LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2018

My video from Wednesday’s loaded test run with 35018.

James

 

Sounds like the B1 won't be going at all now going on what the SVR gala thread is saying.

 

Youre right Ian B1 not going SVR nor GB but still doing the Flyers

 

Heck the GB too? That's still a over a month away. Imagine that would put the two Whitby jobs out too?

 

No as I said still doing Flyers
PM you later

 

I know a good spot a short walk from the golf course.

 

Yes I remember it well lol

 

45157 & 45690 Bury to 10A?
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U64277/2018/03/12/advanced

 

45231 & support coach, Alton to Southall LSL on Wednesday 14th March:
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U64315/2018/03/14/advanced

 

45690 & 45407 ( running as 45157 )at Hest Bank.

 

This is currently showing as a DBS move although 45231 is not yet air braked ? No evidence of a diesel move to pick it up as yet.

 

No diesel.

 

60163's move postponed due to bridge strike:
A road vehicle has collided with a bridge at Castleton Moor.
Network Rail have assessed the bridge and due to the severity of the damage, trains are unable to run between Battersby and Whitby.
We anticipate disruption will continue until the end of service on Tuesday 13 March.

 

According to UK steam, 60163's move from grosmont to kidderminster has been cancelled and will now transfer between the 2 places by road instead.

 

Can DB do vac only moves?

 

45231 raises the echoes as she accelerates in fine style away from the site of the former Junction for the line to Tongham between Farnham and Aldershot. She has a wonderful crisp bark!

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Looking at the photo above appears from the pipes below the buffer beam that she now has air braking capacity.

 

White air tap, would say 'blow through'?

 

What would the yellow relate to?

Showing my ignorance maybe, but a pleasing development if DBC are doing vac moves now?

 

If I remember correctly 45231 was fitted with the twin pipes and brake valve but no pump or reservoirs. This was to enable it to work an air braked train when paired with another loco able to supply air.
Not heard the pump was yet been fitted during its recent 'intermediate' at Crewe.
As said, welcome development if DBS will undertake vac stock work now too, potentially particularly beneficial to VT / GWS if so.