Ex LNER (and Grand Central) Mark 4 sets for TfW

[Anonymous10]

That one should be a 67. One of a rather limited number for tomorrow though.

Diagrams tomorrow are only 2 and a bit, should be:

67008+HD01
06:27 Manchester-Cardiff
12:49 Cardiff-Manchester
16:30 Manchester-Swansea

67013+HD05
04:35 Cardiff-Manchester
08:30 Manchester-Cardiff
17:14 Cardiff-Holyhead

67029+HD07
16:49 Cardiff-Manchester

Tuesday should see 67014 on HD07 with those 3 sets working the Holyead, Cardiff and first Manchester diagram with the 4th, 04:54 Crewe-Cardiff etc subbed.
67029 is still awaiting its bogie overhaul Hence its very short diagram on Monday as its effectively being used as a super shunter/power sets on depot at the moment until it goes.

What's the likelihood of the 2042 arrival at Swansea on Wednesday being a mk4?

 

[sd0733]

What's the likelihood of the 2042 arrival at Swansea on Wednesday being a mk4?

Fairly decent. I'd estimate it'll be HD05 on that.

 

[JakeMurphy]

Should be on 1W96 tonight. Hopefully there’s first class on it!

 

[BillStampy]

Should be on 1W96 tonight. Hopefully there’s first class on it!

1W96 is allocated for HD05 tonight, all sets do have first class, so yes it will have first class. Hope you have a good journey mate!

 

[Andy Pacer]

Which is the set that is currently stabled at Holyhead minus a loco?

 

[87electric]

HD01-03 all ran as 4 car sets with a TO (124xx) rather than the TOD (123xx) vehicle from introduction until November/December 2022 when they had SDO fitted and the TOD vehicle added in lieu of the TO. These are now being added back in to make them upto 5 car.

Thanks for this. I’ve updated my records.

 

[BillStampy]

Which is the set that is currently stabled at Holyhead minus a loco?

HD02

 

[Welshguy1048]

Evening

Which of the Mk4 sets are now 5 car please?

 

[sd0733]

Evening

Which of the Mk4 sets are now 5 car please?

HD01 HD03 HD06 (not yet in service) HD07.

 

[Welshguy1048]

Thank you sd0733

Dave

18/03/24 - DVT 82200 "Remembrance Livery" - 5 car set - & Class 67 - 67013 - Cardiff Central to Holyhead

Thank you sd0733

Dave

18/03/24 - DVT 82200 "Remembrance Livery" - - & Class 67 - 67013 - Cardiff Central to Holyhead

 

[SuperLuke2334]

Thank you sd0733

Dave

18/03/24 - DVT 82200 "Remembrance Livery" - 5 car set - & Class 67 - 67013 - Cardiff Central to Holyhead

HD05 is a 4 car set?

 

[Welshguy1048]

HD05 is a 4 car set?

I know. I just tried to change the description. Not sure how to change it properly.

Is someone able to do it for me please? - the post looks untidy as it is.

 

[SuperLuke2334]

I know. I just tried to change the description. Not sure how to change it properly.

Is someone able to do it for me please? - the post looks untidy as it is.

Just by the 'Report' button there should be three dots that give you the option to edit.

 

[Welshguy1048]

Just by the 'Report' button there should be three dots that give you the option to edit

Hi Luke

There are no 3 dots by the report button.

I am using an android phone - so maybe that is why the dots are not there.

Dave

19/03/24 - Class 67 - 67013 - & DVT 82200 "Remembrance Livery" - Holyhead to Cardiff Central

 

[SuperLuke2334]

Hi Luke

There are no 3 dots by the report button.

I am using an android phone - so maybe that is why the dots are not there.

Dave

19/03/24 - Class 67 - 67013 - & DVT 82200 "Remembrance Livery" - Holyhead to Cardiff Central

It may be then that too much time has elapsed for you to edit it. I am also using an Android so shouldn't make a difference.

 

[JakeMurphy]

1W96 is allocated for HD05 tonight, all sets do have first class, so yes it will have first class. Hope you have a good journey mate!

Journey was incredible, went in first class everything was top notch. Happy I did the upgrade as standard was full and standing out of Cardiff!

 

[BillStampy]

Journey was incredible, went in first class everything was top notch. Happy I did the upgrade as standard was full and standing out of Cardiff!

Great to hear! Still waiting for HD05 to be lengthened which will hopefully cut down on the amount of full and standing time in Standard

 

[sd0733]

Which is the set that is currently stabled at Holyhead minus a loco?

HD02

It's now planned for 67010 to head down on Thursday to collect HD02 and take it to Crewe for its B exam and 5 car.

HD06 should go out for a test run soon too potentially on Friday but more likely early next week.

 

[Chester025]

It's now planned for 67010 to head down on Thursday to collect HD02 and take it to Crewe for its B exam and 5 car.

HD06 should go out for a test run soon too potentially on Friday but more likely early next week.

Thanks for the update. Do you have any idea what the rest of this week looks like as things stand? TIA.

 

[sd0733]

Thanks for the update. Do you have any idea what the rest of this week looks like as things stand? TIA.

Rest of the week looks full diagram wise, HD01, 04, 05 and 07 covering the 4 diagrams tomorrow and Thursday with HD03 joining them, being available from Friday following tyre turning.

 

[Chester025]

Rest of the week looks full diagram wise, HD01, 04, 05 and 07 covering the 4 diagrams tomorrow and Thursday with HD03 joining them, being available from Friday following tyre turning.

Cheers!

 

[Welshguy1048]

20/03/24 - Class 67 - 67010 - Crewe C.S. to Holyhead Car M.D. - Light Locomotive

 

[sd0733]

20/03/24 - Class 67 - 67010 - Crewe C.S. to Holyhead Car M.D. - Light Locomotive

Don't think it's on RTT yet but should be heading back around 0900 tomorrow with HD02.

 

[Welshguy1048]

Don't think it's on RTT yet but should be heading back around 0900 tomorrow with HD02.

Hello @sd0733

Thank you very much for the information.

Appreciate all your help
.
Dave

 

[aar0]

That said, there's not a hope for taking the engine on and off at Swansea, or anywhere else. It would require a shunter and quite a lot of time and hassle. More likely they'd just shunt the entire set up the depot and back.

Presumably both Landore and the IEP depot have diesel on tap… doesn’t seem like an insurmountable problem to fuel in Swansea and have a fuller service?

 

[craigybagel]

Presumably both Landore and the IEP depot have diesel on tap… doesn’t seem like an insurmountable problem to fuel in Swansea and have a fuller service?

Oh yes, I'm sure there's no major issues with fuelling and servicing at Swansea (subject to the usual issues of staffing and pathing and so on). I just meant the chances of unhooking the 67 and sending it light to the depot between trips for servicing are pretty much non existent.

 

[aar0]

Ah understood. Knowing the railways I can foresee a fuel bowser and a long hose dangling through the fence by the BTP office!!

 

[BillStampy]

I just meant the chances of unhooking the 67 and sending it light to the depot between trips for servicing are pretty much non existent.

Especially if its Swansea and the 67 isn't facing the correct way in the platform and is next to the buffers, it'd be trapped!

 

[aar0]

Looks like 1V50, the only service of the day to Swansea was a 197. Fingers crossed there’s a MkIV on Friday as I’ve promised my grandmother dinner on board!

 

[Anonymous10]

Looks like 1V50, the only service of the day to Swansea was a 197. Fingers crossed there’s a MkIV on Friday as I’ve promised my grandmother dinner on board!

Indeed it was, it was my train from Cardiff to Swansea, and was very busy with people standing as gwr were 20 mins late.