This Trolley left Wansford yesterday. It has joined The Rail Trolley Trust's collection and will be in private store until it is moved elsewhere for restoration.
Now in yellow. I'm thinking all the Midlands based machines will be coming to Loram Derby for overhaul, but would the Scottish ones? Or would Kilmarnock deal with them..
Interesting this has appeared at Bodmin. I saw a comment on social media recently suggesting the railway had purchased an RRV - so this could well be a permanent arrival.
The restoration is nearing completion. I will be posting the latest pictures from Helston, in the Trolley's Flickr Album.
Obviously, there are some sightings before it was preserved at Tanfield, but is anyone able to add some more details about its life and allocations please?
This evening this Wickham is sat inside a wagon outside the boundary gates - which usually suggests a shunt across to the access point is imminent / possible onward move?
Here's one for those of you who like visiting far flung places. I've never seen this listed anywhere before. It is located outside the Scapa Flow museum and was used to move sections of the anti-submarine boom netting which protected Scapa Flow. The builder's plate (build date 1941) is plinthed separately from the crane but I have assumed that it is off this particular crane. If you are interested in history, especially military history, then I can fully recommend the museum as well.
According to the tour brochure for today's UK Railtours "The Eastriggs Eloper", this vehicle is at Eastriggs but it wasn't seen. Therefore presumed to be in a makeshift shed formed of very opaque tarpaulin draped over a frame held down by straps attached to concrete blocks. 977869 was just poking out of the aforementioned "shed".
Lost ALL AB2000 & AB2K Branding and fleet number. Only carries Quattro Branding & Fleet No. I think this is the case with all ex AB2K machines. NO Fleet no. on Jib or boom
Just seen two 4-4 trolleys and trailer lineside near Arsenal stadium. You can also see them on Google aerial view so presumably they have been there a while. Wondering if it may be this pair ex Barking? I think the only real chance of seeing them is from GN service between Finsbury Park and Highbury & Islington.
Obar123
Posted: 7 October 2024, 15:47
Both were there in July but I couldn't id them then.
901???-? / reply
Tracey dawson
Posted: 7 October 2024, 13:32
44/164 this is trolley
M42 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 6 October 2024, 20:44
This Trolley left Wansford yesterday. It has joined The Rail Trolley Trust's collection and will be in private store until it is moved elsewhere for restoration.
023/95 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 1 October 2024, 23:34
Can this be seen from a passing train?
89008 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 1 October 2024, 00:33
Now in yellow. I'm thinking all the Midlands based machines will be coming to Loram Derby for overhaul, but would the Scottish ones? Or would Kilmarnock deal with them..
73914 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 30 September 2024, 20:17
Interesting this has appeared at Bodmin. I saw a comment on social media recently suggesting the railway had purchased an RRV - so this could well be a permanent arrival.
Readypower (2024 auction) RR - 940533 RR915 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 30 September 2024, 18:38
Correct, as confirmed by the chap showing me round. 68809 was also in the yard painted as such.
68800 / reply
Andy Davies
Posted: 30 September 2024, 17:40
I assume this is the one at the rear of the shed at Havenstreet. We were unable to find any number on it.
68800 / reply
Neil Lafferty
Posted: 28 September 2024, 04:23
DR80207 is based at the Severn Valley Railway as a crew training machine
80207 / reply
Jon Horswell
Posted: 27 September 2024, 12:51
Photo of this one at Ayr on this link https://www.railcar.co.uk/images/31262
965309 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 25 September 2024, 18:35
This one also has just received ORR authorisation, despite working in the UK on several occasions previously.
99809 125002-2 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 25 September 2024, 18:34
Strangely, this one has just received ORR authorisation, despite having visited, and worked in the country several times already.
99819 123002 3 / reply
Tony O'Dell
Posted: 25 September 2024, 17:31
The photo clearly shows this carrying RBB037 as well as 000130-3, yet it's listed as RBB036 on the website.
Quattro RBB036 99709000130 / reply
Roy Hennefer
Posted: 25 September 2024, 09:34
Carries 99709 742142-9
Quattro Plant RR - 942142 1613 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 24 September 2024, 22:54
The restoration is nearing completion. I will be posting the latest pictures from Helston, in the Trolley's Flickr Album.
Obviously, there are some sightings before it was preserved at Tanfield, but is anyone able to add some more details about its life and allocations please?
Thanks as always.
68016 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 24 September 2024, 17:35
Definitely Polmadie Crane Depot
Definitely NOT THE DATE AS CAPTIONED.
Think that is the date that the photo was uploaded. Photo stored away somewhere but no notes available as all lost during house move.
78103 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 23 September 2024, 20:44
Thanks to JF - I am told it is off to an event at Gwili Railway.
68007 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 23 September 2024, 18:01
This evening this Wickham is sat inside a wagon outside the boundary gates - which usually suggests a shunt across to the access point is imminent / possible onward move?
68007 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 23 September 2024, 11:54
Hi Jim - could you double check the date (and location?) of this one please - think the 2013 date is wrong! Thanks :)
78103 / reply
Brian Stanway
Posted: 22 September 2024, 12:07
It's a container flat, saw it yesterday.
Brian.
92632 / reply
Tim Ackerley
Posted: 19 September 2024, 09:37
Here's one for those of you who like visiting far flung places. I've never seen this listed anywhere before. It is located outside the Scapa Flow museum and was used to move sections of the anti-submarine boom netting which protected Scapa Flow. The builder's plate (build date 1941) is plinthed separately from the crane but I have assumed that it is off this particular crane. If you are interested in history, especially military history, then I can fully recommend the museum as well.
Cowans Sheldon steam crane 7154 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 18 September 2024, 22:27
For sale
Network Rail RR - 976067 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 17 September 2024, 22:19
Both GC R920s currently at Brundall in Norfolk
https://x.com/trainboijack/status/1836072838647730189?t=S6kRlz_s_54VZ1CQq-winA&s=19
Ground Control RR - 911455 GCRV05 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 17 September 2024, 17:30
This trolley is in a completely dismantled state having suffered a fractured frame from corrosion.
DS3320 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 16 September 2024, 22:10
Yes, I recorded sightings of all 8 snowploughs on this site.
99 70 9594 014-1 / reply
Mr Mark Baldwin
Posted: 15 September 2024, 20:29
How long Will this be at GCRN?
2831 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 15 September 2024, 19:14
Currently at GCR northern section
https://youtu.be/BOqgWsIGRB8?si=C5DhYFiLxSeDxaiX
2831 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 15 September 2024, 18:44
I noted 914052 / 1572 earlier but was viewed from fence and in the rain so could be wrong!
Quattro Plant RR - 914052 1570 / reply
Graeme Brockie
Posted: 15 September 2024, 17:21
It has been at Eastriggs since 9th June along with 977869. Presumably the 8 snow ploughs remain on site too?
99 70 9594 014-1 / reply
ontrackplant.com Website editor
Posted: 15 September 2024, 09:38
Thomson ballast plough "BP106" can just be seen in this photo - a recent acquisition by the railway from the July Readypower auction.
74034 (Permaquip BP040) & Thomson Ballast Plough BP106 / reply
Andrew Sworn
Posted: 14 September 2024, 21:49
Presumably this RRV is now owned by the Swanage railway.
** Preserved Vehicles RR - 940082 RRV119 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 14 September 2024, 21:37
According to the tour brochure for today's UK Railtours "The Eastriggs Eloper", this vehicle is at Eastriggs but it wasn't seen. Therefore presumed to be in a makeshift shed formed of very opaque tarpaulin draped over a frame held down by straps attached to concrete blocks. 977869 was just poking out of the aforementioned "shed".
99 70 9594 014-1 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 14 September 2024, 06:36
https://x.com/bowerbooks/status/1833928034144989458?t=yoaf6A4_RwmITW04e5qoHg&s=19
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 5 October 2024, 09:53
Interesting to see this has turned up at the MRC, presumably related to the training company based there?
Also, don't suppose you identified the 4-4 trolley in the background please?
M42 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 24 September 2024, 10:56
A few years after this was taken, are we any closer to finding out the ID of it?
Rail Plant Services RR22 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 10 September 2024, 20:34
Article about the naming here
https://colasrail.co.uk/tamper-brian-hill-naming/
73931 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 8 September 2024, 21:21
Currently for sale at Atkinson VOS (ref U1463) (by 9/2024)
Rail View RR - / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 8 September 2024, 13:35
Has this sleeper carrying wagon definitely turned up at Eastleigh Works, or is it the other container flat 92632?
92632 / reply
Jarrod Barker
Posted: 6 September 2024, 16:36
There are videos on YouTube of this move, at least two of the runners have gone as well.
https://youtu.be/sod5uRWDZVE?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/9mdRNjA0_b0?feature=shared
81612 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 4 September 2024, 20:45
Lost ALL AB2000 & AB2K Branding and fleet number. Only carries Quattro Branding & Fleet No. I think this is the case with all ex AB2K machines. NO Fleet no. on Jib or boom
Quattro 1401 99709940769 / reply
Simon Bendall
Posted: 2 September 2024, 15:26
Now named 'John McGill Campbell' .
Scotland's Railway (Network Rail) RR - 977059 John McGill Campbell / reply
Cristoff
Posted: 31 August 2024, 16:01
This is now in a very smart and striking orange livery, with black base / yellow rail gear.
On the side I saw, it isn't currently carrying any numbers, ECC etc...
Quattro Plant RR - 940303 071 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 31 August 2024, 12:50
There's a MS branded mewp of this type at Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy - TUCA near Ilford.
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - 942088 ETI86 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 31 August 2024, 11:33
Just seen two 4-4 trolleys and trailer lineside near Arsenal stadium. You can also see them on Google aerial view so presumably they have been there a while. Wondering if it may be this pair ex Barking? I think the only real chance of seeing them is from GN service between Finsbury Park and Highbury & Islington.
I may try another run past later.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/R8UAnVUU4LohoMYD7
M44/116 / reply
Ludgershall Branch
Posted: 30 August 2024, 08:34
Parked in the yard after arriving on 6J86 0515 West Byfleet - Andover Sidings. For work at Worting Junction overnight Saturday/Sunday
DR73931 / reply
Ludgershall Branch
Posted: 29 August 2024, 23:28
Arrived in Andover 16/08/2024 on 4Q01 0933 Rugby Depot Access Line - Ludgershall Branch Stop Board
DR 79304 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 29 August 2024, 22:43
https://www.hops.org.uk/disposal/44
98210 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 29 August 2024, 22:42
https://www.hops.org.uk/disposal/43
73274 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 29 August 2024, 21:28
Also being offered for sale with threat of scrapping if not sold.
98210 / reply
Simon Bendall
Posted: 29 August 2024, 19:36
Newly listed for sale by the South Devon Railway, threatened with scrapping if not sold.
73274 / reply