RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted August 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, Pete 75C said: I'm hardly the first to say it, but doesn't large logo blue look FANTASTIC on a 37? What a great shot. InterCity at the other end. Won't let me upload a photo at the moment 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted August 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2019 3 hours ago, ruggedpeak said: They were definitely working Saturday 17th on the short set as I and lots of other enthusiasts were riding them, many of them having been in Wales riding them too if I overheard the conversations correctly! Don't know about during the week. Lovely photos. It's good to see that they have been out and about recently. There really is something about DRS 37/4s in heritage liveries such as BR Large Logo Blue & Intercity. A really nice touch of DRS to repaint them into these liveries for most likely their last few years of operation and as always Loram have done an excellent job with the paintwork. 3 hours ago, Pete 75C said: I'm hardly the first to say it, but doesn't large logo blue look FANTASTIC on a 37? What a great shot. It really does. I am looking forward to Bachmann releasing 424 in BR Large Logo Blue in OO Gauge in December. I'm sure it will make a lovely new addition to many modern image layouts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted August 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2019 37s are in use in South Wales on the Rhymney line - there is a thread somewhere here. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Pete 75C said: I'm hardly the first to say it, but doesn't large logo blue look FANTASTIC on a 37? Nowhere near as good as this :- Regards, John Isherwood. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted August 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2019 I think 37s without yellow panels look a bit drab 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Just now, russ p said: I think 37s without yellow panels look a bit drab Nah - just raw, no-nonsense power; none of your namby-pamby Sherwood Green trim for these EE workhorses. The brass rims to the small circular grilles were the only concession to decoration. Regards, John Isherwood. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2019 37418 is off the short set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2019 A 755 is taking a trip to Clacton and Harwich for the first time tomorrow. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, beast66606 said: A 755 is taking a trip to Clacton and Harwich for the first time tomorrow. Interesting. I thought those areas were firmly in the realm of new Bombardier stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted August 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2019 Now it lets me post more pics the other end of the short set at Lowestoft on 17/8. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted August 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2019 10 minutes ago, ruggedpeak said: Now it lets me post more pics the other end of the short set at Lowestoft on 17/8. Fantastic photos. 37419 is looking immaculate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggie in the east Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Satan's Goldfish said: Interesting. I thought those areas were firmly in the realm of new Bombardier stock. Yes thats true, but with regards to Harwich, there are 4 trains a day that go from/to harwich international from Ipswich, 2A04 and 2W06 being the 2 morning services. With Clacton, I'm not sure why. I'd ask they guys at the box, but I'm off on sick leave at the moment. Ta 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted August 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2019 I took a 156 to colchester town the other week to turn it from clacton . Possibly the only time one has gone there 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Coryton Posted August 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 27, 2019 On 26/08/2019 at 07:43, Pete 75C said: I'm hardly the first to say it, but doesn't large logo blue look FANTASTIC on a 37? What a great shot. Given how many are in that livery now I think you'll find it's a popular view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted August 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2019 20 hours ago, russ p said: I think 37s without yellow panels look a bit drab I think they look best in GFYE, with TOPS numbers and arrows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Coryton said: Given how many are in that livery now I think you'll find it's a popular view. It's very popular on whatever gets it. And it does look good generally. Might be a nostalgia thing for diesel fans, harking back to the second half of the 1980s. Much like a large proportion of steam engines are in some form of BR colours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted August 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Zomboid said: It's very popular on whatever gets it. And it does look good generally. Might be a nostalgia thing for diesel fans, harking back to the second half of the 1980s. Much like a large proportion of steam engines are in some form of BR colours. In the 1980/90’s most preserved diesels were painted Green, as most preserved lines wouldn't accept them unless they fitted in. However the 1980’s/90’s era is starting to become nostalgic, as the generation that remembered them is becoming more aware once more. Edited August 27, 2019 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 24 minutes ago, adb968008 said: In the 1980/90’s most preserved diesels were painted Green, as most preserved lines wouldn't accept them unless they fitted in. However the 1980’s/90’s era is starting to become nostalgic, as the generation that remembered them is becoming fiscally important to preserved railways. Fixed that for you, you're welcome C6T. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 35 minutes ago, adb968008 said: In the 1980/90’s most preserved diesels were painted Green, as most preserved lines wouldn't accept them unless they fitted in. However the 1980’s/90’s era is starting to become nostalgic, as the generation that remembered them is becoming more aware once more. It's notable that coaches in blue & grey are also now permitted. There's at least one preserved thumper in NSE, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 On 26/08/2019 at 20:01, Siggie in the east said: Yes thats true, but with regards to Harwich, there are 4 trains a day that go from/to harwich international from Ipswich, 2A04 and 2W06 being the 2 morning services. With Clacton, I'm not sure why. I'd ask they guys at the box, but I'm off on sick leave at the moment. Ta There was talk that the Sudbury to Marks Tey service was going to be extended to Colchester Town. Not aware of any plans to extend towards Clacton but perhaps stock could be kept there overnight or used to provide some additional peak capacity. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 minute ago, stivesnick said: There was talk that the Sudbury to Marks Tey service was going to be extended to Colchester Town. Not aware of any plans to extend towards Clacton but perhaps stock could be kept there overnight or used to provide some additional peak capacity. Nick My brother-in-law lives next to that branch so seen the service pass his back garden many times. I've kinda assumed it was going to be a 3 coach 755 replacing the usual 153/156. Not sure how much extra capacity a small Stadler unit could provide in an area otherwise operated by Bombardier units on stopping services. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Geoff Marshall takes a ride on one of the new 755's ............ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 He mentioned 745s to Lowestoft from next year - as they are all electric how would that work? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted August 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2019 Has there been any updates on what services are due to have the new units? I was just wondering when they are likely to appear on the Ipswich- Peterborough services or will that be one of the last ones to be done? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 10 hours ago, woodenhead said: He mentioned 745s to Lowestoft from next year - as they are all electric how would that work? Mistake, corrected in the comments below the video on Youtube. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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