Railway Herald currently saying 86101 and something else will be hauling the LS one.What’s running the cup final special from Liverpool to Wembley tomorrow?
IWhat’s running the cup final special from Liverpool to Wembley tomorrow?
Yes one LS and one WCI
I think there are two,one from lime Street and one from South Parkway
Ah, thanks for that, I was curious to find out.The 2 Green Class 20's
Got to be fair the pick up at Birmingham int is a bit confusing,is it running round or T&T with a reversal?The Peak tour on July 27th (Bristol-Duffield/Chesterfield) has now been advertised.
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I think the pick-up there may be incorrect.Got to be fair the pick up at Birmingham int is a bit confusing,is it running round or T&T with a reversal?
50050 is being collected from Colwick todayLSL have bought a class 50 i hear, dunno which one but I could have a guess at the one that was up for sale last year
Got to be fair the pick up at Birmingham int is a bit confusing,is it running round or T&T with a reversal?
Thats exciting! Would be great to see that loco back on tours.50050 is being collected from Colwick today
It worked charters last year for VintageThats exciting! Would be great to see that loco back on tours.
Here's the RTT link for anyone's interest. She's being hauled by the green choppers
Realtime Trains | 0Z45 1422 Rectory Jn (Colwick Colas) to Crewe H.S. | 05/03/2024
Real-time train running information for 0Z45 1422 departure from Rectory Jn (Colwick Colas) to Crewe H.S. on 05/03/2024. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.www.realtimetrains.co.uk
Starting from Bristol hauled by the Class 45 ‘Peak’ 45118, We make our way on their old stomping ground to our first set down at Duffield (around 10.30) to connect with the Ecclesbourne Valley Railways ‘14s@60’ event which celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of the class 14 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives. With six of the class on operating over the 8-mile line from Duffield to Wirksworth with a late afternoon spectacular with all six locomotives at the head of one train. (Cost for entry to this event is included in the ticket price of this charter)
For those who don’t wish to attend the extravaganza we then carry on to Chesterfield where you can sample the delights of this lovely market town.
The charter then departs back in the early evening and picks up from Chesterfield & Duffield.
Seems 45 118 has been fixed. Booked for a railtour 29/07/2024.
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Oh did it? I think I remember VT tours being advertised as a 50 of some sort, just don't remember hearing that locoIt worked charters last year for Vintage
How truePosted several hours ago in post #667. Also, I wouldn't assume 45118 has been 'fixed' or is yet ready for traffic just because it's been advertised as traction for a tour in almost 5 months' time.
Rumoured to have completed load bank testing and due out for mainline testing soon. I am pretty confident that LSL have learnt their lessons from the last time this was advertised to be at the head of a tour (even though LSL actually covered themselves perfectly for the back up option for that particular tour) and won't have announced said tour without having a high level of confidence that the loco is ready (of course, in the world of heritage locos nothing is ever guaranteed)Posted several hours ago in post #667. Also, I wouldn't assume 45118 has been 'fixed' or is yet ready for traffic just because it's been advertised as traction for a tour in almost 5 months' time.
LSL have bought a class 50 i hear, dunno which one but I could have a guess at the one that was up for sale last year
Got to be fair the pick up at Birmingham int is a bit confusing,is it running round or T&T with a reversal?
I think the pick-up there may be incorrect.
Rumoured to have completed load bank testing and due out for mainline testing soon. I am pretty confident that LSL have learnt their lessons from the last time this was advertised to be at the head of a tour (even though LSL actually covered themselves perfectly for the back up option for that particular tour) and won't have announced said tour without having a high level of confidence that the loco is ready (of course, in the world of heritage locos nothing is ever guaranteed)
They are the preferred paths - the Deltic was using those paths recently so fingers crossed that's on an Intercity branded tour soon as wellIndeed although there is still plenty of time to get the loco completely fit for traffic and tested prior to the end of July. No doubt it will be tested on the Crewe / Chester / Salop circuit prior to undertaking loaded test runs.
Argh. A pity I missed it when I was there.50050 is being collected from Colwick today
Looks like 60081 has finally departed Toton for Margate today
Are they desperate for spares/component parts so much that they would bring 841 all the way back from Margate,or is there method in their madness.?Possibly replacing 47841 which has left Margate by road to return to Crewe for component recovery.
This is LSL, they do seem to operate in unusual ways at times. But yes, 841 is being sent back up to Crewe for component recovery. A little surprising considering the ex Freightliner locos and 501 have all contributed parts, but obviously 501 will take 841s place in Margate and space has to be created for the 60.Are they desperate for spares/component parts so much that they would bring 841 all the way back from Margate,or is there method in their madness.?
Are they desperate for spares/component parts so much that they would bring 841 all the way back from Margate,or is there method in their madness.?
Speaking of LSL, 57003 (LSL) plus 20302 / 311 (HNRC) headed down to Eastleigh today for a trip to Arlington’s paintshop.
Do you know which path this was?Speaking of LSL, 57003 (LSL) plus 20302 / 311 (HNRC) headed down to Eastleigh today for a trip to Arlington’s paintshop.
57003Do you know which path this was?
Also, I presume this means that 57003 is now confirmed to have returned from GBRf? I had it down as heading back on lease to them in Oct 2023 so does anybody know when this officially ended and it returned to LSL please?
Was thinking that myself a few days ago, though their locos have a habit of going AWOL for a while then reappearing.Does anyone know what's happened to 37688?
Thanks Rhys57003
Realtime Trains | 0Z20 1000 Crewe H.S. to Barrow Hill L.I.P. | 21/03/2024
Real-time train running information for 0Z20 1000 departure from Crewe H.S. to Barrow Hill L.I.P. on 21/03/2024. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.www.realtimetrains.co.uk
57003 + 20302/311
Realtime Trains | 0Z21 1458 Barrow Hill L.I.P. to Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) | 21/03/2024
Real-time train running information for 0Z21 1458 departure from Barrow Hill L.I.P. to Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) on 21/03/2024. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.www.realtimetrains.co.uk