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Sand train derails in King's Lynn

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Old 3rd December 2013, 13:05
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According to local paper and a couple of magazines on railways, Downham Market signal box is to be taken out of use, then Preserved.
Excellent, glad to hear it.

Otherwise NR will no doubt have the British disease of erasing our history as quickly as possible. Just as our WW2 airfields are disappearing under new housing or wind farms, so our lovely old local wooden boxes risk being knocked down, to be replaced with a few windowless terrorist-proof bunkers in the middle of nowhere. So no more 'popping up the box for a quick chat and a cuppa'.

This really will be the end of an era.


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Old 4th December 2013, 09:30
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Just wondering if anyone heard yet as to the actual cause of the derailment? Was it as rumored a door opened and discharged sand on the line? Prefer to hear the truth rather than rumors but I've not heard anything yet?
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Old 4th December 2013, 14:16
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I prefer the truth as well, but as yet, no more heard or read in local papers. If I do learn the facts, I will let you know.
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Old 4th December 2013, 14:51
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Thanks Bramleyman, I'll look out for your updates
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Went to King's Lynn today, and 3 wagons are still on old docks line. Still No news as to cause in local rag.
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