As always, plenty going on.....
66740 has arrived for repairs and a repaint into GBRf livery.
57002 has joined 47841 in DRS blue, awaiting decals.
Class 508 processing is proceeding apace with the following vehicles already scrapped;
71483 (508201)
71503 (508209)
64669 (508209)
64683 (508302)
71517 (508302)
Next up is 64726 (508302) with 508303 behind that. 508301 is currently in the shed being stripped and will be in the scrap line in the next day or so.
That's all for now.....
Monday, 17 June 2013
Monday, 10 June 2013
More trains....
We've had more C Stock in for processing with 12 cars arriving in the last few weeks. I also took a week off at the end of May to go to not-so-sunny Kent! While I was away we got the go-ahead to scrap more of the Class 508s so since I've been back it's been full steam ahead making sure we process both sets of trains in a timely fashion.
All six of the C Stock trailers (6528/6530/6556/6588/6589/6708) have now been processed and scrapped. The motor cars will be processed in due course.
We are currently processing 508s, with 71483 (508201) and 71503/64669 (508209) all processed and waiting in the scrap line. 508302 is currently in the shed being processed.
This morning 57002 was moved into the paintshop to complete preparation and repainting. 47841 emerged last week in a nice coat of DRS blue.
Arlington continue to turn round wagon repairs at a rapid pace with trips from East Yard and Maritime running regularly. We've had both 70017 and 70019 in recent weeks on the Maritime trip.
BARS 31190 collected 50026 and Mk1 BG 977905 on 29th May, taking them to Dereham on the Mid Norfolk Railway.
Another DRS convoy left on 16th May with 47813 hauling 57311 (repainted and named 'Thunderbird'), 20305 (from storage) and 47501.
All six of the C Stock trailers (6528/6530/6556/6588/6589/6708) have now been processed and scrapped. The motor cars will be processed in due course.
We are currently processing 508s, with 71483 (508201) and 71503/64669 (508209) all processed and waiting in the scrap line. 508302 is currently in the shed being processed.
This morning 57002 was moved into the paintshop to complete preparation and repainting. 47841 emerged last week in a nice coat of DRS blue.
Arlington continue to turn round wagon repairs at a rapid pace with trips from East Yard and Maritime running regularly. We've had both 70017 and 70019 in recent weeks on the Maritime trip.
Colas 66847 has arrived for fuel tank repairs and new wheels.
BARS 31190 collected 50026 and Mk1 BG 977905 on 29th May, taking them to Dereham on the Mid Norfolk Railway.
Another DRS convoy left on 16th May with 47813 hauling 57311 (repainted and named 'Thunderbird'), 20305 (from storage) and 47501.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Not always to plan....
66746 arrived yesterday with the two Arlington liveried Translators for the move of two 317 units (708 and 709) to Ilford.
They were due to leave at 09:22 today but are still in the yard here with a problem preventing them from leaving. Hopefully all will be resolved soon and they can get on their way.
08650 departed by road last thursday, back to the Isle of Grain. The lorry returned on friday with 08947 which is operational but looks rather work worn!
455833 departed last night and was replaced early this morning with 455835 which is currently sat outside my office having all the seats etc removed prior to being split up and shunted into the shed.
31190 returned last friday with three more JRA wagons for repair, departing on monday with three repaired JRAs.
66540 brought in more wagons for repair from Maritime yesterday afternoon and left light engine.
57311 is now in DRS blue and 47841 is in the Paintshop being prepared for repainting. 57002 is also being preparted for repainting.
07007 is back in action, having had many of it's hoses replaced and attention to the fan assembly over the last couple of weeks.
Here's hoping the VEP makes it to Swanage today, at the second attempt......
07007 is back in action, having had many of it's hoses replaced and attention to the fan assembly over the last couple of weeks.
Here's hoping the VEP makes it to Swanage today, at the second attempt......
Friday, 19 April 2013
...and there's more....
The two 508 vehicles made it to the Docks OK and have now been delivered to MES at Seacombe.
455834 left last night and was replaced early this morning by 455833.
450037 is the latest Siemens unit in, arriving just before lunch, 450567 departing soon after.
The impressive Speno rail grinder (DR79221-226) arrived for maintenance this morning.
The SITT has been formed up with 57305 and 57306 ready for an anticipated cold spell this weekend.
66743 has received repairs to its fuel tank and is now sat in the Works yard awaiting departure.
08650 looks splendid shunting in the sunshine in its new coat of paint.
455834 left last night and was replaced early this morning by 455833.
450037 is the latest Siemens unit in, arriving just before lunch, 450567 departing soon after.
The impressive Speno rail grinder (DR79221-226) arrived for maintenance this morning.
The SITT has been formed up with 57305 and 57306 ready for an anticipated cold spell this weekend.
66743 has received repairs to its fuel tank and is now sat in the Works yard awaiting departure.
08650 looks splendid shunting in the sunshine in its new coat of paint.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Busy, Busy, Busy.....
Another busy few days in the Works.....
The train to convey two class 508 vehicles to Southampton Docks is being formed up in the Works yard ready for departure just before 16:00 today. The formation was to have included 57310 but it will now be as follows;
South
73141
73206
975875
64649
64712
977087
975974
975978
66742
North
Due to reverse in east Yard so the 73s will lead into the Docks.
Yesterday the usual swap of Siemens' units was 450567 in and 450086 out.
Two Test Trains in yesterday, 31233 with DBSO 9701 and top 'n' tailed 73201 and 73107.
455834 is nearing completion with the unit having been formed up yesterday and had it's front numbers applied this morning. It's due out Thursday evening with the next one due in early Friday morning.
07007 has been stood down for a couple of weeks for some much needed maintenance so recently completed 08650 is standing in as Works shunter.
Recent arrival is 57311, one of only two left in Virgin colours, which is already in the prep area in the Paintshop.
That's all for now.....
The train to convey two class 508 vehicles to Southampton Docks is being formed up in the Works yard ready for departure just before 16:00 today. The formation was to have included 57310 but it will now be as follows;
South
73141
73206
975875
64649
64712
977087
975974
975978
66742
North
Due to reverse in east Yard so the 73s will lead into the Docks.
Yesterday the usual swap of Siemens' units was 450567 in and 450086 out.
Two Test Trains in yesterday, 31233 with DBSO 9701 and top 'n' tailed 73201 and 73107.
455834 is nearing completion with the unit having been formed up yesterday and had it's front numbers applied this morning. It's due out Thursday evening with the next one due in early Friday morning.
07007 has been stood down for a couple of weeks for some much needed maintenance so recently completed 08650 is standing in as Works shunter.
Recent arrival is 57311, one of only two left in Virgin colours, which is already in the prep area in the Paintshop.
That's all for now.....
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Convoy...
The big DRS convoy left yesterday afternoon, 47828 hauling 37409, 37607, 20303 (newly repainted), 20301, 20302 and 20304. Quite a sight seeing that lot leave. I believe the 20s are destined for an engineering job in the north east but don't shoot the messenger as they say!
The remaining class 20, 20305 was receiving a wash this morning.
31465 is stabled with the UTU4 Test Train and there are two 57s with the SITT awaiting its next duty.
455831 departed on 29th March having been completed. It's replacement, 455834, arrived first thing this morning.
450553 is the latest unit in for attention by Siemens.
Very quiet on the Underground front with nothing currently on site for disposal.
Cheers,
Carl.
The remaining class 20, 20305 was receiving a wash this morning.
31465 is stabled with the UTU4 Test Train and there are two 57s with the SITT awaiting its next duty.
455831 departed on 29th March having been completed. It's replacement, 455834, arrived first thing this morning.
450553 is the latest unit in for attention by Siemens.
Very quiet on the Underground front with nothing currently on site for disposal.
Cheers,
Carl.
Monday, 25 March 2013
Ins, Outs and Repaints
66416 has just arrived with wagons for repair from Maritime and will be departing with a batch of repaired wagons shortly.
47828 has arrived for minor cosmetic attention to one cab front and the grille modifications as per the 57s. 47828 came in with 47805 and a Northern Belle Mk2 (3267 BELVOIR) for overhaul. 47805 then departed with overhauled Mk2s 6117 and 6122, now in DRS Compass livery.
The other DRS Mk2 TSOs, 5871, 6001 and 6008 are also in DRS Compass livery as is BFK 17159. TSO 5810 and BSO 9525 are under overhaul and should be repainted in due course.
08650 has emerged from the Paintshop in Mendip Rail blue and awaits decals.
66739 has been completed in the revised GBRf livery and should be leaving soon, with new nameplates covered up.
Currently in the Paintshop is 20303, being repainted into DRS Compass livery.
47839 has been stood off alongside the Fareham line for the time being.
Until next time....
47828 has arrived for minor cosmetic attention to one cab front and the grille modifications as per the 57s. 47828 came in with 47805 and a Northern Belle Mk2 (3267 BELVOIR) for overhaul. 47805 then departed with overhauled Mk2s 6117 and 6122, now in DRS Compass livery.
The other DRS Mk2 TSOs, 5871, 6001 and 6008 are also in DRS Compass livery as is BFK 17159. TSO 5810 and BSO 9525 are under overhaul and should be repainted in due course.
08650 has emerged from the Paintshop in Mendip Rail blue and awaits decals.
66739 has been completed in the revised GBRf livery and should be leaving soon, with new nameplates covered up.
Currently in the Paintshop is 20303, being repainted into DRS Compass livery.
47839 has been stood off alongside the Fareham line for the time being.
Until next time....
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