How a Railway Bridge Disappeared Moments Before a Train Arrived

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  @douglasfleetney5031 · 6 months ago

  For the record the loco was a King Arthur Class (N15) 806 (Southern (30806 British Railways)). This was the last of the class built in 1927 and was named Sir Galleron. My Father who knew the Driver and Fireman when he later worked at Gillingham Loco (73D BR Shed number) has told me that the loco and tender went through the blast but the leading bogie of the first coach fell into the gap. The Fireman was later diagnosed with a fractured arm, both he and the Driver suffered hearing problems later in life. The Driver stayed with the train to render assistance to the survivors along with the Guard. I have also been told by a sadly now departed Gentleman who witnessed the disaster that the pilot made several attempts to land on the nearby A2 Watling Street to render assistance, but was repeatedly waved off. I also understand the pilot broke radio protocol and alerted his control to get them to alert the emergency services. This was a well made video, thank you.

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  @JulieMackey-n5m · 6 months ago

  A very thoughtful report of a dreadfully tragic series of events.

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• GR

  @grahamkent2868 · 1 month ago

  A very touching video, thanks Tom.

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• NI

  @NickWalters-p4n · 6 months ago

  This is exactly how documentary videos should be made.

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  @ducatiboy6668 · 6 months ago

  Another unknown to me  WW2 story presented brilliantly presented well done.

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• FR

  @frankwaites1564 · 6 months ago

  So respectfully presented. You honoured Beryl's name talked about her background and family. Decent and kind. RIP Private Vera Barbara Martin 🌹

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• MO

  @morrisminor19481971 · 3 weeks ago

  Another tale , wonderfully told .

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• IT

  @ittrainer · 6 months ago

  Such a sad story<br>Very well documented as ever &nbsp;<br>Thanks for telling us in your usual excellent detail

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• RI

  @richardcarr7557 · 4 weeks ago

  Thank you Tom for such a tragic but interesting story. Very respectfully presented and well edited. Thank you Tom

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  @LaurenRobson-b5e · 1 month ago

  My aunt in her pram at top of garden, in Upper Stoke.<br>A pilot came over chasing a flying bomb.<br>He flipped it away to the marches.<br>Brave pilot, I had lovely years with my Aunt.

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  @Teverell · 2 weeks ago

  I&apos;m originally from Rainham, I&apos;ve driven under that bridge several times and never knew any of this. Thank you for telling Vera&apos;s story and in such a thoughtful sensitive way.

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  @babyboyollie · 1 month ago

  Thank you Tom a sad but well told story about our past life they were terrible times for sure

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