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24th April 2012, 18:17
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As far as I know 455 456 and 458 are officially still in service and still on NIR stock books, but as you have correctly said they are now in store.
I can confirm that 455 and 456 are at Ballymena and a pic of 455 is here http://www.flickr.com/photos/63057595@N06/6884356528 458 is at Belfast Central. 454 and 459 are also at Belfast Central, they have officially been withdrawn although they are still serviceable. A video of 458 at Belfast just before NIR stopped using it is here with withdrawn 459 in background. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjNRobFAZg There are rumours that 3 class 450s will be retained as reserve vehicles at least during 2012, and the retention in stock of 455 456 and 458 would appear to confirm this. Read http://www.translink.co.uk/resources...9%20201011.pdf This is also mentioned at http://www.train-photos.com/picture/number5212.asp 453 and 457 are at Bangor. 453 - http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0099009/ph...us/6917904779/ 457 - http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0096009/ph...us/6917903173/ 459 - http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0095009/ph...us/6917910831/ Last edited by alfred roberts; 25th April 2012 at 22:57. Reason: additional materiale |
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24th April 2012, 18:51
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454 458 459 are in Belfast Central parcels siding, not Bangor
453 and 457 are in Bangor 455 and 456 are in Ballymena 451 is expected to go for scrap on Saturday (28th)
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25th April 2012, 00:04
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Alfred -
This above link to this video shows "belfast central" in the commentary.....Fail to see why and how this could have been mistaken for Bangor. All of the remaining 8 450 class sets are still on the books and remain property of NIR until such time when a buyer purchases them for scrap or future use. The sets to be kept as a "reserve" until July I'm told are 455 , 456 & 458. However, it is unlikely these will be needed at all This video says it all for NI Thumpers http://chrisplayfair.smugmug.com/Oth...5279&k=STHtVPj Last edited by I T S; 25th April 2012 at 12:40. |
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25th April 2012, 22:58
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Thanks for the confirmation r/e the keeping of three sets - but is it just until July?
Not surprised at what you say r/e 451! Hear both have been - were heavily cannibalised to keep the rest going, a' la 452 - the entire of one side by the engine bay of the power car was cut away in the pics taken at Hamils, and there was no sign of any engine at the scrapyard - that I saw in the pics - at all... Probably been torn apart for spares! Sorry for the error r/e locations - I have corrected my list above. Some interesting pics of 453 457 and 459 453 - http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0099009/ph...us/6917904779/ 457 - http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0096009/ph...us/6917903173/ Bangor 459 - http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0095009/ph...us/6917910831/ Belfast Central Yes the vehicles remain NIR property until paid for and removed etc. No sign of when that will be. They are going to keep one 450 set as a sandite but that will not enter service until 2013 (80 for this year 2012) so it might be a while yet... Last edited by alfred roberts; 25th April 2012 at 23:03. |
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29th April 2012, 09:19
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all three cars of 451 went for scrap this morning as expected
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30th April 2012, 08:54
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Last edited by PFX; 30th April 2012 at 09:07. |
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30th April 2012, 18:21
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http://chrisplayfair.smugmug.com/Tra...1363&k=8GfdRMr
Indeed it is PFX and there will be a feature in tonight's 6 30 news on BBC 1 NI regarding the withdrawal too Anyway, photos above showing the scrapping and removal of 451 at York Road and Hamill's on Sunday 29th Enjoy folks --- old post above --- --- new post below --- http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=397508173614410 Tonight's story on BBC 1 news Last edited by I T S; 30th April 2012 at 18:21. Reason: Double post prevention system |
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1st May 2012, 20:51
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I have added photos taken on the 21.4.12 to 22.4.12 of 8452 getting taken away by Hamills for scrap from Belfast York Road Depot also added photos of 8451 getting taken away for scrap also on 28.4.12 - 29.4.12 plus some photos taken of the railcars at Hamills yard to the following link
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/21680...8547&k=pTgCphh |
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11th May 2012, 23:28
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Pictures of the Class 80s being transferred from Portadown, presumably to York Road, have been posted to the Downpatrick & County Down Railway's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/downrail If you haven't already, do "like" the page. |
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12th May 2012, 19:41
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On the 11.5.12 8113 hauled the the stored 4 car 80 class Sandite train from Portadown to York Road Depot Belfast .
Pics of 8113 shunting & then hauling 8094+8752+8097+8090 in the Portadown area are online at the following link. http://gordyhawkinstransportpics.smugmug.com/ |
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