First undamaged HST Power Cars for scrap
Guy Vincent
Guy Vincent
Wednesday October 27th 2021 was a milestone date in the history of the hugely successful 'Inter City 125' fleet when the first pair of power cars were dispatched for scrap through redundancy as opposed to collision damage which is the only reason several others have so far been disposed of. My colleague Adrian Watts went to Severn Tunnel Junction and recorded the sad scene as 57312 ( the former 47330) hauled ex East Midlands duo 43061 and 43075 on their final one-way trip to oblivion. These were both built in 1977 for use on the East Coast main line and were part of sets 254004 and 254011 respectively. The working was 5Q76 1130 Long Marston-Newport Docks (Sims Group) and if rumours are to be believed further deliveries are reportedly due to made in coming weeks as more PCs become scheduled for disposal.
Guy V (photos courtesy of Adrian Watts)
Guy V (photos courtesy of Adrian Watts)
Severn Tunnel Junction 27.10.2021 5Q76 1130 Long Marston-Newport Docks (Sims Group) 57312 43075 43061.
Severn Tunnel Junction 27.10.2021 5Q76 1130 Long Marston-Newport Docks (Sims Group) 57312 43075 43061
Many Thanks Guy
Barrier Wagons at
Carne Point
Andrew Jones
Carne Point
Andrew Jones
Three photographs taken at Carne Point in 2005 by Andrew Jones when he was employed on security duties there:-
The first photograph illustrates the complex loading infrastructure. In the background a CDA awaits unloading, while in the middle ground a lorry is unloading what I assume to be bagged clay.
The crane utilises the original rail permanent way with two redundant sidings underneath.
The second photograph shows one of the barrier wagons, used in this case as purely a reach wagon.
Barrier wagons were once numerous on the network and often formed a barrier from dangerous chemicals and explosives or conversion of coupling irregularities.
The barrier wagons at Carne Point were possibly constructed from the five redundant prototype CDA wagons which were withdrawn early on in production. In this view you can see approx a third of the fleet. EWS 08865 was resident pilot at this time, illustrated in photograph three which is unfortunately slightly obstructed by a ships mast.
Very best wishes Andrew
The first photograph illustrates the complex loading infrastructure. In the background a CDA awaits unloading, while in the middle ground a lorry is unloading what I assume to be bagged clay.
The crane utilises the original rail permanent way with two redundant sidings underneath.
The second photograph shows one of the barrier wagons, used in this case as purely a reach wagon.
Barrier wagons were once numerous on the network and often formed a barrier from dangerous chemicals and explosives or conversion of coupling irregularities.
The barrier wagons at Carne Point were possibly constructed from the five redundant prototype CDA wagons which were withdrawn early on in production. In this view you can see approx a third of the fleet. EWS 08865 was resident pilot at this time, illustrated in photograph three which is unfortunately slightly obstructed by a ships mast.
Very best wishes Andrew
1) Barrier Wagon and a third of the CDA fleet at Carne Point. 27th May 2005 Copyright Andrew & Diane Jones
2) Carne Point loading infrastructure. 27th May 2005 Copyright Andrew & Diane Jones
3) An 08 coupled to barrier wagon. 28th May 2005 Copyright Andrew & Diane Jones
Many thanks Andrew.
Bristol TM
Martin Scane
Martin Scane
Another couple of photos from Bristol yesterday (Sat 30th) if you wish to use them.
The first is the 12.32 to Cardiff showing the ongoing work to and under overall roof. The hoardings on the platforms do make moving around the station a little difficult at the moment but I’m sure it’ll be all worthwhile in due course.
The first is the 12.32 to Cardiff showing the ongoing work to and under overall roof. The hoardings on the platforms do make moving around the station a little difficult at the moment but I’m sure it’ll be all worthwhile in due course.
BTM Awaiting the train home. 30th October 2021. Copyright Martin Scane
BTM 30th October 2021 Coyright Martin Scane
Many thanks Martin.
Cockwood
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
Red liveried 47489 leads the 1E03 13.47 Penzance to Leeds at Cockwood Harbour 3rd May 1991. Copyright Ron Kosys
Many thanks Ron.