Sprinter Derails

Ray wrote:
> ABC local radio reports that a Sprinter had derailed near Beaufort. They
> also reported that a truck is involved.
> They had said that details are sketchy at this early stage.

Two people have died as the result of an up Sprinter colliding with a
semi-trailer at the Ercildoune Road level crossing between Ballarat and
Ararat.

Paul Westcott

Ben Smith wrote:
> Paul Westcott wrote:
>> Ray wrote:
>>
>>> ABC local radio reports that a Sprinter had derailed near Beaufort.
>>> They also reported that a truck is involved.
>>> They had said that details are sketchy at this early stage.
>>
>>
>> Two people have died as the result of an up Sprinter colliding with a
>> semi-trailer at the Ercildoune Road level crossing between Ballarat
>> and Ararat.
>>
>
> Word is that the driver and one passenger have died. On another group it
> is claimed that it is actually a V/Locity involved.
>
> Surprise surprise, this subject is locked down on Railpage...

Yes, it was a standard 2 car V/Locity set. One of the dead is reported
to be the train driver.

Paul Westcott

Hmm, seems all these new plastic trains like the Vlocity ain't built to
last. Having the cab as a crumple zone just increases the chance of
anyone in it getting seriously hurt or killed, as we've experienced
now. Gimme' the ole' heavy metal built trains anyday...

"TTran" <mercedes0305@m> wrote in news:1146273284.579288.313490
@i39g2000cwa..com:

> Hmm, seems all these new plastic trains like the Vlocity ain't built to
> last. Having the cab as a crumple zone just increases the chance of
> anyone in it getting seriously hurt or killed, as we've experienced
> now. Gimme' the ole' heavy metal built trains anyday...

My condolences go out to the families of those killed in this accident.

It doesn't take much research to find out that the structural parts of the
cabs on the V'Locities aren't made out of plastic or any material other
than metal.