admiles Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Strange how the 88s are delivered fully vinyled and the 68s aren't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted April 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2017 Strange how the 88s are delivered fully vinyled and the 68s aren't. Some of the 68s are for Northern so will probably get their logos fitted at a Northern depot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted April 5, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2017 Strange how the 88s are delivered fully vinyled and the 68s aren't. It could just be to do with the 68s been ready to ship in Spain but without their liveries applied. It might be easier to ship without their liveries applied and let DRS get fitters to apply them at Kingmoor. It could also be to do with when the ships dock in Spain. For example if some of the 68s were to miss the ship to be transported to the UK on just because their liveries are not applied it may mean a delay for DRS receiving them in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted April 5, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2017 Some of the 68s are for Northern so will probably get their logos fitted at a Northern depot. Northern as in Northern Rail now Arriva Rail North? Thank you very much in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted April 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2017 https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=P7gWbqOLAAM 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 5, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2017 Strange how the 88s are delivered fully vinyled and the 68s aren't. 68016 onwards have been vinyled at Carlisle. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher125 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Northern as in Northern Rail now Arriva Rail North? Thank you very much in advance. I think he means Transpennine Express to haul their new CAF carriages, I'm not aware of any plan by Northern to use 68s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted April 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 6, 2017 I think he means Transpennine Express to haul their new CAF carriages, I'm not aware of any plan by Northern to use 68s. Thank you very much for letting me know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meurglys3 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I had a day trip to Glasgow on Saturday from Wigan, there sure was a lot of shiny new stuff on Carlisle Kingmoor in the sunshine. On the return journey I was on the wrong side of the train but was ready to move when the two ladies sat across the aisle got off at Lockerbie. But two teenage girls beat me to it. And they pulled the blind down so I couldn''t see anything. To make it worse, they put the blind back up just after we passed the depot! I did hate them for a while there! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 11, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 11, 2017 They've let two out to play. https://www.flickr.com/photos/3741831270/33971457735/in/photolist-StnWVb-TvX3oh-TKWAQx-TwgkVq-SvsLF3-Tw6FPy-Sw5KQF-TLCC2F-pAftQD-piKwxw-pzYmJc-pzYm6i-pyd2Cf-pAdBN3-piKQ4S-pyd3ah-pyd2uj Cheers, Mick 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted April 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) I had a day trip to Glasgow on Saturday from Wigan, there sure was a lot of shiny new stuff on Carlisle Kingmoor in the sunshine. On the return journey I was on the wrong side of the train but was ready to move when the two ladies sat across the aisle got off at Lockerbie. But two teenage girls beat me to it. And they pulled the blind down so I couldn''t see anything. To make it worse, they put the blind back up just after we passed the depot! I did hate them for a while there! Nearest to the mainline should be the latest batch of 88s. These should include 88006, 88007, 88009 and 88010. It's been reported that 68026 and 68027 have been moved inside the shed to undergo preparation to enter traffic. As Mick has posted above 88001 and 88002 have been out on test together. I'm not sure where 88003, 88004, 88005 and 88008 are positioned on the depot. *Edit* According to WNXX 88008 and 88003 are stabled in one of the short sidings near to the staff car park and 88004 and 88005 are on the line next to the mainline with the other four 88s. Edited April 12, 2017 by DRS Crewe On A Mission Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meurglys3 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Nearest to the mainline should be the latest batch of 88s. These should include 88006, 88007, 88009 and 88010. It's been reported that 68026 and 68027 have been moved inside the shed to undergo preparation to enter traffic. As Mick has posted above 88001 and 88002 have been out on test together. I'm not sure where 88003, 88004, 88005 and 88008 are positioned on the depot. *Edit* According to WNXX 88008 and 88003 are stabled in one of the short sidings near to the staff car park and 88004 and 88005 are on the line next to the mainline with the other four 88s. And I feel guilty for ordering another class 24! What's that little lot cost?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted April 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 12, 2017 And I feel guilty for ordering another class 24! What's that little lot cost?! Same here. Only I feel guilty about buying two or three Colas 37s. Wouldn't even know where to guess the cost of that lot. Twelve locos. Two 68s and ten 88s. A lot haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Don't forget tomorrow's Class 88 special:- 09.32 Euston to Carlisle 16.40 Carlisle to Euston 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted May 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2017 Don't forget tomorrow's Class 88 special:- 09.32 Euston to Carlisle 16.40 Carlisle to Euston Passing point times here; 1Z88 http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53080/2017/05/09/advanced 1Z89 http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53083/2017/05/09/advanced 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 88002 "Prometheus" came through Amington at 05.21 on the rear of the ECS hauled by a class 68. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted May 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2017 Don't forget tomorrow's Class 88 special:- 09.32 Euston to Carlisle 16.40 Carlisle to Euston I hope I don't forget, I'm travelling on it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 9, 2017 I hope I don't forget, I'm travelling on it! I'll give you a wave around crewe! Didn't know about this but I think a saunter down the station may be in order Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 88003 is easily visible from the road at Gresty Jim as well 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted May 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 9, 2017 88002 heads North on 1Z88 passing Watford Railcam - railcam.UKIt took skill to get it behind the mast .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Here it is looking splendid, 5 minutes early at Alvecote. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted May 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 9, 2017 Leaving Crewe Again courtesy of railcam - worth joining IMHO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Awaiting departure from Euston... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted May 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 9, 2017 And here's 1Z88 passing through Rugby on the down fast this is my photo seen as I'm rest day today I thought a quick trip out to Rugby was in order. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted May 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2017 Here it is at Hest Bank. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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