GwR HSTs to be stood down

[3973EXL]

Coaches reported as 48127,48129,49114,48146,48147 and 48148

Most of those coaches reported on todays 5L46 with 43009 48127 48129 49116 48146 48147 48148 43016

Realtime Trains | 5L46 0955 Laira T.& R.S.M.D. to Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings | 05/10/2023

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[St. Paddy]

Most of those coaches reported on todays 5L46 with 43009 48127 48129 49116 48146 48147 48148 43016

Realtime Trains | 5L46 0955 Laira T.& R.S.M.D. to Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings | 05/10/2023

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Sorry, thought it was a reference to today’s move. Heading to the opticians as we speak

 

[ST156]

Power cars 43009, 43010, 43016 and 43192 are moving from Ely to Great Yarmouth this morning.

Realtime Trains | 0Q43 0702 Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings to Yarmouth C.H.S. | 10/10/2023

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[150249]

43004 made a surprise return yesterday with 43098

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Definitely are becoming fewer and in-between at Cardiff Central and Newport. Far more likely to have an IET turn up on the top of the hour to Taunton and beyond these days.

 

[michael74]

I haven't worked one in months, any Bristol - Plymouth work for me now is a unit and if I pick any off spare it's generally an IET....

 

[170UTD]

Slightly off topic, but why are some of the small toilets in the middle of the Castles labelled as "Staff Only" but one at the end near the power car is open as usual (along with the accessible one)

 

[Anonymous10]

Slightly off topic, but why are some of the small toilets in the middle of the Castles labelled as "Staff Only" but one at the end near the power car is open as usual (along with the accessible one)

Perhaps they've been reused or are only maintaining a lesser amount of loos.

 

[Ashley Hill]

Slightly off topic, but why are some of the small toilets in the middle of the Castles labelled as "Staff Only" but one at the end near the power car is open as usual (along with the accessible one)

Because they no longer have toilets. Your picture looks like coach A which was latterly the standard trolley store. C has a console for the information screens.

 

[170UTD]

Because they no longer have toilets. Your picture looks like coach A which was latterly the standard trolley store. C has a console for the information screens.

Thank you

 

[43096]

Because they no longer have toilets. Your picture looks like coach A which was latterly the standard trolley store. C has a console for the information screens.

In addition it should be noted that the CET conversion design used by most Mark 3 operators can only be fitted at one end as that is where there is space on the underframe. At the other end the brake frame is in the way.

 

[Class43lover]

For anyone who wants to know the 4 remaining GWR sets in mainline action as of now are:
43027 & 43097
43004 & 43098
43188 & 43092
43155 & 43029

I’m not sure whether GWR are taking the 2 diagrams at the WSR back soon now that the XC HSTS are gone and they have space at laira if so then can someone please tell me which power cars these are i know one is 43042 but I’m not sure on the others

 

[43096]

For anyone who wants to know the 4 remaining GWR sets in mainline action as of now are:
43027 & 43097
43004 & 43098
43188 & 43092
43155 & 43029

I’m not sure whether GWR are taking the 2 diagrams at the WSR back soon now that the XC HSTS are gone and they have space at laira if so then can someone please tell me which power cars these are i know one is 43042 but I’m not sure on the others

There are two sets (not sure what the "2 diagrams" are that you refer to?) at the West Somerset. There are paths in for Monday and Tuesday to bring those two sets back to Laira.

Monday is 5Z12 1315 Bishops Lydeard to LA (presumably 43094+GW02+43122)
Tuesday is 5Z25 1145 Minehead to LA (presumably 43042+GW03+43162)

 

[Mike1]

Saw 43155 with 43029 earlier today at Bristol Temple Meads. First time seeing a GWR 43 in person!

 

[Class43lover]

Saw 43155 with 43029 earlier today at Bristol Temple Meads. First time seeing a GWR 43 in person!

Cool

I saw the mk3 ex-cross country stock today going through Yatton with the railadventure power cars

43480 with the first lot of mk3s

There are two sets (not sure what the "2 diagrams" are that you refer to?) at the West Somerset. There are paths in for Monday and Tuesday to bring those two sets back to Laira.

Monday is 5Z12 1315 Bishops Lydeard to LA (presumably 43094+GW02+43122)
Tuesday is 5Z25 1145 Minehead to LA (presumably 43042+GW03+43162)

Ok thank you - the diagram includes the coaches as well - for instance I could say that GWR has 8 different class 43 castle class diagrams - just to put it into context for you

There are two sets (not sure what the "2 diagrams" are that you refer to?) at the West Somerset. There are paths in for Monday and Tuesday to bring those two sets back to Laira.

Monday is 5Z12 1315 Bishops Lydeard to LA (presumably 43094+GW02+43122)
Tuesday is 5Z25 1145 Minehead to LA (presumably 43042+GW03+43162)

Are these 2 sets in perfect running order and will they return to mainline service?

Also does anyone know if 43093 Berkeley castle Old Oak Common last HST off the depot has been scrapped/stored?

 

[43096]

Ok thank you - the diagram includes the coaches as well - for instance I could say that GWR has 8 different class 43 castle class diagrams - just to put it into context for you

I think you are using confusing terminology, unfortunately - they are normally referred to as "sets" and have been since new. Diagram would typically refer to the planned workings for a set (or indeed for traincrew) - so one set will have a diagram that it works (i.e. the individual services it works). Currently GWR has three planned daily diagrams for its HST sets.

 

[43096]

Are these 2 sets in perfect running order and will they return to mainline service?

They are planned to return under their own power, so presumably are operational. Nothing definite on if/when they return to service.

Also does anyone know if 43093 Berkeley castle Old Oak Common last HST off the depot has been scrapped/stored?

It is currently out of service at Laira.

 

[Class43lover]

I think you are using confusing terminology, unfortunately - they are normally referred to as "sets" and have been since new. Diagram would typically refer to the planned workings for a set (or indeed for traincrew) - so one set will have a diagram that it works (i.e. the individual services it works). Currently GWR has three planned daily diagrams for its HST sets.

Ok

They are planned to return under their own power, so presumably are operational. Nothing definite on if/when they return to service.

It is currently out of service at Laira.

Cool

I saw the mk3 ex-cross country stock today going through Yatton with the railadventure power cars

43480 with the first lot of mk3s


Ok thank you - the diagram includes the coaches as well - for instance I could say that GWR has 8 different class 43 castle class diagrams - just to put it into context for you


Are these 2 sets in perfect running order and will they return to mainline service?

Also does anyone know if 43093 Berkeley castle Old Oak Common last HST off the depot has been scrapped/stored

I dont know why I put basically the same thing but basically what I meant was will the 2 sets in the Wsr be returned to service or scrapped?

They are planned to return under their own power, so presumably are operational. Nothing definite on if/when they return to service.

It is currently out of service at Laira.

Will 43093 ever be returned to service?

 

[150249]

Ok



I dont know why I put basically the same thing but basically what I meant was will the 2 sets in the Wsr be returned to service or scrapped?


Will 43093 ever be returned to service?

There have been rumours that it will because of relatively low milage.

For anyone who wants to know the 4 remaining GWR sets in mainline action as of now are:
43027 & 43097
43004 & 43098
43188 & 43092
43155 & 43029

I’m not sure whether GWR are taking the 2 diagrams at the WSR back soon now that the XC HSTS are gone and they have space at laira if so then can someone please tell me which power cars these are i know one is 43042 but I’m not sure on the others

Also 43153, 43154, 43186, 43187, 43189 in the operational fleet

Are these 2 sets in perfect running order and will they return to mainline service

I believe they are. They may come back out if we are lucky. I was told by someone who works for GWR that 43094 and 43122 are in better condition than the other two

 

[Class43lover]

There have been rumours that it will because of relatively low milage.


Also 43153, 43154, 43186, 43187, 43189 in the operational fleet


I believe they are. They may come back out if we are lucky. I was told by someone who works for GWR that 43094 and 43122 are in better condition than the other two

Ok thanks

Are 153,154,186,187 and 189 in storage in laira or elsewhere?

And why don’t Gwr use these locos as well especially as the 800/802’s seem to be unreliable

 

[150249]

Ok thanks

Are 153,154,186,187 and 189 in storage in laira or elsewhere?

And why don’t Gwr use these locos as well especially as the 800/802’s seem to be unreliable

They are at Laira I believe. They aren't diagrammed to run

 

[DelW]

Are these 2 sets in perfect running order and will they return to mainline service?

I believe they are. They may come back out if we are lucky. I was told by someone who works for GWR that 43094 and 43122 are in better condition than the other two

43162 and 43042 worked public services on the WSR on 23rd and 24th September.

 

[Class43lover]

there are new sets running for GWR now

For anyone who wants to know the 4 remaining GWR sets in mainline action as of now are:
43027 & 43097
43004 & 43098
43188 & 43092
43155 & 43029

I’m not sure whether GWR are taking the 2 diagrams at the WSR back soon now that the XC HSTS are gone and they have space at laira if so then can someone please tell me which power cars these are i know one is 43042 but I’m not sure on the others

43027 & 43097
43004 & 43098
43156 & 43092 (43188 taken off the set and replaced with 43156)
43154 & 43029 (43155 taken off the set and replaced with 43154)
43186 & 43189
(Fresh set out of storage)

 

[43096]

43186 & 43189 (Fresh set out of storage)

They've not been in storage. Just been on maintenance or spare at Laira.

 

[Siemens Staines]

43042 & 43162 standing back up for one of many unavailable IET today

Realtime Trains | 2U14 0740 Penzance to Cardiff Central | 19/10/2023

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[50002Superb]

They are at Laira I believe. They aren't diagrammed to run

Are they out of miles / hours?

 

[43096]

Are they out of miles / hours?

No.

 

[PaulOnCastles]

7 Sets out and about today with the return to service of GW02 and GW03.

GW02 43093 43094
GW03 43042 43162
GW05 43004 43098
GW06 43027 43097
GW07 43186 43189
GW08 43029 43154
GW09 43092 43156

 

[43096]

7 Sets out and about today with the return to service of GW02 and GW03.

GW02 43093 43094
GW03 43042 43162
GW05 43004 43098
GW06 43027 43097
GW07 43186 43189
GW08 43029 43154
GW09 43092 43156

43093 also back out, then.

 

[50002Superb]

No.

Great, thank you