The same view in 2007 with a slightly longer lens. On 15 October 1994 signal OD58 seen in the distance in advance of Willetts Bridge was passed at red by the 08.00 Uckfield to Oxted train, which then ran through (and broke) the points and entered the single line section.  Just south of Cowden it collided with the oncoming 08.04 Oxted to Uckfield service which was correctly within the section.  The reason why the driver passed the signal will never be known as he and the guard (who was riding in the front cab) were both killed, together with the other driver and two passengers.  A memorial to those who lost their lives is at Cowden station. 02.04.2007
The same view in 2007 with a slightly longer lens. On 15 October 1994 signal OD58 seen in the distance in advance of Willetts Bridge was passed at red by the 08.00 Uckfield to Oxted train, which then ran through (and broke) the points and entered the single line section. Just south of Cowden it collided with the oncoming 08.04 Oxted to Uckfield service which was correctly within the section. The reason why the driver passed the signal will never be known as he and the guard (who was riding in the front cab) were both killed, together with the other driver and two passengers. A memorial to those who lost their lives is at Cowden station. 02.04.2007
Uckfield Line - Ashurst Station
Trains @ fotopic.net
A view north with a longer lens shows, in the far distance, the red signal protecting the entrance to the single line section that starts north of Ashurst station and continues to Hever. The SPAD signal and Willetts Bridge (previously featured) are out of sight around the bend. 19.03.2006Previous | NextA view north down the line from Ashurst station again showing signal OD58. At the time of the Cowden rail crash the weather was foggy but the line is straight at this point and should have provided adequate sighting.  In 1994 the signal had no supplementary SPAD (Signal Passed At Danger) warning signal although one has since been provided and technology has advanced since the collision. The enquiry into the accident considered that the signal met the signalling standards that then existed. 02.04.2007

Rate this photo!
110
Current rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Added on 28th March 2008, has been viewed 50 times
(20 this year, 2 this month, 2 this week, 1 today)
 

The photographs on this website are low resolution images.  If you wish to use a high resolution copy of this picture please contact me at:

trains@ntlworld.com

Click here to return to the main site Index page

 

Google