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Rhys Glover
Posted: 11 May 2026, 00:42
This Colmar is now back in the UK noted on Sunday 10th May 2026 at ECS Plant's Winterley Depot. It had a few stickers on it for an Australian Auction Website with reference number A267031, listing can be found here https://www.ironplanet.com.au/for-sale/Excavators-2015-Colmar-T10000FS-Hi-Rail-Wheel-Excavator-Victoria/12745125?srsltid=AfmBOoofxuyQkm8Ow_vN0myj9KD7rMcO0VVc93-xZxgXSlVKD19bzpYp
All three trailers, along with Geismar trolley 44/050, have been kindly donated to the GWsR by Network Rail. Collected from Bletchley and delivered to Winchcombe on Tuesday 21st April. Trolley 44/050 is at the back of shot on the right
Not the best of pictures but these were the 2 wagons in the consist of the 6X42 Swindon Transfer - Hinksey Sidings for reference to the topic in the discussion forum, unable to eyeball them in there particular location
I visited Fitzgerald's storage yard again today to try and solve the 011611 / 011609 puzzle. Since my visit on 16/4, huge racks have been installed around the edges of the yard, and all the trollies and trailers have been placed on them, some complete, and others dismantled. Luckily, the four Mini 4-4 trailers have been placed on the racks with their builders plates visible, and a photo was taken of each to finally sort out the puzzle. Despite the ' 011611 ' trailer having a big 011611 white sticker on it, the builders plate shows clearly it is 1T/006 finally confirming it is 011609. The other three are 1T/038 (011667), 1T/039 (011668) and 1T/041 (011670). We can now put that one to rest.
You are spot on it does indeed. Checked my photos and a slightly different angle clearly shows it. These 2 machines ,950 & 1, are dedicated to the Borders Rail Electrification Work. They are working between Newcraighall and Tweedbank on the Old Waverley Route, Edinburgh - Carlisle. If you don't get them at Blantyre could be a long search to spot them. Happy hunting
This machine was advertised for sale at Ribble in October 2025 and was noted inside the shed at Peak Rail, Rowsley in late March 2026. Arrival date unknown. No identity found on the outside but the number 4199 was seen in the cab.
This vehicle was purchased by Railogical Ltd in 2022 and partially refurbished at XYZ Rails depot prior to XYZ Rails Scotland depot being closed in Jan 2024. Subsequently sold to another RRV operator in 2026
This was added from photos on a Facebook group. The registration is as entered. It was working with S Duffy machinery but it was not possible to work out if this vehicle was also owned by S Duffy, or branded at all. I have enquired with the original poster.
On a visit to Fitzgerald's storage yard on 16/4, it was noted that all the structures are in the process of being broken up and removed. Consequently, all the various trollies and trailers previously on top of the containers are now at ground level, including the three Mini 4-4 frames which were shotblasted and repainted, but unfortunately carry no form of identity of any kind. By checking back over the years when quite a number were upgraded / repaired on site, the only three that have not been seen since are 901154 (last noted 8/6/21), 901165 (last noted 7/8/20), and 901192 (last noted on 1/8/20). Does anybody know whether this conjecture is correct ? Also down on the ground is the infamous 011609 / 011611, and it is correct that 011609 is carried on one end, and 011611 on the front end. What is most noticeable however, is that the large NR sticker on the front of the trailer proclaims it to be 011611, and is printed as such !! The mystery deepens. Can somebody sort this one out finally ?
Rhys Glover
Posted: 11 May 2026, 00:42
This Colmar is now back in the UK noted on Sunday 10th May 2026 at ECS Plant's Winterley Depot. It had a few stickers on it for an Australian Auction Website with reference number A267031, listing can be found here https://www.ironplanet.com.au/for-sale/Excavators-2015-Colmar-T10000FS-Hi-Rail-Wheel-Excavator-Victoria/12745125?srsltid=AfmBOoofxuyQkm8Ow_vN0myj9KD7rMcO0VVc93-xZxgXSlVKD19bzpYp
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - 940810 RRV21 / reply
RAILS
Posted: 10 May 2026, 22:16
Ex runners b745619 (1991)
de320667 de182787 (unknown date)
96307 / reply
ANDREW WEBB
Posted: 10 May 2026, 09:38
Working within engineering possession
Balfour Beatty XED7031 99709940734 / reply
Brian Creasey
Posted: 9 May 2026, 12:57
working the 6J56 09:00 Broxbourne Down Tamper Siding to Ashford Crane Depot
DR75409 / reply
A Sworn
Posted: 9 May 2026, 12:56
Laying S&T cabling on the GWSR
RRV120 99709940262 RO52RCU / reply
Andrew Sworn
Posted: 9 May 2026, 12:56
Parked outside Williton workshops
3656 99709940219 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 9 May 2026, 08:15
The roof of one of these was spied in the big main NR Depot at Wimbledon yesterday. By process of elimination it was probably this one?
Network Rail RR - 978012 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 8 May 2026, 17:50
A third example has joined the (presumably still same) pair at this location.
There are also at least two 1T trailers
M44/116 / reply
Simon Bendall
Posted: 6 May 2026, 18:46
RSS FB page reports this moving from Toddington to Shackerstone today (6/5/26)
73315 / reply
John Gordon
Posted: 6 May 2026, 08:25
Does anyone know where this is located on the G&WR?
ADW272 / reply
John Gordon
Posted: 6 May 2026, 08:20
Does anyone know where this is visible on the G&WR
L15 / reply
David French
Posted: 5 May 2026, 19:19
This trolley has been kindly donated to the GWsR by Network Rail. Collected from Bletchley and delivered to Winchcombe on Tuesday 21st April
Geismar Mini 4-4, 44/050 / reply
David French
Posted: 5 May 2026, 18:57
All three trailers, along with Geismar trolley 44/050, have been kindly donated to the GWsR by Network Rail. Collected from Bletchley and delivered to Winchcombe on Tuesday 21st April. Trolley 44/050 is at the back of shot on the right
From L to R BT/006, 011666-3 & 011697-8 / reply
John Taylor
Posted: 5 May 2026, 16:37
54705 what a waste should be done up and kept
54705 / reply
Alan Howden
Posted: 5 May 2026, 09:49
6Q53 Peterborough Eastfield Junction - Doncaster DCE Sidings
73120 / reply
Alan Howden
Posted: 5 May 2026, 08:31
6Q53 Peterborough Eastfield Junction - Doncaster DCE Sidings
DR73120 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 3 May 2026, 11:04
This machine was acquired by Peak Rail in 12/25. It still carries the 940193 number in the cab on the window.
** Preserved Vehicles RR - 940193 4199 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 1 May 2026, 23:24
Hello Vince,
Yes, I checked them myself when I saw them and they are as stated, the numbers being carried in the usual place.
Aquarius ZZ709009437, Aquarius ZZ709009438 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 1 May 2026, 14:46
Hi Roger - you've added these two records as
009437 - LTE036
009438 - LTE035
Could you just re-confirm the LTE numbers of these please?Should the LTE numbers be in numerical sequence? Or are they out-of-sequence?
Aquarius ZZ709009437, Aquarius ZZ709009438 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 1 May 2026, 14:27
Now named Ariana Grinder and will be working on T&W metro.
Nexus Rail / Tyne & Wear Metro RR - 979111 / reply
Andrew Eccles
Posted: 30 April 2026, 17:39
Not the best of pictures but these were the 2 wagons in the consist of the 6X42 Swindon Transfer - Hinksey Sidings for reference to the topic in the discussion forum, unable to eyeball them in there particular location
DR76920 & WHD97302 / reply
Dennis Graham
Posted: 28 April 2026, 17:14
Still has 911022 on body & 911273 on white panel
Readypower (auctions) RR - 911273 RR306 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 28 April 2026, 09:40
I just passed half of it on the M1. It was travelling northbound near Jct 11 at about 9:30am
73917 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 27 April 2026, 22:44
To West Ealing apparently...
73917 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 27 April 2026, 21:59
I visited Fitzgerald's storage yard again today to try and solve the 011611 / 011609 puzzle. Since my visit on 16/4, huge racks have been installed around the edges of the yard, and all the trollies and trailers have been placed on them, some complete, and others dismantled. Luckily, the four Mini 4-4 trailers have been placed on the racks with their builders plates visible, and a photo was taken of each to finally sort out the puzzle. Despite the ' 011611 ' trailer having a big 011611 white sticker on it, the builders plate shows clearly it is 1T/006 finally confirming it is 011609. The other three are 1T/038 (011667), 1T/039 (011668) and 1T/041 (011670). We can now put that one to rest.
M44/114 / reply
Simon Bendall
Posted: 27 April 2026, 17:46
Removed from Ashord by Allelys in two halves today, export?
73917 / reply
Tomas McMorrow
Posted: 27 April 2026, 12:42
Would anyone know the current status on this Tamper?
728 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 26 April 2026, 16:28
You are spot on it does indeed. Checked my photos and a slightly different angle clearly shows it. These 2 machines ,950 & 1, are dedicated to the Borders Rail Electrification Work. They are working between Newcraighall and Tweedbank on the Old Waverley Route, Edinburgh - Carlisle. If you don't get them at Blantyre could be a long search to spot them. Happy hunting
Readypower RR950 ZZ709911479 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 25 April 2026, 09:42
Looks like the other one has a similar name too - "THOR"?
Readypower RR950 ZZ709911479 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 24 April 2026, 22:03
Carries "The Beast" Nick Name on Cab Sides
Readypower RR950 ZZ709911479 / reply
Brian Cuttell
Posted: 23 April 2026, 19:26
This machine was advertised for sale at Ribble in October 2025 and was noted inside the shed at Peak Rail, Rowsley in late March 2026. Arrival date unknown. No identity found on the outside but the number 4199 was seen in the cab.
4199 99709940193 / reply
keith robertson
Posted: 23 April 2026, 12:16
Leaving XYZ depot
99709919001 W418EOL / reply
keith robertson
Posted: 23 April 2026, 12:16
Refurbishment in progress by Railogical
99709919001 W418EOL / reply
keith robertson
Posted: 23 April 2026, 08:25
Refurbishment nearing completion by Railogical Ltd
99709976080 FG63NNF / reply
keith robertson
Posted: 22 April 2026, 22:53
This vehicle was purchased by Railogical Ltd in 2022 and partially refurbished at XYZ Rails depot prior to XYZ Rails Scotland depot being closed in Jan 2024. Subsequently sold to another RRV operator in 2026
*** unknown owner RR - 919001 / reply
keith robertson
Posted: 22 April 2026, 22:28
FG63NNF was purchased by Railogical in Oct 23 and has been undergoing refurbishment throughout 2025 and early 2026
Railogical RR - 976080 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 22 April 2026, 21:58
Reported to now be at Severn Valley Railway with 011528 and 011537 - all from Bletchley.
M44/045 / reply
Richard P
Posted: 21 April 2026, 20:30
98216 through Sturry with the TRAMM on tour headboard
DR98216 / reply
Yorkshire Puddings
Posted: 21 April 2026, 15:15
On test between York and Derby.
DR79701, DR79702, DR79703, DR79704 / reply
Simon Guppy
Posted: 21 April 2026, 12:29
The vehicle was off-track, about 200 yards south of Blunsdon station. A volunteer at the railway walked us down the line to see it
M44/090 / reply
LM
Posted: 21 April 2026, 07:20
6Q53 has failed with low fuel at Huntingdon South Junction on the Up Fast.
73120 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 20 April 2026, 19:11
Depot Rail's hire / demonstration Zephir 1496/1997 at Alvance British Aluminium Ltd, SUF, North Blyth, Northumberland
Zephir 1496 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 20 April 2026, 19:07
Rugby - Severn Tunnel Junction
DR75016 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 20 April 2026, 18:57
This is a type 10.170 R/R LoK. There are/were a number of Whiting/NNM R/R tractors on this site.
Miscellaneous Industrial/Works/Depot RR - / reply
Dennis Graham
Posted: 19 April 2026, 16:03
This UID Trailer seen at Mid Suffolk looks very like a Wickham frame but not found on site. Should it be?
Mid Suffolk Trailer / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 18 April 2026, 18:13
This was added from photos on a Facebook group. The registration is as entered. It was working with S Duffy machinery but it was not possible to work out if this vehicle was also owned by S Duffy, or branded at all. I have enquired with the original poster.
*** unknown owner RR - / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 18 April 2026, 18:02
ECC Expiry Date now 2031-04-12
Quattro Plant RR - 912295 1070 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 17 April 2026, 14:14
On a visit to Fitzgerald's storage yard on 16/4, it was noted that all the structures are in the process of being broken up and removed. Consequently, all the various trollies and trailers previously on top of the containers are now at ground level, including the three Mini 4-4 frames which were shotblasted and repainted, but unfortunately carry no form of identity of any kind. By checking back over the years when quite a number were upgraded / repaired on site, the only three that have not been seen since are 901154 (last noted 8/6/21), 901165 (last noted 7/8/20), and 901192 (last noted on 1/8/20). Does anybody know whether this conjecture is correct ? Also down on the ground is the infamous 011609 / 011611, and it is correct that 011609 is carried on one end, and 011611 on the front end. What is most noticeable however, is that the large NR sticker on the front of the trailer proclaims it to be 011611, and is printed as such !! The mystery deepens. Can somebody sort this one out finally ?
M44/114 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 15 April 2026, 13:50
Wonder if these Bruffs still survive at Rush Green Motors?
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - / reply
Andrew Johnson
Posted: 14 April 2026, 16:18
There is a photo on IOW on
https://www.flickr.com/photos/martynhilbert/50433445351/in/photolist-2jQCAee
965202 / reply