Class 37 at Aberystwyth 1/3/19

[anamyd]

37-418 was spotted at Aberystwyth this evening with at least 10 wagons on the back. I was very surprised to see it as I thought only ERTMS equipped locos and units are allowed on the Cambrian Lines! I didn't think any 37s were so equipped and therefore cleared, only 97-301 to 97-304 and 158-818 to 158-841. I also saw a tamper at Aberystwyth a while back - how does it work with machines like that...? Both the 37 and the tamper were on the track adjacent to the track the 158s run on.

 

[anamyd]

http://i66.tinypic.com/2qv8ewl.jpg with 158-829 in the background about to do the 2340 Machynlleth

 

[anamyd]

Looks like the 37-hauled train is something to do with work going on nearby. Still not sure how it's cleared on the line though. I've walked round in a circle and of course there's another 37 on the other end.

 

[NI 271]

Tampers are normally dragged to and from site if working down the Cambrian (and stabled within wherever the possession is to be taken if they have to be there before/after the locos/drivers are available) by the Network Rail 97s. I know this as I've assisted on such moves. This one was booked to have 97303 leading from Basford Hall (should be 37099 on the rear btw) and to drag the train back there very early on Monday morning. Presumably 303 is stabled elsewhere during the work, I'd imagine that was due to site driver traction knowledge over the weekend.

 

[anamyd]

Tampers are normally dragged to and from site if working down the Cambrian (and stabled within wherever the possession is to be taken if they have to be there before/after the locos/drivers are available) by the Network Rail 97s. I know this as I've assisted on such moves. This one was booked to have 97303 leading from Basford Hall (should be 37099 on the rear btw) and to drag the train back there very early on Monday morning. Presumably 303 is stabled elsewhere during the work, I'd imagine that was due to site driver traction knowledge over the weekend.

Ah right, thanks a lot for the info!

 

[Far north 37]

37099 this according to to tops headcode 6C70 although 97303 showing on this working also.

 

[anamyd]

37099 this according to to tops headcode 6C70 although 97303 showing on this working also.

yep, 418 and 099 at opposite ends, and the 97 (which went off somewhere) to control the train on the Cambrian Line with the ERTMS signalling from what I understand! Thanks for the headcode

 

[PHILIPE]

yep, 418 and 099 at opposite ends, and the 97 (which went off somewhere) to control the train on the Cambrian Line with the ERTMS signalling from what I understand! Thanks for the headcode

418 and 099 were in effect wagons within the formation.

 

[anamyd]

418 and 099 were in effect wagons within the formation.

yep, all clear now, thanks

 

[DarloRich]

Is the 97 not on the business end with the 37 for use moving in possession?

It should run round and haul the train away once finished

 

[anamyd]

Is the 97 not on the business end with the 37 for use moving in possession?

It should run round and haul the train away once finished

Which end are you referring to, sorry...?

 

[DarloRich]

Which ever end was furtest from Bescot or Crewe

The 97 must have hauled the train to site

 

[anamyd]

Which ever end was furtest from Bescot or Crewe!)

The 97 must have hauled the train to site

as you can see in the photos (especially the one linked to in post 2), 37-418 is closest to the station. apparently the 97 went off elsewhere for something else and will return very early on Monday morning to remove the train from the line.

 

[DarloRich]

as you can see in the photos (especially the one linked to in post 2), 37-418 is closest to the station. apparently the 97 went off elsewhere for something else and will return very early on Monday morning to remove the train from the line.

That makes sense. (Cant see pics well on small mobile screen)

 

[anamyd]

That makes sense. (Cant see pics well on small mobile screen)

Yes, fair enough

 

[Cowley]

I know that I haven't always got my finger on the pulse with these things, but how long has 37418 been in large logo for, and who owns it? Is it a Colas machine now?
Looks very nice.

 

[anamyd]

I know that I haven't always got my finger on the pulse with these things, but how long has 37418 been in large logo for, and who owns it? Is it a Colas machine now?
Looks very nice.

I don't know, but it says Highland Rail on it!

 

[Cowley]

I don't know, but it says Highland Rail on it!

It's the same one as the model isn't it?
I just remembered that it was the one that was based at the East Lancs, so I assume it's privately owned, a similar arrangement to 37025 which is also on hire to Colas.

 

[31160]

I dont know if anyone knows this but, as the 97's still have their blue star multi, could one work as the front loco of a formation but still have assistance from a second loco fitted with blue star but not ETRMS

 

[anamyd]

The train has supposedly gone back now, but I was too tired in the end to see it leave.

 

[158820]

It ran very late on the return to Crewe this morning. tfw journey check mentioned a broken down freight train.

 

[anamyd]

It ran very late on the return to Crewe this morning. tfw journey check mentioned a broken down freight train.

I had a feeling that might happen as well.

 

[anamyd]

It ran very late on the return to Crewe this morning. tfw journey check mentioned a broken down freight train.

There's still a 37 at Aberystwyth station now though!

 

[158820]

There's still a 37 at Aberystwyth station now though!

Yes my mistake that was a 2nd engineering train returning from Barmouth

 

[Journeyman]

I don't know, but it says Highland Rail on it!

Highland Rail isn't a company, it's an old BR marketing initiative.

 

[Cowley]

Highland Rail isn't a company, it's an old BR marketing initiative.

I think anamyd was referring to a thread we were chatting on in the modelling section.

 

[anamyd]

Yes my mistake that was a 2nd engineering train returning from Barmouth

no worries

 

[anamyd]

I think anamyd was referring to a thread we were chatting on in the modelling section.

nope!

 

[anamyd]

Highland Rail isn't a company, it's an old BR marketing initiative.

I was not aware - thanks for the info!

 

[Cowley]

nope!

Ah apologies.