Jack374 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Have you got a link to your thread.?? I'm a newbie, but have now done a signature (Hopefully it'll work!) Ta Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm a newbie, but have now done a signature (Hopefully it'll work!) Ta Jack. Hi Jack......so you have been out and about then...nice pics via your signature....! Thanks.................Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Further rumour is that 90020 will be heading 68002............... http://andrewstransport.smugmug.com/Northwesttrains/North-West-Trains-2014/35756943_GKDgnm#!i=3054793284&k=3bCdZqP Seems like DRS are quicker at sorting paperwork for new locos than a certain other orange/yellow coloured freight company............. Cheers, Mick They certainly seem to be as 68002 was registered on TOPS yesterday morning and has now been seen out and about today with 11 Mk2s in tow and the 90 on the rear. https://twitter.com/wnxxuk/status/430682868331708416/photo/1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 4, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2014 They certainly seem to be as 68002 was registered on TOPS yesterday morning and has now been seen out and about today with 11 Mk2s in tow and the 90 on the rear. https://twitter.com/wnxxuk/status/430682868331708416/photo/1 My mate got this grab shot as it passed his work at Preston - photo used with permission. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hi, I went out 1/2 an hour ago to see the 16:53 5Z70 Crewe Gresty Green Up Loop-Carlisle ECS running 31 late with 68002 hauling it....but it wasn't.... 47501 'Craftsman' was with 'Intrepid' on the rear! ...gutted or what! Anyway...here's the best still I could get; DRS 47501 'Craftsman'/11MK2's/68002 'Intrepid' - 5Z70 stock move. Hope you like, Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Some nice shots on facebook; I especially like this one https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202902930196516&set=gm.609215105824759&type=1&theater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hi, I went out 1/2 an hour ago to see the 16:53 5Z70 Crewe Gresty Green Up Loop-Carlisle ECS running 31 late with 68002 hauling it....but it wasn't.... 47501 'Craftsman' was with 'Intrepid' on the rear! ...gutted or what! Anyway...here's the best still I could get; DRS 68 still.jpg DRS 47501 'Craftsman'/11MK2's/68002 'Intrepid' - 5Z70 stock move. Hope you like, Jack. Hi Jack, 68002 is only doing instrumented tests as a dead loco at the moment. I believe they are checking the riding at speed. I travelled home from Glasgow today and passed it in the loop at Oxenholme, where it promptly set off behind us. A quick dash between platforms at Preston and I didn't do too much better...... However - plenty of better photos now appearing on flickr Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Some nice shots of 68002 here... http://smu.gs/1nYkrsZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb56125 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Not many pictures off 68001 so I'll start the ball rolling. http://mark5812.smugmug.com/Trains2014/Czech-Rep-February-2014/i-BZfkHrG/Ahttp://mark5812.smugmug.com/Trains2014/Czech-Rep-February-2014/i-mqP5njz/Ahttp://mark5812.smugmug.com/Trains2014/Czech-Rep-February-2014/i-qwQ9zMG/A Phone / I-Pad videohttp://mark5812.smugmug.com/Trains2014/Czech-Rep-February-2014/i-rL6XXTC/Ahttp://mark5812.smugmug.com/Trains2014/Czech-Rep-February-2014/i-gsPXhj3/Ahttp://mark5812.smugmug.com/Trains2014/Czech-Rep-February-2014/i-J2fjGjD/A Markhttp://mark5812.smugmug.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted February 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2014 Sounds better than a 66!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXEA! Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I understand 68004 docked at Southampton in wrapping paper on Friday evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2014 I understand 68004 docked at Southampton in wrapping paper on Friday evening. Looks like something else turned up at Southampton that wasn't 68004! However, I can exclusively reveal pictures of 68004 in the UK! 68004 Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXEA! Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Looks like something else turned up at Southampton that wasn't 68004! However, I can exclusively reveal pictures of 68004 in the UK! 68004 Cheers, Mick Indeed, looks like I was a little premature on that one! Saw the caveat on WNXX this morning that the alarm was false, haven't had a chance to log in and correct myself on here until now! Ps, the best kind of 68! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 68002 on Crewe DRS today I am told...............is it still on test runs , driver training etc.,.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2014 68002 on Crewe DRS today I am told...............is it still on test runs , driver training etc.,.? It's been there most of this last week, A couple of forums are reporting that there is a mechanical/teething issue - possibly something to do with the springing after it did it's faster runs last month. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 12, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2014 It's been there most of this last week, A couple of forums are reporting that there is a mechanical/teething issue - possibly something to do with the springing after it did it's faster runs last month. Cheers, Mick Latest reports are that 68002 is at Crewe for fitter training. The official press launch of the 68 was yesterday at Crewe. Initial info suggests that 68003/004 are in the final stages of livery application and will be on their way to the UK soon. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi, The Railway Magazine put up on its Facebook page that they have been allowed to crawl around the loco and a full article on it will appear in the April Issue, out on the first Wednesday of April. They also said that it was booked for a pathfinders rail tour on July 19th, but didn't say which one though! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Hi, The Railway Magazine put up on its Facebook page that they have been allowed to crawl around the loco and a full article on it will appear in the April Issue, out on the first Wednesday of April. They also said that it was booked for a pathfinders rail tour on July 19th, but didn't say which one though! Simon The Pathfinders website isn't showing any tours for 19th July... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie inexile Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Seen on DRS Website today: Crewe Gresty Lane July 19th Bring the family along to our annual Charity Open Day this year for a fun day out. For all rail enthusiasts out there, we'll have our brand new Class 68 locomotive on display. Tickets will be on sale shortly. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 14, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 14, 2014 Seen on DRS Website today: Crewe Gresty Lane July 19th Bring the family along to our annual Charity Open Day this year for a fun day out. For all rail enthusiasts out there, we'll have our brand new Class 68 locomotive on display. Tickets will be on sale shortly. John There's only one thing worse than exhibitions for rucksack action and that's a depot open day.......... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie inexile Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 There's only one thing worse than exhibitions for rucksack action and that's a depot open day.......... Cheers, Mick Yes, but according to BBC (Scotland) Website today: "Backpacks monitor personal air pollution" John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2014 A well known railway forum is reporting that 68003/004 are on their way and landing at Liverpool sometime soon. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie inexile Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Tickets for DRS Open Day on July 19th at Gresty Bridge now on sale at DRS Website, Web Shop. No mention of restrictions on poor hygiene or rucksack action, so expect the worst and you will not be disappointed. A railtour, The Caterpillar Cat hauled by a Class 68 from Eastleigh to Crewe, in conjunction with this event is confirmed In Railway Magazine and Railway Herald. Thanks to "St Simon" for early notification of this railtour on March 12th in posting no. 367. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 A well known railway forum is reporting that 68003/004 are on their way and landing at Liverpool sometime soon. Cheers, Mick Any more news on their delivery / arrival..??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 6, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 6, 2014 Any more news on their delivery / arrival..??? No - it looks like they've been delayed so they can be fixed as per 68002 and 68001. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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