LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2019

45699 red

 

I was under the impression this move was always scheduled for today, was certainly on RTT last Sunday.

I was surprised to see Braunton turn up however after it being announced that 70000 was the scheduled loco.
The newly repainted and renumbered engine, still unlined and without nameplates at Yorton and Sutton Bridge Jct this morning.

 

Galatea on light test to Hellifield and back today, here leaving:-

 

The loco situation has improved in the south recently. Locos now include 35028, 60103, 60163 and 61306 in London. 34046 is due to arrive at Bristol this afternoon. <BJ>

UPDATE: …..and now the Duchess to Southall.

 

At a rough count we have ten class 7 and 8Ps fit to run on the main line, could be twelve when the two Scots come back. I wonder when was the last time that was the case. Untold riches compared with a few years ago.

 

Threatening skies once again as 'Galatea' works 5M51 through Starricks out to Hellifield with Ron Smith driving and Martyn Soames firing

 

Complete with obligatory drain cock issue I notice.

 

Just noted the Saphos web page https://saphostrains.com is now saying the 26th June train will be hauled by Britannia (subject to availability) - will have too look out for another engine movement to Bristol.

 

45699 at Starricks Farm.

 

66155 + 60163 + support coach running a few minutes early south through Hadley Wood.

 

Is 46233 currently on-route to Southall?
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U55178/2019/06/13/advanced

 

Yes on the move. Possibly held in Butterley due to the Corby landslip.

 

43043 derailed near Corby tunnel.

 

Running to Southall overnight via Stafford & the West Coast Mainline on a new timetable now.

 

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O13695/2019/06/13/advanced

For any night owls

 

News report of the Corby incident. <BJ>
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-48620405

 

I see the Duchess ran to Southall last night (thanks to mattspencer for the link) but - have I missed something? I can't see why, as it doesn't appear to have any work allocated. Can anyone enlighten me?

 

3 jubes in action now then great news. But how long has 45699 had her mainline ticket for does anyone know on nat pres 3 years at a guess?

 

According to UKSteam Info 45699 was certified in 2013, 45690 in 2014 and, as we all know, 45596 2018. So, theoretically, unless it gets an extension, 45699 is due to retire for overhaul next year.

 

This is a time when we realise how useful the Uksteam updates were. <BJ>