Southern Class 313 withdrawal/storage/scrapping updates

[fgwrich]

Unit 313202 is split and awaiting scrap according to a friend. Coach 62594 is inches away from the crusher

It is indeed. 214 was split into 3 vehicles last week, each edging their way closer. 202 was in a similar position. Not sure what’s next after 202.

 

[Graham H]

It is indeed. 214 was split into 3 vehicles last week, each edging their way closer. 202 was in a similar position. Not sure what’s next after 202.

Unless theres another shunt then unit 220 is visible from the public road and is on the same scrap line as 202 and is already anonymous apparently as the unit numbers, coach numbers and anything with a number/data on has been cut out presumably for sale to raise funds somewhere

 

[camerar1]

Unless theres another shunt then unit 220 is visible from the public road and is on the same scrap line as 202 and is already anonymous apparently as the unit numbers, coach numbers and anything with a number/data on has been cut out presumably for sale to raise funds somewhere

I was at the fence at Eastleigh Works this morning, and my report draws upon contributions in this forum, with thanks.

Eastleigh Works and T&RSMD, 26th June 2023

2991 Bruce (07007) is seen close to PDTS 811113 of 800113. Since first pictured outside the works last week, the yaw damper has been reaffi...

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[Ladder23]

Any moves due tomorrow at all?

 

[Roger B]

I was at the fence at Eastleigh Works this morning, and my report draws upon contributions in this forum, with thanks.

Eastleigh Works and T&RSMD, 26th June 2023

2991 Bruce (07007) is seen close to PDTS 811113 of 800113. Since first pictured outside the works last week, the yaw damper has been reaffi...

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Many thanks Camerar1.

Were you able to see 153385 - the 153 that's now in departmental service. I've seen it many times, but not since it's tranfer into departmental fleet. Thinking of taking a trip - but not worth it if it's hidden away.

Many thanks

 

[Sun Chariot]

Any moves due tomorrow at all?

Yes, consist is now on the move this morning

 

[The_Train]

Yes, consist is now on the move this morning

Any confirmation of units?

 

[Sun Chariot]

Post #1374. But I'll know for sure when they pass Havant

 

[The_Train]

Post #1369. But I'll know for sure when they pass Havant

Thanks I'll wait for sightings in case there has been any set swaps

 

[Sun Chariot]

Thanks I'll wait for sightings in case there has been any set swaps

PEPs 219 + (very graffiti covered) 213

 

[75A]

Some good pictures from Eastleigh on;

47s and other Classic Power at Southampton

Information and pictures of motive power and rolling stock produced in the British Railways era

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[fgwrich]

Many thanks Camerar1.

Were you able to see 153385 - the 153 that's now in departmental service. I've seen it many times, but not since it's tranfer into departmental fleet. Thinking of taking a trip - but not worth it if it's hidden away.

Many thanks

The 153 doesn’t venture into Eastleigh Works anymore, rather just stabling next to Eastleigh Station now. In recent weeks it’s been 311 and 376 down here now too.

 

[trainmania100]

Does anyone know why decommissioned units like the 313s and 455s get graffiti on hove Yard, yet the stabled units like 377 and 387 rarely seem to get tagged?

Obviously this happens at night so just wondering why the latter don't seem to be targeted as much, given the 313s have moved today with a full coat of art...

I know you often see 700s tagged but practically every 313 in hove is painted on and rarely the gatexes stabled. It's almost as if the artists are enthusiasts and know exactly which units are being scrapped

 

[Graham H]

PEPs 219 + (very graffiti covered) 213

213 seemed remarkably clean when I saw it at Havant, almost pristine. That was the north side though, didnt see the other.

 

[Sun Chariot]

Here's 213's graffiti-ruined side - and in happier times back in April.

 

[Ladder23]

Wasn't expecting those units to move, above 4 other units were mentioning to be going next.

219 was the first unit I southern 313 I travelled on and was hoping I could see that one last time, gutted

 

[The_Train]

PEPs 219 + (very graffiti covered) 213

Amazing, thanks for confirming

 

[Sun Chariot]

Thanks, you're welcome.


Those who've followed this thread, might recall I set myself a challenge to photo the PEPs - but within a 1 mile radius of my home. All of my PEP photos in this thread have faithfully kept to that brief!

From June, I started a similar challenge - for loco-hauled or light engine services. Quite a tall order for what is mostly SWR & Southern! Here's my photo thread (shameless plug!) -

Loco hauled around Havant

A summer "challenge" deep in SWR/Southern land - Photograph loco-hauled, or light, services within within my locality. Focus is freight workings or uncommon traffic. I'll add to this thread during the year. Main line steam haulage in South Hampshire - my thread is...

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Spoiler alert - it includes a sparkling 69008 en.route from Eastleigh works

 

[Ladder23]

Any idea what's next to go and when?

 

[Dart34518]

Should be 203/210 on Tues.

 

[JohnElliott]

I think you're being rather optimistic about the demand for railtours on old 70s suburban stock with no bogs. There just isn't the charm of loco hauled mk1s with a buffet car that attract non enthusiasts (and pays the bills) and they are utterly unsuitable for charter work. The BLS tour was popular because it was a service farewell. These always do well. The best we can hope for is a carriage or two cosmetically restored and stuffed and mounted somewhere.

I remember in the 1980s riding on a successful railtour where the train was 6 cars of 50-year-old suburban stock (2BIL+4SUB - though for the third of the tour when we were in the BIL, at least there was a toilet!)

 

[The_Train]

Has 202, reported to be eye wateringly close to the crusher last week, and any others been crushed at Eastleigh since the last update?

 

[fgwrich]

Has 202, reported to be eye wateringly close to the crusher last week, and any others been crushed at Eastleigh since the last update?

313202 is dead. Another unit could be seen from Campbell Road yesterday, with 207 following it in the scrap line.

 

[The_Train]

313202 is dead. Another unit could be seen from Campbell Road yesterday, with 207 following it in the scrap line.

Looks like it's going to become a fairly swift process from here on in - thanks for the update, Rich

 

[Graham H]

Coach 62530 from 313202 was still only part crushed Friday evening and I believe the middle coach was still whole as 313220 was still sat on the 'death row' line with one other coach visible beyond it nearer the scrap area. Doesnt seem that swift as its taken a whole week just to scrap half a unit as 202 was still whole last Sunday. 207 would seem to be third in line currently following the remains of 202 and after 202 is minced it should be 220.

 

[swt_passenger]

Coach 62530 from 313202 was still only part crushed Friday evening and I believe the middle coach was still whole as 313220 was still sat on the 'death row' line with one other coach visible beyond it nearer the scrap area. Doesnt seem that swift as its taken a whole week just to scrap half a unit as 202 was still whole last Sunday. 207 would seem to be third in line currently following the remains of 202 and after 202 is minced it should be 220.

Do Raxstar even have a “crusher”, or any dedicated machinery? AIUI there’s no comparison between Raxstar‘s facility and a fully mechanised plant such as at Newport. The companies are probably at completely opposite ends of the market.

 

[tricky18jan]

Think Raxstar are more traditional/old school breakers ??

Grabber and blow torch from any/all images I’ve seen.

 

[antharro]

Yup. Raxstar use blow torches and material handlers, then ship off the remains to a metal processor like Sims. Sims are a completely different kind of organisation and handle significantly higher volumes of scrap. In Newport they also have one of the largest hammer mills in the world for material size reduction and separation. It can typically shred a car in a few seconds. They do still need to cut stuff down to a size that will fit in the hammer mill though - they can't just feed it an entire train carriage in one go!

 

[Ladder23]

Tomorrows move still going ahead ?

 

[Sun Chariot]

RTT has no path allocated to it today

Quite a few West Clastway services have been cancelled this morning. I wonder if those, plus lack of path for the PEPs trip, relates to this week's overtime ban action?