KESR

Does anyone know which engines are likely to be working at the KESR at the moment?

I'm planning a visit for the back end of next week..

 

up to last week the running fleet was the pannier, 32678, usa 65 and austerity holman f Stephens
terrier Boadiam was due wash out , charwelton was stopped whilst a steam leak was investigated and the p class was in the shed whilst a valve ware problem was investigated
in the shed n019 is under overhaul ,and another austerity is being prepared for an 10 year overhaul and a ballast hopper is being worked on

 

Thanks for the information!

 

No problem, ive been working at Rolvendon the last 4 weeks and after this week im returning for another 4 week stint , its certainly better than sitting on my **** doing nothing most people hate doing work based placements, me, im loving it!!

 

There is some amount of info on the website www.terriertrust.org.uk . From what they say, it would appear that traffic is booming on the KESR - which is GREAT news but may mean limited opportunities for their lovely little locos (which are many people's favourites).

 

the terriers and p class tend to get used on the vintage rake ,with the Austerities and Pannier handling the Mk1 set which tends to be a 5 car rake at the moment and as such would be to much for a terrier to haul up the bank even during the last week i was there, even the vintage rake had to be stregntened by using the birdcage brake rather than the 6 wheeler brake

 

On a similar note, I assume it's too soon to say, but does anyone know what's likely to be rostered on bank holiday Monday 30th August? Website says "intensive service", (judging by the times I assume 2 train), is this steam+dmu, 2xsteam or what? Only REALLY interested in the austerity y'see :lol:

 

i should imagine any 2 of these 3, USA 65, 1638 or the bucket , incidently if anyones around tomorrow, the P class is double heading with 32678 to test the valve repairs, probally on the first trip, but who knows, you might get a 2 for the price of 1 trip
today, it was very busy, with both trains very full all day, good to see , i hope that everyone is doing so well , we certainly need the income

 

There was I expecting to drive the Yank tomorrow!

 

Sorry howard, still i bet you enjoyed being towed around by the P .
no 3 passed her insurance boiler exam today you will be pleased to know