Diesels on Parade

After a relatively successful visit to a local 16mm Area group steam up, both my IPE battery electrics were running with the shortened Passenger set for test running at home/with the Battery electrics. Both engines were running well with both engines managing the full length set. However, the day didn't pass without incident. During a gust of wind, small twigs were blown onto the track and before the line could be cleared/train stopped, Jessie hit one of them derailing and pulling the whole train off the track and onto the concrete below. The passenger stock was relatively undamaged but Jessie, now with a new working gearbox, was another matter. On contact with the ground, the battery pack was sent flying out from under the bonnet along with detailing falling off and the coupling pins/chains being sent flying in all directions. On the upside, the gearbox survived as did the rest of the engine. The damaged internal electrics have been fixed with the detailing being glued back into place so the engine should be back in traffic shortly with some minor cosmetic work being required before a full return into service.

Cheers,

Jon