cheesysmith Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Well, it is getting to that time of year again, when the RHTT is to start running, so I though I would start a thread where people can put information and photos of this seasons trains. Having just looked on the realtime trains, I see the Yorkshire trains are the same as last year, and probably the same class 20s as well. The only question I have is when are they scheduled to actually start? Having checked Monday's realtime trains, there is one shown that isn't even in a Q path. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B Exam Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I would expect most of the RHTTs will start w/c Sun 12/10. Some have already started; Carlisle and Inverness to name a couple. Look out for a couple of the Tonbridge based RHTTs. This year, it looks like Class 20s will be providing the horsepower. GBRf don't have enough 66s or 73s available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 4, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2014 Leaf fall officially starting 6th October down here. RHTT trains are limited in the first couple of weeks to mostly day circuits only. The Western long distance one is also shortened due to engineering works. Shakedown runs last week and around the Woking, Guildford and Feltham areas keep an eye out for the Pink Panther Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 wnxx reported that five DRS 20s went to York on 3rd for RHTT duties: http://www.wnxx.com/14/1410/031014/0Z21.htm (not sure if you need to be a member to follow the link) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Claude_Dreyfus Posted October 4, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2014 Well, they look to be loading the MPVs stabled in Horsham yard, so they must be out and about in our area fairly soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 4, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2014 Well, they look to be loading the MPVs stabled in Horsham yard, so they must be out and about in our area fairly soon. Did look busy there this morning as we drove over the bridge next the station Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Crewe railway station,Network rail 97302 on rhtt... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted October 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2014 I would expect most of the RHTTs will start w/c Sun 12/10. Some have already started; Carlisle and Inverness to name a couple. Look out for a couple of the Tonbridge based RHTTs. This year, it looks like Class 20s will be providing the horsepower. GBRf don't have enough 66s or 73s available. From Realtime Trains it looks as though a start is being made in North and West Yorkshire this evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted October 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2014 From Realtime Trains it looks as though a start is being made in North and West Yorkshire this evening. Now that tonights paths have been activated these might help anyone local who wants to see it in action. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O36208/2014/10/05/advanced http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O36164/2014/10/05/advanced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 And the S + W Yorks routes as well: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H38347/2014/10/06/advanced etc http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H33913/2014/10/06/advanced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted October 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2014 The MPV RHTT diagrams operating from Wigan have also started today. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H80046/2014/10/06/advanced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Claude_Dreyfus Posted October 6, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2014 73212 and 73201 were at either end of an RHTT train in Horsham yard this morning. The five or so allocated MPVs look to be fully loaded and ready to roll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 York freight sidings,class 20s waiting to go on RHTT workings.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 The hills (of Yorkshire) are alive with the sounds of choppers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Network rail RHTT working through Crewe railway station 97303 and 97304. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Just spotted a pair of EWS 66's trundling up the WCML towards Tamworth from Nuneaton with its jets blasting away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 9, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2014 I was lucky to catch the Wirral line MPV whilst visiting family and friends Rock Ferry 06 October 2014 DR98953 and DR98903 on 3S06, 04:20, Wigan L.I.P. - Wigan L.I.P. (13:25) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 9, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2014 They started early oop North....... The Carlisle based 3J11 north-west circuit has been 66434/66426 powered since 30 Sep. 66434's nice new coat of DRS blue is looking decidedly grubby. 3J11 may be the longest circuit of them all, as it's out on the road for up to 21 hours and carries 8 water tanks for the duration. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSTFAN13 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 When I went up to longbridge last week there was a MPV and two colas 37s on RHTT at kings norton no pics sadly HSTFAN13 Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The A60 RATT's are out on the Metropolitan Line Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted October 9, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi. Saw two 20's on an RHTT working at Gascoigne Wood Junction at about 16.30 today. They were stood at a signal on the down line from Leeds to Selby. Could not make out the running numbers from the train I was on though. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hi. Saw two 20's on an RHTT working at Gascoigne Wood Junction at about 16.30 today. They were stood at a signal on the down line from Leeds to Selby. Could not make out the running numbers from the train I was on though. All the best, Market65. 20304 and 20305 - hth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 A couple of numpty questions if I may. Do RHTT's run over all lines or only busy / commuter / important ones? Secondly how would you indentify what are RHTT's on Realtimetrains? I live very close to the (frieght only) Sutton Park line from Water Orton to Walsall and was wondering if RHTT's would work this line and how I could find out when? Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2014 A couple of numpty questions if I may. Do RHTT's run over all lines or only busy / commuter / important ones? Secondly how would you indentify what are RHTT's on Realtimetrains? I live very close to the (frieght only) Sutton Park line from Water Orton to Walsall and was wondering if RHTT's would work this line and how I could find out when? Many thanks Ones affected by leaf fall - basically the risk of sliding is increased so different driving techniques are used, which in general terms means slower running. Don't think your line is covered by RHTT, the Lickey is and has Colas 37s on the workings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I don't want to sound an amateur here, but... I am ever so interested to know why some diagrams don't have "sandite modules" and others do? Ive seen on flickr this year an increasing use of formations like this: FEA 1: 3x Water Tank. FEA 2: 2x Water Tank and 1x Water Jetting Module (in the middle). I also note this on KFA wagons in Kent. Why is the Sandite Module missing? Have they pre-mixed the water with Sandite and done away with the dedicated module, or is Sandite only useful in certain areas? I am especially interested to know why the MPVs have been replaced in Tonbridge and Kings Norton with FEA 1: 3x Water Tank. FEA 2: 2x Water Tank and 1x Water Jetting Module, rather than a FEA 1: 1x Sandite Module and 2x Water Tanks. FEA 2: 1x Water Tank. 1x Water Jetting Module and 1x Sandite Module as the MPV offers Sandite? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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