Locomotive Services Fleet (LSL) updates

[MiNi]

Well there is a rumour I've heard that it MAY be attending a gala in the middle of May, and I'm not saying anymore about that

may not be ready for the gala in may apparently.!!

 

[Rail Quest]

Does anyone know what cab updates have been done to the peak? I'm expecting similar work as what was fitted to Andania (TPWS4, DRA etc.)

 

[D365]

Does anyone know what cab updates have been done to the peak? I'm expecting similar work as what was fitted to Andania (TPWS4, DRA etc.)

Do heritage locos get fitted with DRA? The only that I’m aware of are ex-DRS 37s.

 

[Rail Quest]

Do heritage locos get fitted with DRA? The only that I’m aware of are ex-DRS 37s.

I believe a couple of LSL locos have them fitted. I know for definite Andania has one, and I think some or all of the 47s.

Here's Andania's cab for context. DRA at the top, above the TPWS MK4 unit :

 

[Nym]

The HF person in me says the labelling isn't really up to spec and the sizes of the lamps aren't consistent.

We also have yet another appearance of the completely ineffective lock wire on the DRA. Oh how we love them on the railway.

 

[12LDA28C]

Does anyone know what cab updates have been done to the peak? I'm expecting similar work as what was fitted to Andania (TPWS4, DRA etc.)

It will be fitted with TPWS4 as that is the latest version of TPWS and I believe DRA is also a requirement these days. Of course OTMR and GSM-R will also have been fitted as required for main line use

 

[Rail Quest]

It will be fitted with TPWS4 as that is the latest version of TPWS and I believe DRA is also a requirement these days. Of course OTMR and GSM-R will also have been fitted as required for main line use

Nicce. Will be interesting to eventually see how that'll have been implemented within the Peak

 

[D365]

The HF person in me says the labelling isn't really up to spec and the sizes of the lamps aren't consistent.

We also have yet another appearance of the completely ineffective lock wire on the DRA. Oh how we love them on the railway.

Of course, the HF aspects of ’modernising’ a heritage cab only become a problem when somebody else is paying for it.

 

[Nym]

Of course, the HF aspects of ’modernising’ a heritage cab only become a problem when somebody else is paying for it.

Quite.

Doesn't mean that the clients' clients' client actually understands HF though.

 

[1Q18]

Quite.

Doesn't mean that the clients' clients' client actually understands HF though.

Maybe I’m being dim, but could someone clarify what HF stands for in this context, please?

 

[43096]

Maybe I’m being dim, but could someone clarify what HF stands for in this context, please?

Human Factors, I assume.

 

[D365]

Maybe I’m being dim, but could someone clarify what HF stands for in this context, please?

Human Factors. In this instance, it’s the consideration of how an operator interfaces with the train controls.

 

[1Q18]

Human Factors. In this instance, it’s the consideration of how an operator interfaces with the train controls.

Thanks

 

[RGM654]

Maybe I’m being dim, but could someone clarify what HF stands for in this context, please?

I did understand that one, but can someone please explain "DRA"?

 

[hexagon789]

I did understand that one, but can someone please explain "DRA"?

Driver's Reminder Appliance, a protection against starting away SPADs.

 

[HOOVER29]

Anything happened with D400 yet?

 

[31160]

There are a couple of new tours up for booking 7th September Crewe to Cardiff via HOW back via lickey 2 x 37/4 for the frankly amazing price of £80 standard and the 47/7 Crewe to Edinburgh via lanark and the sub etc, next day tweedbank North Berwick, leven and the line through Alloa, again mega bargain £165 for a two day tour unbelievable price but accommodation in Edinburgh is the issue leave Edinburgh Sunday morning at 0840, not early but too early to get there from Glasgow on a Sunday. I stayed at Edinburgh premier inn the other day before the 57 tour and it was £69 the Saturday night for this is £178 wow

 

[Iskra]

Thanks for the heads up, I will probably book on one of those primary due to the paucity of other tours this year.

 

[Northerngirl]

£80, isn't that less than a regular ticket

 

[31160]

£80, isn't that less than a regular ticket

Proper bargain is what it is, not my cup of tea but hopefully it will fill and it works for them

 

[Rail Quest]

There are a couple of new tours up for booking 7th September Crewe to Cardiff via HOW back via lickey 2 x 37/4 for the frankly amazing price of £80 standard and the 47/7 Crewe to Edinburgh via lanark and the sub etc, next day tweedbank North Berwick, leven and the line through Alloa, again mega bargain £165 for a two day tour unbelievable price but accommodation in Edinburgh is the issue leave Edinburgh Sunday morning at 0840, not early but too early to get there from Glasgow on a Sunday. I stayed at Edinburgh premier inn the other day before the 57 tour and it was £69 the Saturday night for this is £178 wow

Wow that is fantastic value! Thanks for the heads up, may indeed put my name down for this. One to be quick on though, I'll safely expect a sell-out very quickly

 

[Iskra]

Wow that is fantastic value! Thanks for the heads up, may indeed put my name down for this. One to be quick on though, I'll safely expect a sell-out very quickly

Yes, excellent prices, decent itineraries with a short set, bound to fill. I've booked on the Heart of Wales one now It's also great to see them offering more tours with the Intercity brand.

 

[31160]

Just booked the 47 one managed to find a hotel for £50 yay me,well it was Mrs 31160 but you get my point

 

[Future]

Any idea what is going on with 45118 currently, still not had an update since it was said to leave BH by the end of this month

 

[12LDA28C]

Any idea what is going on with 45118 currently, still not had an update since it was said to leave BH by the end of this month

If it's due to leave Barrow Hill by the end of this month then there's still four weeks before that's due to happen. What further update do you need?

 

[Spaceship323]

If it's due to leave Barrow Hill by the end of this month then there's still four weeks before that's due to happen. What further update do you need?

It was stated on this forum that it was going to Crewe at the end of APRIL

 

[12LDA28C]

It was stated on this forum that it was going to Crewe at the end of APRIL

Ok... then I assume it's not ready yet. As it has no booked work until the end of July there would appear to be no rush to get it to CD right now.

 

[Rhysdabeast]

Video of 45118 on Test at Barrow Hill, not my video btw
View attachment WhatsApp Video 2024-05-02 at 15.14.49_250a8b65.mp4

 

[Wyrleybart]

Video of 45118 on Test at Barrow Hill, not my video btw
View attachment 157508

Oh my lords !!!!!
Takes me back a few years

 

[The Chimaera]

Oh my lords !!!!!
Takes me back a few years

Just like Kenny Yewer coming off the holding sidings.