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Neil Cameron
 Post subject: Sevenoaks 1927
PostPosted: 17 May 2012, 16:55 
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Pathe's "South Coast Express Wrecked 1927" shows clear-up at Sevenoaks, clear view of the crane in the middle of this short film.

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/south ... lway+crane


24 August 1927 - the Sevenoaks railway accident. River class tank locomotive No. 800 River Cray derailed at Shoreham Lane between Dunton Green and Sevenoaks. Thirteen people were killed and 20 were injured. The locomotives were withdrawn and rebuilt as tender locomotives.

Accident Report

http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/docume ... ks1927.pdf
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