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Old 3rd September 2021, 02:30
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Unmanned locomotive went to sea.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-...picton-harbour

As an old railwayman who believes in such things as people on the job I say ha bloody ha.

(Sorry, I couldn't help it)
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It seems pretty obvious what happened, but I bet the "Investigation" takes months and costs loadsamoney.
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Old 3rd September 2021, 08:53
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There was a similar runaway of a remotely controlled cement train in Tasmania three years ago which the ATSB (Australian Transport Safety Bureau) is STILL INVESTIGATING.
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It seems pretty obvious what happened, but I bet the "Investigation" takes months and costs loadsamoney.
Obviously someone pressed their remote garage door controller at the wrong time.
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It's been rescued. Dry out change the oil and fuel and she'll be right.
Perhaps!
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Dreadful pollution in Picton Harbour. Engine was black & white when it went in but yellow and red when it came out. Swimming ought to be banned.
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