Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 22 February 2021, 06:42
Thanks to a post on se-gen - class 20s 20118 & 132 should come down from Worksop this afternoon to work this move tonight:
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R16349/2021-02-22/detailed
It is taking a tamper to the Bluebell for testing so this expected to be new 73950
Tamper is supposed to be tested on Tuesday before returning overnight on Wednesday morning via a long route:
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R16349/2021-02-24/detailed
ROG37884
Posted: 22 February 2021, 22:37
This move was with 75501 as 6Q66
ROG37884
Posted: 22 February 2021, 22:37
https://www.facebook.com/723226493/videos/10158994307781494/
Dan Adkins
Posted: 22 February 2021, 23:30
If that move was DR75501, what's working this tonight?
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B35715/2021-02-22/detailed
According to the booked code, this was due to be DR75501...
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 23 February 2021, 00:39
I have seen a picture and it is definitely DR73950 at East Grinstead.
Vince Website editor
Posted: 23 February 2021, 09:32
Yes, looking at all the photos and videos, it was definitely new Plasser tamper 73950 moving from the Plasser facility at West Ealing to the Bluebell Line.
Presume roger37884 said it was Matisa machine 75501 based on the headcode alone?
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 23 February 2021, 19:06
As of 5pm today, DR73950 is at Horsted Keynes PW Yard, with DR73949 at East Grinstead. The original gen is therefore wrong, it being DR73949 returning to Plassers in the early hours of tomorrow, after it's prolonged stay on the Bluebell.