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Richard P
Posted: 23 July 2026, 12:12
Failed at Sturry - Morning of Tuesday 21/07/2026, dragged back to Tonbridge West yard by GBRF 66707 then took to Rugby Depot evening of Wed 22/07 by Colas 66848
I am intrigued by the scheduled movement of 6J43 from Canton Taff Vale Sidings to Rugby tomorrow (24/7) at 12.12 through Bromsgrove, more so because the 6J43 headcode is not shown on the list of headcodes, and 73108 (which was 6J43 before export to Turkey in 2018), would not I'm sure be coming back to the UK. So, does anybody know what will be running in the 6J43 code tomorrow ?
On a visit to Fitzgerald's yard on 09/07, this Unimog now displays the following - This vehicle is the property of the Tyne & Wear PTE, and is marked as FPSURRV021, so it is to be R/R.
Talking to staff at the Llangollen Railway, it seems there have only been two Ego 4s. I believe the unidentified one on their list with observations in 2012 is actually ST/00/13, but it has proved an elusive machine to see. It is presently sat up by the engine shed with the trailer covered in leaves and foliage, and was noted when I passed by on the train on 4/7/26.
Of all the visitors to Rail Live 2026 did anyone actually physically record the plate of the Readypower DD130 Dozer to confirm which of the 2 machines it actually was?
With the other vehicles ex Fifield arriving at new homes yesterday, this Ego4, the Bance and pump trolley are unaccounted for. They may still be on site but any news appreciated. Thanks
Whilst visiting Readypower at Kingston today, the staff very kindly looked on their system as regards the two new DD130 Dozers. The following is what shows on their database - RR116 is 914124, build 10267 and RRC 610, and RR117 is 914123, build 10265 and RRC 611. Hopefully, this clears up the problem.
Welcome to the website - you can use the "log your sightings" buttons to properly record your sightings rather than the more general "comment" facility.
This is all getting a bit muddled up and confusing. I have tried to fix the records on the website with all of the information available to me, and at this stage am taking the info in ECC documents to be the most correct source.
10265 / RRC610: (this machine was at Rail Live, plates were checked).
ECC documents & Data Panel list this as 914124-1 & RR116.
Fleet number on machine is (incorrectly) RR117.
10267 / RRC611:
ECC documents list this as 914123-3 & RR117.
Data panel & yellow EVN strip (incorrectly) show 914124-1. *
Fleet number on machine is (incorrectly) RR116. *
*Info from photos on social media - don't think any regular reporter has been close enough recently to confirm. It would be good if anyone who sees this machine could confirm the current info on its data panels.
In conversation with Readypower staff on the stand, I was assured that this is the real RR117, as I pointed out that the white sticker showed RR116, which was put on by mistake. The builders plate showed 10265 and RRC 610. The real RR116 is at Newbury (and is possibly 10267).
Richard P
Posted: 23 July 2026, 12:12
Failed at Sturry - Morning of Tuesday 21/07/2026, dragged back to Tonbridge West yard by GBRF 66707 then took to Rugby Depot evening of Wed 22/07 by Colas 66848
75008 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 23 July 2026, 11:15
Could be a typo for 6J42 which is at Taff Vale today
73108 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 23 July 2026, 10:36
I am intrigued by the scheduled movement of 6J43 from Canton Taff Vale Sidings to Rugby tomorrow (24/7) at 12.12 through Bromsgrove, more so because the 6J43 headcode is not shown on the list of headcodes, and 73108 (which was 6J43 before export to Turkey in 2018), would not I'm sure be coming back to the UK. So, does anybody know what will be running in the 6J43 code tomorrow ?
73108 / reply
Oliver Slee
Posted: 17 July 2026, 20:53
Thanks, is there an update on when it may move? Will it move during the middle of the night or during the day tomorrow?
75012 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 17 July 2026, 20:04
Looking at the schedules it was 6J60 which arrived at Thirsk, making it DR74002.
Why it stopped there instead of continuing its journey to Durham I don't know.
75012 / reply
Oliver Slee
Posted: 17 July 2026, 17:15
Does anyone know why it is sat at Thirsk? It’s been sat there since 11:48 on the 17th July 2026
75012 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 12 July 2026, 21:04
ECC on site has 2031-06-14 but has been updated to 2032-01-31 as per machine
SPL Powerlines RR - 912356 EVO 002 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 12 July 2026, 07:33
This vehicle is named Westie.
Network Rail (Wales and Western) RR - 976142 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 11 July 2026, 11:47
This lorry, now fitted with rail wheels, had the sticker ZZ709 912529-0 taped on the door.
Fitzgerald Plant Services RR - / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 10 July 2026, 18:15
On a visit to Fitzgerald's yard on 09/07, this Unimog now displays the following - This vehicle is the property of the Tyne & Wear PTE, and is marked as FPSURRV021, so it is to be R/R.
Fitzgerald Plant Services RR - / reply
Bleth
Posted: 9 July 2026, 21:02
Cracking line-up, great composition as well
SRS ZZ709919031 BU53KKE, SPL LRB003 99709917101 SE61GDA, SPL LRB002 99709917102 SE61GCZ / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 9 July 2026, 20:14
Lennymuir Compound Tidy Line Up
SRS ZZ709919031 BU53KKE, SPL LRB003 99709917101 SE61GDA, SPL LRB002 99709917102 SE61GCZ / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 6 July 2026, 14:50
There was no sign of this Unimog at any location on the Llangollen railway on 4/7/26.
** Preserved Vehicles RR - / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 6 July 2026, 14:48
Noted near Weston Wharf in the undergrowth minus rail wheels on 4/7/26.
** Preserved Vehicles RR - / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 6 July 2026, 14:46
There was no sign of the remains of this BP at Oswestry / Weston Wharf on 4/7/26.
BP045 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 6 July 2026, 14:42
Talking to staff at the Llangollen Railway, it seems there have only been two Ego 4s. I believe the unidentified one on their list with observations in 2012 is actually ST/00/13, but it has proved an elusive machine to see. It is presently sat up by the engine shed with the trailer covered in leaves and foliage, and was noted when I passed by on the train on 4/7/26.
ST/00/13 / reply
Cristoff
Posted: 4 July 2026, 16:40
Seen off track from the end of the longer platform
M44/072 / reply
Nigel Diplock
Posted: 4 July 2026, 15:33
Noted in Chester Sdgs on Thurs 2/7/26
DR80213 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 1 July 2026, 15:16
Now carries ZZ709 number and ECC Expiry Date now 2033-06-26
ECS Plant RR - 912468 ECS01 / reply
Anonymous
Posted: 30 June 2026, 20:44
About to be hauled to Crewe Basford Hall by 43423 & 43467
DRK81623 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 29 June 2026, 12:16
Yes - I did, along with another member who pointed the plates out to me at the show - 10265 and RRC610.
Apparently Roger also did per his 17 June post.
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The 24th June comment muddies the waters further, and doesn't make things clearer.
Readypower Rail Services RR - 914124 RR116 ("RR117") / reply
Lee Taylor
Posted: 28 June 2026, 22:59
Of all the visitors to Rail Live 2026 did anyone actually physically record the plate of the Readypower DD130 Dozer to confirm which of the 2 machines it actually was?
Readypower Rail Services RR - 914124 RR116 ("RR117") / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 28 June 2026, 13:47
The Rail Trolley Trust have placed this Trolley on loan with Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust. It moved to their railway on Monday 27th April 2026.
68013 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 26 June 2026, 18:33
Posted today on the "Rush Green Memories" Facebook site - not sure how old the photo is ...
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F136QSnsz/
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 26 June 2026, 17:51
Fleet number RR963
Readypower Rail Services RR - 911490 RR963 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 26 June 2026, 09:45
Interesting to see this one has been moved from York to Tyne Yard (via Doncaster) last week.
Does anyone know what's going on? Reactivation? Sale (haven't seen any sale notices lately)? Cheers!
DR77010 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 25 June 2026, 16:51
Two of these machines are in the process of being road railed for use behind the new Kubotas.
Scottish Woodlands RR - / reply
Paul A. Devenish
Posted: 25 June 2026, 16:21
Working 6Q71 from Doncaster Up Decoy to Tyne S.S.Being dragged by GB Railfreight's 66693
DR77010 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 25 June 2026, 14:54
There was no sign of this shunter at Toton on 24/6/26.
DB Cargo RR - 979112 Toton01 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 25 June 2026, 12:01
This machine carries LRR 37 fleet number.
Land Recovery Rail RR - 940990 LRR37 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 25 June 2026, 07:47
With the other vehicles ex Fifield arriving at new homes yesterday, this Ego4, the Bance and pump trolley are unaccounted for. They may still be on site but any news appreciated. Thanks
ST/01/21 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 24 June 2026, 21:03
Whilst visiting Readypower at Kingston today, the staff very kindly looked on their system as regards the two new DD130 Dozers. The following is what shows on their database - RR116 is 914124, build 10267 and RRC 610, and RR117 is 914123, build 10265 and RRC 611. Hopefully, this clears up the problem.
Readypower Rail Services RR - 914124 RR116 ("RR117") / reply
Simon Bendall
Posted: 24 June 2026, 18:54
Delivered to Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway today.
Trak Rat / reply
Simon Bendall
Posted: 24 June 2026, 18:50
Delivered to Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway today.
AD9112 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 5 July 2026, 09:34
Welcome to the website - you can use the "log your sightings" buttons to properly record your sightings rather than the more general "comment" facility.
80213 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 23 June 2026, 18:37
This elusive machine has been at AC Price in the last few weeks - appearing in the background of various photos on their Facebook page
Scottish Woodlands RR - 979003 3 / reply
ashford steve
Posted: 22 June 2026, 20:45
Noted today at Ashford OTPD with recently added wagon 93392
DR 98220 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 22 June 2026, 12:56
Appears to have been acquired by MCL Group from the Brownhills sale - currently up for Auction via Ritchie Bros, Maltby
https://www.rbauction.co.uk/pdp/2000-thwaites-mach-155-5-ton-4x4-swivel-w-rail-wheel-equipment-dumper/15199718
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - 943040 505 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 22 June 2026, 12:52
Auctionwatch - currently for sale on Euroauctions Marketplace (Eggborough)
Story Plant RR - 911095 1114-05 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 22 June 2026, 12:52
Auctionwatch - currently for sale on Euroauctions Marketplace (Eggborough)
Story Plant RR - 911099 1117-08 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 21 June 2026, 13:38
Looks like one vehicle of this unit was named "Roaming Repairer" at Southampton on Thursday.
(not sure which exact vehicle was named)
97503 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 18 June 2026, 21:15
No. Your sighting is against the correct one.
Readypower Rail Services RR - 914123 RR117 ("RR116") / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 18 June 2026, 21:00
Is it now This that was at the event? If so, I'll delete the sighting of the initial one then..
Readypower Rail Services RR - 914123 RR117 ("RR116") / reply
Jim Ramsay
Posted: 18 June 2026, 12:41
Benefiting from some restoration work and a coat of paint is Independent Plough ADB965201 seen outside the museum at Bo'ness
965201 / reply
Jim Ramsay
Posted: 18 June 2026, 12:41
On display during the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway's diesel gala
ST/09/04 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 18 June 2026, 11:31
This is all getting a bit muddled up and confusing. I have tried to fix the records on the website with all of the information available to me, and at this stage am taking the info in ECC documents to be the most correct source.
10265 / RRC610: (this machine was at Rail Live, plates were checked).
ECC documents & Data Panel list this as 914124-1 & RR116.
Fleet number on machine is (incorrectly) RR117.
10267 / RRC611:
ECC documents list this as 914123-3 & RR117.
Data panel & yellow EVN strip (incorrectly) show 914124-1. *
Fleet number on machine is (incorrectly) RR116. *
*Info from photos on social media - don't think any regular reporter has been close enough recently to confirm. It would be good if anyone who sees this machine could confirm the current info on its data panels.
Readypower Rail Services RR - 914124 RR116 ("RR117") / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 17 June 2026, 15:50
Reported as Sold
QTS Group RR - 979066 RRU03 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 17 June 2026, 15:49
Reported as Sold
QTS Group RR - 976057 RRU19 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 17 June 2026, 14:25
In conversation with Readypower staff on the stand, I was assured that this is the real RR117, as I pointed out that the white sticker showed RR116, which was put on by mistake. The builders plate showed 10265 and RRC 610. The real RR116 is at Newbury (and is possibly 10267).
Readypower Rail Services RR - 914124 RR116 ("RR117") / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 14 June 2026, 17:43
Now owned by ECS Plant, Fleet Number ECS007, carries ZZ709 number and ECC Expiry Date 2032-10-10
ECS Plant RR - 912422 ECS007 / reply