SEVENOAKS SMASH
EVIDENCE AT INQUIRY.
ROLLING OF ENGINE.
(Received 30, 11.45 a.m.) London, Aug. 29.
Expert witnesses gave evidence in the Sevvuoaks train inquiry that the River type of engine involved in the smash was known to start a rolling motion at < speed of 50 miles an hour
A locomotive inspector said he investigated a complaint in June that the River type rolled badly near Tonbridge. This was distinctly apparent both going and coining, whereupon the engine was taken off. Two similar engines were involved in a previous derailment. He had travelled in the wrecked train, which averaged 56 miles an hour but the fastest point was between Tonbridge and Ashford, where the speed was 60 miles. One witness suggested the rolling was due to water in the tanks on the side, causing the engine to roll when a certain speed was exceeded. Hie driver stated that his experience of them generally was good, but they certainly rolled at high speeds. The inquiry was adjourned.—(A. and N.Z.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 30 August 1927, Page 6
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