Helsby Junction station. Tank engine derailed.
Helsby Junction station. View south east into station from Rake Lane overbridge. A GWR 0-4-2 tank engine has derailed and turned on its side whilst leaving the 'from Hooton' platform. Next vehicle, a brake van, is at 45 degrees but the rest of train - mostly GWR 6-wheeled stock - appears intact. Uncovered footbridge in background. 7-Dec-1906.