RusselBridge2017 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Southbound Bridgewater flask at 8am today, photographed as part of my daily excercise. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60091 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) April 14th. 68001 with 68017 passing Hexham. Hartlepool-Sellafield. Edited May 5, 2020 by 60091 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I wish Bachmann would do FNAs in the turquoise they seem to be in nowadays. AFAIK they have only done the older green colour and the DRS blue as a collector's model which is like hens teeth? The newer colour ones I think would be like printing money for them I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TomScrut said: I wish Bachmann would do FNAs in the turquoise they seem to be in nowadays. AFAIK they have only done the older green colour and the DRS blue as a collector's model which is like hens teeth? The newer colour ones I think would be like printing money for them I think. O/T from 68s. The turquoise wagons are a recent new-build - quite different from the Bachmann FNA. It requires a whole new tooling..... I wonder if newer players to the RTR market would take it on? As for DRS blue FNA - that was a one-off livery for a short time. Edited May 5, 2020 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 minute ago, newbryford said: The turquoise wagons are a recent new-build - quite different from the Bachmann FNA. Aaah right I did not know they were a different wagon, explains it then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, newbryford said: As for DRS blue FNA - that was a one-off livery for a short time Did they do it as a proper run? I thought it was just a collector's club limited edition. They bring top dollar on eBay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) Back to 68s. Another day, another TPE 68 on freight. 68028 Lord President thro' Settle with 6K05 Carlisle-Crewe on 5/5/20. The rake was "mostly yellow" MLA/JNA/IEA with a maroon MLA or two. p.s. I am not going out of my way for these pics - a late work lunchtime walk and good timing. Edited May 6, 2020 by newbryford 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RusselBridge2017 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Bridgewater to Crewe flask today. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I hope somebody makes an 88 one day! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2020 68020 - 6K05 Carlisle-Crewe 22/5/20. Passing signal DS9 at Langho (Photo from private land with permission) 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) That's reminded me. I saw on the chat on Railcam one day a few weeks ago that supposedly 2 TPE 68s are going back to DRS to be replaced by another 2. Not sure if there is any truth to it, I had to go so didn't have chance to ask on there. Logically it would be expected that 033 and 034 are the ones coming in as they supposedly had the mods done for working with the mk5s. If anybody is wondering, page 10 of this has the details about 033 and 034: https://www.directrailservices.com/PDF/Compass14.pdf "Two additional locomotives, 68033 and 68034, are having the required modifications carried out to meet the needs of the contract, but will remain in DRS service. This will provide an invaluable contingency for times of poor availability. They may also be hired by TPE for additional services if required. 68033 and 68034 will be known as Additional Modified Vehicles, or AMVs. All sixteen locomotives have now been modified and tested and fourteen have been handed over to TPE." Any ideas if the rumour of loco swaps is true and which locos? I know some of the TPE ones are in service for DRS at the moment but I would expect that's just because if demand? Edited May 23, 2020 by TomScrut 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted May 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2020 DRS liveried 68034 with Nova 3 set TP06 at Colne Bridge on 25th May 2020 with 5Z75, 12.56 York Siemens to Crewe Basford Hall... ...with TPE 68028 'Lord President' on the rear. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) 44 minutes ago, 4630 said: DRS liveried 68034 Awesome, my tactical decision to get 034 for Mk5 shenanigans has paid off! First time I have seen a pic of either 033 or 034 with a Mk5 set I think. What was going on, as in why were the mk5s going to Crewe and why wasn't 028 powering? Edited May 26, 2020 by TomScrut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted May 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, TomScrut said: Awesome, my tactical decision to get 034 for Mk5 shenanigans has paid off! First time I have seen a pic of either 033 or 034 with a Mk5 set I think. What was going on, as in why were the mk5s going to Crewe and why wasn't 028 powering? It's my understanding that the TPE class 68s are undergoing software upgrades, which in this instance is a significant task and I would surmise that this work is being carried out at the DRS facility at Crewe Gresty Road. DRS 68033 and 034 are to supplement the pool of TPE 68s whilst this work is done. I know that TPE 68s have been cropping up on other duties recently though - they need to earn their keep somehow! You may be aware over the past week or so that there's been a Mon- Fri daily return working between Crewe Gresty Bridge (DRS) and York Siemens; 0Z68 10.15 Crewe Gresty Bridge (DRS) - York Siemens (14.05). 0Z75 15.43 York Siemens - Crewe Gresty Bridge (19.38). This working has apparently been anything from 1, 2 or 3 class 68s and I would assume it's to do with the software upgrade. On Friday 22nd May 0Z68 was just DRS 68034. Here it is at Deighton. The return working was booked to be 5Z75 (rather than 0Z75) but only got as far as Colton Junction before returning to York Siemens - I was following it on one of the signal diagram apps. I presume that this was due to a technical problem which was resolved by 25th May when I photographed 5Z75 at Colne Bridge. I imagine there wouldn't be any need for 68028 to be powering, I can't recall if I heard the engine idling. The 3,750hp installed power of the Cat engine in 68034 would be more than sufficient. The Mark 5s are no strangers to Crewe of course, it's where they were based during the mileage accumulation runs prior to acceptance by TPE and If further testing is need as part of the software upgrade to their 68s, it would seem good planning to have a set on hand there ready. It's not needed in passenger service at the moment after all. Edited May 27, 2020 by 4630 to correct syntax 4 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, 4630 said: here wouldn't be any need for 68028 to be powering, I meant more why did 034 need to be involved rather than 028 just driving itself there? Interesting info though, thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted May 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2020 Another day and another class 68 working between Crewe Basford Hall and York Siemens. On 28th May 2020 TPE 68025 'Superb' approaching Deighton with 5Z68, 10.14 Crewe Basford Hall to York Siemens, with CAF Mark 5a Nova 3 set TP12 for company. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RusselBridge2017 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Crewe to Bridgewater today 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjh Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I wonder if Dapol will produce a Class 88 as it must be relatively simple for Dapol to produce one given they have produced a superb class 68. Best, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 7 hours ago, Chrisjh said: I wonder if Dapol will produce a Class 88 as it must be relatively simple for Dapol to produce one given they have produced a superb class 68. Best, Chris There is a thread discussing the idea here: Personally I'd love one, and Dapol would have a head start over everyone else IMO even if the body needed redoing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2020 Todays TPE class 68 morning outing was 68023 'Achilles paired with 68027 'Splendid' working as 0Z68, 11.20 Longsight to York Siemens. TPE 68023 leading 68027 on the 'Down Huddersfield' after exiting the short tunnel beneath the L&Y Calder Valley lines, as 66771 'Amanda' approaches on the 'Down L&Y' with 6E09, 07.11 Liverpool Biomass Terminal to Drax Power Station... ...rolling slowly... ...up to HM553 which protects Heaton Lodge East Junction, as 66771 accelerates away towards the junction to join the 'Down Huddersfield'. Idling away for a couple of minutes... ... before accelerating away towards Heaton Lodge East Junction. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishlocos Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 All With lockdown now partly lifted i was able to head out and record the final Fife class 68s this also sees the end of MK2 passenger coaches on scheduled passenger trains 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, scottishlocos said: All With lockdown now partly lifted i was able to head out and record the final Fife class 68s this also sees the end of MK2 passenger coaches on scheduled passenger trains Didn't know they were finishing soon I thought they had been extended for the forseeable (before the amount of travellers fell on its backside at least) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishlocos Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Tom The dispensation to use the MK2 coaches ends tomorrow they are not permitted to be used in passenger service now Scotrail did have a tender out and the original plan was for the 68s and complient coaches to return on these services in December but with sharp fall in demand post Covid 19 this plan has been axed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60091 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) May 27th. 68002 with 004. Sellafield-Hartlepool and return. Out double headed; back top and tailed. Any ideas what the operational reason for this would be ? Edited May 30, 2020 by 60091 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted May 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2020 8 hours ago, 60091 said: May 27th. 68002 with 004. Sellafield-Hartlepool and return. Out double headed; back top and tailed. Any ideas what the operational reason for this would be ? Requires a reversal somewhere on the return, so avoids a run round? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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