Class 43 LNER Farewell Railtour Dec 2019

[Mathieu]

Did it run?

Path in tomorrow afternoon up to Craigentinny

 

[Darandio]

Did it run?

Yes it did.

 

[43096]

Did it run?

Appears to be running currently: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K62245/2019-12-15/detailed

 

[Darandio]

Just saw this on Youtube

 

[Steddenm]

Are the central door locks unlocked on that rake?

 

[WesternLancer]

Just saw this on Youtube

Nice to see!

 

[timmydunn]

Typo or not, an informed source tells me that 43302 isn't one of those being repainted.

Indeed - but it was the plan early on. These things change!

 

[AnthonyRail]

Just saw this on Youtube

Looks amazing.

Imagine those behind 66789.

 

[SteveyBee131]

Are the central door locks unlocked on that rake?

The hazard lights are on, so quite possibly.

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

What will happen with that train and their other 125 sets? I hope some could be preserved or reused elsewhere.

 

[WesternLancer]

What will happen with that train and their other 125 sets? I hope some could be preserved or reused elsewhere.

The other LNER sets are being cascaded to the Midland Main Line some time in the new year, (as EMR's HST fleet are less disability compliant and are thus going to be retired from their use with EMR). Not sure of the plan for this restored set however.

 

[cactustwirly]

What will happen with that train and their other 125 sets? I hope some could be preserved or reused elsewhere.

Scrap I imagine

 

[zjc]

Anyone any ideas what times the ticket collection is open from the day before?

 

[SteveyBee131]

The other LNER sets are being cascaded to the Midland Main Line some time in the new year, (as EMR's HST fleet are less disability compliant and are thus going to be retired from their use with EMR). Not sure of the plan for this restored set however.

I seem to remember reading somewhere on here it was going to one of the charter/spot-hire operators, I can't remember which though.

 

[sprinterguy]

What will happen with that train and their other 125 sets? I hope some could be preserved or reused elsewhere.

Six of the ten Angel Trains sets and three of the five Porterbrook sets (EC61 - EC63 specifically) are going to East Midlands Railway to replace their existing HST fleet in the short term.

The two remaining Porterbrook sets, EC64 and EC65, are off lease and were destined for scrap in South Wales but are currently stored.

Three of the remaining Angel Trains sets (Including EC54 and EC55 already there) are going into storage at Ely alongside their ex-GWR sisters, while Locomotive Services Limited are selecting vehicles to form a rake for spot hire and charter work. I've seen no confirmation however that it's the blue and grey set that's been selected for this work.

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

Six of the ten Angel Trains sets and three of the five Porterbrook sets (EC61 - EC63 specifically) are going to East Midlands Railway to replace their existing HST fleet in the short term.

The two remaining Porterbrook sets, EC64 and EC65, are off lease and were destined for scrap in South Wales but are currently stored.

Three of the remaining Angel Trains sets (Including EC54 and EC55 already there) are going into storage at Ely alongside their ex-GWR sisters, while Locomotive Services Limited are selecting vehicles to form a rake for spot hire and charter work. I've seen no confirmation however that it's the blue and grey set that's been selected for this work.

It would be good if it was. I always liked that livery.

 

[DarloRich]

Anyone any ideas what times the ticket collection is open from the day before?

send the railtour company an email and ask? The emial they have sent out doesn't say

 

[Mathieu]

send the railtour company an email and ask? The emial they have sent out doesn't say

I'd imagine it's only on the day

 

[DarloRich]

I'd imagine it's only on the day

The email form the tour company specifically refers it the day before. Here is the wording:

Please take this email to the Inter-City 125 collection point at Edinburgh, Inverness or Leeds. These will be on the main concourse and open the day before and on the day of travel.

 

[theblackwatch]

Opening times of the 'pop up collection point' (to use trendy terminology) are on the LNER website at https://www.lner.co.uk/say-goodbye-to-the-inter-city125/

 

[hstobserver]

Just looking for some more detailed timings for the Northern Light and Highland Chieftain. When is the Northern Light due in Aberdeen, and will it physically stop at Insch?

Cheers

 

[55002]

Just looking for some more detailed timings for the Northern Light and Highland Chieftain. When is the Northern Light due in Aberdeen, and will it physically stop at Insch?

Cheers

The excellent Real Time Trains website is your friend

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/N07001/2019-12-18/detailed

 

[hstobserver]

Many thanks 55002!

 

[Entertexthere]

Opening times of the 'pop up collection point' (to use trendy terminology) are on the LNER website at https://www.lner.co.uk/say-goodbye-to-the-inter-city125/

I like that fact that the page is about the HST yet there are 2 photos of a class 91 and a Mk4 DVT. It also mentions that 45 HSTs are being replaced by 65 Azumas, I do wonder if they know what trains they're actually running!

 

[WesternLancer]

I like that fact that the page is about the HST yet there are 2 photos of a class 91 and a Mk4 DVT. It also mentions that 45 HSTs are being replaced by 65 Azumas, I do wonder if they know what trains they're actually running!

I wouldn't reply on a comms department to know that...

This brochure on that page (so thanks for the link) is rather nice - shame they didn't have copies of that available on the final service runs!
https://www.lner.co.uk/globalassets/lner623-hst-farewell---event-booklet-v8----web.pdf

 

[northernbelle]

Because its correct for HST stock.

No it isn't. The grey/white band should have equal depth above and below the windows.

 

[Colby James]

Okay question I know this 43006 / 43206 is in former 253003 but what about 43112 / 43312 what number is it 253 or 254 has anyone got confirmation about it.

 

[SteveyBee131]

No it isn't. The grey/white band should have equal depth above and below the windows.

Well, if I can remember the intricate details of the LNER HST livery compared with the 91/Mk4s in 35 years time, I'll be a very happy man! Back to the present, I'm just glad they're having a blooming good go at the original HST livery. Whether it's rivet-countingly perfect or not, I don't care because it still looks absolutely fantastic!

 

[SteveyBee131]

Okay question I know this 43006 / 43206 is in former 253003 but what about 43112 / 43312 what number is it 253 or 254 has anyone got confirmation about it.

The 253s were 7 carriages, while the 254s were 8. Herein lies another rivet-counting can of worms! 43006 (as she was), was a Western region machine, and part of a 7 carriage set originally.
43112 (as she was) was an ECML machine, and part of an 8 carriage set, so strictly speaking would be a 254 (to hand, I know not which exactly). As we know, the modern day 'Farewell Tour' set, is just 7 coaches. So should 112/312 call her what you will have her original 254 set number, imagining she'd been either been borrowed or the set was temporarily short formed? Or should she carry a 253 set number, not original to her or the route, but more in keeping with the formation of the tour set?

Having said all that, like I said a short while ago, whatever the outcome, the whole thing looks brilliant anyway!
I'll leave this here, and get my coat!

 

[50039]

Oh well if we’re in true pedant mode... when built, they didn’t have a TSG in the consist - they were all straight trailer seconds... and from memory, the 8-car 254s has two buffet/restaurant cars??

But - I’m just happy to see it looking great... the photos on twitter show they have done a fantastic job - full credit to LNER and the teams for putting this together