RSS Recovers BR Mark 1 Coach, Transports Class 14 Loco – SVR Incident

Introduction

RSS, at the request of the Severn Valley Railway (SVR), restored a BR Mark 1 25498 coach to its bogie after it collided with a buffer stop. The incident occurred, and RSS also transported a Class 14 diesel hydraulic locomotive from Bridgnorth to the Chasewater Railway in Staffordshire on the same day.

Coach Recovery

RSS was contracted by the Severn Valley Railway to restore a BR Mark 1 coach after it had collided with a buffer stop. The coach was lifted off its bogie using a system of beams and jacks. The coach was subsequently moved away from the buffer stop and lowered back onto its bogie.

Damage Assessment

According to Andrew Goodman, Managing Director of RSS, the coach appeared to have suffered only superficial damage. The SVR is assessing the affected coach, BR Mark 1 25498, to determine the necessary repair work. Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster, the SVR’s managing director, stated that the railway is conducting an internal investigation into the incident. No injuries were reported.

Public Scrutiny

The recovery operation was conducted in public view. RSS technicians received applause at the operation’s conclusion, according to Mr. Goodman.

Locomotive Transport

On the same day as the coach recovery, RSS transported a Class 14 diesel hydraulic locomotive for the Severn Valley Railway by road from Bridgnorth to the Chasewater Railway in Staffordshire for a special event.

Conclusion

RSS recovered a BR Mark 1 coach for the Severn Valley Railway after a buffer stop collision and transported a Class 14 diesel hydraulic locomotive. The SVR is investigating the incident and assessing the damage to the coach.

Company Summary

RSS: RSS provides recovery services to the railway industry.

Severn Valley Railway (SVR): The Severn Valley Railway requested RSS to restore a coach to its bogie.

Chasewater Railway: The Chasewater Railway in Staffordshire was the destination for the Class 14 diesel hydraulic locomotive.