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.
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 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 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 By 1984, the diesels and cars were deemed out of date and were slated for replacement in December 1985, the train's slowest month.
