RO-1998-108Train 31, collision between carriages and detached engine, Pukeoware, near Pukekohe, 17 May 1998
Rail
Published date
12 March 1999
Accident/Incident date
17 May 1998
Status
Published
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Executive summary
On Sunday 17 May 1998, at 1530 hours, the carriages of Glenbrook Vintage Railway Train 31 ran away down a grade and collided with the engine which had been detached for coaling during a scheduled stop at Pukeoware. One minor injury occurred to a passenger as a result of the low-speed collision.
Introduce procedures to ensure that when the application of the rear handbrake is required by the Rules, the application is confirmed to the engine driver before an attempt is made to uncouple the engine from the train.
