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==Minor Derailments==
In the late 1970s, the SVR experienced two minor derailments in quick succession. The first was unusual for the reason it happened; 45110’s rear coupled driving wheels were derailed by a piece of coal in Bridgnorth yard! The second was notable for the manner in which it was resolved; an engine got ‘in the dirt’ at Highley while on shunting duty. Once the re-railing equipment was in place, the conductor-driver of a passing train left his own locomotive, boarded the casualty, drove it back onto the rails, re-joined his own train and left without any delay to the passenger service.