The Rail Enthusiast thread

[Paulus]

View: https://youtu.be/-KuAPuzKJYo?feature=shared


We get these going past our house. For modern trains, they're quite interesting: a class 67 locomotive*, five Mk5 coaches, and an ex-ECML DVT on the other end with a chime horn.

*same engine as a class 66, capable of 125mph(!) but with an unfortunate history. They were ordered for fast postal trains, but Royal Mail switched to road and air transport instead. The axle loading is quite high, which limits their routes, and they're not geared for hauling freight. Many have been in storage for years, and one has been scrapped.

I once saw a double headed pair of 67's on a Freightliner working struggling through Willesden Junction one evening. I'm sure the driver was doing his best.

 

[Spartak]

 

[wiggydiggy]

I started watching this night: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/britains-favourite-railway-stations

Its not quite the documentary style I prefer - I'd rather it was a commentry track rather than watching 2 people talk to each other - but it does have some interesting information. For instance York Railway Station still has shrapnel damage in the walls from WW2

 

[Spartak]

08769 & 08288 at Lydney Junction this morning.

 

[Jenkins]

Just spotted at Grantham

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

By the way, when it comes to pointless exercises, I have now memorised all of the 'Western' names. 😊

 

[Drago]

By the way, when it comes to pointless exercises, I have now memorised all of the 'Western' names. 😊

You think thats pointless? My autistic daughter memorised Pi to 100 places, the periodic table, and the words to Copacabana.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

You think thats pointless? My autistic daughter memorised Pi to 100 places, the periodic table, and the words to Copacabana.

At least that will

A. Be useful in maths

B. Be useful in quizzes

C. Be handy at Kareoke!


Who the fcuk is ever going to ask what D1051 was? 🤣

 

[Bristolian]

At least that will

A. Be useful in maths

B. Be useful in quizzes

C. Be handy at Kareoke!


Who the fcuk is ever going to ask what D1051 was? 🤣

Western Ambassador ... I'll get my anorak

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Western Ambassador ... I'll get my anorak

Indeed!

Monarch, Ruler, Ambassador, Viceroy, Patriarch, Governor...

... I could type them all, but...

 

[Jenkins]

Just seen what may be a trial run of the new Class 99 locomotives on the Ipswich - Felixstowe Port run. Two Class 66 locos then two Class 99s (GBRF branding) pulling a full 36 wagon container load. This line doesn't do freight traffic on a Sunday which is what caught my attention from the kitchen window.

 

[Paulus]

Just seen what may be a trial run of the new Class 99 locomotives on the Ipswich - Felixstowe Port run. Two Class 66 locos then two Class 99s (GBRF branding) pulling a full 36 wagon container load. This line doesn't do freight traffic on a Sunday which is what caught my attention from the kitchen window.

Looks like there are 6 runs booked from Ipswich to Felixstowe and returns. 99001and 002 and 66301and 66721 are the locomotives.

 

[Jenkins]

Looks like there are 6 runs booked from Ipswich to Felixstowe and returns. 99001and 002 and 66301and 66721 are the locomotives.

Thanks for the info - where did you get it from?

 

[Paulus]

Thanks for the info - where did you get it from?

Realtime trains.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/

Once you find your way around the site it is quite good.