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Inter City Railway Society - March 2020 Inter City Railway Society founded 1973 www.intercityrailwaysociety.org

Volume 48 No.2 Issue 561 March 2020

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President: Simon Mutten - [email protected] (01603 715701) Coppercoin, 12 Blofield Corner Rd, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 4RT Treasurer: Peter Britcliffe - [email protected] (01429 234180) 9 Voltigeur Drive, Hart, Hartlepool TS27 3BS Membership Sec: Colin Pottle - [email protected] (01933 272262) 166 Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 1NG Mob (07840 401045) Secretary: Christine Field - [email protected] contact details as below for Trevor Chairman: filled by senior officials as required for meetings

Magazine: Editor: Trevor Roots - [email protected] (01466 760724) Mill of Botary, Cairnie, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 4UD Mob (07765 337700) Sightings: James Holloway - [email protected] (0121 744 2351) 246 Longmore Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3ES Photo Database: Colin Pottle

Books: Publications Manager: Trevor Roots - [email protected] Publications Team: Trevor Roots / Eddie Rathmill

Website / IT: Website Manager: Trevor Roots - [email protected] contact details as above Social Media: Gareth Patterson Yahoo Administrator: Steve Revill

Sales Manager: Christine Field contact details as above for Trevor

Visits Co-ordinator: Trevor Roots / Christine Field / Tony Whitehead

Contents: Barry Scrapyard ...... 48 Officials Contact List ...... 2 Cascaded Stock ...... 33 Society Notice Board ...... 3-5 Coach Matters ...... 42 Events ...... 6 Odds & Sods ...... 15 ICRS Sales ...... 64 Class 58s Abroad ...... 43-46 Regular Current News / Sightings: Photo Spot: Eastleigh Works Report ...... 9-13 Depot ...... 38 Franchise / Network News ...... 14-15 NR Test Trains ...... 8 Freight Matters ...... 56 OTP ...... 22 Infrastructure News ...... 40 Works ...... 26 Tram, Light Rail & Metro News ...... 47-48 Rail Tour News ...... 25 Out & About Sightings ...... 32-38 Railway Globetrotters ...... 49-55 Stock Changes ...... 56-57 Railway Vehicles ...... 28 Liveries ...... 62-63 Signal Box Survey ...... 41-42 New Stock ...... 59-61 Standard Preservation: Reformed Stock ...... 57 Galas...... 27-28 Transfers ...... 58 News ...... 39-40 Technology News...... 13 Photo Spot: Diesel ...... 38 Traffic & Traction News ...... 16-22 Stock Moves ...... 23-25 Other Feature Articles: WD Austerity 0-6-0ST Loco Survey ...... 29-31

Front Cover Photo: Now that is real clag. On what could be the final mainline run before the expiration of its boiler ticket and retirement, Gresley A4 4-6-2 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA’ is seen approaching Swindon at 10.03 on Railway Touring Co ‘The Cotswold Venturer’ 1Z83 Paddington - Worcester Shrub Hill, 22nd February 2020 (Colin Pidgeon)

£2.50 where sold separately Printed & distributed by Henry Ling Ltd, Dorset Press, Dorchester DT1 1HD

2 SOCIETY NOTICE BOARD

Editor’s Comments: Well last month might be the shortest but certainly it has not been a quiet one, what with three severe storms resulting in damaging winds and appalling ongoing flooding and the continuing corona virus spread. Hopefully none of you have been affected though the former seems to be a regular occurrence now and the latter has yet to have its full effect in the UK. Though many parts of the UK were and are continuing to suffer from the heavy rain our north eastern corner missed all the storms, being close to the eye of all and in the lea of the Grampians. In fact we have had below average rainfall and hardly any snow. Though we have cooler temperatures it has mostly been gloriously sunny throughout February and that has continued into March. The weather has badly affected both mainline and preserved railways with either fallen trees / debris on lines or flooding with Wales particularly badly hit again. The Conwy Valley line and Cambrian routes to Machynlleth and Pwllheli suffered washouts and additional coastal erosion on the latter. KWV and EMB were both flooded. A few incidents of services running into trees has resulted in damage to stock including bubble car 55032 on the Wensleydale Railway and an HST power car between Huntly and Insch near me. In fact I had gone out to photograph this very eastbound service at Keith but I had failed to check my camera battery which was flat, only discovering that on the platform !!

Other momentous railway news is that, as thought, HS2 has been given the green light which will see the railways create work for many sectors and opportunities for the next 20 years. In addition to the new government making one big railway decision the most interesting is the £500 million fund to develop new lines / stations in a reversal of the Beeching cuts. Clearly framed by the need to address climate change it is a welcome step and local MPs, authorities and community groups are being urged to propose ideas. Other big events are that Northern is now in the hands of the DfT and Grand Central livery is now appearing on Cl.90s.

Our 2020 visits diary is now almost full with another private visit added to Scunthorpe Steelworks / Appleby Frodingham Railway. The only hope is that the corona virus outbreak does not cause cancellations but with a fast moving situation it is even more important you make sure you give full contact details when you book. The next event is our AGM at the Railway Institute on Sat. 14th March so see you there if you are going. Sadly because of a myriad of issues not least I am knackered, as you will understand below, we are not now going to do the mammoth 8 day round trip required to attend the Swanage Diesel Gala at the end of April. With potential restrictions possibly in the pipeline it is also sensible to not commit to booking and we have the added worry of our continuing care of my Mom.

On another personal note I really appreciate the many members who have thanked me for the work done as I am sure a few still don’t appreciate that on top of producing two issues of TRACKS (144 pages) the Jan / Feb only finished by doing an all nighter, I was solely responsible for compiling the 5 new books now available and processing the orders which have been pouring in. As of the end of Feb. orders are up 89 on 2019 involving 172 more books meaning a total of 489 orders and 807 books have had to be processed. All of the aforementioned has taken the whole of Jan and Feb but backing this up is a myriad of other unseen background work required to ensure accurate books, info and stock. These have included ordering more sundries, designing adverts for Railways Illustrated and Rail Express, book cover designing, getting quotes, revising Society forms for ordering, membership and TRACKS renewal forms plus co-ordinating dates with Tony for the mammoth visit itinerary plus making sure the website was up to date involving redesigning PayPal links etc. All of this has involved a lot of juggling and thinking ahead with lead times with 2150 emails received and sent since the start of 2020, 36 a day on average !! The point of this is not to rattle my own chain but to hopefully get through to those few members who then query why there is delay with an order or release of TRACKS. I shouldn’t get irritated but when asked recently why TRACKS was late (only 2 days for the pdf) when tackling the above list, well I mean !! It is hard to reiterate enough but this is supposed to be a voluntary hobby done in spare time and were I still employed, had a family or a less than extremely understanding other half, it is highly unlikely the success of ICRS in the last 10 years would have been achieved.

You may have noticed a printing error with the Jan / Feb issue of TRACKS in that the first and last 8 pages were printed too high. I can only apologise but having put the effort in to produce good content I find it galling to see a badly printed result. Printers suitably admonished.

3 Due to the pressures mentioned above and the vagaries of printing schedules and upcoming bank holidays I am no longer going to specify the exact date when TRACKS will be posted out, suffice to say it is approx 10-14 days from when I send to printers and send out pdf copies. That way I can never be ‘late’. If you want to ensure you get a first look at visits then add your name to the email list for receiving a pdf even if you then wait to read the mag in print which is still the preferred option for most members. I will say when the pdf is due as I will either hit the date or just be a few days over as I was again with this issue. Can I again PLEASE plead with all photographic contributors, as much as I value every photo, remember to add all details either ideally in the filename or in the email. A few seconds by you checking this prior to sending, turns into many minutes and extra work for me chasing missing up info.

Publications / Sundries: In order to produce the best books on the market with as near 100% accuracy as at the date of release is a herculean feat and I nearly did it. Unfortunately checking the thousands of items of varied data inevitably means some errors get through so a few location changes that happened prior to the 1st Feb and picked up are shown in STOCK CHANGES. Unfortunately a cut & paste hiccup at the start of the Cl.31s means 31018 is missing from the 31/0s whist 5518 is shown as 31/0 instead of 31/1. It is annoying but I managed to rectify the situation so that both Pocket Book (wire bound) and Locomotives were amended prior to further printing. I couldn’t do anything about the PB (spine) as that is printed in one batch. A couple of duplicated numbers also slipped through the proof reading, 47395 & 377468 (BI) but that is not such an issue (amended for Summer Eds). Another last moment slip up, post proof reading, was I somehow managed to use the same file used for the spine PB when sending to printer who does the wire bound books so title page photo captions didn’t match on the latter, again fixed at same time as the 31s. Whilst editing this issue I came across another issue created from the splitting of the Combine and thereby allocating only codes applicable to each book. I slipped up when filtering my excel database and inadvertently left out 27 Owner / Operator Codes from Vol.1 though all but one of them are in Vol.2. These are reproduced in STOCK CHANGES for those who only bought Vol.1. As yet no-one else has spotted this or at least not contacted me, but as with the title page at least it does not materially affect the use of the book if none the less annoying to me. Proves I am only human and sometimes I can’t even see the trees let alone the wood !!

One of the ongoing tasks is trying to keep abreast of new stock with correct classification, numbering and quantities and hopefully several errors in previous editions have been resolved. If anyone else spots an error (not subsequent movements) then please let me know as it is the only way to improve subsequent editions. Don’t assume someone else will spot the obscure as it is always amazing what different things are picked up by different proof readers. On the latter if you feel you have the ability to be a proof reader then please join the team, more heads are always better. It just requires a conscientious approach.

Hopefully most approve of the new layouts and I believe the books are still good value for money with the amount of varied data provided. Note to get the same data from some publishers you will need to buy several books at several times the price of ours. Clearly the only thing missing is photos but why add more to the price of the books when you can get them in TRACKS or take them yourselves.

There has been some confusion over P&P which if you are not using PayPal must be added manually to orders. Using an Order Form makes it clear but as many send in handwritten orders here are some examples of how P&P works (Member prices): up to £14.99 add £1.50, over £15.00 add £3.00, over £60.00 add £6.00

Books Cost P&P Total Pocket Book £7.50 £1.50 £9.00

single Combine Vol. £10.00 £1.50 £11.50

Combine Vol.1 + Vol.2 £20.00 £3.00 £23.00

PB + Combine Vol.1 + Vol.2 £27.50 £3.00 £30.50

If you then want to order Sundries then P&P must also be added separately according to the same price limits. Most Sundry orders are under £15.00 so £1.50 needs to be added. The exception is if you

4 order a protective PB cover which is fitted to the spine PB. This is because I have the stocks of Sundries and spine PBs whereas most other book orders are sent out from the printers so one combined order would have to be split and then attracts twice the P&P. If you use PayPal Please submit separate orders for books and sundries though you can have multiple items on each order. PLEASE do not order each book separately as that attracts a bigger PayPal fee. Just ordering each Vol. of the Combine separately as happens quite often means an unnecessary loss to the Society of 29p. It’s the way PayPal calculates its fees. Note the P&P is nominal and does not fully cover the costs and as is usual now Royal Mail is raising its prices on the 23rd March 2020 by as much as 8%.

Errata: Jan / Feb 2020: A couple of incorrect spellings of Members names: p5 & 52 Michael Warrick was incorrectly named Warwick and on p5, 34 & 36 Brian Fry was incorrectly called Barry. Incorrect photo credits: p40 photo of MPV is by Derek Everson. On p30 bottom photo caption should read 66206 + 60054 (12.15).... 24th January 2020. The FTS Christmas Tour was the 28th December 2019 not the 8th as stated on p65 above the photo.

Yahoo News Group: With modern social media platforms now predominating, Yahoo have decided to change the original gen groups so they are private. Therefore we have decided to shut our group down following ratification at the AGM.

Membership Matters: New Members: (24) - a warm welcome to you all. (* ex-members re-joined) (AFC – Additional Family Child, AFA – Additional Family Adult) Geoffrey Brown (Ashford), Barry Bye* (King’s Lynn), Simon Chainey (Barry), Phillip Eames (Canterbury), Ian Ferris (Baildon), Dave Finney (Thetford), David Hatch (AFA) (Ivybridge), Ronald Hearn (Southampton), John Holt (Machynlleth), James Houston (Long Eaton), David Kemp (Shrewsbury), Ian Maloney (Birmingham), David Manser (Southampton), Claire Martin (AFA) (Sheffield), John Mimmack (Cleethorpes), Stephen Morris (Liverpool), Anthony Perry* (Cupar), Andrew Pickett (Bristol), Richard Platts (Crediton), Louise Richardson (AFA) (Gamlingay), Steven Runter (Great Haywood), Adrian Tibble (Huntingdon), Laurence Tolley (Wednesbury), Brian Ward (Sandy)

Obituary: Sadly we have lost Neil Dumelow (67) from Sheffield. Condolences go to his family and friends. Though not a current member we have also recently heard of the death of a former stalwart of the Society, Fraser Wood though known to most as Ron. He was Chairman of from May 74 - Sep 76 & Jan 78 - Sep 85, resigning prior to 2009. Latterly he was involved with the Engine Shed Society as Treasurer.

Society Magazine TRACKS: TRACKS is distributed direct from the printers to members in a clear compostable wrapping with an address carrier sheet (reverse printed with a Renewal / Reminder form if appropriate). If any member fails to receive their copy after one week from the estimated delivery date below then please contact the Editor. For current info during the month refer to the TRACKS page of our website.

Next issue: April 2020 The latest date for articles / info is Fri 27th March 2020 delivery to members: PDF Wed 1st Apr 2020 with Print copies posted out 10-14 days after pdf for updates please check the TRACKS page on the website

Magazine Contributors: Thanks to Chris Addoo, Stan Bown, Mike Brook, Spencer Conquest, Sean Davies, Dennis Dey, Martin Evans, Derek Everson, Alex Ford, Iain Gardiner, Michael Green, James Holloway, Geoff Hope, Barry Howard, Harold Hull, Colin James, Alan Jones, Chris Jones, David Knight, Steve Lord, Bradley Marshall, Keith Partlow, Gareth Patterson, Colin Pottle, Toby Radziszewski, Paul Reid, David Rice, Ken Rodgers, Paul Rosser, Eric Salisbury, Norman Smith, Lee Spenceley, Graham Stockton, Paul Tisserant, Andrew Turnidge, Malcolm Wallace, Michael Warrick, Carl Watson, David Williams, Blake Willimott, Peter Wreford & Trevor Roots. We are sorry if anyone has been missed. Photos not credited are by Trevor Roots.

5 EVENTS

All events organised, either confirmed or with provisional dates are shown below. Further events may be added in due course between issues of TRACKS so keep an eye on our website. PLEASE DO NOT try to book places for Members Only Visits with provisional dates shown by TBC until they are formalised or where the event though confirmed is many months in advance with details yet to be provided. Once they have, BOOKING OPEN will be shown alongside and a request will be made for you to book your place. Most visits do not have limits so no need to panic by booking too early.

Delay in travelling notwithstanding, please note that there is no excuse for booking then not notifying us you cannot then attend. As with events where numbers need to be accurately known by the hosts for a tour, food or room capacity this is not acceptable. We have tried to ease the official’s organising burden and saving you money in postage by allowing members to pay on the day, but this can be abused as it can be then seen as nothing to lose if you can’t be bothered to turn up.

Visit Applications to Tony Whitehead (unless shown differently): Clearly state your name, membership number, and importantly a contact telephone number. If it is for an event with multiple dates eg Carnforth then indicate your preference / availability for the dates shown. Email is best and he will respond asap. Email: [email protected] or by Tel: 07895 386777 but no calls after 20.45 in the evening please as he will be in bed early as he has to be up for work at 04.30 each morning. Best time to ring is after 18.30 weekdays and weekends. Though Tony does not have an answerphone he will return your tel. call promptly if your number is recorded as a missed call, so don’t panic. Only if you consistently have any trouble contacting Tony or he hasn’t responded after several days then in the last resort contact Trevor or Christine (details on page 2). Note we cannot accept bookings by letter only, as there is no way to quickly contact you if plans have to be amended at short notice.

MEMBERS ONLY VISITS (spaces left / FULL shown in brackets) West Coast Railways, Carnforth 2020: BOOKING OPEN Remaining 2020 dates are as follows. Reserve lists in operation in the event of a fully booked visit. Sat 25th Apr (FULL), Sat 8th Aug (14) & Sat 10th Oct (23)

Places are limited to a max of 30 per visit as it allowed questions to be asked of our guide and prevents getting in each other’s way...well not too much !! The cost is £25 payable on the day though we are deciding whether to make this non-returnable payment up front as minimum number is 20 which if we fall below because of late cancellations means the Society has to pay the shortfall. So please if you confirm to go, do so !!

The usual entry point via the footbridge is now closed, so entry will be at the main access off Jesson Way, Crag Bank. Meet at the station at 11.00 for 11.30 start, those without vehicles will be ferried down to the entrance. The tour will take approx. 3 to 3½ hours so if you are travelling by train please arrange your return accordingly. Needing to leave early is not possible with the revised access arrangements. Hi-viz, sturdy footwear and hard hat / bump cap must be worn. We have stocks of hi-viz vests and bump caps to purchase, so contact Trevor for more details. All photos taken are for private use ONLY, no public display either online, in magazines or via social media.

FL Crewe Basford Hall: BOOKING OPEN unlimited spaces Two dates booked for 2020. Sat 9th May, Sat 19th Sep Cost £15. Start either 12.00 or 13.00 depending on numbers so be prepared for either, meet 15 mins prior to start at security gates now at start of access road just off Gresty Lane. Duration 1 hour. Hi-viz & sturdy footwear required.

rd rd Hope Cement Works Fri 3 Apr & 3 Jul 2020: BOOKING OPEN 2020 dates as follows: Fri 3rd Apr (FULL), 3rd Jul (FULL), Fri 14th Aug (FULL) Max 10 per visit, Start 10.00, 2 hour duration. Cost £10 Full PPE orange safety gear must be worn long sleeved top, trousers / overtousers, safety glasses (we have stock of those), cut 3 gloves and hard hat (not bump cap).

Further date requested. Please register interest for future trips to Tony Whitehead (details above) 6 Merehead & Whatley Quarries Sun 24th May 2020: BOOKING OPEN Max 40 per visit (FULL). Full details TBC. Cost £10 to cover both sites. Hi-viz, sturdy footwear required.

Further date requested. Please register interest for future trips to Tony Whitehead (details above)

Wishaw (Goodmans Yard) Sun 10th May 2020: BOOKING OPEN Though many have visited here independently we have arranged a visit with Andrew Goodman, RSS Manager. Max 30 (FULL). 11.00 start. Full details TBC.

th Long Marston: Sat 20 Jun 2020: BOOKING OPEN unlimited spaces Cost £20 payable on the day but you MUST inform us in advance that you are attending and ONLY if you are 100% certain. If that is so, please contact our President, Simon Mutten (details on page 2) by the cut-off point of the 7th June 2020 so we can provide the organisers with a list of attendees.

Please arrive no later than 10.00 with the aim to start at 10.30. We will be there from 09.30 so if you arrive earlier you will then have time to pay and buy books / sundries which we will have available. Yard lists will be available for sale on the day from the organisers for you to check off stock, though we will as in previous years provide a detailed list in TRACKS from members own sightings. Coffee and cake will be available from around midday but feel free to bring refreshments. The site must be clear by 16.00, so that is a decent amount of time to wander freely around the site, however you must adhere to the rules below and respect this opportunity. Hi-viz preferred as they may be movement on the day and sturdy footwear. All photos taken are for private use ONLY, no public display either online, in magazines or via social media.

There is parking on site with access off Station Road. Programme your Sat Nav with either CV37 8PL or CV37 8RP or if like me you prefer maps, Station Road runs just south of Long Marston village between the minor road to Mickleton and the B4632 Mickleton to Stratford-upon-Avon. The entrance is on the south side of Station Road at the Long Marston end near the ‘The Greenway’ cycle path.

For those who went in previous years you will know it is a big site (130 acres) and with more stock than ever it is a lot of walking, several miles up and down sidings. Also for those that missed out last year, remember to visit the secure Compound as that is where most of the stored locos are. We will no doubt be restricted to an hour inside as previously and you will need it all. In 2018-19 this was visited straight away so don’t be late arriving or you will miss this. Many GWR HSTs now stored here.

st Andrew Briddon Collection, Darley Dale Sun 21 Jun 2020: BOOKING OPEN Cost £15. Max 30 (19). Start 10.30. If more than 20 attend, which looks likely, then possible cab rides in one of his shunters. Hi-viz required

Please register interest to Tony Whitehead (details above)

Appleby Frodingham / Scunthorpe Steelworks Sun 19th Jul 2020: BOOKING OPEN Cost £15. Max 40 (37). Arrive 09.45 for 10.00 start. Duration 6 hours in 4 brake vans. Visit to preservation shed included where refreshments will be available. No Hi-viz required.

th Eastleigh Sat 12 Sep 2020: Confirmed date for you diary but booking will not commence until mid 2020. No need to pre-book.

PRESERVATION GALAS to be attended with our sales stand Nothing planned with attendance at Swanage Diesel Gala cancelled.

OPEN DAYS to be attended with our sales stand DRS Open Day, Crewe Gresty Bridge, Sat 18th Jul 2020 Further details TBC

OTHER EVENTS to be attended with our sales stand AGM 2020 Sat 14th Mar 2020: BOOKING OPEN To be held at the York Railway Institute, 22 Queen Street. Literally just turn right out of the station and it is the first building beyond the car park, a 10 min walk, less if you come straight from your car. Start

7 11.30 with tea / coffee & biscuits with light lunch following meeting. Please register attendance with Christine (Secretary) asap.

We like to hear your views and get to meet as many members face to face and remember the new 2020 books will be available and all books cheaper to buy direct now, so well worth coming.

PHOTO SPOT: NR TEST TRAINS

43013 t&t 43014 Derby RTC - Swansea, Worcester (11.40) 18th February 2020 (Sean Davies)

left 43014 t&t 43062 on 10.37

Heaton – Newcastle via Glasgow Queen

Street, Edinburgh Waverley (12.43) rd 3 February 2020 (Iain Gardiner)

below 37116 Carlisle (09.46) th 4 February 2020 (Iain Gardiner)

8 EASTLEIGH WORKS REPORT by Norman Smith (Photos by Carl Watson unless shown otherwise) for the period 1st – 29th February 2020

Locos: 03/02 66757 brought in Translator Set T7 64664/64707, from Eastleigh East Yard. 03/02 70813/814 left after repairs / ‘C’ Exam respectively to Eastleigh LHS. 04/02 70809 came in for a “B” Exam and left the following week. 06/02 70811 came in for fuel and left the following day to Hinksey Sidings. 07/02 66787 took Translator Set T7 64664/64707 to Doncaster Works Wagon Shops. 10/02 66716 came in from Eastleigh East Yard for repair due to tree damage. 12/02 66848 came in for fuel. 14/02 66846 came in for fuel. 18/02 73963 t&t 73965 came in with a NR test train from Derby RTC. 73963 was replaced by 73962 later in the day before continuing its testing. The train left for Tonbridge West Yard two days later. 73963 moved to Eastleigh East Yard. 19/02 37099 t&t DBSO 9714 came in with a NR test train from Woking Up Yard Reception. The train left for Reading Triangle Sidings the next day. 20/02 70806 came in for repairs. 21/02 66781/70812 came in for minor work and left the same day. 24/02 37254 t&t DBSO 9703 came in with a NR test train from Derby RTC and three hours later left for Hither Green PAD. 25/02 66848 came in for an ‘A’ Exam and left the same day. 27/02 59003 came in for repair with 2 x JNA wagons (see Wagons below) 27/02 57312 came in with barrier vehicles 6330/6338/ADB975087/ADB975875 from Ely Papworth Sidings and left for Leicester LIP the following day. 27/02 66762 brought in 12 ‘SARAH SIDDONS’ for a repaint (see above right)& London Transport coaches from West Ruislip LUL Depot GBRf (see Coaches below) 28/02 D1944 (47501) + D1935 (47805) took newly painted 87002 and a rake of Statesman Rail coaches to Crewe HS (see Coaches below)

Coaches:

right Mk2 17080 under repair 26/02

27/02 66762 brought in 45029 & 4- TC 70823 + 71163 + 76297 + 76324 from West Ruislip LUL Depot GBRf. 28/02 D1944 (47501) / D1935 (47805) took Statesman Rail 1211/3229/3312/3344/3348/ 3384/3426/3438/5912/9479 to Crewe HS along with 87002 (see opposite top)

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Units: 03/02 66787 took 51392 + 51388 + 59486 + 51356 to Eastleigh East Yard for onward moves by road to the Swanage Railway (see below).

04/02 802205 in TPE livery left for Eastleigh Arriva Depot. 06/02 57305 brought in Translators 68501/04 from Castle Donington and the following day, with 47815, took 442415 to Wolverton Centre Sidings.

above 57305 + 47815 + 442415 heading to Wolverton, Eastleigh (07.30) 7th February 2020 (Chris Addoo) 10 11/02 LSL Cl.141 141108 came in by road for a repaint. This unit was previously at CVR

141008 with above 55508 & below 55528, 13/02

14/02 66757 brought in LNER 801227 from Merchant Park Sidings for modifications. 18/02 66768 took 801227 to Eastleigh Arriva Depot. 21/02 66768 brought in LNER 801224 (see NEW STOCK) from Merchant Park Sidings for modifications and the 801 left for Eastleigh Arriva Depot four days later. 26/2 LNER 801201 & TPE 802219 (see NEW STOCK) came in from Eastleigh Arriva Depot for modifications and livery.

Siemens Units receiving repair work during the month: 444043 This marks the end of the Siemens project and brings an end to Siemens presence at Eastleigh works since late 2009 11

above & below both AC electrics bought by LSL have been painted in InterCity swallow livery with black backed nameplates (previously red) as seen on the 28/02

Underground: Movement of LUL Stock for this period. Arrivals: GP926/GP933 Departures: 259/285/287

Wagons: Wagon Trips in/out during the month were: 11/2 GBRf in 643015/016 from Eastleigh East Yard.

12 26/2 66759 took 643011/012 to Peterborough Maintenance Shed GBRf. 26/2 70.4520.121-2 arrived by road from Southampton Freightliner Terminal for inspection/repair. This is one of the wagons involved in the recent Eastleigh derailment (see below). 26/2 66034 brought in 87.4375.026-3/028-9/049-5, 87.4376.004-9, 87.4908.628-0/634-8 from Arpley Sidings and took back there 87.4376.010-6, 87.4384.043-7 27/2 59003 brought in GERS 4419/25 from Eastleigh East Yard.

General: The Apprentice Training School adjacent Gate 2 has been demolished. This has opened up new views of the yard from Campbell Road.

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

The fitting of ETCS technology to existing Electrostar units is to be undertaken by the original builders to aid effective systems integration, minimum downtime for re-engineering and ensuring fleet reliability is at its maximum. The manufactures involved are Bombardier and Siemens Mobility with the former already having undertaken work on the GWR Heathrow Express Cl.387/1s

13 FRANCHISE / NETWORK NEWS

GC: Grand Central has leased 5 Cl.90s and 24 Mk.4 coaches to operate its new daily service from Blackpool North to London Euston. They are: 10317/19/21/29/30, 11320/21/27/29/30, 12204/16/22/ 24/27, 12317/21/23/26/31, 12449/61/62/71/77 plus DVTS 82200/03/27/28/31. The Mk4s which are undergoing refurbishment at Alstom, Widnes are leased from Eversholt Rail until Dec 2026 and will be maintained by Alstom at Wembley. Three further sets have been leased in the short term for driver training which will be comprised of 5 plus DVT. The Cl.90s, 90021/26/29/39/40 are leased from DBC with four in use at any one time with 90026 the first to receive GC livery. The five return workings are to start in Spring 2020.

GWR: GWR is to mark the 75th anniversary of the ending of WW2 by naming six trains.

The last slam door Mk3s were withdrawn from service on the 31st December with eight sliding door converted HST Castle sets now operating to cover nine diagrams.

Cl.165/166s are now being used for the first time on the Portsmouth to Brighton service.

The two Cl.150/0s 150001/02 are to transfer to NO in March 2020

HT: With the entry into service of 802304 Hull Trains is the first UK TOC to offer every passenger journey in a brand new train.

LO: Cl.710s were introduced onto London Liverpool Street to Enfield and Chingford services from the 24th February with 710121 + 710108 running a single diagram.

315825/31/36, formerly operated by TfL, are now in use with LO.

The remaining shortened Cl.378s 378206/209 have been reformed back to 5 cars

NO: Northern have been using redundant Cl.142s, 142068 + 142071, on driver route training between York and Scarborough ahead of the re-introduction of a service from the May timetable change.

above 142068 & 142071 York, 7th February 2020 (David Rice)

75 out of the 101 Cl.195/331 units are now in traffic with the remainder to be in use by May 2020.

Cl.769s are now being used for driver training initially from Wigan to Southport using 769442/450

TfW: With sufficient Cl.153s now available the Cl.37 loco hauled Rhymney services are to end with 37421 back at Nottingham Eastcroft, 37025 back on test train duties and stock due to depart on the 9th March 2020. 37418 is the only loco still in use.

TPE: All Mk5 sets are now in use with the TP02 the last to leave storage at MoD Longtown 14 HS2: With the start of services put back until 2028 contracts for rolling stock will not be signed until the end of 2020.

Porterbrook: Not mentioned in the last issue but removed from the new books, was that 319004 was scrapped in January 2020, the first of the class to suffer that fate. It was cut up at Ward Recycling, Ilkeston.

ROG: 57310 the fourth Cl.57/3 to be hired has moved to Leicester Depot joining 57301/05/12

above 57301 + 91128 + 57312 on OHL testing, Leicester (14.00) 1st February 2020 (Blake Willimott)

XC: From mid 2021, Cross Country are to gain 6 x Cl.170 centre cars from WMR sets to strengthen their fleet and may also acquire two driving cars which will enter service by the end of 2020. The current franchise ends in October 2020 but is expected to be extended.

ODDS & SODS

165124 was used for a special on the 29th February 2020 from Reading - Redhill and return to celebrate the ‘Chilworth Chicken’ anniversary, running as 1Z29. It was adorned with an appropriate headboard, seen below at 12.41 at Reading by Spencer Conquest. The headboard was removed prior to departure and placed in the cab.

The ‘Chilworth Chicken’ is a box hedge topiary known as Jessie's Seat has been cut in the shape of a pheasant perched on the back of a seat on the south side of the line between Chilworth and Gomshall (see below, photo courtesy of Network Rail). It is a memorial to South Eastern Railway guard Henry Wicks who was killed in an accident there on 29th February 1892, a leap year.

15 TRAFFIC & TRACTION NEWS

January 30 37418 was seen at Cardiff waiting to depart on the 17.01 to Rhymney and is now the only loco still in use (Chris Jones)

68019 & 68023 were seen side by side Scarborough (David Rice)

February 3 Two of the LNER specially liveried Cl.91s 91111 & 91119 were seen side by side at Edinburgh Waverley at 12.20 (Ian Gardiner)

170517 Shrewsbury 12.41 (Martin Evans)

February 4 325013 passing Crewe at 13.15 (Spencer Conquest)

February 8 86259 Preston (Stan Bown)

February 6 66199 passed Reading at 12.28 (Graham Stockton)

February 10 59103 passed Didcot at 12.03 on diverted 7A09 Merehead – Acton (Spencer Conquest)

February 7 68021 t&t DT 12806 crosses Batley Viaduct on 1E37 12.54 Liverpool Lime Street – Scarborough (Mike Brook)

16 153361 + 153306 passed Norton at 12.28 en Right place, time and unit with rainbow liveried route to long Marston (Sean Davies) 800008 passing an actual rainbow on the approach to Worcester at 11.47 (Peter Davies)

February 12 66723 + 66773 passed Upper Holloway at 12.56 on Hoo Jnct - Whitemoor Yard (Eric Salisbury)

February 19 97303 seen at Crewe at 16.25 on Derby RTC – Coleham (Spencer Conquest)

February 17 66040 passed Peterborough at 18.56 on 4L08 15.25 Wakefield Europort - London Gateway (Toby Radziszewski)

February 22

144004 Sheffield at 09.45 (Stan Bown) February 18 60028 Stafford at 19.00 (Toby Radziszewski)

17 56091 + recently re-liveried DVT 82302 passed February 29 Didcot at 09.51 (Spencer Conquest) 66761 passing Bescot at 15.16 on Crewe Basford Hall – Bescot (Paul Clifton)

February 24 66783 passed Stowmarket at 11.51 on 6P41 09.57 Harwich - North Walsham (Keith Partlow)

News from Norfolk (Stuart Moore): The main news this month must be the closure of the lines from Norwich to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft for engineering works. The closure began on the 1st February and ran to the 16th for the line via Acle and the 23rd for the line via Reedham. During this time the old semaphores have all been taken down, the new colour light signalling commissioned, points replaced at Acle and track replacement at Buckenham on the Reedham line as well as at Lowestoft. As a result

357325 with its Union Jack was seen at Barking of all of this work the new signalling is up and at 15.52 (Sean Davies) running which has seen the return to use of the Berney Arms line, so for the first time since October 2018 there are again two routes to Great Yarmouth.

One thing that didn’t take place that was planned was the replacement of the bridge base at Postwick, just east of Norwich. There has been a TSR on the bridge for while and at the start of the year the road beneath the bridge was closed in preparation for the replacement work. However, in the end the work could not be carried out because of Storm Ciara which prevented the

heavy duty crane from operating and positioning February 27 the bridge base. Therefore there will need to be 59203 passed Reading at 15.31 on 6C76 Acton - another possession in due course for this to be Whatley Quarry, Reading (Chris Addoo) carried out.

Away from the engineering the first train of Mk3s for scrapping ran on 20th from Norwich to Newport hauled by 37401 (see STOCK MOVES). On the 26th February a further rake of Mk3s were taken to the MNR for storage.

The same two Cl.745s, 745007 and 745010 are operating London – Norwich services. With no new Cl.745s introduced in the month, loco power still remains supreme on the intercity runs London.

18 The vast majority of the Cl.755s are now in Mk3s to Neville Hill continue and remain a DRS operation on all of the local lines with just one still powered operation. 37402 ran to and from Neville to arrive in the UK. Hill form Crown Point on 28th February (see photo below). The ROGs ‘thunderbird’ locos in the month have been 37611 and 37800. However 37800 returned The stone traffic into Norwich yard continues with to Leicester on the 29th and was replaced by 66181 noted on the 10th, 66105 on the 17th and 37608 on the 1st March. 66063 on the 24th.

DRS locos in Norwich have, not unsurprisingly Finally 37057 was noted in Norwich Yard on 14th reduced in number and variety since the end of February stabled between overnight runs in the the short set and RHTT operations. However, it is area. It had been due earlier in the week but always been good to see 37401 and 37402 in the apparently failed. yard or on various duties and moves. The runs of

37402 + 11080 + 12114 on Neville Hill – Norwich CP, Leeds, 28th February 2020 (Stan Bown)

a different looking eastern side of Edinburgh Waverley with 802201, DVTs 82220 & 82224 (15.55) 12th February 2020 (Iain Gardiner)

66721 on Eastleigh - Hoo Jnct, Winchfield (09.42) 20th February 2020 (Derek Everson)

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above 66150 t&t 66093 on 6N76 Castle Cary - Eastleigh East Yard, Eastleigh (08.50) 28th February 2020 (Chris Addoo)

60026 on 6N61 12.00 Drax PS - Tyne Dock empty biomass hoppers, Colton Jnct (12.51) 14th February 2020 (Mike Brook)

above 66429 in two-tone livery, part RHTT, Doncaster 5th February 2020 (David Knight)

56078 t&t 56096 on 6C60 07.10 Cow Green Crossover - Whitemoor Yard LDC, Little Downham (10.10) 23rd February 2020 (Toby Radziszewski)

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66101 Carlisle Kingmoor Yard (09.38) 4th February (Iain Gardiner)

66115 Oxford (14.22) 6th February 2020 (Graham Stockton)

above 70807 + 56087 on Crewe Basford Hall - Nottingham Eastcroft, Stafford (14.29) 20th February 2020 (Chris Addoo)

66779 on 4D08 09.33 Tees Dock - Doncaster Iport intermodal Bishopthorpe LX (12.50) 4th February 2020 (Mike Brook)

21 88007 on Daventry - Mossend, Crewe (14.08) 19th February 2020 (Spencer Conquest)

PHOTO SPOT: OTP

above as reported way back in 2015 here is the first photo of NR Kirow 125t Heavy Duty crane 99.70.9319.013-7, Toton, 10th January 2020

CASCADED STOCK

ex-GWR 150121 in unbranded Northern livery, Edge Hill (11.59) 25th January 2020 (Mike Brook)

22 STOCK MOVES

With so many new stock moves occurring, particularly with various barrier wagons and transfers of stock between operators or into store, I thought it best to start showing these all together as this will become a regular sight over the next few years.

above 37401 passing Reading at 11.17 on

5Z37 Norwich CP hauling off lease GA Mk3s

12082 + 12042 + 12037 + 12089 + 12143 +

12005 to Sims Metals, Newport for scrapping th 20 February 2020 (Graham Stockton)

right D6817 (37521) hauling 37688 from

SVR – LSL, Crewe and into hire to LSL th passing Bescot at 14.53, 13 February 2020

(David Williams)

above 37608 + 345058 passing beneath the growing metalwork of the MML electrification on Worksop Down Yard - Old Oak Common Depot passing Finedon (13.06) 18th February 2020 (Colin Pottle)

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above & below 66746 t&t 66729 + 332012 on 5Q32 Reading - Old Oak Common (HEx), Reading (12.34) 29th February 2020 (Spencer Conquest) note the special adaptor coupling between 66729 and 332012

Twice in a week ROG 57312 worked 5D94 Laira TMD - Long Marston with ex-GWR Mk3s for storage. On Monday 10th February the consist was 42167, 42582, 42563, 42176, 42095, 42304, 41166 between barriers 6338 & 6330. Then on Wednesday 12th February 41160 (green), 40900 40904 (green), 42570, 40902, 42565 again with the same barrier coaches. Laira is just about cleared now of off lease Mk3s with around five HSTs still there.

47813 t&t 47305 hauling 769424 with barriers ADB 977087 + 975875 from Crewe - Allerton, Crewe 3rd March 2020 (Martin Evans)

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above 43143 t&t 43206 approaches Bishopthorpe Crossing on 5L46, 05.32 Haymarket Depot - Ely Papworth Sidings returning four ‘classic’ ex-GWR Mk3s to store as no longer required by ScotRail being replaced by refurbished Mk3s, 4th February 2020 (Mike Brook)

RAIL TOUR NEWS

Bahamas Rail Tour by Harold Hull: I travelled on the Bahamas rail tour on the 22nd February 2020 from Oxenhope on the KWV to Carlisle via the Settle & Carlisle Line most obviously behind Jubilee 4-6-0 45596 ‘BAHAMAS’. This was the first tour since two sell out tours in 2019. The loco ran unassisted until Hellifield on the return where 47746 was attached to the rear. Due to pathing problems the train ran to Kirkstall up loop before reversing for Cl.47 haulage back to Keighley where a further reversal saw 45596 bring the train into platform 3 on the KWV. Passengers were then treated to a run behind USATC S160 2-8-0 5820 using KWV stock The consist was WCR 99122, 99125, 99352, 99347, 99723, 99311, 4940, 4985, 4984, 4973 plus support coach 14060.

above 4-6-0 45596 on arrival at Carlisle (12.51) 22nd February 2020 (Harold Hull)

25 WORKS PHOTO SPOT

Electromotive Diesel, Longport:

left 56065 awaiting its turn in the Cl.69 programme destined to become 69009 EMD, Longport (11.30) 19th February 2020 (Spencer Conquest)

It is now 10 years since 66048 ‘James the Engine’ came to grief at Carrbridge on the inaugural DBS (as it was then) run of the Tesco service, fully reported in the Feb & Mar 2010 issues under ‘The Rise & Fall of 66048’. So here is a reminder of what it looked like ‘parked’ in the trees to side of the station having run through the catch points at the bottom of Slochd Summit with brake issues.

right its final resting place 27 miles

south of Inverness, Carrbridge, th 6 January 2010

below accident damaged 66048

now back on bogies with Cl.69

reserve 56032, EMD, Longport th (11.30) 19 February 2020

(Spencer Conquest)

26 PRESERVATION GALAS East Lancs Railway (ELR) Winter Diesel Gala by Spencer Conquest: As this was the first heritage railway event of 2020 and with a day off work, I decided to travel up to the ELR Winter Diesel Gala on Saturday 8th February. Weather on the Saturday was a bright sunny day, albeit very cold, but ideal for a photography.

Prior to the gala I was aware 37109 & 56009 were not running due to mechanical issues, however on arrival I was advised 47765 was also not running due to same issues. This was a shame as ScotRail is one of my favourite liveries so unfortunately this took the tally of locomotives not being available to three, all popular. However, saying that, the patronage was quite busy on the Saturday with trains full. The eight remaining locos running over the three days were: 33109, D5054, 45108, 50015, D832, D9531, D7629 & D1501.

above 33109 Bury Bolton Street (11.49)

right 50015 Ramsbottom (16.10)

below 45108 & D7629 Bury Bolton Street (09.59)

All performed without issues, except 50015 & D7629 having problems with their respective air brakes on the stock when changing locomotives. With the aforementioned three locos unavailable, the timetable fell by the wayside, which was understandable and was a case of trying to remember which loco(s) had worked to Heywood, or Ramsbottom / Rawtenstall.

As with previous galas there were a reasonable number of stalls, selling Railway Memorabilia, on the platform and bridge. A ‘Pie & Pint’ in the Trackside Pub is mandatory when at Bury Bolton Street station and it was quite relaxing to just watch traction come and go for 30 minutes, irrespective of the timetable issues.

The weather forecast on the Sunday showed rain and very strong winds on the back of storm Ciara, so I decided to make an early afternoon exit back to Manchester, which now in hindsight was a good move.

27 With it being a pre- season event and not a full gala, the timetable was very relaxed with plenty of time between some of the services. Overall, a good day out if not a bit chaotic at times but looking forward to the Gala in July.

left D1501 & D832 Bury Bolton Street (13.05)

right D5054 Bury Bolton Street (10.12)

Lastly, it was a nice surprise when arriving back at Euston to see 47804 on the blocks having bought in the stock for the Cumbrian Mountain Express from Southall.

left D9531 Bury Bolton Street (10.35)

all photos by Spencer Conquest

RAILWAY VEHICLES

This is an occasional series featuring the many dedicated motor vehicles used by the Railways. If you have similar photos of buses or commercial vehicles please contact the Editor, preferably with as much background information as possible.

Ford E83W 10cwt Van: Registered 884 FUF this 1951 built van was seen at Horsted Keynes, BBR 4th June 2012 28 WD AUSTERITY 0-6-0ST LOCO SURVEY

Though some have already been covered in TRACKS under various headings this series will endeavour to fully record the surviving Austerity 0-6-0STs (77) that survive from the 485 built. A versatile loco, they can be found on many preserved railways either working or in a dismantled state. The background to the class was covered in the October 2018 issue of TRACKS on p56.

WD 75118 (S134) [3168]: Built in 1944 by Hunslet Engine Co it entered service as WD 75118 at Bicester and served abroad during 1944-45. After WW2 it was re-numbered 134 and was sold in 1965 to the NCB working at Primrose Hill Colliery, Swillington where it received the S prefix. Moving to Wheldale Colliery where it became Wheldale No.7, it was overhauled in 1972 and became the last operational steam loco at a Yorkshire pit when it entered preservation at the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway (EMB) in late 1982. Ladders were fitted at Wheldale to allow easy access to the tank filler which are still carried. Once a new set of boiler tubes were installed it ran for 10 years until the mid 1990s and has not run since, initially languishing alongside Bolton Abbey Station but has recently started an overhaul in 2019 (see current photo at end).

0-6-0ST S134 (WD 75118) [3168], note the ladders and Kylpor chimney with nameplate on lefthand tank side only, above in the bay platform, 7th June 2016 (it is still in this position) below previously in the siding with 0-6-0ST 1 [3788] 7th August 2010, both Bolton Abbey, EMB

29 1 [3788] ‘MONCKTON No1’: Built in 1953 by Hunslet Engine Co for NCB service and started its career at Monckton Colliery, Royston near Barnsley where it was ‘named’ ‘MONCKTON No1’. It was converted in 1963 by Hunslet as discussed in the background notes (see October 2018 issue). It still has the Kylpor chimney. When Monckton closed in 1967 it was transferred to Gawber Colliery, Mapplewell north of Barnsley. It entered preservation in 1980 with EMB and worked until 1981 then stored until 1997, re-entering service in 2002 after a protracted overhaul. It worked until 2005 when withdrawn to fix issues, returning to service in 2006 but withdrawn again in 2009 needing a new firebox. It is stored at Bolton Abbey station.

nameplate removed [3788] is in the coal dock in unlined green with chevron painted bufferbeams, 17th February 2007, Embsay, EMB

a year on from the photo above [3788] has received lining with red painted bufferbeams, the livery it still carries, 17th February 2008, Embsay, EMB

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above [3168] now under overhaul in the loco shed at Embsay, below [3788] now in the same position [3168] was alongside Bolton Abbey Station, both 6th September 2019

With [7086] covered in the Nov 2019 issue this just leaves two out of the five Austerities based at EMB, [3715] and [3785] to be covered in a future article. Update: [7086] is due to move to SPA in 2020 once its overhaul is completed.

31 OUT & ABOUT by James Holloway

For clarity, steam locos are now shown in red. To be more helpful for those interested in where stock was exactly, can I ask all contributors who list trip sightings over long distances, to please add all locations when submitting to James. Please also ensure your sightings reach James a few days before the press deadline, see SOCIETY NOTICE BOARD…ed

Alan Jones: 158780, 745006/07/10, 755337, 755406 29th January Inverness 11.30: 08654, 08754, 73969 8th February Manningtree: DR80301-03 158709/20/21, cs 15007, 15108, 15204, 15309/18-20/28 Shenfield: 315847, 345020 19th February Elgin: 43126/68, 158720 Gidea Park: 315830, 345003 Inverness 08.45: 37685, 43130/34/76, 73966/70, 158702 Ilford: 08700, 345009/10 158714/15, ADB965224/30 Stratford: 321424, 360120 Aviemore: D2774 Liverpool St: 90003/15, 315806/16, 317505, 321306/23 Pitlochry: 170393 321334/50, 321425, 345044, 379004 Stirling 11.30-13.05: 43131/47, 170408/34/50, 385001/02 Paddington: 332002, 345006/07/33/41/55, 360202 385010/15/20/31/36/39, 385108/16 800014, 800314/16 Dundee: 43149, 170452, DR77001 Acton Yard: 66060/78/95, 66176, 66553 Montrose: 158710, 170409 Ealing: 387137/71 Aberdeen: 43140/51, 70810, 73969, 158704/11/15/21 Southall: 66613 170418 Slough: 165104, 345012 Maidenhead: 345008/16 Bradley Marshall: Reading: 66765, 221125, 387150/70/72, 800002/18/20/23 1st February Yeovil Pen Mill: 166208 802008/14, 802108 Westbury: 59003, 66516, 70812, 158956, 166202 17th February Felixstowe: 755421 Bristol Temple Meads: 166203/21, 220021, 800306 Derby Road: 66585 802109 Ipswich: 66501/05/07/93, 66732, 66955/56, 86604/05/14 2nd February Meadowhall Interchange: 158908 86639, 321438, 360108, 755327, 755411/14/19/20 Swinton: 158904 Stowmarket: DR73113, DR73911 Doncaster: 43013/14, 60056, 66424/32, 66039, 66506/14 Norwich: 08480, 37402, 37611, 66105, 90003/06/12 66524, 66604, 66709/28/58/72, 91101/04/05/07/08/10/12 158773, 158806/52, 321347, 321409, 745004/06/07/09/10 91119/21/26, 144009/12/23, 158860/61/70, 158902 755332/36/37, 755402/07/09/16/23/24 170455/57/58/72/75, 180103/05/07, 185101/02/12/17/18 185120/22/42/45, 195130, 220031/32, 221127, 331101 331108-10, 800103/08/13, 800203/05/07, 801103/07 801205/07/09/13/17/21, DVT’s 82202/04/05/09/19/20/30 Sheffield: 43321/84, 144001/05/06/08/12, 150274 153373/80, 156401, 158780/96, 158812/47/56/64, 158904 158908, 170458, 185102/07/41, 195003/07, 220012/15/23 221125, 222001/06/19 3rd February Sheffield: 43207, 43378, 66703, 144004-10 144012/16/17/19, 150127/42, 150220/74/77, 153301/57/73 153380, 156413/66, 158774/83/86, 158817/50/56/66 158905/10, 170475/77, 185101/07/09/12/32/41/42 195002-04/07/09, 220004/08/15/22/23/27/31/34, 221125 221138, 222003/05/07/15-17/22, 222104 Bristol Temple Meads: 43041, 43154/58/88, 158749/50 158762, 159107, 165118-20/22/31/37, 166203/05/07/10/11

166215/17/18/20/21, 220005/07/17/18, 221122/26/27/32 800001/16/19/20/26/29/30, 800303/06/09/11 90003 (11.51)

Bath Spa: 802104 24th February Manningtree: 321321/26, 321427 Westbury Yard: 66079, DR73920 Felixstowe Dock: 66741 Castle Cary: 802108 Felixstowe Station: 755404 Colchester: 321349, 321423/32, 360120, 755333 Michael Warrick: Shenfield: 345042/49/51 st 31 January Norwich: 08683, 37402, 37800, 90004 Gidea Park: 345003/29/32

32 Romford: DR73115, DR73944, DR77907 802105-09/13, 802205, 802304 Ilford: 08700, 345047 Didcot: 66183 Maryland: 315829/52 Oxford Hinksey Yard: 66106, 66723/41 Liverpool St: 90004/06, 317510/13, 317651, 317719 Oxford: 165126, 172101-04 317887, 321334/41, 321424/27, 345057, 357317, 379004 Worcester Shrub Hill: 165123, 170513, 802104 379022/26, 745010 11th February Worcester Shrub Hill: 153356 King’s Cross: 91107/09/15/29, 387106/08/11/12/15/20/22 Oxford: 165012, 165126, 800011 700023/52, 800105, 800204/07, 801108, 801207/13/22 Reading: 387131/55/64/65 802302 Hayes & Harlington: 66622, 387174 Waterloo: 158881, 159003/12, 442408/23, 444015/17 Hanwell: 387137/50 444029-31/43, 450018/19/35/47/52/53/61/65/72/75/88 Acton Main Line: 57306, 57604, 66030/66, 66199, 66523 456004/16/19 66571/88 Vauxhall: 450010/32, 450117, 455732, 455849, 456021 Paddington: 332008, 345064 Queenstown Rd: 450084, 707027 Liverpool St: 317661, 317710, 317886/89, 321318/37 Clapham Jnct: 59005, 159003, 377102/04/08/09/12 345030, 360111/15, 379002/29, 745010 377115/24/27/52/56/61, 377320/21/23/24/27/42, 377407 Ilford Depot: 08700, 315847/52, 345005/20/47/56 377419/24/35/36/68/72/75, 377521, 377614, 378154 Gidea Park: 315851/56/57, 345003/20/29/40 378205, 387211/15-17/19/26, 444006/10/22, 450001/36/37 Shenfield: 315817/44/50/53, 321438, 345039/49 450048/55/57/58/62/66/77/86/99, 450102/19/20/23 Colchester: 37800, 66533, 90004/12, 321310/46/59 455703/15/19-21/24/30/39/50, 455806/32/47/53, 456003 321439, 360115/19/20, DR75408 456004/06/08/15/17/18, 458503/10/14/16/23/26/27/33 Manningtree: 70007, 360103, DR80301/03 707002/05/08 Harwich: 66415 Thorpe-le-Soken: 321349/58, 360112 Dennis Dey: Marks Tey: 321357, 755334 22nd January Finsbury Park: 66532, 717001/03-05 Harold Wood: 317513 717008-14/16-18/20-22, 800102/03/06/08/12, 800202/05 Romford: 345049, DR73115 800208-10, 801203/05/07/09/11, 802303 Goodmayes: 315826/49, 321316/18 29th January Crawley Yard: 66087 Stratford: 66101, 66432, 66544/71, 66619, 86607/27/39 Euston: 710266 90007/08/10/12/13, 315826/39/44/48/49/53, 317339 Kensal Green: 710260 317656/72, 317885, 321301/03/07/08/15/19/21/26/31-33 Willesden: 710105/17, 710257/61/63/65 321335/37-39/45/57/60, 321421/23/33/35/37/38, 345003 Old Oak Common: 345028/34-37/41/43/68 345005/09/44/49/52, 360101/04/06/18/20, 378202/06/09 Queens Park: 710259 378212/23/28/29/32/55/57 King’s Cross: 800203, 801105/10, 801207/09 21st February Oxford: 66155,66779, 165126, 172101 31st January Crawley Yard: 66787 800002/27 East Croydon: 66068 Hinksey Yard Oxford: 66106/18, 66848 Paddington: 345016/17/57 Didcot: 66061, 66710, 165101 West bourne Park: 345041 Reading: 08836, 165130, 387131/34/39/55/57/73 Old Oak Common: 345063/65 Maidenhead: 345016 Acton: 66060/63/79/90, 66199, 66206, 66523, 66621 Ealing Broadway: 387137/42/56 Southall: 59103, 66546, 66613/21, 66738, 345007/55/63 Acton Mainline: 57603, 59001, 66018/95, 66511/98 King’s Cross: 800203, 801105, 801205/07/09 66957 Crawley Yard: 66030 Paddington: 332001/03/04/09, 345015/59, 360202/05 387148, 800008/23/24, 800305, 802003/21, 802110 Paul Rosser: Euston: 92020/23, 319214/18, 319457, 350101/05/16/28 6th February Woodley 09.27: 70014 350249/65, 350369, 378215, 390135 17 & 19th February Woodley: 70016 Willesden: 59101, 90020, 92023/33/43, 378219/30/34 26th February Woodley: 70011 710105, 710263, DR73921/36/48 Wembley Yard: 37608, 66055, 66140/67/98, 66549 Sean Davies: 66723, 66951, 67021/24, 86639 5th February Reading: 08836, 57306, 57602/04/05 Bushey: 66597, 350376, 378217, 710258/67 59101, 66147, 66553/57/71/99, 66613/18, 66749 Watford Jnct: 221103, 319215, 350110/27, 350244 165103-06/07/09/10/13/16/17/24/26/33/36, 220002/32 350371, 377203/06, 390008, 390115, 710266/69 221126/38, 345006/08/11-13/17/34/55/57/63-65, 387131 West Hampstead: 66053, 66526, 378202/10/11/14/16/18 387132/34/39/44-50/52-60/62/63/65/66/68/69/71/72 378222/26/28/31/32/57 450005, 450126, 458502/08/12/27/28/35/36, 800002-06 West Hampstead Thameslink: 43048/58, 66616, 66728 800010/13-17/19/20/22/23/25/27-30/32/34, 800305/08 222019, 700031/38/44/58, 700119/21/39 800311-18/20/21, 802001/02/05/07-11/17-21, 802101/02 Cricklewood Depot: 43045/54/55/82/89, 700017, 700114

33 Alexandra Palace: 180114, 387103/08/11-13/16/29 Bristol Temple Meads: 158957/58, 159010, 166210 700001/11/15/24/52, 700101/06/15/16/25/37/49, 717002 221124, 800014, 802111 717003/06-08/10/11/16/18/20/23/25, 800110, 800202 Filton Abbey Wood: 66531, 150002, 158767, 158950 801103, 801205/11/13 166214, 220003, 802013 Hornsey Depot: 365504/12/14/16/28/39/40 Severn Tunnel Jnct: 150221, 158760 Finsbury Park: 387106/11/20, 700011/50, 700112/20 Newport: 67001, 158825, 165129, 166201, 170519 717002/09/12/13/23, 800202, 801205 175009, 800032/36 27th February Honeybourne: 230002 Alexander Dock Jnct: 60062, 66160/69 Oxford: 66065, 165125, 168112 Cardiff: 43043/92/94, 43155/88/94, 66035, 66115, 142002 Didcot: 66589, 387161 142010/73-77/80-83/85, 143601/02/04/06-10/14/16/22-25 Reading: 57602/03, 387131/32/34/48/57/64, 802016/22 150204/08/17/29-31/35/37/40-42/50-55/58-60/62/64/65 Maidenhead: 165111 150281-84, 155320/27/55, 158747/65, 158823/25/30/38 Slough: 59102, 345010/55 165119/22/37, 166201/05/06/15/18/21, 170102/04/06/09 West Ealing: 387165 170111/17, 170202/03/05/70/73, 170519, 170636/39 Acton Main Line: 59104, 66030, 66570 175002/04/06/09, 175101/03-06/09/13/15/16, 800010/13 Waterloo: 158883, 159007/22, 442417, 444009, 450018 800014/19/27/31/32/36, 800301/03/04/06/08/09/11/15/17 450050/54/55/57/95, 450109, 455706/09, 455863/68 800318, 802003/09/13/14, 802103/10/11 455902, 456017, 458511, 707004 Cardiff Canton: 08499, 37418/21, 67020, 70805/07 Clapham Jnct: 66077, 66555/66, 66710/23, 158888 142086, 150234/84, 153306/09/14/22/55/61/69, 158840 159002/09/16/20, 377104/23-26/30/31/35/37/39/41/60/61 170201/72, 769006, DVT 82308, DR75407, DR77901/07 377207/15, 377303/04/09/11/15/19/20, 377402/10/14/15 18th January Class 20 Farewell Tour: 377417/18/21/24/27/30/34/36/37/41/45/60/61/68/70 Bristol Temple Meads: 43043, 43155, 57002/03, 158765 377509, 377608/12/15/19/20/25, 377702/07/08, 378144 165131, 166216/17, 800307 378206/07/14/24/33/57, 387202/03/07/13/16/22/25 Bristol Parkway: 800309 442403/04/08/11/14/17/23, 444005/09/13/18/23/25/27/28 Standish Jnct: 800301 444041/44, 450015/17/20/25/27/30/38/39/49/54/57/59/66 Cheltenham Spa: 158951/58, 800015/17 450075/81/85/86/89/95/96/98, 450100/05/10/11/15/23/25 Bromsgrove: 220003, 323217 455714/16/35/38, 455805/21/32/34/42/58/59/71, 455903 Barnt Green: 170521, 170635, 323243 455909, 456001/04/08/10/11/19-22, 458505/16-18/20/24 Longbridge: 323215 458525/28-30/33, 707001/08-11/15/18/19/24/26/27/28/30 King’s Norton: 221144, 323211/19 East Ham Depot: 357001/02/20/21, 357201/05/18 Selly Oak: 323213 357321/24/32 University: 323240 Barking: 357007/08/10/15/23/24/27/29/33/35/37/41/43 Five Ways: 170637, 323241 357202/04/06 /07/09/12/13/16/17/20/22/24-26/28 Birmingham New St: 158828, 170110/13, 170518 710105, 710259/60/62/68/71 220030/33, 323205/07/11, 350102/07, 350234/35/50 350374, 390132/56 Paul Tisserant: Washwood Heath: 66414, 66756 5th February Digby & Sowton 12.32-12.42: 143617 Castle Bromwich: 170116 150221 Water Orton: 43301/04, 170519, 170636, 221121/40 St James Park, Exeter 12.47: 158951 Kingsbury: 66725 Exeter Depot 12.52-15.50: 143611, 150001, 150265 Tamworth: 170101 158749 Barton South Jnct: 70008 Exeter St David’s 12.52-15.50: 43004/05/93/98, 43189/94 Nemesis Rail Burton-on-Trent: 08918/94, 09006/14 43207, 43321/78/84, 66172, 143612/17-21, 150216/19/21 20903/04 150232/48/49/61, 158750/60/98, 158881/82/86, 158951 Willington: 158856 159001/02/04/17, 159103, 220016/21/22/24/28/30, 800016 Stenson Jnct: 66602 802001/02/06-08/13/16/20-22, 802104/06/10/14, 950001 Derby: 08602/82, 158856, 221132, 222004 DR73924 Duffield: 153318, 156470 Clay Cross: 220002, 222020 Malcolm Wallace: Rotherham Steel Terminal: 66767 17th January Totnes: 220034, 802003/09 Masborough Jnct: 221125 Newton Abbot: 143621, 150202, 802103/10 Swinton: 144022 Exeter St David’s: 143603/11, 150248, 158887, 159017 Moorthorpe: 144007/23 159106 Milford Sidings: 66089 Taunton: 43013/14, 800303 Colton Jnct: 68027, 158752, 185106/44, 220017 Bridgwater: 43040, 43153 801209 Weston-super-Mare: 43155/88, 166202 York 10.45-11.30: 20302/05, 43357/66, 68025, 91109 Yatton: 43094, 43194 150233, 155344/45/47, 158855/61, 170474, 180112

34 185122/35/48/49, 220016/17, 800104, 800203/07, 801203 Taunton: 66563/99, 166220, DR73117 802218 Whiteball: 802007 York Museum: 09017 Exeter St Davids: 159007/10, 800309 Poppleton: 170478 Knaresborough: 170458 Stan Bown: Harrogate: 170455 8th February Nottingham: 43059/83, 153368/74/82 Weeton: 170461 156413/15/73, 156916, 158773/85/99, 158810/46/66 Horsforth: 170456 170112, 170397, 170522, 195015, 222018, 222103 Headingly: 170474 Hope: 66601/02/05, 70014 Leeds 12.45-15.30: 66719, 68021/23/25/27, 91109/11 Manchester Piccadilly: 150103/06/11/15/18-21/28/29/35 144009/10/12/23, 150111/39/41, 150220/23/33/72/76 150145, 150203/10/11/14/18/75, 153357/79, 158858/64 158752/54/57-59/84/86/92/95-97, 158850/61/68/71/72 175114-16, 185101/08/11/13/16/21/27/37-39, 195101/07 158901-05, 170455/56/58/59/61/74/78, 185103/06-09/12 195114/15, 220003/13, 319375, 323225/26/30/31/35/37 185116/18/22/23/27/29/33/35/37/44/48-51, 195007/12/13 331001/07/08/10/13-16, 350403/06, 390002/13, 390107/51 195101/03-06/10/11/17/20/23, 220026/34, 221120/23/34 390154 221135, 322481/84, 331104/08-10, 333002-04/08/10/11 Manchester Oxford Rd: 150204, 195010/13, 331005 333013-16, 801211, 802206/10/15/17/18, DR80203 Trafford Park: 66110 Midland Rd Leeds: 66539/69, 66955, 70009/13/17-20 Allerton: 195112, 319370/72/86, 323229/34, 331002 Normanton: 153317 331019-21, 507017, 769442 Barnsley: 144006/16, 158789/92 Edge Hill: 60021, 66774, 195020/24, 802217 Wakefield Kirkgate: 66774, DR97607 Liverpool Lime St: 150130, 150270, 158836, 185123 Sheffield: 144018/23, 150139, 158774, 158854/70 195102/17, 319366/78, 323233, 331105, 350102/22 185140 350248, 390043 Dore: 220007/10 Sandhills: 507003/07/11/13/14/16/29, 508104/12/15/17 Longport: 350124, 350404 5081/28/30 Kidsgrove: 156406 Wigan: 08703, 331023, 331107, 769450, DR98904/10/32 Crewe: 57308, 66777, 68009, 153321/53, 158827/56 DR98952-54 221102/11, 323225/31, 350108/15/25, 350234/39/43/4 Preston: 66027, 86259, 150105/13/32/47/49, 150226 3502/56/58, 390049, 390103/41 153330/59, 156423/61/64, 158851/60/71, 195016/22 Basford Hall, Crewe: 66744/88 195104/17/25, 221114/16, 319369, 331003/18, 390103/32 Bromsgrove: 66027 Leeds: 68022/25, 144021/23, 150114/38, 150274/77 Yate: 166213 155345, 158753/82, 158817/43/61/72, 158904/05, 170456 19th January Bristol Temple Meads: 150246, 165120 170459/72/76, 185107/09/25/32/33/35/44, 195003/08/09 166214, 800304, 802006 195103, 220020/34, 331104/09/10, 333003/05/11/12/14 Chippenham: 802018 800204/05, 802202/07/08/10 Swindon: 387145/51/53/58/59/69, 800010, 800308 Didcot: 66082 James Holloway: Cholsey: 387164/70 14th February Bescot: 08670, 66005/54/57, 66155 Goring & Streatley: 387141/61 66720/31, 350101, 350237/48 Reading: 08836, 57306, 57602/03, 158885, 165113 25th February Bescot 11.35: 08632, 66001/57/69, 66194 166204, 345015, 387144/54/65/67/73, 458512/21, 800018 66720, 350373 800316, 802102/11 Twyford: 800007 Barry Howard: Maidenhead: 387144/63, 800001/08/11/33 27th January Glasgow Central: 156430/34/42/45/50/62 Burnham: 800016 156467/75-77, 156502/05/06/08/11/13/14, 158714 Slough: 165101, 802114 318254/57/58, 320301/04/08-10/15, 320412/13/16/18 Hayes & Harlington: 800309 334023/32/34, 350407, 380003/05/07/08/12/18/19 West Ealing: 66587, 387137 380101-03/06/09/10/12/13/15, 385002//03/08/22/29/33/36 Acton: 66154, 66555, 387141/61 385102 Paddington: 345050, 360204, 387148, 800002/17/18/24 Partick 11.50-14.10: 318251/53/55/58-61/63-65/67-70 802006 320302-04/06-08/11-13/19/20/22, 320401/03/04/11/14/15 Aldermaston: 802002 320420, 334001-05/07/08/11-15/18/21/23-25/27-30/32/33 Newbury: 378148, 802113 334036/37/39/40 Pewsey: 800318 Glasgow Queen St 14.35-15.05/15.45-15.50: 43012 Lavington: 802108 43144, 156432/46/55/77/94/99, 156502/08, 158727 Westbury: 66041/61, 66758, 150265 170403, 318257, 380003/06, 385006/10/15/19/24/27/32 Bruton: 802018 385040, 385101/03-05/08/10/15-18 Castle Cary: 802014 Glasgow Subway 15.10-15.45: 101-05/07/09/10/12/14-21

35 124/27-33, 201/02/04/06/07 Horsham: 73119, 73212/13, 377444, 377601, 700130/50 Preston: 195125, 397001 Angmering: 377116/48, 377449 West Worthing: 313207 Stephen Lord: Worthing: 377416/66 23rd February: Leeds 10.25-10.45: 43049/60, 150107 Shoreham-by-Sea: 377107, 377459 195002/07/09, 800203/07/09/21 Hove: 377420, 387207/20/22 Huddersfield 11.05: 195018, 195129 Haywards Heath: 700111/25/46/53 Stalybridge 11.25: 150128 Purley Yard: 59101 Collyhurst 11.35: 09009 East Croydon: 171401, 171804, 377112/55, 377205/12 Manchester Piccadilly Gardens 11.40-12.35: 377411/15/29/34/40/54/55/69/70/75, 377602/03/05 Trams 3002/04/09/12/17/20/21/32/37/38/39/41/43/45/46 377704, 387105, 387207/08/10/13/21, 455816/29, 700002 3058/66/75/80/85/97, 3109/10/13/15-17/19 700018/22, 700101/21/27/48 Manchester Oxford Rd: 195111 Norwood Jnct: 377142, 377322/42, 378143/47/53 Manchester Victoria: 150131, 185141 378226, 455807/14/27/36, 700017 London Bridge: 375607-09/11, 375826, 375920, 376005 Blake Willimott: 376007/11, 465152/82/87, 465240/45, 465902, 466021/26 Barnham: 313201, 377409/73 700019, 700105/28/33/37 Horsham: 73107/19/28, 73212, 377105/48/62, 377405 Blackfriars: 377504/13, 700046 377625, 377708, 700112/32 St Pancras: 700005, 70010416//24/55 Three Bridges: 377605/07, 700116/46 Euston: 92014/33/43, 319012/13, 319433, 350123 Gatwick Airport: 377406/13/62, 387224, 700149 350240/41/50/58/67, 378218, 390049, 390156, 710257/60 East Croydon: 171804, 377101/23/41/60, 377315 /16 Willesden Depot: D3671, 710261/71 377701, 387201/09/19/26, 455804/14/17/33, 700102/32/38 Wembley Yard: 57305, 60028, 66039, 66167, 86609/28 700143, DR73913/17 92028, DR73920/23, DR77002 Selhurst Depot: 171202, 171721/23/28, 455827 Wembley Central: 66596, 350113/30, 350241, 377201/02 New Cross Gate: 377303/10/11/17, 377416, 378142/47 377205/12 378151, 378210, 455821/42/45 Watford Jnct: 319217/19, 319457, 350107/19 London Bridge: 375612/16/28, 375910/27, 376002/33/35 350251/67, 710263/67/69 377609/18/23/26, 465021/34/36, 465172/74/95, 466007 Cheddington: 319006, 319218, 319460, 350104, 350370 700005/15/17/60, 700123/49 Bletchley: 66739, 319005, 319214, 319429/41, 350110 St Pancras: 43045/54/55/73/76/83, 222012, 222103 350235, 350371/72, DR73806 373007/08, 374009/10/31/32, 395025/26, 700016/25/30/46 Milton Keynes: 86604/39 700121/28/42 Rugby: 57308, 86259, 221115, 350104/12/26, 350253/59 Euston: 92006/28, 221114, 350114/30, 350242/46/50 DR80206 390042, 390119/41/48/57, 710260 Nuneaton: 66039, 66413, 172001, 350252, 390044 Cricklewood Depot: 66764, 700009/31/47/53/55/58 390114/28/36, DR73947 700107/53 Tamworth: 43207, 43321/78/84, 56091, 60028/40/74 Radlett: 66070, 73963/65, 700005 66015/76, 66110/25/42/55/94/98, 66428/34, 66505/07/08 Bedford: 222020, 230004, 700016/40/48, 700114/18/26 66515/19/24/38/44/46/53/56/89, 66607, 66709/18/20/56/66 DR75401/04, DR80209 66779, 68030, 70010, 86607/12/13/32, 88006/07, 90039 Wellingborough Yard: 66729/85, DR73940 90040, 170103-08/10/12-15, 170520/23, 170637/38 Leicester: 20007, 20205, 37207, 37510, 37601/08, 37884 220001/02/09/19/22/23/30/32/33, 221102/05/07/08/13 37901, 43048/49/59/83, 47727/39/49, 47813/43, 50008 221115-18/21/22/32/33/38/39/42-44, 325002/04/07/12/16 56081/91, 56103/04/06, 56301, 58016/23, 91117/20/22/28 350104-06/13/17/23/26, 350241/52/53/61/63/67, 350370 156415, 158866, 170107, 170397, 170520, 170637 390001/06/09-11/13/16/39/44/45/47/49/50, 390107/12/14 222012/14 390115/17-19/21/22/24/27-29/35/36/41/48/51/52/55/56 Derby: 08899, 37254, 43049/83, 43301/04, 43423/84 21st February Barnham: 377110/48/49, 377462 153318/55/76/83, 156907/09/19, 170105/12, 170398 Chichester: 377128 170518/21, 222001/04/15 Warblington: 377133 Derby RTC: 08417, 08588, 37198, 37219/54, 37425 Cosham: 444009/39, 450015 37605/12, 43013/14, 67023/27, 73138, 73951/52 Fareham: 166221 DR79244-46 Botley: 450061 Derby Litchurch Lane: 710112, 720503/20 Eastleigh: 08460, 08511, 66507, 66701/21/68/81, 66847 14th February Barnham: 66706/38, DR79601 66848/50, 70805/12, 220001/08/20, 221134, 444002/04 15th February Havant: 66079, 66532, 220008, 313203/04 444008/10/14/18/20/26-29/31/34/43-45, 450019/26/28/34 313214, 377105/20/32/37/43/50/60, 377407/12/15/48/50 450059/66/73/88/97, 450117/21/26, DR75411, DR75501 377458/70, 444006/20/23/24/35/39, 450015/69/98 DR989216 18th February Barnham: 377138, 377405/14/60 Shawford: 66082, 66572

36 Winchester: 66525, 66701/10/21, 220002/07/10/12/19 800206/09, 801203/05/07/09/17/19-21, 802301/02 221123/34/38, 444001/03/05/08/11/14/22-24/29-31/34/36 DVT’s 82206-09/15/17-20/23/24 444037/41/44, 450004/10-12/14/33/65/67/75/84/85/93/95 7th February Manchester Piccadilly 10.15-10.40: 450103/07/10 66114, 66503, 150103/06/11/30/41/44, 150205, 153355/68 Southampton: 165129, 221120, 377105/12, 444006 153374/76, 156413/20, 158857, 175003, 185107/10/26/30 450037/94, 450124 220020, 221131, 319370/75, 323227/30, 331017/18 Fratton: 313214, 442408/23, 444003/22/45, 450041 350406/08, 390044/49, 802211 Havant: 442413/17 Allerton/Edge Hill: 66709/14, 150131, 195107, 323234 22nd February Barnham: 66526, 377469 331002/07/21, 331105 Havant: 220027/34, 221127, 377140, 377416/43, 442413 Liverpool Lime St 11.35-11.55: 150125, 158773, 158856 442417, 444001/29 175109, 185141, 331011, 350373, 390136 Haslemere: 444002/07, 450015/80/93, 450121 Newton Heath 13.30: 195006/19, 195103/21/29 Farncombe: 450003 12th February Manchester Victoria 12.00-13.30: Guildford: 165104/05, 444026/27, 450070/80/93, 450109 60085, 68025, 142047/51/78, 150112/17/23/25/28/30 450112/16/21, 455704/11/19/36/39/50, 455857/74, 455901 150205/14/70/71, 153359, 156440/61, 158759/93/94 455904/06, 456013 158842/55, 158901, 185109/14/20/25/35/43/45, 195004/07 North Camp: 165102/16 195013, 195109/12/17, 319370, 802201/04/05/08/12 Wokingham: 165110/05 Newton Heath 13.50: 142011/58, 195005, 195121/29 Reading West: 165107/11, 387169 Manchester Piccadilly 14.20-16.45: 67001, 142035/41 Reading Depot: 08836, 57604/05, 66737/51. 165114/26 142055/61, 150105-07/10/18-20/27/29/32/35/37/41/42/44 165128, 166204, 387131/34/39/53/61/65 150146/50, 150204/10/18/72/73/75/76, 153355/72/74/76 Reading: 56091, 59102, 66020/78, 66137, 66206, 66615 153382, 156403/24/28/52/55, 158777, 158842/62/65/89 165102/03/06/08/10/11/17, 220001/05/08/09/12/25/31/34 175003/06/09/11, 175106/16, 185101-06/13/15/19/21/23 221120/23/25/35/39, 345006/07/14/22/55/64, 387143/46 185130/31/33/38/40/47/50/51, 195011/12, 195101/03/07 387147/50/51/54-58/62-64/67-69/71/73, 458503/10/14 195114, 220001/14/17/34, 221123/40, 319375/79/84 458516-18/28, 800002/04-07/10/12/14/16/17/21-26/29-32 323223-25/27/29-32/38/39, 331001/05/07/09-11/13 800035/36, 800304/06-09/11/13/15/16, 802001/03/06/07 331015-19, 331102/07, 390008/39, 390112/23/26/35/41 802009/10/13/16/19/21, 802101/04/06/10/12 390157, 397006/07, 802208/16/17, DVT82308 Tilehurst: 37099, 60054, 66039/61, 66199, 66418, 66524 21st February Manchester Victoria 10.20-13.35: 66532/55/68, 66622, 66710/79, 70020, 70812 66051, 66718, 68019/23, 142004, 150104/05/07/09/11-13 Didcot: 56091, 66107, 70805 150116/19/21/28/32/48, 150211/75, 153304/07/17/20/30 153331/51/60/63/80, 156426-28, 158752/59/90, 158851/61 Geoff Hope: 158868/69/72, 158907, 185104/07-10/12/18/20/37-39/48 4th February Newton Heath 11.25: 195013/21 195004/12-14/18, 195104/09/17/22/24/25, 319379 Manchester Victoria 11.40-13.30: 68022, 142043/45/47 802203-05/07/12/14/17, cs 11507/08, 12719-24, 12807/08 142078, 150101/04/07/13/14/18/27/32/40/44, 150214/15 Manchester Piccadilly 14.00-16.40: 66413, 66502/94 153317/59, 158793/94, 158842/70, 185110/11/18/26/31 66709, 67001, 142045/51, 153302/18/55/82, 150115/31/33 185133/38/44/50, 195019, 195102/14/23/29, 319366/86 150135/36/41/42/45/47/49, 150204/18/20/25/70/73/76 802211/15/17/18, cs 11513, 12737-39, 12813 156440/55/60/66/97, 158774, 158812/54/63, 175001/10 5th February Manchester Piccadilly: 66549, 66955 175101/11/15, 185104/05/15-17/19/21-23/25/27/30/32/41 67010, 142011/35/55/61/90, 150104/15/19/33/38/41/42/45 185143/4446/50, 195002/09, 195102/03/11/12/20/27 150150, 150203/06/10/25, 153308/68/81/82, 156425/64/70 220010, 221121/25/26/29/38/40, 319367/69/78, 323223/26 158777/80/85, 158806/21/32/46, 175010, 175101/07/10 323227/29/31/32/34/36-39, 331002/05-07/09-11/16/18-21 185101/02/05/08/09/12/20/23/26/28/29/31/32/35/41/45/47 390001/05/39/42-44/49, 390119/29, 397003/04/07 185150, 195105/07/11, 220018/34, 221125/32/36, 319372 802208, DVT82308, cs 12177/83-85 319375/81, 323223/24/29-31/33/35/37/38, 331001/03/05 26th February Guide Bridge: DR73914 331010/13-15/16/19, 331105, 390008/09/50, 390104/34 Huddersfield: 144009, 195129 390153/57, 397007, DVT 82308 Leeds 09.35-13.30: 66147, 66730/42/43, 68019, 91111 Sheffield : 66607, 144008/11/21, 158861, 195002/16 144005/12, 150149, 150205/11/71/72, 158752-54/56-59 195108 158787/91/93/96, 158843/55/59-61/67/72, 158901-03/05 Doncaster 09.40-13.40: 08669, 08724, 08853, 66047 158908/09, 170455/58/61/72/76, 185104/06-08/10/11/13 66120/77, 66424/26, 66538/93, 66714/16/54/74/79, 67028 185115-17/21/22/25-27/30-33/35/37/38/41/44-46/49/50 68005, 70002, 70813, 91104/05/09-11/14/18/19/21/25/31 195001/02/04-07/10/13-16, 195110/13/15/16/19/21/26 144006-08/11/12/21, 150147, 153301/32/84, 158752 220007/08/27/29, 221123/25/36/37, 321903, 322482-85 170454/57/74/77, 180103/05/07/09/12-14, 185101/08/09 331101/09/10, 333001/02/06-08/10/12-15, 800108 185112/13/15/17/28/35/38, 195108/30, 220001-04/07/10 800202/03/06/09/10, 801102/03/07/12, 801205/07/17 220027, 221132, 331108/10, 800102/04/05/08/10/12/13 802203/05/07/08/10-13, DVT82209 800201/02/06/07/09, 801101/04/07/09/10/12, 800201/02 Manchester Piccadilly 14.45-16.45: 66414, 66502/05/51

37 67001, 142004/45, 150103/04/17/21/24/28/32/38/41/44/47 220015/30/33, 319368/75/86, 323223-25/27/29/35/36/38 150148, 150204/10/14/20/69/75/76, 153318/55/74, 156428 323239, 331001/05/10/15/16/20, 331103/11/12, 350403 156460/61, 158785, 158863, 175105/09, 185103/07/08/11 390010/11/20/46, 390126/34, 397004/06, 802207/11 185116/17/19/28/33/41/42/46/50, 195111/17/22/27

PRESERVATION PHOTO SPOT: DIESEL

above it may only be the chassis but this is the first time D9518 has featured since it was seen complete in daylight on the turntable at Wansford, NVR, on p25 in the Nov 2011 issue, before moving south to undergo restoration at Williton, WSR, 18th September 2019 ( it was stored in tunnel under the A1 for years at Wansford) note the coach behind is DB 975076 (34500) which was incorrectly shown at GWR, had I managed to get round to captioning my photos I would have picked this up as with other stock (see STOCK NEWS) when compiling books....need more time !!

DEPOT PHOTO SPOT

above D6836 (37905) + 56xxx + 56106, 33053 & 27059 + 58016 with 47843 beyond to the fore amongst other locos, Leicester Depot, 1st February 2020 (Blake Willimott)

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Mid Hants Railway Re-opening by Chris Addoo: On the 14th February 2020 a special event was held on the Mid Hants Railway (MHR) to mark the re-opening of the full line since Alton was cut off whilst Butts Road Bridge was rebuilt. 4-6-2 60103 ‘FLYING SCOTSMAN’ was used to haul the first passenger train from Alresford to Alton. The loco broke a ribbon heading into the station and detonators on the bridge.

above 4-6-2 60103 & 50027 Alresford, MHR (13.47) right 4-6-2 60103 Alton, MHR (12.29)

both 14th February 2020 (Chris Addoo)

Alan Titchmarsh was on hand to reveal a plaque to state the line was open. The first train was full of VIPs from all over the UK. I was lucky enough to get an invite from work to attend.

After 43 years the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust (SDRT) is to leave its home at Washford on the WSR who have given one year’s notice terminating the original 50 year lease to allow use for its own purposes. The decision was unexpected as a new 50 year lease had been signed in 2018 and no prior discussions had taken place. It appears this is in response to the recent financial problems of WSR which the SDRT was unable to assist.

Further Pacers destined for preservation lines are: 142017 (for spares) CHA, 143603 SCR, 144003 GCN, 144004 ALN & 144011 KWV. The cars donated to the 3 winning schemes mentioned in the last issue are to be from Cl.144s.

39 The site at the former Finmere Station is being cleared ahead of its use for HS2 so all the rolling stock owned by the NSE Society is having to find new homes. The museum is moving to EKR, 4-CIG 1753 strengthened by the addition of 69339 to 5 cars making it a 5-BIG has moved to Nemesis Rail, Burton- upon-Trent.

GCN has agreed to buy 3 HST Mk3s from Porterbrook, TRFB 40741, TF 41067 and TF 42119, Now no longer required with the loss of 41001, Mk3a SO 12092 has been transferred away to Data Acquisition & Testing Services at Leicester.

The Scottish Industrial Railway Centre (SIC) at Dunaskin has been renamed Doon Valley Railway, another DVR so the new location code will be DOV.

INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS

The first set of damaged points at Eastleigh has been replaced with the platform 2 Down Slow to Down Fast reinstated as seen below at 07.36 on the 25th February 2020 by Derek Everson.

The badly damaged Gospel Oak – Barking ‘Goblin’ Line reopened on the 19th February ahead of the original repair estimate,

A landslip caused by the swollen River Nith eroding the embankment near Holywood between Kilmarnock and Dumfries has closed the line until the 16th March 2020.

The first pre-fabricated panels to strengthen the Dawlish seawall were erected on the 9th February 2020.

Semaphore signalling on the Wherry lines became history from mid February with the Berney Arms line re-opened on the 24th February having closed at the end of 2018.

The CAF manufacturing facility in Newport was officially opened by HRH The Prince of Wales on the 21st February 2020.

Construction of the new Tram-train depot at Taff Wells north of Cardiff has begun.

WMT has announced plans to build a new EMU maintenance depot at Bescot.

Porterbrook has signed a 15 year lease with St Modwen to operate the Long Marston facility.

New Stations: Announced prematurely in the last issue, Worcestershire Parkway station finally opened on the 23rd February. It is a two tier station located east of Norton Jnct on the Cotswold line between Worcester and Evesham where it crosses the Bromsgrove to Cheltenham cross country route. There is a single platform on the upper line and twin platforms on the lower line so providing a link between the two routes.

Following the work to straighten the track alignment, the re-designed Market Harborough station was fully opened on the 17th February 2020. 40 SIGNAL BOX SURVEY

Topsham: Map Ref SX 96647 88407 Topsham is located on the Exeter to Exmouth ‘Avocet’ branch line which leaves the Exeter to Honiton main line ½ mile east of St James Park then runs southwards on the eastern side of the River Exe. It is adjacent to Station Road LX and the station which has the only passing loop on this single line branch. Following rationalisation in the 1960 it was the only box left on this branch. Built in 1875 it closed in 1988 and is Grade II listed.

above & below Topsham signal box on the north side of the station with below 143618 on a service from Paignton to Exmouth passing the LX 17th March 2019 (Michael Green)

right Romsey signal box, 10th October 2019 (Paul Reid)

Romsey: Map Ref SU 35829 21486 Built in March 1865 to control the junction of the Eastleigh - Salisbury and Southampton - Salisbury lines. The present box dates from about 1871. When the line was resignalled in the 1980s the box became redundant but was rescued by the Romsey and District Buildings Preservation Trust and relocated to it present position at Brick Lane (SO51 8LG), a 5 minute walk eastwards from Romsey station towards Romsey Jnct. It was then rebuilt to become a working museum to show the public the principles of controlling trains. A more detailed history can be found romseysignalbox.org.uk but it is open from 11.00-16.00 on the first Sunday of every month

41 Feb-Dec and the 3rd Saturday of every month Jan-Nov plus additional days, price £2.50. Located at the end of Brick Lane by No.28 there is limited parking.

above Romsey signal box, 10th October 2019 (Paul Reid)

COACH MATTERS

above converted & re-numbered from TF 41032 with sliding doors and retention toilets, HST Mk3 TGFB 40601 is seen at Huntly at 12.19 on the 1A50 Inverness – Aberdeen service, th 18 February 2020, note this coach still retains original doors at one end though not for public use 42 Cl.58s ABROAD

The construction of high speed lines in France and Spain saw the use of redundant UK locos of classes 37/56 & 58. It is the latter class that this article covers with a total of 36 out of the class of 50 heading across the channel. Owned by DBC, 24 are in France and 12 were in Spain, though only 4 remain.

Spain: No-one has ever submitted photos of the Cl.58s in Spain but Ken Rodgers has visited Monforte Del Sid a couple of times. The last time was on the 2nd April 2014 when he managed to get a photo of all eight of the 58s that were stored there. Lucky he did as they are now history as he found on a recent visit to get up to date photos...but 2 weeks too late. Locos were lined up in the order 58020 (L43), 58047 (L51), 58029 (L44), 58031 (45), 58015, 58024 (L42), 58030 (L46), 58043 (L37).

Brief History: Following the use of 14 Cl.37/7s from 2001, in 2003-04 58041/43 were sent to cover for accident damage and were based at Calatyud and Puigverd de Lleida. With further work on the Codoba - Malaga extension another six locos were sent abroad in May 2004, 58020/24/25/29-31. These together with 58041/43, operated from Bobadilla base (near Antequera), then subsequently Almodóvar Del Rio (near Córdoba) and Los Prados (near Málaga). 58031 was also based at Olmedo during 2007 to work on the Madrid-Valladolid AVE line. In 2008 the eight locos moved to Albacete to work on the Madrid to Albacete AVE line with some outbased at Gabaldón. Another four locos 58015/27/47/50 moved abroad in Sep 2008 based at Requena Utiel to work on the extension to Valencia. All 12 locos received dark blue Continental Rail livery with a yellow waist band of ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviaria, the infrastructure arm of national railway operator RENFE) and were given additional two digit L series numbers. Nine locos were transferred to Transfesa ownership in 2012 and continued to see use on AVE construction work based at Monforte del Cid, for the Albacete to Alicante extension. Further work involved the ‘branch’ from Monforte del Cid to Murcia in 2015-16. The three retained by DB Schenker 58025/27/50 were stored at Albacete where they remain together with 58041 which moved there towards the end of the project which ended in 2018. The eight remaining locos 58015/20/24/29-30/43/47 were then stored at Monforte del Cid until they were scrapped early in 2020. 58050 is to be preserved for the National Collection.

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For interest just six of the 14 Cl.37s survived, 37703/14/16/18, 37800/84 which were repatriated to the UK in Aug 2012 though 37718 was subsequently scrapped in Jul 2015. 37703/14/16 are operational with the first two preserved. The other eight 37702/99, 37801/02/83/85/88/99 were scrapped in Spain.

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France: Alizay Depot by Peter Wreford: On a rather grey day in February (shortly before joining the ICRS) I was able to take a detour to the French railway depot at Alizay in order to enjoy the two lines of Cl.58s rusting away there. I was also able to see a couple of the ex-EWS 66s working there at the same time, so a most enjoyable time despite the cold.

Brief History: From Jun - Sep 1999, 40 Cl.37s were sent to France to work on the LGV (Ligne à Grande Vitesse) Méditerranée from Valence to Marseilles followed by another two in May 2000. All 42 eventually were repatriated between Jul - Oct 2000. The next project to require UK traction was the LGV Est line in France between Vaires-sur-Marne (near Paris) and Baudrecourt (near Metz). Nne Cl.56s and 14 Cl.58s were moved through the Channel Tunnel during the period September to November 2004 based at Hilaire. A further four Cl.56s were sent abroad in Apr/May 2005. The locos were later redeployed to bases at Ocquerre and Pagny-sur-Moselle where they were joined by a further 17 Cl.56s and five Cl.58s. All 49 locos were repatriated. The next project in 2009 was the LGV Rhin-Rhône requiring 24 Cl.58s 58001/04-07/09-11/1318/21/26/32-36/38-40/42/46/49. These were based at Villersexel to work between Villers-les-Pots (near Dijon) to Les Petit Croix (near Belfort). Once the pfoject was complete in late 2010, the Cl.58s moved to Alizay Depot near Rouen ostensibly pending further LGV contract work which has never materialised. On the way however 58044 misbehaved with wheelset problems so was dumped at Woippy Yard, near Metz, where it also remains. Liveries of the 24 are all yellow, branded either TSO on cabside roundel and also with blue solebars or ETF on white bands on cab fronts and sides continuing with a blue mid height bodyside band. ETF liveried locos: 58001/04-06/21/32/36/38/39/42/44/49. TSO liveried locos: 58007/09-11/13/ 18/26/33-35/40/46.

The locos are stored on two sidings as follows, Depot side (9): 58039/46/21/09/18/36/07/35/33 Railway/ Hedge side (14): 58010/05/32/01/38/42/34/13/26/40/11/04/49/06

Access is via Le Grand Parc off the D508 south of Rouen which being in the north of France close to the ports of Dieppe and Le Havre is not that difficult to get to from the UK. Woippy Yard is north of Metz in the northeast corner of France near the Luxembourg and German borders. Accessed by the D953, 58044 viewable from D153L in the middle of the two between the two fans of sidings...one day as I still need 3 at Alizay plus the one at Woippy and I needed 58030 in Spain now gone sadly, ed

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above with Depot beyond 58001 with

58032 to the left and 58038 to the right

left 58049 showing the EFT livery

looking west showing both types of company branding 58006 heads the lefthand line of 58049/04/11/40/26/13/34/42/38/01/32/05/10 whilst 58033 heads the righthand line of 58035/07/36/18/09/21/46/39

right 58004 showing the

TSO livery

all photos by Peter Wreford

46 TRAM, LIGHT RAIL & METRO NEWS

Manchester Metrolink by Geoff Hope: Feb 2020: The 14th February was the first day of driver training on the Trafford Park line following signalling being switched on at Pomona overnight of the 12th/13th February. In total three trams are expected to be used between Cornbrook and the Trafford Centre during the operation between 08.30- 19.30 Monday-Saturday.

Also on the 14th February the use of Police dogs, trained to identify cash, explosives, firearms and drugs paid dividends when a suspect was caught after he stepped off a tram at Trafford Bar stop and was found to be carrying a hammer, screwdriver and class A & B drugs. During the evening drugs were recovered from several other commuters. On the 22nd February a tram was attacked by brick throwing youths in Wythenshawe smashing one of the glass doors.

Trams 1020 & 2001 were scrapped by CF Booths on site at Old Trafford Depot on Monday 3rd February & Wednesday 5th February respectively leaving 1007 to be stored undercover until it is dispatched to Heaton Park Tramway. Tram 3049 is now carrying an advert for BBC Tiny Happy People. 3076 has reverted to its original livery.

Observations at Cornbrook Friday 28th February 2020 09.55-12.05: (102 trams in service) Altrincham - Bury: 3001 + 3011, 3003 + 3010, 3007 + 3018, 3012 + 3058, 3014, 3022 + 3057, 3023 + 3024, 3025 + 3055, 3035 + 3050, 3040 + 3045, 3048 + 3059 Altrincham - Piccadilly: 3002, 3006 +3049, 3009, 3013, 3020 + 3037, 3038, 3046 East Didsbury - Rochdale / Shaw: 3017, 3026, 3029, 3030, 3031, 3036 + 3052, 3051, 3054, 3061, 3063, 3064, 3065 + 3093, 3067, 3071, 3077 + 3082, 3078, 3080, 3081, 3084 + 3086, 3085, 3089, 3092, 3106, 3114, 3115, 3118, 3120 Eccles - Ashton: 3072, 3074, 3087, 3097, 3098, 3101, 3107, 3110, 3116, 3117, 3119 Media City-– Ashton: 3060, 3062, 3066, 3074, 3079, 3088, 3091, 3100, 3105, 3111 Airport - Victoria: 3028, 3053, 3056, 3070, 3083, 3096, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3108, 3113 Cornbrook - Trafford Park Centre (Driver Training): 3095, 3109 Old Trafford Depot 12.10: 3015, 3039, 3112 Queen’s Road Depot 12.35: 3027, 3068, 3094 Victoria 13.40 - 14.30: Bury - Piccadilly: 3004 + 3043, 3008, 3019 + 3042, 3021, 3033, 3034, 3044 Not seen: 3005, 3016, 3032, 3041, 3047, 3069, 3073, 3075, 3090, 3099

Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway by Harold Hull: Flexity 2 Fleet: Having been in service since 2012 the fleet, with the exception of 017 & 018 should begin to undergo major overhaul and upgrade this year. No order or time scale given. Believed they will emerge in the BTS corporate livery as applied to the bus fleet. Service was totally suspended on the 11th February 2020 due to storm Ciara with the heritage service withdrawn the previous weekend.

Heritage Fleet Update as of 29th February 2020 Balloon 700 & Centenary 648: Both have had refurbished compressors fitted.

Balloon 704: In fitting shop with all old wiring stripped and body back to the frame. Overhaul of bogies commenced. 2 x Z6 controllers overhauled. Fabrication of underframe should start shortly. When overhaul complete will return as 241 in 1950s livery.

Balloon 717: Visited Starr Gate for tyre turning removing the horrendous flat that has been present for a for while.

Standard 143: Traction motor expected back from repair end February.

Railcoach 679: Apertures now cut for destination boxes. Templates made for curved glass in drivers cab side windows. Aluminium cab window surrounds ordered.

Boat 230 and 675/685: Rewire underway.

Coronation 304: The only surviving Coronation car to retain its Vambac (Variable Automatic Multinotch Braking Acceleration Control) equipment. Compressor has been returned and refitted. Some specialist fittings still awaited for door rams. Once refitted testing of doors and air systems can 47 start. Next job for this will be the M&T compressor. Both the air and electrical side will be overhauled which will take about 3 weeks when funds are available as expected cost in excess of £3000.

left 304 on its last day in service before withdrawal for overhaul, Fleetwood, 3rd November 2014 (Harold Hull)

BARRY SCRAPYARD

With 45699 having recently swapped identities to 45562 ‘ALBERTA’ in November 2019 this is a timely reminder that it nearly never made it out of Barry scrapyard as it unfortunately received severe damage. Due to a shunting accident the middle driving wheels were cut which should have meant it was a non starter for preservation.

Built in 1936 at Crewe by the LMS as Stanier Jubilee 4-6-0 45699 ‘GALATEA’ 5699 it was named after HMS Barry 11th December 1976 (wd 11/64) GALATEA. Following withdrawal it was note the centre driving wheels cut temporarily stored at Eastleigh Works until moving to Barry in January 1965. Saved in 1980 by Brian Oliver it was originally only to be as a source of spares, particularly the boiler for classmate 45690 ‘LEANDER’ and was stored at Carnforth. Its tender had already been acquired from Barry for 45491. In 1987 with space limited, 45699 was moved to SVR who had previously purchased it in 1983 along with 45690. Both locos then were sold on in 1994 to Dr. Peter Beet with 45699 stored at Tyseley still in ex-Barry condition until 2002 at which point it was sold to WCR and returned to Carnforth where it was restored involving the casting of new driving wheels. It returned to steam in April 2013 in BR crimson lake with a current boiler certificate current until 2020. The reason that 45699 has swapped its identity is because during its restoration many fittings were sourced from 45562 which had also been ‘saved’ as a source of spares for 45593 ‘KOLHAPUR’ bought straight out of service by what is now 7029 Clun Castle Ltd.

45699 has featured 13 times in TRACKS since 2014 with the last photo appearing on p31 in the Nov 2019 issue shortly before it changed identity. I have a very nice photo of it now as 45562 in Brunswick green but taken inside Carnforth Steam Shed on our Jan 2020 visit, so unfortunately unable to show.

48 RAILWAY GLOBETROTTERS

The Lads Tour 2018 by Ray Smith - Part 1: Romania, never been there. The only Romanian locomotives I have seen were in Budapest. This year, the ‘Lads Tour’ intended to put this right, albeit by just stepping into the country. Our standard itinerary always includes Germany and Austria, with other favourites including Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. All of these were included this year.

left new 445099 t&t 445097 stand at Frankfurt Hbf on a new rake of double deck stock, th 8 June 2018

We always used the Inter-Rail Global Pass Second class, which covers most of Europe and I find very inexpensive. Sometimes, on mainline trains we booked seats, which cost around 5 Euros. This year we decided to use the first class pass. In first class there are normally free seats, so no need to book, therefore the savings from not booking seats compensated for the extra cost of the first class ticket.

Day 1 - Thursday 7th June 2018: As usual, I flew to Dusseldorf from Newcastle then met the others in Frankfurt. Our hotel is literally over the road from the main station. All of the contents of the mini bar are free, including beer. A good place to stay! About 200 yards away (or metres in new money) is an Irish Bar, with good food and you can also watch the passing trams.

right Cl.120 120144 standing at Frankfurt Hbf, another main line class th on the way out, 8 June 2018

left 708 (DB 452708) train tram to Hollandstrasse, note the buildings to the left are part of the Bombardier workshops, th 8 June 2018

Day 2 - Friday 8th June 2018: Frankfurt station, until recently, has been a bad station for cops (for me) apart from the odd private companies unit. Now with the introduction of Cl.445s and 446s I can cop things again. These driving, motor units are replacing the locomotive hauled / pushed sets with a driving trailer at the other end. The classes are identical apart

49 from the platform height access. The Cl.445s are German standard and the Cl.446s are low height. The units are placed at either end of a rake of double deck stock and not in any numerical sequence!

As in previous years the first day was spent going to Kassel Hbf (main station) where we changed to a local tram to Hollandstrasse. From here you can see the yard of the Bombardier workshops where new build Cls.119/147/186/187/188/245 were seen awaiting despatch to their new owners. 386033 (Czech?) and 3008 – 10 for Israel were also seen. You can view from the car park but photographs are strictly forbidden.

Stationed around the DB network are tunnel emergency trains which are on permanent stand by in case they are needed with one set is stationed at Kassel as seen above on the 8th June 2018. The locos are 714003 and 714014 converted from an almost extinct Cl.212, originally 212235 and 212269 respectively.

right private operator Cantus have 6 Cl.428 Flirt 4 car units as with set 428051, DB 428132 + 828232 + 828332 + 428632 ‘Kassel’ waits to depart Kassel, 8th June 2018

From Kassel we continued our journey to Fulda, where adjacent are the departmental workshops for the tunnel emergency trains. The station itself sees a good variety of workings, ICEs, main line passenger, local passenger and freight workings. Even an Austrian Cl.1116 came through. We spent a couple of hours there before returning to Frankfurt.

the tunnel emergency locos are being modified and here 714104 (also carrying 170004) ex 714004 (212236) t&t a train with 714106 (also carrying 170006) ex 714013 (ex 212252) is at the other end, Fulda, 8th June 2018

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above 212094 stands in the works yard, 8th June 2018 not many left and less than a dozen owned by DB (although quite a few are owned privately) below also on the decline ‘Rabbit’ 218434 hauls single unit 650323 through the station, Fulda, 8th June 2018

above a pair of Hesselbahn units stabled at the station, VT204 & VT210 (DB 640104 & 640110), th Fulda, 8 June 2018

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above private operator Transdev Regio unit 701 (DB Cl.648295/795), Fulda, 8th June 2018

We returned back to Frankfurt for some station time. This time I did manage some cops albeit they were all new Cl.445s and 446s.

above Cl.114 114036 arrives with a rake of double deck stock, Frankfurt, 8th June 2018, another class soon to be replaced by units

Germany also has ‘Thunderbird’ locos. These are Cl.218s which have been renumbered into the 2188xx series and are normally seen stabled throughout the system in pairs. The Frankfurt pair are usually found resting below the signal box but today they were in action rescuing a failed ICE. The pair, with 218836 leading are departing with the failed ICE presumably taking it to the depot a mile or so away.

Day 3 - Saturday 9th June 2018: The first call of the day was Mannheim. In the short time we waited for our

52 Heidelberg connection, which takes us to the Arena station and the depot, two Swiss cargo locomotives came through on freights. Also scattered around the station were 3 Austrian Cl.1116s. There is also a tunnel emergency train stabled there.

right ICE 407011, Frankfurt, 8th June 2018

Mannheim shed on a weekend is normally accommodating especially if you are wearing your Hi-Vis vests. However from the bridge leading to it you can almost get every number (with binoculars) and walking to the office you get plenty more. So even if you are refused you do not miss much!

above from the public footbridge where the steps lead down to the depot, this is what you see, an assortment of Cls.145/185/186/187 and behind the shed building there are also a similar amount of main line locomotives as well as the small and heavy shunters

left Cl.363 shunter with dual identity, 363445 on the solebar with 363837 on the cab above the yellow circle

both Mannheim Depot, 9th June 2018

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top 294868 on the traverser,

above 187082 with ribbed bodysides whereas Cls.145/185/186 all have smooth bodysides

left 145077

all Mannheim Depot, 9th June 2018

Returning to Mannheim Hbf for our next location, Stuttgart, our train was one of the new Cl.407s, 012.

below new 446036 t&t 446017 stands at Mannhein Hbf, 9th June 2018

54 It was then onto Stuttgart, not one of my favourite stations. Rebuilding work has been going on for years. The platforms have been shortened and being a terminus, I find this a boring station. However, below this station are the S-Bahn platforms and also the very busy tram platforms. Making this station more interesting, there are the new Cl.147s working through here and the new 3442 2xx units. Like Leipzig, the plans are to tunnel under the station to avoid reversing. This is a very long term operation.

departmental units 725004 and 726004 stabled in the Hbf eastern sidings, 8th June 2018

above 193612 stabled with classmates under the road flyover, Baw Canstadtt, 9th June 2018, this is the next station north out of Stuttgart and the base for the new tunnel where there are an assortment of Cl.203s, shunting in the area and Cl.193s moving the spoil

right new Cl.147s are allocated to Stuttgart Rosenheim and 147011 is seen standing at the buffers, Stuttgart, 9th June 2018

Returning to Frankfurt we stopped at Karlsruhe where there is a large tram system. The locomotive depot, which once was the home of many Cl.218s now mainly maintains DMUs. Strangely, it is one of the most hostile depots in Germany to get round. (Saalfeld is top of the list, but that is another story). In the past few years we have not only been refused, but threatened because we dared to even enter the depot to ask permission. No idea why! From Karlsruhe we returned to Frankfurt via Mannheim.

all photos by Ray Smith (to be cont) 55 FREIGHT MATTERS

To allow members to keep their copy of UK Combine Vol.2 as up to date as possible, changes are provided via this spot every month. Please let Trevor Roots know if you have any amendments or wish pass on any other helpful wagon information, contact details on page 2. also see EASTLEIGH WORKS REPORT for further updates.

New: JNA Bogie Box Wagons 81.70.5500.804-6 to 828-5 are now in the UK

Renumbered: 33.70.4938.720-0/732-5 to 31.70.4938.163-3/108-8

Removed from TOPS / For Scrap / Scrapped: 110212, 210187, 310019/033/048/144/166/182/189/ 275/657/819/825, 391215/384/632/652, 460281/293/345/619/738/854/863, 550032/43, 621900/02, 10/14, 965038

FREIGHT NEWS: The final DBC operation on Mendip stone workings to / from Crawley New Yard was with 66105 on the 1st November 2019 on 7O69 from Acton Yard then return empties on 7V69

STOCK CHANGES

It is hoped that all major changes recorded below will help you keep the UK Combine Vols.1 & 2, UK Pocket Book, UK Locomotives and UK Name Directory up to date, (numerous pool code changes will not be recorded). In order to compile as accurate and up to date list as possible, can members please pass on their observations, particularly name changes and multiple unit reformations to the editor, Trevor Roots. Where possible, photos of new nameplates will be included as and when a suitable photo is sourced from members.

Corrections to new 2020 books: (as at 1st Feb 2020) (CV1 – Combine Vol.1, CV2 – Combine Vol.2, PB – Pocket Book, L – Locos) Omissions: 94522 [80880,92007,92907] Mk1 BG at CD p59 CV2, p244 PB 45030 [042205] LMS Insp Sal at (CS) p25 CV2, p235 PB

Owner / Operator Codes missing from CV1: (all however are listed in CV2) 53 5305 Locomotive Association MH Mid Hants Rly AF Arlington Fleet Services NM Nemesis Rail AT Angel Trains NR Network Rail CD Caledonian Rly NY North Yorkshire Moors Rly CO Colas Rail PO Porterbrook Leasing Co Ltd DB DB Cargo PV Preserved / Private Owner DC DC Rail RV Riviera Trains EL East Lancashire Rly SM Siemens Transportation EM East Midlands Rly (Abellio) SP Scottish Rly Preservation Society EV Eversholt Rail TL Tyseley Locomotive Works FG First Group UK UK Rail Leasing LS Locomotive Services Ltd WA Wabtec Rail Ltd LU London Underground Ltd WC West Coast Rly Co

Owner / Operator Codes missing from CV1 & CV2: (this was a late addition to data) CG Crewe Diesel Preservation Group

Delete: DR 89004 YXA Power Wagon p147 CV2

Revisions: D9521 is at DFR p13 CV1, p14 PB/L [1857] is named MARY p67 CV1, p73 PB/L D7633 is at RDF p16 CV1, p17 PB/L [2323] at NLR p69 CV1, p76 PB/L 31206 is at RSM p17 CV1, p18 PB/L [3719] should be [3718] p70 CV1, p77 PB/L [1260] is at WSR p66 CV1, p71 PB/L 975076 is at WSR p60 CV2, p248 PB

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Misc. News: Aggregates Industries has put both its shunters up for sale 01562/72 47500 is still hanging on but reduced to a cabless grounded body at WCR Carnforth 66749 reported Jan/Feb 2020 (Sean Davies) 60029 the fourth and last DCR Cl.60 is now in service

The first Cl.60s have entered preservation 195128 reported Dec 2019 (Stan Bown)

New: EMUs: 710126, 720503/06/20/30 Coaches: DT 12814

Transferred / (Stored): (* preserved)

D&E Locos: 08410 AVD, 08483 CD 66778 reported Oct 2019 (Graham Stockton) 08629* CPR 08649 PS 08738 FX Removed: 08939 (WI) 20096/107 CD 55009 (BH) 20096 Ian Goddard 1938-2016 60050/86 WEN 86401 CS 156918 ESTA 1965-2015 Steam: 4110 ESR [7063] PEA 156459 Benny Rothman – The Manchester Units: 142027* CHA, 142028*/60* WEN Rambler 170271 CF 158910 William Wilberforce 71454/63/64 from 314205/14/15 (LM) 333007 Alderman J Arthur Godwin First Lord 315833/39 (NN), 345023 OD, 710124/272 OD Mayor of Bradford 769424 AN, 4-CIG 1753 + 69339 BO For Scrapping / Scrapped: Eurostar 3304, 373304-9 (MAR) EMR Kingsbury 142024/54/62 Coaches: Sims Metals, Newport 142040/46/63/67 Mk3: 10689* KWV, 11074, 12092 LR 12005/37/42/82/89 Mk3 HST: 4090002, 41160/66, 42095/167/176/ 12143, 42108/115/166/ 563/565/570/582 (LM) 178/233/294/303/305/ Mk5: 11502, 12704-06, 12802 (TP2) MT 381/383/518/519 DVT: 82115 LR CF Booths, Rotherham 11237/425/429/998 Reformed: 12438/57/58/64 EMUs: JR Adams, Glasgow 64591/92, 64609/10 378206/209 back to 5 car with 38406/09 added 64611/12 from New Operator: 08410 AV 08483 LS 314205/14/15 86401 WC 10714/19 PV Ward Recycling 40119 315825/31/36 LO Spain 58015/20/24/29/30/31/ Steam Status: 4110 to O 43/47 Names: New Codes: (* re-applied) New: Operators: 43098 Walton Castle DA Data Acquisition & Testing Services 60029* Ben Nevis RDF Reid Freight Services 378232 Jeff Langston REFORMED STOCK

43098 (Tony Blackburn)

Not Previously Illustrated:

above 158767 (formerly 158961) as reported in

Oct 2019, Southampton Central 43122 reported Jan/Feb 2020 (Tony Blackburn) (21.23) 21st February 2020 (Blake Willimott) 57 TRANSFERS

off lease Cl.142 Pacers now in preservation

142060 + 142028 Leeming Bar, WEN (14.30) 23rd February 2020 (David Rice)

142028 + 142060 Bedale, WEN, (13.03) 23rd February 2020 (David Rice)

rd left 142091 Rushden, RSM 23 Feb 2020 (Colin Pottle)

142084 Rushden, RSM 25th February 2020 (Paul Baker)

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above 710112 & 720503 Derby Litchurch Lane (12.40) 1st February 2020 (Blake Willimott)

above 195128 Leeds (17.25) nd 22 February 2020 (Stan Bown)

right

802107 Edinburgh Waverley th (21.35) 26 February 2020

(Iain Gardiner)

left

801221 Edinburgh Waverley (22.33) th 26 February 2020 (Iain Gardiner)

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th above DT 12810 Crewe (12.14) 19 February 2020

(Spencer Conquest)

th left LNER 801224 Eastleigh Works 24 February 2020

(Carl Watson)

below 802215 Edinburgh Waverley (21.12) th 26 February 2020 (Iain Gardiner)

above 802211 on Newcastle - Manchester Airport, Leeds 28th February 2020 (Stan Bown)

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above TPE 802219, the last of the Cl.802/2s, Eastleigh Works, 26th February 2020 (Carl Watson)

above 195011 Doncaster 5th February 2020 (David Knight)

right 800208 + 800210 on 1S13 09.32

London King's Cross - Edinburgh, th Waterbeach (10.55) 12 January 2020

(Toby Radziszewski).

below 801222 Bishopthorpe LX (12.35) th

4 February 2020 (Mike Brook)

61 LIVERIES

This section will endeavour to show all new liveries / variations or those existing ones where not carried on the stock before. Liveries that become ‘extinct’ will also be covered. As with names, it may take a while after the livery application before a photo is sourced from members. New liveries may also be shown in other articles (NEW STOCK excluded): D6817 (p23), 86101, 87002 (p12), 150121 (p22)

left 378232 now back as a 5 car unit in revised LO livery and recently named on 2N56 11.15 Stratford - Richmond, Stratford (11.09) 20th February 2020 (Colin James)

right WMT 350410 Edge Hill (10.08) th 25 January 2020 (Mike Brook)

below GN 365512 with new purple

cabs, Peterborough th (09.34) 27 February 2020

(Graham Stockton)

323229 Edge Hill (09.23) 25th January 2020 (Mike Brook)

62 GHOST LIVERIES

WMT 350102 Edge Hill (12.39) 25th January 2020 (Mike Brook)

right ex-GA now EMR 156406

Peterborough (10.35) th 7 February 2020 (Blake Willmott)

below with no sign of further

Pendolinos receiving AWC blue livery

here is another still in ghostly white

390136 Edge Hill (10.50) th 25 January 2020 (Mike Brook)

of interest is that neither 156406 nor

390136 have ever appeared in

TRACKS before

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