Kingsgrove, October 6th, 2000

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The rear 4 cars of an 8 car tangara derailed on the approach to Kingsgrove station. The rear 3 cars tipped onto their sides.
The open roof hatches of the 7th car, showing the dynamic braking grids.	A view looking back from the 5th car showing the downed Overhead Wiring.	A view showing the No. 1 bogie on the 8th car. Note that No. 1 axle is missing from the bogie.
A view looking forward from the 7th car, showing the down train that stopped short.	A view showing the bogies on the 8th and 7th cars.	A view showing the No. 2 bogie on the 8th car.
A view of the back of the 8th car.	Rescue workers prepare to re-rail the 5th car.	A view showing the 5th and 6th cars.
A view showing the roof of the 7th and 8th cars.	A view showing the roof of the 6th, 7th and 8th cars.	A view showing where the two trains stopped.
The open roof hatches of the 7th car, showing the dynamic braking grids.	A view looking back from the 5th car showing the downed Overhead Wiring.	A view showing the No. 1 bogie on the 8th car. Note that No. 1 axle is missing from the bogie.
A view looking forward from the 5th car.	A view of the gangway between the 5th and 6th cars.	A nice sunset shot showing the downed Overhead Wiring.

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