Locomotive Services Fleet (LSL) updates

[Iskra]

Intercity Swallow 43049 looks to be making its way back to Crewe today, just noted passed Ash Bridge Junction running solo under its own power.

It looks stunning

 

[Ash Bridge]

is it the only LSL power car getting IC swallow or is 047 getting it too?

I’ve absolutely no idea tbh, but would really hope its the pair of them.

It looks stunning

Yes it certainly does Iskra!

 

[Skymonster]

Arriving Crewe this afternoon (my pic)

 

[Ash Bridge]

Superb shot, looks beautiful - thanks for posting @Skymonster

 

[The_Train]

View attachment 105429Arriving Crewe this afternoon (my pic)

This is just a thing of absolute beauty! Great pic @Skymonster

 

[ScotRail158725]

View attachment 105429Arriving Crewe this afternoon (my pic)

Looks fantastic. Would be good to see a full set and another power car in this livery

 

[Cowley]

Superb shot, looks beautiful - thanks for posting @Skymonster

My word yes.

 

[Class360/1]

Looks fantastic. Would be good to see a full set and another power car in this livery

Hell yes!

 

[Trackman]

55022 (D9000) was fitted with one of the fully overhauled power units today, the other unit is on the way I believe.

 

[alexl92]

It clearly isn't a swap over as the yellow area is larger than the coupling hatch.

I rather suspect that someone has realised they've messed up with the new lights and that they aren't in fact compliant with the new standard - so they need a yellow panel.

I understand that this is the reason - for whatever reason they didn't actually qualify to run without yellow ends. I do agree with the poster who said it breaks up the monotony of the blue, but defo think it could have been better executed!

 

[fgwrich]

I understand that this is the reason - for whatever reason they didn't actually qualify to run without yellow ends. I do agree with the poster who said it breaks up the monotony of the blue, but defo think it could have been better executed!

They certainly could - GC Mk1 or VTEC style bib would have worked a lot better, then just overlay the crest on top. But nothing will improve that ‘face’ until the oddly placed white mask is sorted out.

 

[3973EXL]

VSTP 07/12

Realtime Trains - 5Z36 0755 Crewe H.S. to Eastleigh Arlington (Zg)

43046 2xMK3 43055

 

[Suraggu]

37521 & 37688 have gone on hire to GBRf for an undisclosed amount of time.

 

[43 302]

37521 & 37688 have gone on hire to GBRf for an undisclosed amount of time.

"Medium" term hire. Should be used on unit movements.

 

[fgwrich]

So, after some considerable period of time spent parked outside in a rubbed down state, 142003 has entered the Arlington paintshop and will emerge in GMPTE Orange and Brown.

Eastleigh Works class 142 + 43

Tantalising glimpse of, I think, 142003 peeking out of the shed with new paintwork also Blue Pullman 43055 and RailAdventure 43468. Looks like "Heysham Port "on the blind. Could be in orange GMPTE livery ?

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[Mack91]

So, after some considerable period of time spent parked outside in a rubbed down state, 142003 has entered the Arlington paintshop and will emerge in GMPTE Orange and Brown.

Is 142003 owned by LSL?

 

[fgwrich]

Is 142003 owned by LSL?

It is indeed. The 140 is also there, but that is stored inside.

 

[D6130]

What's the situation with 46100 "Royal Scot", which failed at Euxton Junction on the circular railtour last Saturday?

 

[Mack91]

It is indeed.

Didn't realise that, thanks. Any idea what their plans are for it please?

 

[fgwrich]

Didn't realise that, thanks. Any idea what their plans are for it please?

Margate likely!

 

[Neptune]

It is indeed. The 140 is also there, but that is stored inside.

I thought the 140 was at Keith and Dufftown unless you mean 141108.

 

[DarloRich]

What's the situation with 46100 "Royal Scot", which failed at Euxton Junction on the circular railtour last Saturday?

Dumped at preston last i heard

 

[Rhinojerry]

Dumped at preston last i heard

It was behind the RES building Monday afternoon.Not there yesterday,someone stated it was due to go last Tuesday..

 

[D6130]

It was behind the RES building Monday afternoon.Not there yesterday,someone stated it was due to go last Tuesday..

Does anyone know what went wrong?

 

[Rhinojerry]

Does anyone know what went wrong?

Iirc a comment on You Tube said they had trouble getting water to the Boiler.

 

[D6130]

Iirc a comment on You Tube said they had trouble getting water to the Boiler.

Thanks. If that were the case, they would have had to throw out the fire to prevent the boiler from exploding - as happened with 45231 between Gargrave and Hellifield about twelve years ago. (Its boiler didn't explode, but the crew had to throw out the fire to prevent it from happening).

 

[jamieP]

Thanks. If that were the case, they would have had to throw out the fire to prevent the boiler from exploding - as happened with 45231 between Gargrave and Hellifield about twelve years ago. (Its boiler didn't explode, but the crew had to throw out the fire to prevent it from happening).

Not always. Trouble getting water in might not mean they cant just its slow or temperamental so safer to park up and "shut down" then to continue.

 

[fgwrich]

A more up to date photo of 142003:

Eastleigh Works - 23/12/2021

All photographs in my photostream are Copyrighted © Dave Kirwin. All Rights Reserved. | Flickr Photos | Flickr Railway Photos | Instagram | #eastleighsocialphotographer ----------- Class 142 being repainted in GMPTE colours.

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[D6130]

Not always. Trouble getting water in might not mean they cant just its slow or temperamental so safer to park up and "shut down" then to continue.

I now have it on good authority the the crew had to throw out the fire of 46100 at Euxton Junction, after which the train was propelled into Preston station by 47 853.

 

[Wyrleybart]

Thanks. If that were the case, they would have had to throw out the fire to prevent the boiler from exploding - as happened with 45231 between Gargrave and Hellifield about twelve years ago. (Its boiler didn't explode, but the crew had to throw out the fire to prevent it from happening).

As I understand it, throwing out the fire is the safest course of action but technically the fusible plugs in the crown of the firebox, once the water uncovers them should melt and quell the firebox and release the pressure from the boiler. Obviously relying on that risks damage to the firebox anyway so paddling out the firebox is the best poilicy.