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"THE FLYING SCOTCHMAN." FIVE COACHES DERAILED. V (Received September 15, 10 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 14. In the darkness* five coaches of the "Flying Scotchman" express were derailed at Chevington, Northumberland. The train was traveiling at a speed of fifty-five miles an hour. The passengers were severely shaken, and there were rsome remarkable ( escapes. The wheels were buried in the ballast and this prevented the carriages from overturning. The permanent way was torn up for a distance of two hundred yards. The cause of the accident is a mystery; it was due to subsidence, owing to mining operations. 'LA few days ago it was . stated that the police were investigating an attempt tp wreck ' the "Flying .Scotchman" Prestoaparis (Scotland) .by.means of a large- ■• toney. which the wwclkfener' fortunately > thrust aside.] •'■;'! v , , ■•/■ .
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 16 September 1913, Page 5
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139TRAIN ACCIDENT. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 16 September 1913, Page 5
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