This drain train is currently between 20142 & 20189. It should be heading to Gloucester tomorrow as 6J08, and is scheduled to work in the area this coming weekend .
The Bluebell stocklist suggests that it has left the railway entirely, but doesn't provide any details other than including it in the 'no longer at the Bluebell Railway' section of the list, with the following statement: 'at Bluebell c2017 to 2025'
It's worth noting that the other side of this machine as of March 2026 is painted half in Black (as per this photo), but with the other half retaining Balfour Beatty blue and white.
Currently offered for sale by Truck & Plant Sales Ltd, Coalville, Leicestershire : https://www.truckandplantsalesltd.com/vehicle-details/used-mercedes-benz-u900-dropside-tipper-unimog-for-sale-in-leicestershire-u1120/
I've only ever had a look at weekends as that's when I have the most free time, I've never had to go round you can view everything from the perimeter. The main gate gives you a good view in but most of the machines are stored towards the back fence. Trailers etc are found on the right hand side and can sometimes be tricky to ID, just depends on how they have been stacked. The drainage machines, like RCDC17 etc are mostly stored on the left hand side of the yard closer to the petrol station, you can get a good side on view and there are small gaps in the wooden fence that runs alongside the main road, you can read stuff off through them. There is a public footpath which runs round the whole site, this was fairly overgrown in patches so I took it upon myself the clear it so it's much easier to use now. https://footpathmap.co.uk/map/?zoom=18.4&lng=-2.59369&lat=53.29325
I have removed my sighting from Warrington, apologies. I wrote down the reg DX73 EXZ but can't find anything listed with that reg on the site so could have possibly been the one of the others listed without any Reg Plate info. At first I thought I wrote it down wrong so assumed it was this machine, couldn't see anything else on it due to where it was parked at Warrington.
I saw this along with sister vehicle RCDC18 at Severn Tunnel Jct AP on 28/02/26. They were positioned in line together at the Bristol end of the AP. I viewed the entire AP from the nature reserve over the other side of the line to the AP. This vehicle was clearly carrying RCDC 17 AND 919125-3. I checked it multiple times with binoculars as well as RCDC 18 as I knew there was a fair chance I would require one or both for sight. This was around midday.
Reviewing the OTP site on the evening I noticed that RCDC 17 was also sighted at Warrington Tarporley Road the same day. Unless the vehicle moved from one site to the other that day, which I believe is unlikely bearing in mind the distance, then one of these sightings is incorrect. I am very confident and content that my sighting is correct
Currently shown as for sale at Truck & Plant Sales Ltd, Coalville, Leicestershire : https://www.truckandplantsalesltd.com/vehicle-details/used-mercedes-benz-u165ol-unimog-for-sale-in-leicestershire-u1113/
6Z02 (DR79241-DR79247) and 6Z03 (DR79251-DR79257) are currently running with mixed-up headcodes so please bear that in mind before blindly logging assumptive sightings - thanks.
6Z02 (DR79241-DR79247) and 6Z03 (DR79251-DR79257) are currently running with mixed-up headcodes so please bear that in mind before blindly logging assumptive sightings - thanks.
Q Rail NDT entered voluntary liquidation in 7 February 2025.
A video showing this machine without branding working in Northern Ireland for "On Track Technicians" recently appeared on linkedin. Not sure if OTT now operate it or if it's on hire from a different company.
It was another plough, I have been to Eastriggs today. Sighted were plough 203, 219, 231, 235, 243, 580 & 581 along with coach 977869 and 99709 594014-4. Apparently the snowblower is in what they call the elephant house in the Network Rail section of Carlisle Yard, more info to follow next week.
The 2 moves last week were a plough each time, 235 first on Tuesday then 219 on Thursday
Understand this failed near Oxford yesterday on its move from York to Paddock Wood. Currently at Didcot, it should apparently get dragged to Eastleigh tomorrow by 50008
Now at Eastriggs with 219 which has also made the trip from Wolverton this week, I am going in the morning to see what's there, will report back tomorrow
Roger Harris
Posted: 13 March 2026, 18:07
This was moved from Gascoigne Wood to Mountsorrel about a week ago, and is presently on hire, but it may be purchased for long term use.
MCL Group RR - 979113 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 13 March 2026, 18:04
This LOK is now known as Ernie.
Miscellaneous Industrial/Works/Depot RR - Danny Boy / reply
Martin Lear
Posted: 12 March 2026, 00:24
Now delivered to Winsford depot and carrying fleet number RRV023
Explore Plant and Transport Solutions RR - 911481 RRV023 / reply
Martin Lear
Posted: 12 March 2026, 00:22
Now delivered to Winsford Depot and carrying fleet number RRV022
Explore Plant and Transport Solutions RR - 911476 RRV022 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 10 March 2026, 19:00
This drain train is currently between 20142 & 20189. It should be heading to Gloucester tomorrow as 6J08, and is scheduled to work in the area this coming weekend .
95490 / reply
Jarrod Barker
Posted: 10 March 2026, 11:55
I saw this machine yesterday at Bamford and read both the fleet number and the RIV.
The left hand side of the machine it carried the correct number of 911377.
Quattro Plant RR - 911377 1559 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 9 March 2026, 23:15
The Bluebell stocklist suggests that it has left the railway entirely, but doesn't provide any details other than including it in the 'no longer at the Bluebell Railway' section of the list, with the following statement: 'at Bluebell c2017 to 2025'
73315 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 8 March 2026, 01:22
After quite a few years parked in Horsted Keynes PW Yard, this machine appears to have been moved. Does anyone know where this is now located?
73315 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 8 March 2026, 01:21
It's worth noting that the other side of this machine as of March 2026 is painted half in Black (as per this photo), but with the other half retaining Balfour Beatty blue and white.
DR73434 / reply
Adam M
Posted: 6 March 2026, 14:01
Seen being cleaned by volunteers
Intertrain PTL129 / reply
Adam Mckendrick
Posted: 6 March 2026, 14:01
In use as a internal road trailer only
293 99709009012 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 6 March 2026, 10:33
Currently offered for sale by Truck & Plant Sales Ltd, Coalville, Leicestershire : https://www.truckandplantsalesltd.com/vehicle-details/used-mercedes-benz-u900-dropside-tipper-unimog-for-sale-in-leicestershire-u1120/
QTS Group RR - 979056 RRU04 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 6 March 2026, 10:30
Currently offered for sale by Truck & Plant Sales Ltd, Coalville, Leicestershire :
https://www.truckandplantsalesltd.com/vehicle-details/used-gallmac-wmw115-rubber-duck-cherry-picker-for-sale-in-leicestershire-u1122/
QTS Group RR - 942165 RRE07 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 6 March 2026, 10:17
Shown as sold by 6/3/2026
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - 979029 RAIL041 / reply
Adam M
Posted: 5 March 2026, 13:35
PTL129 is the one at Heaton Park, the whereabouts/history of PTL125 is unknown
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - PTL125 / reply
Adam M
Posted: 5 March 2026, 13:30
This is the one at the Heaton Park Tramway, not PTL125 as reported on its own page. Arrived at HP March 2021.
** Preserved Vehicles RR - PTL129 / reply
Paul Moseley
Posted: 4 March 2026, 22:54
I have no record of a VRN for RCDC19 but RCDC14 is DX72EPP.
Force One (Readypower) RR - 919125 RCDC17 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 4 March 2026, 15:18
Has that been re-lettered from RW811, or renumbered from something else?
99 70 9319 015-2 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 4 March 2026, 09:42
On a similar note, has anyone recorded registration plates on RCDC14 and RCDC19 please?
Force One (Readypower) RR - 919125 RCDC17 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 4 March 2026, 09:29
This one from last year's NR sale has recently been deployed to Scotland after a period undergoing attention at Worksop & Guide Bridge.
77905 / reply
01276
Posted: 3 March 2026, 11:14
With runner wagon GW811
99 70 9319 015-2 / reply
Martin Lear
Posted: 2 March 2026, 23:16
Hello Rhys
Many thanks for your advice re Tarporley Road, very informative.
I will just rock up and ask, as it will be a weekday so will have people on site
Hello Paul
Thanks for making the amendment to the site
Best Regards
Martin
Force One (Readypower) RR - 919125 RCDC17 / reply
Paul Moseley
Posted: 2 March 2026, 18:36
DX73EXZ is in fact RCDC16/99709 919124-6, now updated on the site.
Force One (Readypower) RR - 919125 RCDC17 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 2 March 2026, 18:28
Hi Martin,
I've only ever had a look at weekends as that's when I have the most free time, I've never had to go round you can view everything from the perimeter. The main gate gives you a good view in but most of the machines are stored towards the back fence. Trailers etc are found on the right hand side and can sometimes be tricky to ID, just depends on how they have been stacked. The drainage machines, like RCDC17 etc are mostly stored on the left hand side of the yard closer to the petrol station, you can get a good side on view and there are small gaps in the wooden fence that runs alongside the main road, you can read stuff off through them. There is a public footpath which runs round the whole site, this was fairly overgrown in patches so I took it upon myself the clear it so it's much easier to use now. https://footpathmap.co.uk/map/?zoom=18.4&lng=-2.59369&lat=53.29325
Hopefully that helps.
Rhys
Force One (Readypower) RR - 919125 RCDC17 / reply
Martin Lear
Posted: 2 March 2026, 17:42
Hello Rhys
Thanks for confirming your situation at Warrington Tarporley Road. Very useful indeed.
Putting this query to one side it looks like you had a good haul at that location.
I am aiming to go there next week for my first time. Did you need advance permission or did you just turn up on the day and got around ok?
Thanks again
Martin
Force One (Readypower) RR - 919125 RCDC17 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 2 March 2026, 16:11
I have removed my sighting from Warrington, apologies. I wrote down the reg DX73 EXZ but can't find anything listed with that reg on the site so could have possibly been the one of the others listed without any Reg Plate info. At first I thought I wrote it down wrong so assumed it was this machine, couldn't see anything else on it due to where it was parked at Warrington.
Force One (Readypower) RR - 919125 RCDC17 / reply
Martin Lear
Posted: 2 March 2026, 12:50
I saw this along with sister vehicle RCDC18 at Severn Tunnel Jct AP on 28/02/26. They were positioned in line together at the Bristol end of the AP. I viewed the entire AP from the nature reserve over the other side of the line to the AP. This vehicle was clearly carrying RCDC 17 AND 919125-3. I checked it multiple times with binoculars as well as RCDC 18 as I knew there was a fair chance I would require one or both for sight. This was around midday.
Reviewing the OTP site on the evening I noticed that RCDC 17 was also sighted at Warrington Tarporley Road the same day. Unless the vehicle moved from one site to the other that day, which I believe is unlikely bearing in mind the distance, then one of these sightings is incorrect. I am very confident and content that my sighting is correct
Force One (Readypower) RR - 919125 RCDC17 / reply
Cristoff
Posted: 2 March 2026, 00:05
pictured in the depot sidings whilst lifting and moving a small item.
DRP81530 / reply
Cristoff
Posted: 2 March 2026, 00:02
In the depot sidings
96718 / reply
Cristoff
Posted: 1 March 2026, 23:45
Stabled on-track just beyond Bodmin General station where the two lines diverge
RR915 99709940533 / reply
Cristoff
Posted: 1 March 2026, 23:42
901187 sitting in the last of the evening sun, viewed from the other side of the branchline connection.
M44/137 / reply
Cristoff
Posted: 1 March 2026, 17:45
AD9117 behind
PWM2785 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 28 February 2026, 18:58
See 14:25 onwards https://youtu.be/SuCXW57Fv1s?si=iZV375HdWTaGpmX_
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 28 February 2026, 16:40
A couple of this type of lorry have appeared in the background of a photo taken in a quarry recently.
Possibly 919011 and 912017 from the October NR auction; as the other two in the auction have been seen elsewhere.
Network Rail RR - 919011 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 27 February 2026, 17:18
This crane is identified as Booth 5011 of 1944
https://www.northantsironstonerailway.co.uk/exhibit-booths-crane/
History (back to 1970's) :
Clyde Cranes, Mossend, Motherwell
to Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 8/1973
to Middleton Railway (by 7/1981)
for sale /2001
to private site, East Sussex (by 1/2005)
for sale 8/2007 (advertised on Preston Services website, but never moved there)
to Battlefield Line c5/2014
to NIRT (by /2021)
James Booth & Rodley crane / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 27 February 2026, 15:19
Despite no-one logging a sighting on this website since 2021, it appears to be still in existence
A July 2025 photo on facebook shows it at "Tyneside ROC".
Network Rail RR - 979048 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 25 February 2026, 19:02
Currently shown as for sale at Truck & Plant Sales Ltd, Coalville, Leicestershire : https://www.truckandplantsalesltd.com/vehicle-details/used-mercedes-benz-u165ol-unimog-for-sale-in-leicestershire-u1113/
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - 979029 RAIL041 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 25 February 2026, 15:08
6Z02 (DR79241-DR79247) and 6Z03 (DR79251-DR79257) are currently running with mixed-up headcodes so please bear that in mind before blindly logging assumptive sightings - thanks.
79241 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 25 February 2026, 15:08
6Z02 (DR79241-DR79247) and 6Z03 (DR79251-DR79257) are currently running with mixed-up headcodes so please bear that in mind before blindly logging assumptive sightings - thanks.
79251 / reply
Brian Creasey
Posted: 22 February 2026, 09:25
DR73925 working the 6J41 10:00 Paddock Wood Keyland Sidings to Rugby Depot Access Line
DR73925 / reply
Chris Trerise
Posted: 22 February 2026, 09:25
Arrived in the consist of 6X41 1014 Westbury Down T.C. to Eastleigh East Yard
99 70 9319 013-7 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 17 February 2026, 18:31
009332 erroneously carrying 1104 and should be 1105.
Quattro 1105 99709009332, Quattro 1072 99709009273 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 17 February 2026, 14:50
Q Rail NDT entered voluntary liquidation in 7 February 2025.
A video showing this machine without branding working in Northern Ireland for "On Track Technicians" recently appeared on linkedin. Not sure if OTT now operate it or if it's on hire from a different company.
Q Rail NDT RR - 976097 / reply
Riley N Hawkes
Posted: 17 February 2026, 11:20
DR73925 Seen on the return leg from Gravesend working 6J41 Sittingbourne Down Sidings To Cliffe Signal NK509
DR73925 / reply
Simon Bendall
Posted: 15 February 2026, 10:19
It went to Ward Recycling at Cardiff Docks.
98307B / reply
Jake Taylor
Posted: 14 February 2026, 18:42
It was another plough, I have been to Eastriggs today. Sighted were plough 203, 219, 231, 235, 243, 580 & 581 along with coach 977869 and 99709 594014-4. Apparently the snowblower is in what they call the elephant house in the Network Rail section of Carlisle Yard, more info to follow next week.
The 2 moves last week were a plough each time, 235 first on Tuesday then 219 on Thursday
968500 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 14 February 2026, 17:23
Looks like there was an onward move to Eastriggs last Thursday
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R32054/2026-02-12/detailed
Possibly this - but could be another plough?
968500 / reply
Jake Taylor
Posted: 14 February 2026, 11:55
On a trip past Carlisle Yard today on the train, the snowblower is not visible anywhere
968500 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 13 February 2026, 22:46
Understand this failed near Oxford yesterday on its move from York to Paddock Wood. Currently at Didcot, it should apparently get dragged to Eastleigh tomorrow by 50008
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:54606/2026-02-14/detailed
97502 / reply
Jake Taylor
Posted: 13 February 2026, 21:42
Now at Eastriggs with 219 which has also made the trip from Wolverton this week, I am going in the morning to see what's there, will report back tomorrow
965235 / reply