Anorak1
Considering the following:
1. Visibility was down to 20 yards due to fog
2. Signals were on the right as installed in 1920s
3. Driver controls (and driver) were on the left side of cab as were typical of later locos.
4. The Bullied Battle of Britain class 'Spitfire' had the body fairing (nicknamed spam cans) which were known for problems with their ineffective smoke deflectors therefore further hindering cab visibility in thick fog
It seems to be established that Driver Trew did not see the amber signals and therefore it can be assumed that he was lost. However, fireman Hoare did lean out to check signals, but was he looking for the amber distant signals only to learn they had travelled further than they thought possible?
Under the circumstances and if the above is true then why was Driver Trew tried for manslaughter in the first place? Besides, shouldn't his train have been cancelled due to appalling conditions? And was the act of cancelling not the responsibility of the driver or station master at Cannon Street? Is there info about exactly what was said by driver and fireman and whether their stories conflicted in any way?
1. Visibility was down to 20 yards due to fog
2. Signals were on the right as installed in 1920s
3. Driver controls (and driver) were on the left side of cab as were typical of later locos.
4. The Bullied Battle of Britain class 'Spitfire' had the body fairing (nicknamed spam cans) which were known for problems with their ineffective smoke deflectors therefore further hindering cab visibility in thick fog
It seems to be established that Driver Trew did not see the amber signals and therefore it can be assumed that he was lost. However, fireman Hoare did lean out to check signals, but was he looking for the amber distant signals only to learn they had travelled further than they thought possible?
Under the circumstances and if the above is true then why was Driver Trew tried for manslaughter in the first place? Besides, shouldn't his train have been cancelled due to appalling conditions? And was the act of cancelling not the responsibility of the driver or station master at Cannon Street? Is there info about exactly what was said by driver and fireman and whether their stories conflicted in any way?