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  Nick Tompkin

  Posted: 10 September 2026, 00:10

  

  This machine caused early drama on what would turn out to be a dreadful day on the Brighton Mainline and Sussex routes yesterday. Returning from overnight work at Ashurst on the Uckfield branch, and already over an hour late, it became stranded on the down fast at Horley shortly after 7am, where it remained for some four and half hours. I am told that attempts to locate a rescue loco failed, but fortunately DR80303 which had worked overnight at Edenbridge was available at Horsham to eventually tow it back there. I am told a significant amount of spilt oil had to be dealt with before the line could be reopened.

  80301 / reply

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  Jarrod Barker

  Posted: 9 September 2026, 22:10

  

  Possibly back on the Supertram depot in Sheffield. Went past this morning but was caught unaware so could not positively identify it. I’m hoping it’s still there on Friday when I pass again, this time I’ll be ready for it.

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  Adam Williams

  Posted: 9 September 2026, 16:55

  

  Machine after a day working on the DFR, note the quick hitch is ex. QPL1388 (the latter having being fitted with a tilt-rotator)

  Quattro 1739 ZZ709950042 / reply

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  Adam Williams

  Posted: 9 September 2026, 16:01

  

  When seen on 04/07/2026 - 1739 had been fitted with the Quick hitch ex. QPL1388 (which according to photos has had its quick hitch replaced with a tilt-rotator).

  Quattro Plant RR - 950042 1739 / reply

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  Dan Adkins

  Posted: 6 September 2026, 20:05

  

  Can confirm the nameplate spelling.

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