Harry Welch Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 The TOPE mentioned by 'Pendlerail' is still there at Ince Moss near Wigan. It has been there since at least 1999 and by all accounts quite a few years before that. Despite having been there for the best part of 20 years it appears to be in quite good condition but with all the siding connections removed and poor road access I assume it will be cut up on site. If any one is interested it's number is DB 970159 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40044 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 There was four derailed tank wagons on the Nuneaton-Hinckley line near to where it crosses Watling Street that were there for quite a long time twenty or so years ago. I understand that they have now been removed but does anyone know for how long they were there? I passed the site several times and was surprised that no effort was being made to remove them. They are from a Toton to Stanlow depot fuel train which derailed either late 1995 or early 1996 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawfin Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Not strictly from the UK, but it was at the time of building in 1897: MGWR 84, Clifden, Ireland From my rather dull and vague notes on it: MGWR 84 was built in 1897 as a 5-compartment third in Broadstone, according to Atock’s standard design for 3rd class modernisation. Seats 60. Two endmost compartments had a half-partition (half-back) between them, and a ladies-only compartment was present at the other end. One of 77 built between 1890 and 1900. “M,” suffix added to Midland stock after GSR amalgamation. Became a second in 1954 when third class was abolished. Became departamental 467A after withdrawal (1964?). Preserved by GSRPS in Mallow in early-1980s, and saved by private members when the group collapsed. Arrived at Clifden Station House Hotel in 2000-and-something for eventual restoration for their museum (ex-trainshed). Restoration (which probably won't happen) will probably cost about €75,000. It's not really much of a shame, I suppose, we already have two others the same and a third which is very similar. There was the very tattered remains of a GNR (of Ireland, that is) 6-wheeler near my house that I was eager to see, but unfortunately just before I was going to get a proper visit to it last year I had learned that it had fallen apart http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/34/65/346570_80f19ddf.jpg As bad as it looks, it would have been interesting to see. However, I think the one at Downpatrick and the one in Omeath are similar enough Edited May 31, 2015 by Jawfin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) When I first arrived in Norfolk, in 2004,I travelled daily by train from North Walsham - Norwich. At the Walsham end of Hoveton & Wroxham station were some long, disused sidings, one of which contained both an ex.LMS brake van and a ER/BR brakevan. Later, the sidings were removed, but one of the van's remain on a length of isolated track that has become part of a boat builder's yard. Travellers on the Bure Valley Railway will have a clear view of it (as do passengers on the 'Bittern line). Edited August 26, 2017 by DavidR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
73c Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Yes walk my Spaniel past them in Beckenham place park regularly. What is the story of these wagons? CAT I was told there had been a low speed collision involving 2 engineers trains at that location. One wagon broke it's back, the other suffered less damage. Both are still there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet1759 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Regarding the burnt out break van on the disused UPM sidings in Deeside, I saw that this had been removed over the weekend. I don't suppose anyone knows if it has been preserved or scrapped? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 thread title misspelt 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 31, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2018 thread title misspelt , and? The thread has quite happily existed for four and a half years so (mis)named. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 , and? The thread has quite happily existed for four and a half years so (mis)named. Mike. But it does make searching for things difficult, if not impossible, if people misspell thread titles. Probably why it has hardly had a reply for three years and everyone has been using a correctly titled thread. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/125660-abandoned-rolling-stock-in-disconnected-sidings/ Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted July 31, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2018 You say that, but I was just Googling for abondened stock and couldn’t believe there was already a thread! Kidding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
88D Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Evening Whilst reading the GUV thread, I wondered what the longest time a wagon has been abandoned for and is still there. Until very recently the GUV at the back of Derby station would have stood a good chance. Any other contenders? The ones in my loft! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 31, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) The southern brake van at Manea must be a contender for been there the longest as apparently it developed a hot box on a train. As its totally unfitted must have been there since at least 1990ish but possibly the 80s Ironically the yard ( Whitemoor) it was originally heading for has been closed ripped up then reopened, wonder if they are still waiting for it!!! Edited July 31, 2018 by russ p 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 You say that, but I was just Googling for abondened stock and couldn’t believe there was already a thread! Kidding. ..... and now you know there are TWO ! ( Maybe they could/should be combined ? ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdlcs Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 The southern brake van at Manea must be a contender for been there the longest as apparently it developed a hot box on a train. As its totally unfitted must have been there since at least 1990ish but possibly the 80s Ironically the yard ( Whitemoor) it was originally heading for has been closed ripped up then reopened, wonder if they are still waiting for it!!! If the brake van developed a hot box and had to be knocked out, then presumably a replacement would have had to be put on the train? [unless there was more than one brake van in the train, or this brake van wasn't being used in that capacity.] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted August 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2018 A loco could have provided in rear or if the gradient was level or falling the train could run at 20mph to a place where it could be terminated. In the case of manea its level to March 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Yes walk my Spaniel past them in Beckenham place park regularly. What is the story of these wagons? CAT Those wagons were used to transport Diggers, JCB type digging units to and from engineers possessions. The Catford loop was under an engineers possession, the wagons were stabled on the line while work in progress, unfortunately an engineering train movement in the block being hauled by a class 37 struck the wagons and knocked them off the track, the wagons have been abandoned ever since Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Those wagons were used to transport Diggers, JCB type digging units to and from engineers possessions. The Catford loop was under an engineers possession, the wagons were stabled on the line while work in progress, unfortunately an engineering train movement in the block being hauled by a class 37 struck the wagons and knocked them off the track, the wagons have been abandoned ever since I've only ever seen one* - from the train - is the second one 'well' hidden in vegetation or closer to the fence p'raps ? * not sure of the diagram but it's the B.R. fabricated version of Bulleid's cast steel well trolley 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SED Freightman Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I've only ever seen one* - from the train - is the second one 'well' hidden in vegetation or closer to the fence p'raps ? * not sure of the diagram but it's the B.R. fabricated version of Bulleid's cast steel well trolley They are definitely both still there, athough much easier to see in the winter when the vegetation dies back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
73c Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 From what I've seen just after the weeds etc were cut back, the second one is almost in 2 parts having broke it's back in the collision. The other I think has a buffer missing. Hard to see when passing at speed. Be interesting if the numbers could be found. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Pictures would be interesting as well! From what I've seen just after the weeds etc were cut back, the second one is almost in 2 parts having broke it's back in the collision. The other I think has a buffer missing. Hard to see when passing at speed. Be interesting if the numbers could be found. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 After four years I thought I'd edit the mis-splat title........... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 After four years I thought I'd edit the mis-splat title........... Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! (Lol, mis-splat!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
73c Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Pictures would be interesting as well! I'm going to Blackfriars on Friday via that route so will see if I can get some. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) For those that have not seen this link, there are some good pictures here. https://allanjenks.smugmug.com/Trains/Extant-Wagons/i-WvGVh6h Edited August 6, 2018 by SouthernBlue80s 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 i like the ones being used as advertising boards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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