Southern Class 455 Withdrawal

[swt_passenger]

Has 455 811 been scrapped yet?

Yes, according to the frequently updated list in post #1. Went 26th May as per post #1046.

 

[Foxxle]

Has 455 811 been scrapped yet?

Yes, think so. There's a list of which ones have gone which i believe is the first post in the thread.

Yes, according to the frequently updated list in post #1. Went 26th May as per post #1046.

Not sure what I'm doing wrong but it never shows the most recent messages until I post mine, then it shows up... sorry I repeated the exact same thing you said haha

 

[3973EXL]

STP 09/08 5Q55 1038 Stewarts Lane - Newport Docks
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K05032/2022-08-09/detailed

STP 11/08 5Q55 1038 Stewarts Lane - Newport Docks
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K05032/2022-08-11/detailed

STP 12/08 5Q55 1038 Stewarts Lane - Newport Docks
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K03208/2022-08-12/detailed

5Q55 Q Path in for 15/08

 

[Ewan M]

Have we got the id of the 455s headed to Newport today?

 

[Class455]

Have we got the id of the 455s headed to Newport today?

No idea I’m afraid but 66726 is the loco on today’s move

 

[03_179]

5801 & 5807

 

[Class455]

5801 & 5807

Thanks! Of course, I knew the time would come soon anyway but 455801 was my favourite 455. Not only because it was the first but it had one of the best sounding EE507’s out of the whole fleet, so really sad to see it go for scrap. 455807 was also another I had many journeys on.

So which will be the last pair of Southern 455’s to leave Stewart’s Lane?

 

[fgwrich]

Thanks! Of course, I knew the time would come soon anyway but 455801 was my favourite 455. Not only because it was the first but it had one of the best sounding EE507’s out of the whole fleet, so really sad to see it go for scrap. 455807 was also another I had many journeys on.

So which will be the last pair of Southern 455’s to leave Stewart’s Lane?

A shame indeed. I had wondered if 801s surprisingly lengthy stay of execution would lead to something more positive.

 

[warwickshire]

5801 & 5807

Confirmed earlier on Tuesday 09th August 2022. With 66726 Sheffield Wednesday the Arlington vans and 455807 and 455801.
However with a difference this time.
Footage from Shepherd's Bush.
Reading and Newport.
Following the progress of the scrap train. En route.
Whilst connecting trains Gwr Cardiff and Swansea services and Tube via Notting Hill allowed this remarkable opportunity to get the 455 scrap train Near enough start to finish. At these locations following its progress. Interesting to get at various points to.
However had left to Thursday or Friday 11 12th August. Would have been a no go Hot weather disruption.

 

[ert47]

Thanks!
GBRF’s newest 66, 66734 in Platinum Jubilee livery is today’s loco so should certainly attract attention.

This should then leave the following three pairs at Stewart’s Lane:
455801/455807
455804/455819
455812/455836

The tracking software we have at work shows 804, 812, 819 and 836 at Stewarts Lane. Not long to go

 

[swt_passenger]

The tracking software we have at work shows 804, 812, 819 and 836 at Stewarts Lane. Not long to go

The post you replied to would have been correct when written though, on 26 July.

 

[Dart34518]

5836/5812 due to go tomorrow.

 

[Ewan M]

5836/5812 due to go tomorrow.

On their way to Newport now behind 66726

 

[warwickshire]

On their way to Newport now behind 66726

Confirmed from a lovely warm sunny Imperial wharf 5Q55 66726 Sheffield Wednesday with 455836 455812. Plus the Arlington vans as usual. Heading in the clear sunny skies for scrap. Around 12 minutes early. 455836 455812 now waiting scrap very shortly at Newport Docks .

 

[warwickshire]

Confirmed from a lovely warm sunny Imperial wharf 5Q55 66726 Sheffield Wednesday with 455836 455812. Plus the Arlington vans as usual. Heading in the clear sunny skies for scrap. Around 12 minutes early. 455836 455812 now waiting scrap very shortly at Newport Docks .

On the 5Q55 1038 Stewarts Lane to Newport Docks.

 

[Class455]

5836/5812 due to go tomorrow.

So 455804/455819 will be the final two Southern 455's. Makes sense given they were the last two to run under their own power last month.
Such a shame I'm out of the country so I can't see them depart

 

[D7672]

66726 doing the honours again this week,maybe early running,watchout

 

[Class455]

The loco for the final scrap move hasn’t departed Tonbridge yet. 2 hours late, it looks likely to have been caped.

 

[455_Maniac]

Any more news on the last two SN 455/8 units? Was keeping my fingers crossed for a last minute saviour but I am not sure if preservation is possible, especially if Eversholt have a contract in place to scrap all 46 units(?)

 

[brad465]

Any more news on the last two SN 455/8 units? Was keeping my fingers crossed for a last minute saviour but I am not sure if preservation is possible, especially if Eversholt have a contract in place to scrap all 46 units(?)

If preservation is possible then there's still plenty of SWR ones to try and source one from, but it depends what a potential preserver would want to do with it.

 

[455_Maniac]

If preservation is possible then there's still plenty of SWR ones to try and source one from, but it depends what a potential preserver would want to do with it.

Agreed, one would hope said potential preserver would want to reinstate the original traction equipment, I do miss the sound of a 455's DC motor on the SWR (formerly NSE and then SWT) network!

 

[XCTurbostar]

Any more news on the last two SN 455/8 units? Was keeping my fingers crossed for a last minute saviour but I am not sure if preservation is possible, especially if Eversholt have a contract in place to scrap all 46 units(?)

I am fairly certain that the fate is sealed for the last two.

Diagram has appeared for Monday

Realtime Trains | 5Q55 1038 Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D to Newport Docks (Sims) Gbrf | 15/08/2022

Real-time train running information for 5Q55 1038 departure from Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D to Newport Docks (Sims) Gbrf on 15/08/2022. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Loco:

Realtime Trains | 5Z54 0425 Tonbridge West Yard Gbrf to Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D | 15/08/2022

Real-time train running information for 5Z54 0425 departure from Tonbridge West Yard Gbrf to Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D on 15/08/2022. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[455_Maniac]

I am fairly certain that the fate is sealed for the last two.

Diagram has appeared for Monday

Realtime Trains | 5Q55 1038 Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D to Newport Docks (Sims) Gbrf | 15/08/2022

Real-time train running information for 5Q55 1038 departure from Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D to Newport Docks (Sims) Gbrf on 15/08/2022. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Loco:

Realtime Trains | 5Z54 0425 Tonbridge West Yard Gbrf to Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D | 15/08/2022

Real-time train running information for 5Z54 0425 departure from Tonbridge West Yard Gbrf to Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D on 15/08/2022. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Cheers for the information, I would happily go and see them off on their way to Newport but alas, my schedule is rammed at the moment, hoping someone manages to record them leaving Stewarts Lane!

 

[Pep and co]

End of an era. Victoria and London Bridge (and eventually Waterloo) won't be the same without them.

 

[455_Maniac]

End of an era. Victoria and London Bridge (and eventually Waterloo) won't be the same without them.

It really is, was distantly hoping for one of each to enter preservation (1x SWR 455/7 + 455/8 + 455/9 + 456/0, + 1x SN 455/8), but alas, the scrapman seems to have secured the fate of the former two for good, it seems that this really is the end of BREL on London's Metro routes

 

[43096]

It really is, was distantly hoping for one of each to enter preservation (1x SWR 455/7 + 455/8 + 455/9 + 456/0, + 1x SN 455/8), but alas, the scrapman seems to have secured the fate of the former two for good, it seems that this really is the end of BREL on London's Metro routes

There was never any hope of that happening.

 

[Foxxle]

Diagram has appeared for Monday

Interesting that this one is on a Monday, wonder why that is?

 

[45076]

It really is, was distantly hoping for one of each to enter preservation (1x SWR 455/7 + 455/8 + 455/9 + 456/0, + 1x SN 455/8), but alas, the scrapman seems to have secured the fate of the former two for good, it seems that this really is the end of BREL on London's Metro routes

Buying one is the easy bit, trust me I know

 

[J burge]

So looks like the last southern 455 tomorrow I'm surprised none was preserved

 

[43102EMR]

So looks like the last 455 tomorrow I'm surprised none was preserved

There’s still the SWR ones which are closer to their original condition…