Linda's Leap
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On 5th September 1962 Linda derailed rather spectacularly above Cutting Budr at Squirrel Crossing. The event/location have since become known as "Linda's Leap". This event was allegedly the inspiration for the Rev. Awdry's "Bulldog" story.
A picture can be found on this external link of the real events behind Rev. Awdry's stories (see book 25, story 2 near the bottom).
Here's some much better pictures ...
from the front
and the rear
