MEMORIAL CASE STUDY

SOHAM RAIL DISASTER

The town of Soham narrowly escaped destruction on June 2, 1944, during the Second World War, when a fire developed on the lead wagon of a heavy ammunition train travelling slowly along the line through the town.

The town was saved by the bravery of four railway staff, who uncoupled the rest of the train and drove the engine and lead wagon clear of the town, where it exploded.

Ivett & Reed were approached in 2007 to help create a permanent monument. The memorial is made in Portland stone with lettering cut and painted black. Inlaid in the top of the stone is a bronze plaque depicting artwork and text detailing the incident.