RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 26, 2016 Any idea what the gross train weight for those loaded Mountsorrel workings is? It looks to be a lot for a single Bo-Bo. They regularly load 20/21 wagons on 6U76. I think the gross weight of a IOA is 101Te.... (if I've read this correctly) Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted June 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2016 So that about a max of 2200t, the loco is also included in the train weight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted June 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2016 68004 "Rapid" heads through Cheddington with 0Z?? Willesden Brent to Wolverton Works. 02.06.2016 0Z56, 09:45, WB - WW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWT442 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 0Z56, 09:45, WB - WW Thank you Beast, much appreciated! Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I saw a 68 on some loaded IOAs yesterday (the wagons said IOA on the side, I wouldn't know otherwise). My first time seeing one up close, and two things struck me - they're quite small, aren't they? And the engine note is a lovely, bassy rumble. I could get to like that... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted June 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2016 The new short "dog" set arrives in Anglia tomorrow night - in theory services start next week meaning we'll have top and tailed 37s and also top and tailed 68s on the Yarmouth / Lowestoft services - heaven !! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted June 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 30, 2016 I saw a 68 on some loaded IOAs yesterday (the wagons said IOA on the side, I wouldn't know otherwise). My first time seeing one up close, and two things struck me - they're quite small, aren't they? And the engine note is a lovely, bassy rumble. I could get to like that... I saw a pair on the Tesco Express a few days ago, accelerating away from Carnforth, fast and noisy. Excellent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2016 68023 and 68016 - with some friends (a 37, a coach and maybe more after a stop at Burton Wetmore) on their way to Norwich for Short Set 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted July 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2016 I saw a pair yesterday at Salisbury, top 'n' tailing some yellow NR test coaches. I was passing on a GWR 158, so was too close to see the numbers (and on the wrong side of the train) but from Real Times Trains website it seems they are doing Paignton and Penzance today before returning to Old Oak and then Derby. They are certainly spreading their sphere of operation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2016 I saw a pair yesterday at Salisbury, top 'n' tailing some yellow NR test coaches. I was passing on a GWR 158, so was too close to see the numbers (and on the wrong side of the train) but from Real Times Trains website it seems they are doing Paignton and Penzance today before returning to Old Oak and then Derby. They are certainly spreading their sphere of operation. 68004/020 have been working in that area Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 More 68s in the Duchy. 68020 & 004 this time. The last time Rapid was on the rails it would have been Warship class D838! 1Q18 down direction at Penwithers Jn Truro Back up at Carlyon bay passing Merthen Farm 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted July 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2016 And here they are passing Crofton, under a bank of cloud. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb56125 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 68009 was used to assist failed 70006 which failed on failed 4S44 earlier today. https://mark5812.smugmug.com/Trains-2016/July-2016/i-fXC4ZXN Mark https://mark5812.smugmug.com 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 So did 70006 fail then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2016 On 1st July the locos and stock for the second short set from Norwich - Great Yarmouth / Lowestoft arrived, the original short set is 37 worked and this one is to be 68 worked. Eccles Road 01 July 2016 68023, Achilles, 37422 and 68016, Fearless, on 5Z25, 13:03, Crewe Gresty Bridge - Norwich C.PT. T.&R.S.M.D (21:04) - stock for second (68 hauled) short set (9525, 5950, 5921 and 5920) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2016 On 02 July 2016 the 68s where on their first passenger stock working, this was running empty and was stopping at all stations for a minute or two and then moving on. As it was a Saturday I decided to go out for them. Cantley 02 July 2016 68023, Achilles, and 68016, Fearless, on 5Z60, 11:02, Norwich - Norwich (15:14) - (First) test run for second short set (5950,5921 and 9520) Reedham Junction 02 July 2016 68016, Fearless, and 68023, Achilles, on 5Z60, 11:02, Norwich - Norwich (15:14) - (First) test run for second short set (9520, 5921 and 5950) They are planned to enter service on 11/07/2016. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meil Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 7400 HP on a three coach train! Has the world gone mad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Are both locos working, or is one being towed because of an absence of run-road facilities at the terminal and/or a suitable DVT? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Makes a Bulleid "West Country" on a one-coach train positively under-powered..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 8, 2016 Only one loco is powered up , they have to turn round at the coast in the same times as a DMU Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted July 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 8, 2016 7400 HP on a three coach train! Has the world gone mad? A couple of days ago I saw one of the Sellafield - Crewe flask trains, two class 66s pulling one waggon. But the flask trains are always doubleheaded whatever the load. Great for modellers with more locos than waggons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2016 68017 which had been the Norwich AGA coach move loco went back North on Saturday 09 July, unfortunately the path was put in the system while I was asleep and as it was an early one it had already started rolling before I spotted it - and it was then too late to get it. The good news is it was replaced by 68019. Great Moluton 09 July 2016 68019, Brutus, on 0P69, 11:30, Willesden Brent Drs - Norwich C.PT. T.&R.S.M.D (14:16) The nameplate was photographed as it passed me at around 60mph, so quite pleased it came out ! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2016 They should start on the second short set tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted July 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) 1K50 1715 to Kidderminster 13/07/2016 my Train this evening! Edited July 13, 2016 by Davidjsmith 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted July 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2016 Am I really in charge! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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