Winter CME's, February 2012.

So not a 'train' then but a LE if I read all the above correctly? That might limit the damage a bit - but 129 tonnes at 50mph? can wreak plenty of havoc on its own.

 

Photo of loco here:
Bletchley Train Derailment: Commuter Chaos For Rail Travellers | UK News | Sky News
Looks like it's a long way from where it should be - let's hope there's not TOO much track damage. Some of us need to get through there early tomorrow morning. Hope it hasn't affected any loco/stock movements either. ray:

Richard

 

If they can get the fast lines open tonight (ie the two lines mentioned) then i'd still be confident the tour will run, as the 86 is booked the fast line for 95% of the run to Crewe anyway, and if needbe the ECS can be sent through in the dead of night when theres nothing else about.

 

Stock is there.. 15 coaches went south with 2x 95mph 47s...

West Coast Main Line (WCML), 2012 - andrewstransport's Photos

If the wiring isn't up (or playing safe) am sure they will do it...

Dont know about 86259, but there's 3 other electrics at willesdon at least...1x87, 1xintercity liveried86 and a blue 86..

 

Good news the stock is down south with possible alternative traction as well.

 

86259 is in london I understand, who knows you may have a drag as well tomorrow... Pity I'm not joining till Preston.
see yah there, I've got 4000 miles to fly to catch this train.

 

This photo, taken earlier during #Bletchley investigation wor... on Twitpic

Photo of some of the damage to the track.

 

Network Rail saying they expect 2 lines open by 13.00.

 

47749 towed 86259 from Willesden to Washwood Heath Thurs. Dunno why.

Andrew N

 

Other way round I think. Why towed though is a good question unless Willesden need to give a quick once over before it run under its own pantograph.

 

No:

THE CLASS 47 LIST

Andrew N

 

Read the caption to the picture further down the page. 86259 was at Washwood Heath for a repaint.

 

Oh, I wonder whats that about as it doesn't make sense to drag it Willesden and back. Perhaps its mis-reported, ditto the photo. Perhaps it will be Sulzer power to Preston then.

 

Sorry, just re-read the caption which says the same as the text. It was reported on various gen groups as moving south.

 

It must be an error, if you google 47749 86259 you will find a u tube video of a spotless 86 being pushed out of wash wood Heath and heading south by 47749...
it could have always gone direct to willesden turned around and gone back again.. But I wouldn't be placing abet on that.

 

Good news. URGENT UPDATE - Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express

<BJ>

 

Well Done! :clap2:

 

Can't argue with that, well done.

 

Great news, off to stock up on snacks for the train and also dig out gloves, thick socks and hat.