Re: [Melb] Tram Derailment

["Ronald BESDANSKY" <ronbest@bigpond.com>]

In view of this and previous incidents, maybe there is an argument for
instituting the rule that applied to the 2nd generation Sydney tramways,
that points must be reset for the "main" line after being reversed for a
"branch" movement. With DOO, this would have to be done automatically.

On the other hand, perhaps drivers should be reminded of the need to check
the "lie" of all points before proceeding.

Is there a points indicator signal at this junction?

Rgds

Ron BESDANSKY

A. Tubbs <atubbs@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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> Hi there and HNY
>
> Tram 41 involved in the derailment at Glenferrie & Malvern was operating
the
> last down rte 72 sevice to Camberwell. The tram operator allegedly
> approached the junction which was set for Glenferrie road and failed to
stop
> to change the points derailed on the curve and collided with various
objects
> (ie chemist shop power pole and fire hydrant). The vehicle concered was
> extensivly damaged. The tram was at Malvern Depot by 10h00 on 30/12/99 and
> was transported to Adtranz at Dandenong by low loader for repairs.
> Glenferrie & Malvern intersection was closed to all traffic except trams
> until about 12h00 on the 30/12/99.
> The incident is currently being investigated by Swanston Trams.
>
> Regards
> Anthony Tubbs
> Swanston Trams
>
>