Charter loco on fire Northampton

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Of course, it was 47500 that toasted itself after derailing in Manchester and got dumped for a time in the now non-existent siding at MOSI. I'm not sure it was ever repaired

That particular incident was Network Rail's fault, wasn't it?

The RAIB report identified the lack of a check rail on the curve where the derailment happened but otherwise seemed to consider that it was more a combination of circumstances.
R072014-140331-Ordsall-Lane-Junction.pdf
At least I think one can say it was not a fault by WCRC.

The track gauge had also spread, I seem to recall.

The flange greasers had run dry and had not been seen to during the regular track inspections. A better design was then installed, I believe.