Network Rail Class 950 to be disposed

[brad465]

I was lucky to catch this unit shooting through Taunton this morning on what presumably is one of its last runs:


(Attachment image of 950001 passing through Taunton)

 

[XCTurbostar]

I was lucky to catch this unit shooting through Taunton this morning on what presumably is one of its last runs:


(Attachment image of 950001 passing through Taunton)

Will be back again on Monday!

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 0417 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Plymouth Park Sidings | 17/02/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 0417 departure from Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Plymouth Park Sidings on 17/02/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[Anonymous10]

Will 950001 head to west wales? Or Cardiff?

 

[simonmpoulton]

I don't suppose theres any interest in a preservation group or anything? It's a very unique unit!

 

[Chorley Cake]

It was at Temple Meads on Saturday. In the bay at the extreme north end of the station.

 

[D365]

I don't suppose theres any interest in a preservation group or anything? It's a very unique unit!

I’m not aware of an interest as yet, but I hope so. I like to see test trains be preserved as technology showpieces.

Any chance of a guest appearance at The Greatest Gathering?

 

[Roger B]

It has many more movements planned including a trip to Plymouth, Penzance and Barnstaple over the next few days. Then a trip to Norwich and Sheringham.

950001 will only be disposed of once its replacements 153384 and 153379 are ready for use, these are both at Derby being attended to.

Just wondering whether 153384 is visible from passing trains, or whether it's hidden inside a shed.
Does anyone know, please?
Many thx

 

[XCTurbostar]

Is 950001 likely to head into the London area at any point before withdrawal?

The start of a London trip for 950001:

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 1517 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Ferme Park Recp. | 13/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 1517 departure from Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Ferme Park Recp. on 13/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[Class15]

The start of a London trip for 950001:

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 1517 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Ferme Park Recp. | 13/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 1517 departure from Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Ferme Park Recp. on 13/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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11:30pm could be… interesting… but I may well be too tempted to miss it!

 

[Towers]

Currently sat in Reading Upper Triangle if anyone fancies a passing glimpse!

 

[Class15]

The start of a London trip for 950001:

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 1517 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Ferme Park Recp. | 13/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 1517 departure from Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Ferme Park Recp. on 13/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Unfortunately it then seems to go straight back to Derby via Welwyn! Shame.

 

[kemal]

Unfortunately it then seems to go straight back to Derby via Welwyn! Shame.

Does anyone know what working 950001 is doing today please?

Thanks

 

[XCTurbostar]

Unfortunately it then seems to go straight back to Derby via Welwyn! Shame.

Interesting I can’t see that working on real-time trains. Can you share a link?

Does anyone know what working 950001 is doing today please?

Thanks

No planned workings today next one will be this:

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 0856 Reading Triangle Sidings to Reading Triangle Sidings | 24/02/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 0856 departure from Reading Triangle Sidings to Reading Triangle Sidings on 24/02/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[kemal]

Interesting I can’t see that working on real-time trains. Can you share a link?

No planned workings today next one will be this:

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 0856 Reading Triangle Sidings to Reading Triangle Sidings | 24/02/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 0856 departure from Reading Triangle Sidings to Reading Triangle Sidings on 24/02/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Thank you Turbostar

 

[XCTurbostar]

Currently sat in Reading Upper Triangle if anyone fancies a passing glimpse!

It wasn’t planned to run to Reading. There isn’t even a schedule on real time trains to get it there!

 

[Welshguy1048]

It wasn’t planned to run to Reading. There isn’t even a schedule on real time trains to get it there!

@XCTurbostar

Afternoon

This is the schedule that saw it get to Reading

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 0823½ Filton Abbey Wood to Reading Triangle Sidings | 21/02/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 0823½ departure from Filton Abbey Wood to Reading Triangle Sidings on 21/02/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Dave

 

[dan4291]

950001 is currently stabled in the Provincial Siding at Newcastle after working this today: -

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 0835 Middlesbrough Sidings to Newcastle | 10/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 0835 departure from Middlesbrough Sidings to Newcastle on 10/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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It's working to York via the Northumberland line and the Durham Coast tomorrow morning.

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 0618 Newcastle to York Holgate Siding (Flhh) | 11/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 0618 departure from Newcastle to York Holgate Siding (Flhh) on 11/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[Class15]

Here is a picture of it this evening on its Ferme Park to Derby run, for anyone interested.

Image shows the 950 passing Gospel Oak, with a Class 378 in the background.

 

[Tracked]

950001 is currently stabled in the Provincial Siding at Newcastle after working this today: -

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 0835 Middlesbrough Sidings to Newcastle | 10/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 0835 departure from Middlesbrough Sidings to Newcastle on 10/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

It's working to York via the Northumberland line and the Durham Coast tomorrow morning.

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 0618 Newcastle to York Holgate Siding (Flhh) | 11/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 0618 departure from Newcastle to York Holgate Siding (Flhh) on 11/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Caught it up at Morpeth that afternoon

 

[LUYMun]

950001 to make an overnight trip on the Great Western Mainline, Greenford branch, New North Main Line, inner Chiltern Mainline and Colnbrook branch tomorrow: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U46620/2025-03-19/detailed
On the 21st it will then do a run to Aylesbury, Princes Risborough, Oxford and back to Derby: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U46750/2025-03-21/detailed

 

[Welshguy1048]

Today's trip for 950001 - along the North Wales Coast Line and then down the Conwy Valley Line to Blaenau Ffestiniog

Realtime Trains | 2Q08 1232 Chester Middle Yard to Chester Middle Yard | 25/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 2Q08 1232 departure from Chester Middle Yard to Chester Middle Yard on 25/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[geoffk]

At Stansfield Hall Junction, Todmorden, in 2014.

 

[CDM Transport]

Hi all,

After speaking to a Colas driver, I have been told the 950 will continue to operate until at least 2026/2027.

It will be transfered to the NRM when withdrawn - a Colas driver said they tried to buy it.

 

[D365]

Hi all,

After speaking to a Colas driver, I have been told the 950 will continue to operate until at least 2026/2027.

It will be transfered to the NRM when withdrawn - a Colas driver said they tried to buy it.

BIB - if that is true, they could always do like Ashville and attempt to purchase a 153

That will be good news to see the 950 in preservation. Not much is known publicly about the unit; it would serve as a good showpiece for infrastructure monitoring technology and test trains as a whole.

 

[pokemonsuper9]

BIB - if that is true, they could always do like Ashville and attempt to purchase a 153

I'm pretty sure they own it, it's just still sat at Long Marsden with the rest of them!

That will be good news to see the 950 in preservation. Not much is known publicly about the unit; it would serve as a good showpiece for infrastructure monitoring technology and test trains as a whole.

Are there any maintenance trains in preservation?

I assume a solo 153 can go everywhere 950 can (although I believe two 153s can't go round Calstock curve)?

 

[chiltern trev]

It was in Carlisle on Monday 5th May 2025 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/64316400@N07/54553419831/in/datetaken-public/ - photo in stabling roads next to platform 1. (My photo.)



And Oban on Thursday 8th May 2025.

 

[TFT YouTube]

I don't suppose theres any interest in a preservation group or anything? It's a very unique unit!

Can't say much but I would like to do a Preservation Project with this, but if the NRM are hot on this, then there isn't much hope for it to still be active, which is definitely unfortunate.

 

[birchesgreen]

Are there any maintenance trains in preservation?

There is a tamper at Shildon (or was when i was there a few years ago anyway).

 

[DarloRich]

I cant believe the NRM want science chug! Why would they?

Before talking about preserving it: Have any of you been on board it?

 

[Anonymous10]

I cant believe the NRM want science chug! Why would they?

Before talking about preserving it: Have any of you been on board it?

All museums have collections development policies, aims ect.

Museums are also being insentivised to provide more in the way of stem related objects and programmes thanks to grants.

I work for a museum so happy to try give more indications why.