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| − | Fishermen's Crossing, likely named for its use by fishermen to access the nearby River Severn, is located between [[Arley]] and [[Highley]], just North of [[Borle | + | Fishermen's Crossing, likely named for its use by fishermen to access the nearby River Severn, is located between [[Arley]] and [[Highley]], just North of [[Borle Viaduct]]. It is also known as Coombys Farm Crossing, after the nearby farm. |
In 1984 it was the scene of a collision between [[LMS Ivatt Class 2 46443|Ivatt Class 2 46443]] and a van which drove onto the crossing without stopping, the crossing gates having been left open by a previous user. The van was carried 100 yards down the track but fortunately no injuries occurred. H.M. Railway Inspectorate found no fault with the locomotive/train braking or the signing of the crossing, and no blame for the collision was attached to the Railway. | In 1984 it was the scene of a collision between [[LMS Ivatt Class 2 46443|Ivatt Class 2 46443]] and a van which drove onto the crossing without stopping, the crossing gates having been left open by a previous user. The van was carried 100 yards down the track but fortunately no injuries occurred. H.M. Railway Inspectorate found no fault with the locomotive/train braking or the signing of the crossing, and no blame for the collision was attached to the Railway. | ||
Revision as of 09:34, 16 February 2015
Fishermen's Crossing, likely named for its use by fishermen to access the nearby River Severn, is located between Arley and Highley, just North of Borle Viaduct. It is also known as Coombys Farm Crossing, after the nearby farm.
In 1984 it was the scene of a collision between Ivatt Class 2 46443 and a van which drove onto the crossing without stopping, the crossing gates having been left open by a previous user. The van was carried 100 yards down the track but fortunately no injuries occurred. H.M. Railway Inspectorate found no fault with the locomotive/train braking or the signing of the crossing, and no blame for the collision was attached to the Railway.
