods bent.

Vacuum main train pipe and hose broken both ends.

W320 BBV No visible damage.

Disposal (after Lift & Inspection).

S270 + S1507 + S1585 + S1784 + S2084 to Eastleigh.

M94450 + M32995 + W320 + M94356 + M30572 + M86673 being held at Clapham Junction

for disposal instructions.

B770700 + B850559 + B951705 for Wagon Inspectors attention.

All the remainder back to traffic.

R H Griffiths

11-3-65 CHART LEACON

Unit No. 6007. 2 car HAP, Built 1957, O/Due paint 2-65.

The above mentioned unit at Chart Leacon has sustained damage by electrical fire through arcing trouble to shoe gear. This unit is being forwarded to Eastleigh for maintenance repairs and damage as listed below:-

Unit No. 6007.

DTC 77121 Corrugated iron under cab vestibule holed in several places. Floor beam scorched.

1 cab side vestibule door – paint badly burnt.

1 quarter panel – paint badly burnt.

1 cab side panel – paint slightly burnt.

Building rail in doorway scorched.

Bogie 1 shoe beam burnt & missing, 1 side spring suspension casing burnt away.

1 bogie stepboard missing.

MBS 65399 No damage.

R H Griffiths

12-3-65 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

23 coaches were involved in a shunting mishap at Clapham Jct. on the 12^th instant, a train was diverted into an occupied road during a propelling move and collided rather heavily with the stationary stock.

Stock and damage as follows:-

SR SO 1483. Bent headstock, broken centre castings. To Eastleigh for C5 damage repair.

SR SO 1490. Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

SR SK 40. Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

SR SO 1463. Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 3846 805 Set. Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR BSK 34994. 350 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 3828. 350 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 3829. 350 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

SR CK 5809. 350 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 4006. Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 3831. 350 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 3840. 350 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR BSK 34995. 350 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 4000. Loose to 296 Set, 5 cross seats broken.

Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 4375. 278 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 4025. 278 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 4376. 278 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR SO 3943. 278 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR CK 15909. 278 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR CK 15908. 278 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

BR BSK 35006. 278 Set Inspection of Centre Castings, repair & release Clapham Jct.

SR BCK 6723. Badly bent headstock & solebar, offered to GM Office as possible withdrawal?

BR FK 13393. Bogie bolster control arm fractured at weld. Lift for further inspection.

All stock on hand at Clapham Junction.

E Tozer

19-3-65 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

New FK No. 13387 is stopped at Clapham Junction with the bolster control arm fractured in the weld, this fracture requires main works attention. I have had the vehicle carded to Eastleigh.

The vacuum branch pipe also needs attention.

E Tozer

25-3-65 CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Referring to my damage report of the 16^th inst. regarding the mishap at Clapham Jct on the 12^th inst. I have ordered to Eastleigh FK No. 13393 for attention to the Bolster Control Arm which is fractured in the bracket weld.

I also wish to refer to a similar vehicle No. 13387 with the same defect which is on its way to Eastleigh, my letter dated 19-3-65.

E Tozer

4-4-65 OFF REGION

P.M.V. No. 1730 arrived at Clapham Jct from Eastern region Heaton Carr Sidings bearing green repair labels dated 18-3-65.

Built 1943, Paint 12-62, Lift date – no trace.

Damage.

1 pair double doors – bottom boards broken.

3 side staunchions bent (including door hinge staunchions).

1 door stop on the body bent, body sheeting damaged, 2 step boards broken.

Long bolt – bottom bracket missing.

Carded to Eastleigh for D repair.

You may have addressed ER regards disposal ?

E Tozer

8-4-65 LOVERS WALK

During a shunting movement in the sidings at Brighton at 7.33am on the 8^th inst. a Diesel Engine No. D6576 travelling in the opposite direction collided broadside with a 12 car unit pulling out of the Carriage Shed, the leading Motor Coach is severely damaged and lighter damage to the Diesel.

Damage as follows:-

Unit No. 3147. Built 1938, Paint 1-61, Varnish 4-64.

MBS 11212 (Battery Fitted).

Full length of offside badly damaged, 20 main standing pillars broken, 8 to 10 above the bottom

side rail. Offside cab corner pillar broken, cab door – lock pillar damaged.

Guard’s double doors – pillar broken, 1 entrance door damaged. 3 door lock handles torn out.

Commode handles – 2 bent & 2 broken, 4 door and body stops torn off.

7 side lights broken, all body panels buckled at window level, 6 top sliding vents damaged.

2 side building rails – longitudinal splits.

14 ft. top step board broken, 7 step board brackets bent (riveted type).

Body distorted – centre pushed over to near side, 7 cross seats displaced & legs broken.

Centre partition pillar broken, inside lining panel broken in saloon.

Guard’s compartment lining boards adrift, 2 heaters adrift.

Guard/cab communicating door jammed.

Guard/Vestibule & Vestibule/Saloon sliding doors off runners & standing pillars broken at floor.

2 axle box covers damaged.

1 power cable adrift from shoe fuse box, 2 power cable cleats bent.

1 shoe fuse box bracket bent, 1 bogie step board broken.

(Note – damage very extensive).

TSK 10101.

1 body ¼ panel buckled, 1 body top panel grazed, 1 body end corner pillar broken.

1 body end corner brass capping bent & torn.

1 lavatory side light broken, 6 ft. step board broken, 2 step board brackets bent.

(Repairable).

TCK 11837 No damage.

MBS 11211 No damage.

MBS 11212 will be sheeted, shoes removed and unit steam hauled to Micheldever, will be available to move after 5.0pm Friday 9^th inst.

E Tozer

Memo dated 9-4-65 Ref:- R72-7/G/9.

COLLISION AT BRIGHTON 8-4-65

UNIT NO. 3147 & DIESEL LOCO. D6576.

Consequent upon the above, Motor Coach No. 11212 of Unit 3147 has sustained irreparable damage and will therefore be broken up.

It is proposed to Loco haul Unit 3147 and two restaurant cars plus one restaurant car underframe only from Brighton to Durnsford Road. (The additional vehicles and underframe to come to Brighton from Newhaven).

On arrival will you please arrange to electrically strip Motor Coach 11212 of all required components for maintenance of this type of stock and in addition the undermentioned equipment should be recovered.

Compressor.

Compressor Governor and base Plate.

Motor Generator.

Batteries.

Battery Charger.

Suction Strainer.

Auto Drain valve if fitted.

Whistle.

Numeral Stencils (if any).

Disposal of the above should be in accordance with my letter of 24^th March, ref. R72-7/F/101/1G.

The M.G. to remain at Durnsford Road as a spare.

Certain items including expanded metal resistances will have been removed at Brighton Inspection Sheds who have received permission to do so.

When this vehicle has been dealt with, please advise Mr. Wright who will arrange for the six vehicles plus underframe to be removed to Micheldever.

Ultimately all to go to Eastleigh where the restaurant cars will be broken up and the six bogies recovered therefore to be used in the Pull/Push scheme.

Eastleigh to carry out repairs to Motor Coach 11171 ex Unit 3070 after which this will be formed vice 11212 in 3147.

M R Pierson

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Appendices

Appendix 1

Here is a return from Lancing Works found on the back of a memo attachment in the ‘Mishap’ files of possible interest.

From R.S.O., LANCING WORKS 12.30pm Fri. 14-2-64.

10.15pm MONDAY 17-2-64, LANCING to LOVERS WALK – Elec. Hauled.

6 PAN 3026 (11006 + 10032 + 12265 + 12506 + 10031 + 11053)

Anticipated

9.55am WEDNESDAY 19-2-64, LANCING to LONDON

Formation to be advised

Compo Bke 6686 - VICTORIA, Grosvenor Rd Sidings

1 of Set 447 (3705) - TONBRIDGE

3 of Set 981 (1192 + 1890 + 1852) -BASINGSTOKE

First 7641 )

Van B (News) 273 ) CLAPHAM JCT. (W)

Compo Bkes 6727 + 6728 + 21264 + 21267 )

HOLDS:-

1 of Set 291 (1452)

4 of Set 834 (123 + 124 + 5852 + 3979)

1 of Set 984 (1835)

Van B 274

Appendix 2

Finally, a ‘loose’ item from 1951.

5-8-51 FORD

11.58am when 10.47am Three Bridges – Bognor (6 BIL) struck in rear in Loop platform by 11.17am Brighton – Portsmouth Harbour (4 BIL). 2008 and 2029 were the colliding units.

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