LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2014.

They are indeed part of the West Coast fleet. The blue livery is because both are ex-Arriva Trains Wales and used to work the Welsh Assembly train between Holyhead and Cardiff.

 

So, does anyone know what the Bodmin move was actually for? Does the MHR not have the capacity for its overhaul, has it changed hands, etc?

 

It is one of John Bunch's 5 locos that are all due to leave the Midhants this year - agreement ends at the end of August. It was never going to be overhauled at the Midhants after the fallout many years ago. It is rumoured to be going to Carnforth for overhaul.

 

Thanks, Paul.

 

Anyone know where Tornado is at the moment ? Expecting a light move this week.

 

Was at chc on Monday seen from passing train.

 

Chc ??

 

CHC?

 

Thanks, No light move in order then.

 

I guess that we shall be finding out which way the A4 and K4 go after MNR York, Carnforth or Crewe. Does anyone know?

 

Carnforth - on Wednesday.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53157/2014/07/02/advanced

 

I'm not sure what this is but it could be a movement for the Torbay Express next weekend. <BJ>

DBS 5Z30 1020 Southall Loco Services Ltd to Bristol Barton Hill W.R.D.
Runs on 30/06/2014 only
Timed for 60mph max
Diesel locomotive, trailing load 715 tonnes
Southall Loco Services Ltd 1020 GL
Southall [STL] 1030 1032 GL
Reading [RDG] 12 pass 1117 RL 1
Didcot Parkway [DID] 3 pass 1146 RL
Swindon [SWI] 4 pass 1251 1
Bristol Parkway [BPW] 2 pass 1341 41 5
Bristol Temple Meads [BRI] UT 1357 1406 UDR
Bristol Barton Hill W.R.D. [XHL] 1411

 

Seven hours of stopovers in a 13 hr journey !!!!! Plenty of brewing then !

 

Any ideas from anyone yet ???? Like to pop out to Twyford if its gonna look good.

 

I expect it is 34046. It was mentioned by someone from/connected with LSL in another thread, that 34046 would be heading to Bristol for the Torbays.

 

Whats N/R mean against Southall Dep. Non runner ????
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53156/2014/06/30/advanced

 

Whatever it is, it's on the way.
11:00 through Taplow. <BJ>

 

Yes, just about on time Twyford. What I don't understand about the RTT timesheet is that actuals are shown in grey BEFORE time ! ie, its not at Didcot yet but a time is shown !!. Oh well.....

 

Not recorded (or something like that), i.e. the actual time was not entered into the system.