January 2018

Colas Rail 37254 leads 37219 away from London Liverpool Street powering the 1Q90 Derby RTC to Ferme Park test train on the 29th January 2018.

Large Logo 37402 powers the 2C37 1140 Barrow in Furness to Carlisle at Ladyhall on the 26th January 2018.

Large Logo 37401 on the 2C47 1004 Preston to Barrow in Furness at Grange over Sands on the 26th January 2018.

DRS 68003+68029 on the 5Z67 Carlisle to Carnforth at Grange over Sands on the 26th January 2018.

D5353 27007 leaves the mid hants railway after 33 years

D5353 27007 being transported on a low loader by 'Moveright' is captured heading up a very damp A34 to Andrew Goodmans yard at Sutton Coldfield after it was earlier picked up from Alresford on the 21st January 2018. The teacup has been at the Mid-Hants Railway since 1985 but was withdrawn in 2000 for a major overhaul. It is believed the Type 2 is eventually going to the Caledonian Railway at Brechin for further restoration, after plans to rebuild the locomotive as a Class '21' were scuppered.

D5353 (27007) disguised as 27015 'University of Wibblefroth' (< LOL) is seen leaving Station Road, Alresford on a Moveright low loader before it continues its journey along the B4047, A31 and A34 to the West Midlands on the 21st January 2018.

D5353 is being readied at Alresford for transportation by Moveright to Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands on the 21st January 2018. The locomotive first entered service on the Mid-Hants Railway in 1992 after a fire in 1986 delayed its return to service.

Late eurostar drag...

On the 19th/20th January 2018, GBRf 66769 hauled Eurostar Nos. 373009 and 373010 from St Pancras to Kingsbury EMR as 6X73 (the Eurostar ran empty from Temple Mills to the London terminus). Train 6X73 came to a stand south of Biggleswade station and was unable to proceed forward because of a possession which lasted from 23:30 to 06:00 between Biggleswade and Sandy which prevented the train from running on the relief line. GBRf arranged a fresh driver to relieve the current one and despite being 6 minutes early south of Biggleswade at 01:30, the train went through Sandy at 06:03 a mere 247 minutes late. The Coalville line which opens between 0600 and 0700 just to facilitate this train would remain open until after 10 am with the signallers at Moira and Mantle Lane agreeing to stay on just for the train. Once on the main line at Branston, The Eurostar drag went into Elford loop (a rare manoeuvre for this working) as it would have to wait for a path into Kingsbury EMR as 60044 was working the 6E54 Kingsbury to Humber and 60020 which would overtake the train at Elford, was powering the 6M57 Lindsey to Kingsbury. The Eurostar arrived at Kingsbury EMR around 420 minutes late.

GBRf 66769 propels 373009 and 373010 into Kingsbury EMR as 6X73 ex-St Pancras and passes the stabled 60020 after working the 6M57 Lindsey to Kingsbury on the 20th January 2018.

GBRf 66769 leads 373009+373010 out of Elford loop at Portway running 417 minutes late with the 6X73 St Pancras to Kingsbury on the 20th January 2018.

DB 60044 on the 6E54 Kingsbury to Humber passes Eurostar 373010+373009 in Elford loop being hauled by 66769 from St Pancras to Kingsbury for scrapping on the 20th January 2018.

DB Schenker 60020 powers the 6M57 Lindsey to Kingsbury at Portway after passing 66769+373009+373010 on 6X73 St Pancras to Kingsbury in Elford loop on the 20th January 2018.

Eurostar 373010 and 373009 in Elford loop and shortly after coming out at Portway on the 18th January 2018.

GBRf 66769+373009+373010 on the 6X73 2335 St Pancras to Kingsbury departing Branston loop on the 20th January 2018.

Rail Operations Group No. 47813 sadly graffitied overnight in Clapham yard is hauled by 47815 as the 0H72 Clapham yard to Wembley on the 14th January 2018.

Rail Operations Group 47815+47813 on the 0H72 Clapham yard to Wembley departing Clapham junction on the 14th January 2018.

Battle of Britain No. 91110 powers the the 1A26 Leeds to London Kings Cross at Welwyn North in reversed formation on the 14th January 2018.

Southeastern 376002+376xxx awaits departure from London Blackfriars with the 2Z47 1554 London Blackfriars to Gravesend on the 13th January 2018.

Southeastern 375921 and 375705 departing London Bridge with the 1Z28 London Bridge to Hastings on the 13th January 2018.

Southern 455820 on the 2Y39 1359 London Bridge to Caterham departing London Bridge on the 13th January 2018.

Southern 455835 2F29 1444 London Bridge to London Victoria passes 171805 on the 1E36 1334 Uckfield to London Bridge and 66095 in possession at London Bridge on the 13th January 2018.

South Western Railway 707011 on the 2R29 1215 London Waterloo to London Waterloo via Hounslow departing Twickenham on the 13rd January 2018.

South Western Railway Newly arrived 707019 and 707020 moving around Clapham yard on the 14th January 2018. 707021,022,024 and 030 should be delivered in the coming few weeks,

South Western Railway SWR 455 on the 2K27 1157 London Waterloo to London Waterloo approaching what looks like a temporary footbridge for rail workers at Twickenham on the 14th January 2018.

GBRf 66732+66745 on the 3Y03 Tonbridge West yard circular via Margate and Sheerness, passing over the Kingsferry rail/road bridge at Swale on the 7th January 2018. This bridge which is non-electrified so electrified trains have to coast over, connects the Isle of Sheppey to mainland Kent.

466009 on the 2D30 1212 Sheerness on Sea to Sittingbourne at Kingsferry bridge, Swale on the 7th January 2018.

Large Logo 37403 on the 2C45 Barrow in Furness to Carlisle at Lady hall on the 6th January 2018.

Large Logo 37403 on the 2C40 0842 Carlisle to Barrow in Furness at Lady hall on the 6th January 2018.

DBSO 9709 tnt 37403 on the 2C40 0842 Carlisle to Barrow in Furness at Lady hall on the 6th January 2018.