Goswick rail crash

The train was scheduled to divert from the fast line to a goods loop at Goswick, Northumberland, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Morpeth, because of engineering work. This required a significant reduction in speed, but the driver failed to react to a cautionary signal approaching the diversion and the train entered a 15 mph turnout at approximately 60 mph. The engine, A3 Class No. 66 "Merry Hampton", and most of the train derailed and overturned, though the dining car kept going down the line for 200 yard. The driver, fireman and guard had all failed to read or react to the notice of the diversion posted at Haymarket depot. The driver, who was held principally at fault, had also allowed an…