Locomotive Service Limited tour of the South West: Saturday 2rd April to Wednesday 7th April

[AnthonyRail]

Any pics guys?

 

[Dinoman]

Any pics guys?

Here are some pictures taken by other photographers:

45231 and 20107 passing over Shropshire Union Canal, taken by K Buckley Photography: Facebook

20107 passing Pontsarn Crossing, taken by Dean Parsons: 20107 1Z31 Carmarthen Sidings to Bristol East Depot | Flickr

37667 and 37688 crossing over the River Usk, taken by South Wales Photography: Tractors Across The Usk. (03/04/21) | LSL Class 37’s, 37667-… | Flickr

37667 and 37688 passing through Filton Abbey Wood, taken by Gary Davies: Facebook

 

[AnthonyRail]

Here are some pictures taken by other photographers:

45231 and 20107 passing over Shropshire Union Canal, taken by K Buckley Photography: Facebook

20107 passing Pontsarn Crossing, taken by Dean Parsons: 20107 1Z31 Carmarthen Sidings to Bristol East Depot | Flickr

37667 and 37688 crossing over the River Usk, taken by South Wales Photography: Tractors Across The Usk. (03/04/21) | LSL Class 37’s, 37667-… | Flickr

37667 and 37688 passing through Filton Abbey Wood, taken by Gary Davies: Facebook

Brilliant post, thanks.

 

[Cowley]

Here’s a couple of shots of it at Exeter st Thomas. It actually stopped for a couple of minutes.





There were a lot people on Cowley Bridge when I drove past!

 

[Ash Bridge]

Lovely shots Mr C! I fondly remember 37688 Great Rocks as a regular performer powering the ICI hoppers trains from Tunstead (Derbys.) to Northwich 30 years or so ago...she still fits quite harmoniously into the lovely Devon surroundings too

 

[Cowley]

Lovely shots Mr C! I fondly remember 37688 Great Rocks as a regular performer powering the ICI hoppers trains from Tunstead (Derbys.) to Northwich 30 years or so ago...she still fits quite harmoniously into the lovely Devon surroundings too

They certainly do look good in that livery don’t they?

 

[BrianW]

Here’s a couple of shots of it at Exeter st Thomas. It actually stopped for a couple of minutes.

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There were a lot people on Cowley Bridge when I drove past!

Just seen the tail end of what must be this train leaving Plymouth heading west:

Realtime Trains - 148W 0957 Bristol East Depot Dbc to Penzance

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I hadn't been looking out for it. It seemed a starnge 'consist' with a couple of fine umber and cream Pullman cars and other carriages in a kind of maroon-ish and cream (not 'blood and custard') and some with few windows- not seen this before. Sorry to have missed those locos- stalwarts/ stayers or what.

 

[AnthonyRail]

Here’s a couple of shots of it at Exeter st Thomas. It actually stopped for a couple of minutes.

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There were a lot people on Cowley Bridge when I drove past!

Passing WSR line at Norton Fitzwarren.

I really like the livery on the 37 tucked inside

 

[Rail Ranger]

Reported on WNXX (subscription) that 45231 has been declared a failure and a pair of 37s are on their way to Gloucester, subject to revision of course

It is free to register for the WNXX forum. I'd recommend it for up to date information.

 

[Cowley]

It is free to register for the WNXX forum. I'd recommend it for up to date information.

There’s actually two wnxx sites (you might know that already, but in case anyone else doesn’t). The subscription one and the main forum.

 

[1369]

D6851 (37667) and 37688 is seen at Totnes working the 1Z32 09:57 Bristol East Yard to Penzance Locomotive Services Limited private charter on the 4th April 2021.

 

[AnthonyRail]

Went to paignton to see them arriving this afternoon.

When was last time D6851 and 37688 where at paignton?

 

[dmncf]

Any pics guys?

Here are photos of 40145 at Harlesden heading to Wembley and 90002 at Kensal Green heading to Euston.

 

[FGW_DID]

40145 at Reading:

 

[55002]

Has the steam loco been rescued yet?

 

[EbbwJunction1]

I've seen somewhere (on Facebook, I think) that she's going to be moved (or has been moved) to Canton for the wheels to be ground (if that's the right phrase). Once this has been done, she'll be taken back to Carnforth, but how and when I don't know.

This is purely based on my dodgy memory, so If I'm wrong, my apologies!

 

[Pacerman99]

Apologies if the files are too large - here she is at Reading.

 

[Wyrleybart]

I've seen somewhere (on Facebook, I think) that she's going to be moved (or has been moved) to Canton for the wheels to be ground (if that's the right phrase). Once this has been done, she'll be taken back to Carnforth, but how and when I don't know.

This is purely based on my dodgy memory, so If I'm wrong, my apologies!

45231 is under the auspices of LSL so I imagine it would return to Crewe depot.
The issue apparently was bad flats on the tender wheelsets which is why it was removed from the train. Perhaps it can be hauled at reduced speed, or even be fired up and steamed to Canton.

 

[Cowley]

45231 is under the auspices of LSL so I imagine it would return to Crewe depot.
The issue apparently was bad flats on the tender wheelsets which is why it was removed from the train. Perhaps it can be hauled at reduced speed, or even be fired up and steamed to Canton.

I wonder what happened there? Was the tender handbrake left wound on at some point maybe?

 

[Strathclyder]

Any pics guys?

40145 at Uffington on 7th April. Caught by Martin Loader.

40145 Uffington 7 April 2021

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Much as that pair of 37s are as smart as all get out, there's something about a 'Blue' 40 with headcode boxes that sits just right with me; even if 145 does clash ever so slightly with the coaches she's hauling there.

 

[matt]

I wonder what happened there? Was the tender handbrake left wound on at some point maybe?

There was a suggestion that the brakes were applied and the wheel locked up due to trespassers

 

[Cowley]

There was a suggestion that the brakes were applied and the wheel locked up due to trespassers

Ah ok. Thanks Matt.

 

[Ash Bridge]

40145 at Uffington on 7th April. Caught by Martin Loader.

40145 Uffington 7 April 2021

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Much as that pair of 37s are as smart as all get out, there's something about a 'Blue' 40 with headcode boxes that sits just right with me; even if 145 does clash ever so slightly with the coaches she's hauling there.

I’m right with you there, a nice rake of blue/grey mk1s behind her would be just perfection!

 

[Strathclyder]

I’m right with you there, a nice rake of blue/grey mk1s behind her would be just perfection!

Aye, the cherry on top as it were. As it was, 145 on her own stole the show.

 

[Techniquest]

40145 at Bristol Temple Meads the other day. I didn't know this was running, so when I'd come back from the nearby Starbucks and heard an unusual noise I went to investigate. First time I've heard a 40 in years, made a very nice change!

 

[55002]

Looks like the steam on the move tomorrow, loco coming down from Crewe to move it

Realtime Trains - 874D 1605 Llandeilo to Port Talbot Up Sidings

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[EbbwJunction1]

So she didn't move from Llandeilo after all, then?

 

[AnthonyRail]

40145 at Bristol Temple Meads the other day. I didn't know this was running, so when I'd come back from the nearby Starbucks and heard an unusual noise I went to investigate. First time I've heard a 40 in years, made a very nice change!View attachment 94206

Difference from a 37?

 

[Cowley]

Difference from a 37?

Being 16 cylinders they’ve got more of a whistling class 50 type of sound, but they also sound a bit like a pair of 20s with the same style of turbo noise (4 turbos on a 40, two on a 37).