Fred Wood blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Fred Wood (1876-1934) In honour of a forgotten hero, who on this day in 1907 undoubtedly prevented the deaths of hundreds of local workers when the couplings broke on a heavily laden goods train as it approached this station. Over 50 laden wagons sped back down the line heading towards Dukinfield Station and an occupied 'workers' train. Turning the points, he forced the runaway train onto a track towards Dukinfield goods yard, narrowly averting a major disaster. Recorded plaque organisation: Tameside Metropolitan Borough.

Fred Wood (1876-1934) is remembered for his heroic actions in 1907 when he prevented a runaway train from causing significant loss of life among local workers by diverting it onto a safer track. His quick thinking and bravery averted what could have been a major disaster at Dukinfield Station.