Network Rail 57s Where Are They?

[Baitbook]

Ive been down to tonbridge and havnt seen them... so does anyone know where they are?

 

[Freightmaster]

Eastleigh and Ferme Park, according to TOPS...

MARK

 

[NSEFAN]

At Eastleigh, you can see them either in the yards around the station, or in the works which can be seen from various points along Campbell Road.

 

[SeanG]

Convinced I saw one shunting today at Doncaster, about 1735

 

[swt_passenger]

Convinced I saw one shunting today at Doncaster, about 1735

Could it have been for the 458/5 delivery discussed in another thread?

 

[Pumbaa]

Could it have been for the 458/5 delivery discussed in another thread?

Yes, booked 57 for haulage.

 

[swt_passenger]

Yes, booked 57 for haulage.

Thanks.

In theory the modified NR 57s are now supposed to be able to haul 'SR EMUs' without translators aren't they? Or is that just Desiros and Electrostars so far?

 

[cj_1985]

Thanks.

In theory the modified NR 57s are now supposed to be able to haul 'SR EMUs' without translators aren't they? Or is that just Desiros and Electrostars so far?

think they have been cleared to haul class 319s and units with similar couplers...
I know for a fact (as it was reported in the press) that there was a 57 stationed at St Pancras a few months back incase a 319 got stuck in an un-energised section during some sort of infrastructure work/repair or diversion

 

[fireftrm]

There were two at Ferme Park on Thursday evening, couldn't see which though, as the ballast wagons were between them and the mainline. Anyone know which?

 

[Pumbaa]

Thanks.

In theory the modified NR 57s are now supposed to be able to haul 'SR EMUs' without translators aren't they? Or is that just Desiros and Electrostars so far?

Pretty much. Think there are various restrictions on speed/ideal distance on Desiros yet to be resolved, but are earmarked for further work.

 

[Kettledrum]

I saw a bright yellow 57 on Friday 13th on the Midland main line heading South towards Leicester in the afternoon. Is this one you're thinking about.

It was hauling ballast wagons.

 

[D365]

In any case I believe the 458/5 works have included the necessary adaptations to allow emergency coupling with Desiros. The 57s must presumably be compatible too, hence why they are the booked traction.

 

[fgwrich]

Thanks.

In theory the modified NR 57s are now supposed to be able to haul 'SR EMUs' without translators aren't they? Or is that just Desiros and Electrostars so far?

I would presume so, as they've also found use on the Selhurst to Eastleigh / Eastleigh to Selhurst Southern 455 Movements, with one being used to haul a EMU there and back after an electrical fault rendered it unable to run on it's own.

 

[OxtedL]

They've also been involved in at least one 377/6 delivery, so they're showing their value and getting around a bit.

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When I went to it for information, Wikipedia suspected that two have tightlock couplers. Which leaves 4 with dellner...?

 

[Boothby97]

convinced i saw one shunting today at doncaster, about 1735

57305

 

[83G/84D]

Ive been down to tonbridge and havnt seen them... so does anyone know where they are?

Today they are located as follows:-

57301/3/12 - Eastleigh.
57306 - New Cross (between London Bridge & Ladywell)
57305 - Doncaster.
57310 - Ferme Park.

 

[merlodlliw]

Are these NR 57s any more reliable than those once operated by ATW & VT in North Wales which appeared beset with problems,The VT Saturday drag & Gerald come to mind.

Bob

 

[D6975]

Today they are located as follows:-

57301/3/12 - Eastleigh.
57306 - New Cross (between London Bridge & Ladywell)
57305 - Doncaster.
57310 - Ferme Park.

They're beginning to move around a bit then, on my last 3 visits to Eastleigh there were 5 of them there each time.

 

[83G/84D]

4 at Eastleigh & 2 at Ferme Park today.

 

[fireftrm]

Passed Ferme Park on Tuesday and again today, with a 57 hiding behind the ballast wagons. Anyone know which it is?

 

[swt_passenger]

Are these NR 57s any more reliable than those once operated by ATW & VT in North Wales which appeared beset with problems,The VT Saturday drag & Gerald come to mind.

Bob

They were all previously with Virgin, they've been painted yellow, and height adjustments have been made to the retractable Dellner couplers on four of them, and retractable BSI? couplers fitted to the other two of them.

I don't think any of that will affect their basic reliability?

 

[83G/84D]

Passed Ferme Park on Tuesday and again today, with a 57 hiding behind the ballast wagons. Anyone know which it is?

Not sure about yesterday but 57306/10 are there now.Others are at EH.