Part of me rather hopes that, although not entirely authentic, one of those 57/0s ends up in Brunswick Green.
What does WCRC need so many locos for?
I wouldn't be surprised if at least some of those 57/0s are destined as spares donors for WCRC's existing 57s, some of which are apparently very difficult to get hold of.
They also have (had?) some no heat 47s that have been used on passenger trains.
One would hope that buyers had the opportunity to look at the things before bidding and would thus know the condition.
Almost certainly.
And 47237 47245 and 47270 still work regularly on all sorts of work
I think the 57/0s look a little more "authentic" than the 57/3s because they still have the Serck radiators IIRC. Not that it really matters because the LSL locos still look prettier in two tone.
If you know your 47s, 57009 was rebuilt from 47079 'GJ Churchward', one of the former 4 GWR 150 locos repainted into lined Brunswick Green with GWR Style nameplates (47079 / 484 / 500 / 628). WCRC did of course have 500 in it's active fleet (and what a beast it was!), though sadly it met it's fate thanks to the Ordsall Lane incident and has since been cut up.Ah, There's a reason for suggesting the Brunswick lined green paint
Regarding the former Advenza 57s, there is a reason why 2 out of the 3 WCRC returned to traffic. Both 57001 / 006 were lucky in where they were when Cotswold / Advenza failed, however 005 was less fortunate. I believe it had ran out of fuel when it was dumped in the siding next to Cardiff Central (no doubt having been told where to shove it by Arriva's Canton Depot), and left for some time during which we had a particularly harsh winter. Now, any good loco needs to be stored properly if it isn't going to be used during a winter - it wasn't, and ended up with a cracked engine block. This obviously sealed it's fate with WCRC as a spares donor and hasn't ran again since.
I doubt it, as the 57/0s don't have ETH! While they do have some non ETH fitted 47s, the ones that are are also the Duel Braked ones predominately used on steam specials. So the 47s will remain with WCRC for a while yet.
Isn't this the one that was purchased by someone and it then appeared in the Colas pool having been leased to them?
Yes. I believe Steve Beniston owns 37418 which has worked for Colas for several years, albeit a lot of that time at Rhymney on flex standby. 37418 is now on the general Colas pool of locos so it would be easy to see 37606 as doing the same, after it has had some work done on it.
I have 418 down as owned by ”Tractor Factor Ltd.” - I understand that’s the name of Steven Beniston’s company?
Perfect, thanks. That’s helping me to keep abreast of the DRS and Colas locos.
Thanks Bart
What is tantalising is the livery 37606 will be outshopped in, assuming the DRS blue will be left on the rubbing down. Could it emerge in silver ring bling and triple grey ? or large log grey with the optional red stripe ? Or Large logo blue to match 37418 ?Thanks Bart
Hi, Do you know if 37503 (i think it is), 31454 and 60050/60086 (All at Kinsley except 31454) are all owned by Steve Beniston as well as 37418 please? I heard that 37057 might have been owned by them as well but i think its now been sold to Colas Rail. Thank you very much
Very true, According to various people that ive spoken too, the prices can start at around £20,000 (Absolute scrap price) and go up to around £150,000 for a Mainline certified or Running condition locomotive. I would doubt that any of these locos up for sale would go that high (Apart from maybe the 57/3's) but wouldn't be surprising as apparently Network Rail sold its class 31's for around £120,000 and they weren't in good condition so suppose its how much the owner values them at or how much people are willing to pay?
All have serviceable wheelsets.
Ah, There's a reason for suggesting the Brunswick lined green paint
Regarding the former Advenza 57s, there is a reason why 2 out of the 3 WCRC returned to traffic. Both 57001 / 006 were lucky in where they were when Cotswold / Advenza failed, however 005 was less fortunate. I believe it had ran out of fuel when it was dumped in the siding next to Cardiff Central (no doubt having been told where to shove it by Arriva's Canton Depot), and left for some time during which we had a particularly harsh winter. Now, any good loco needs to be stored properly if it isn't going to be used during a winter - it wasn't, and ended up with a cracked engine block. This obviously sealed it's fate with WCRC as a spares donor and hasn't ran again since.
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