LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2016

now in Crewe P12 it has a 37 on the front

 

Couple of Carnforth shots here:

https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com/Northwesttrains/North-West-trains-2016/i-WwTjF5q

Cheers

Andrew N

 

45699 is heading back north today, currently in Southall platform: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50667/2016/07/14/advanced

 

Thank you. Do you know if there is a diesel on the front?

 

I'm not sure, I'd imagine so if she's going to have repairs needed. I will see it in about 40/45 mins so will let you know!

 

Two diesels plus 45699. I belive it is 37516+47760

 

Yes it was. Just passed Bletchley.

 

A4 60009 'Union of South Africa' moving LE from Thornton to Shildon in preparation for the Shed Bashes at Locomotion on 18/07 http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54606/2016/07/18/advanced

 

RTT show it timed for 25 mph and 2hrs 35 mins Edinburgh to Berwick etc. suggests that's true.
Being towed dead?

 

Either the timings are (VERY!) slack or she does get towed, did hear as well that after the events she'll move to Bury where Riley & Son are going to carry out the maintenance further

 

Always thought she was looked after by Crewe, a interesting development.

 

Various workshops have maintained 60009 over the years. She spent some time on the SVR a few years ago. Much of the most recent overhaul was done at Crewe, but they are now concentrating on their own locos and stock. IIRC, Lizzie went to Tyseley for her recent work because Crewe were unable to fit her in.

 

46115 'Scots Guardsman' returning home to Carnforth tomorrow from Southall http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50679/2016/07/20/advanced

 

Shame we can't keep her down here a bit longer!

 

Last night 60009 worked E&C Thornton to Shildon, as evidenced by this video (not mine):

 

25 minutes engineering recovery time after Grantshouse and 40 minutes allowance Tweedmouth to Belford LC.
I suspect blanket allowances for single line working as specified in the Train Planning Manual. Nothing on the schedule for running wrong road.
The last down trains shown running late, then a Tyne Yard to Berwick "freight" which was looped to follow the last passenger train. Looks very like a tamper going to possession!

Cheers, Neil

 

Anyone know what the consist is on today's Southall - Carnforth move for 46115?

 

The consist was bowled by a Virgin Voyager passing the railcam at Watford but it looked like a 47 leading 46115 & 2 POBs

 

Actually 37706 seen earlier near Wembley