Silentbob Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 2 Tender, ambulance etc etc. Went to see wtf was going on, apparently the train has hit a car/van at Port Soderick Station. I might have been fed a line as I could not be bothered walking round to see for myself. All Carriages seemed to be ok and still had passengers in, 2nd engine arrived from douglas station, presumably to take the carriages back to Douglas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannay Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/Steam-train...-van.4097383.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 "Oh bollocks!" said Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather of Manx House Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 "Oh bollocks!" said Thomas. Cap doffed. That *was* funny ... ...GOMH*... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 "He said the train driver 'did all he could to prevent a collision, but couldn't'." Did he try and swerve round the van? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsbot Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 A tourist railway in the Isle of Man is shut after an accident between a steam train and a van. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7408545.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Looks like Armour should have their vans armour plated, if they are going to play with trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisleofman Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Isle of Sodor Accident - statement from the fat controller Thomas the tank engine hits and maims Armour the Van Fireman sam called out with Amy the Ambulance Budgie the little helicopter ferries injured passengers to Hospital Bob the builder helps assess damage to the station Postman pat is a witness and with jess the cat ( i blame him ) helps Pc plod on the scene take statements Hmm the excuse "i didnt see it coming - might be a bit thin this time" Objects in your rear view mirror - may appear closer than they really are - NOT THIS TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ean Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Objects in your rear view mirror - may appear closer than they really are - NOT THIS TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You do realise quoting meatloaf lyrics warrants a lifetime forum ban!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I was on the train We didn't feel a thing, the man in our carriage said "The train has hit a van" - I said "No way" but, it had. the train won - felt really sorry for both drivers, I bet the van driver feels 'just a little bit stupid'. Made the mistake of getting off the train to goto Port Soderick...OMG WTF and other 3 letter things like that, that is a mess and needs sorting out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentbob Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yeah, Port Soderick is a shambles, typically it has fallen into the hands of developers so I hear, plans were afoot for more apartments, the the grapevine reports anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 As a train runs on tracks maybe "Van collides with train" is a better description than "Train collides with van" ? I seriously doubt the train veered off and hit anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Oh that would be a shame, soon there will be no beaches left without "PRIVATE LAND" signs all over them. I took some comedy pictures of my little lad enjoying the paddling pool (the one full of stones), looking for the swings I promised him were at the end of the walk through the glen. Who is selling the Isle of Man to developers? I might need to start looking into these kinds of deals, there are far too many of them for my liking and Im a little bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langweilig Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Isle of Sodor Accident - statement from the fat controller Thomas the tank engine hits and maims Armour the Van Fireman sam called out with Amy the Ambulance Budgie the little helicopter ferries injured passengers to Hospital Bob the builder helps assess damage to the station Postman pat is a witness and with jess the cat ( i blame him ) helps Pc plod on the scene take statements Bob the Builder-Can he fix it? No he can't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insomniac Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Who is selling the Isle of Man to developers? I might need to start looking into these kinds of deals, there are far too many of them for my liking and Im a little bored. Port Soderick promenade, the old pub and the surrounding area has been privately owned for years. The glen, car park and beach (starting from somewhere based on the tide line as per all the islands beaches) are public owed. When complaining about developers do you think they'll make the area look worse than it has since woodford left? The sea facing area isn't a quaint tourism spot, its a disgraceful eyesore. typically it has fallen into the hands of developers so I hear, plans were afoot for more apartments, the the grapevine reports anyway. Link please? Maybe we could start up a collection and buy the privatly owned area ourselves? Then what? leave as is? return to natural, or (shock horror) spend more of our own money to develop the area to gain return on our expenditure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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