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= AVRail 288 Accident =
= AVRail 288 Accident =
On June 3rd 1985 The Quicksilver, a 20 coach passenger train loaded with 503 people, crashed in the [[Crespin Grove Railway Station]] as a result of a lubrication and brake malfunction, killing 327 on board and 12 in the station. Because of this accident The Crespin Grove Railway Station was highly renovated, in order to prevent deaths if any similar accidents ever occurred.  
 
== Overview ==
The 1985 AVRail 288 train derailment was an incident involving a single 20-car inter-county train loaded with 503 people during the lunchtime rush hour of June 3rd, 1985, in the [[Crespin Grove Railway Station]] due to a lubrication and brake malfunction. The train derailed as it crossed the switches before the station, wrecking when the derailed car collided with the platform and ceiling supports for the open-air portion of the station. The forward cars of the train derailed inside, causing a diesel fuel fire that consumed most of said forward railcars. 339 people were killed on the train and on the platform through the actual wreck and the following fire. The incident was the first involving the [[Dakerstown]] rail system that resulted in more than 50 fatalities and remains as the deadliest incident that occurred in the system.  


== The Quicksilver ==
== The Quicksilver ==
The Quicksilver was the premier rail transport of [[Dakerstown]] in the early 20th Century, with it's popularity waning in the sixties before it was halted altogether in 85 after it crashed. It usually consisted of A and B units of an EMD F7[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_F7] locomotive, 2 luggage cars, 1 sleeper car, 1 observation car, 2 dining cars, and 4 passenger cars, one with a glass ceiling for observation. The train was aluminum silver and sported a navy blue lightning bolt that started on the nose of the A unit and ended on the rear observation car.
The Quicksilver was the premier rail transport of [[Dakerstown]] in the early 20th Century, with it's popularity waning in the sixties before it was halted altogether in 85 after it crashed. It usually consisted of A and B units of an EMD F7[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_F7] locomotive, 2 luggage cars, 1 sleeper car, 1 observation car, 2 dining cars, and 4 passenger cars, one with a glass ceiling for observation. The train was aluminum silver and sported a navy blue lightning bolt that started on the nose of the A unit and ended on the rear observation car.


The train was well known for its exemplary service, and at one time was the pride of [[Dakerstown]]. The train had flawless operation and safety records up until the accident, successfully carrying thousands of passengers a year without any significant injuries. The Quicksilver is also distinguished as the first cross-country passenger train service that had taken steps to ensure that people with disabilities could ride the train; a select few of her cars had wheelchair accommodations for boarding and disembarking, and wheelchair-compatible restroom facilities.
The train was well known for its exemplary service, and at one time was the pride of [[Dakerstown]]. The train had flawless operation and safety records up until the accident, successfully carrying thousands of passengers a year without any significant injuries. The Quicksilver is also distinguished as the first cross-county passenger train service that had taken steps to ensure that people with disabilities could ride the train; a select few of her cars had wheelchair accommodations for boarding and disembarking, and wheelchair-compatible restroom facilities.


The train held a perfect maintenance and safety record, with no serious injuries or accidents ever having been recorded. The train began operation in 1923, with a Challenger locomotive and pullman passenger cars. In the 50's the service was updated with the diesels and more modern passenger cars. By 1984, the diesels and cars were deemed out of date and were slated for replacement in December 1985, the train's slowest month.
The train held a perfect maintenance and safety record, with no serious injuries or accidents ever having been recorded. The train began operation in 1923, with a Challenger locomotive and pullman passenger cars. In the 50's the service was updated with the diesels and more modern passenger cars. By 1984, the diesels and cars were deemed out of date and were slated for replacement in December 1985, the train's slowest month.
== Background ==
== Accident ==
327 on board and 12 in the station were killed.
== Aftermath ==
Because of this accident The Crespin Grove Railway Station was highly renovated, in order to prevent deaths if any similar accidents ever occurred.

Revision as of 16:37, 24 April 2014

AVRail 288 Accident

Overview

The 1985 AVRail 288 train derailment was an incident involving a single 20-car inter-county train loaded with 503 people during the lunchtime rush hour of June 3rd, 1985, in the Crespin Grove Railway Station due to a lubrication and brake malfunction. The train derailed as it crossed the switches before the station, wrecking when the derailed car collided with the platform and ceiling supports for the open-air portion of the station. The forward cars of the train derailed inside, causing a diesel fuel fire that consumed most of said forward railcars. 339 people were killed on the train and on the platform through the actual wreck and the following fire. The incident was the first involving the Dakerstown rail system that resulted in more than 50 fatalities and remains as the deadliest incident that occurred in the system.

The Quicksilver

The Quicksilver was the premier rail transport of Dakerstown in the early 20th Century, with it's popularity waning in the sixties before it was halted altogether in 85 after it crashed. It usually consisted of A and B units of an EMD F7[1] locomotive, 2 luggage cars, 1 sleeper car, 1 observation car, 2 dining cars, and 4 passenger cars, one with a glass ceiling for observation. The train was aluminum silver and sported a navy blue lightning bolt that started on the nose of the A unit and ended on the rear observation car.

The train was well known for its exemplary service, and at one time was the pride of Dakerstown. The train had flawless operation and safety records up until the accident, successfully carrying thousands of passengers a year without any significant injuries. The Quicksilver is also distinguished as the first cross-county passenger train service that had taken steps to ensure that people with disabilities could ride the train; a select few of her cars had wheelchair accommodations for boarding and disembarking, and wheelchair-compatible restroom facilities.

The train held a perfect maintenance and safety record, with no serious injuries or accidents ever having been recorded. The train began operation in 1923, with a Challenger locomotive and pullman passenger cars. In the 50's the service was updated with the diesels and more modern passenger cars. By 1984, the diesels and cars were deemed out of date and were slated for replacement in December 1985, the train's slowest month.

Background

Accident

327 on board and 12 in the station were killed.

Aftermath

Because of this accident The Crespin Grove Railway Station was highly renovated, in order to prevent deaths if any similar accidents ever occurred.