Bernard Road and Nunnery Junction AP are I believe one and the same place. I post my sightings as Nunnery Junction as they park the machines on the old track formation to the entrance to what was back in the day, Nunnery Carriage Sidings. This is accessed from Bernard Road.
Nunnery Square is the tram stop for the park and ride / depot. Any machines here will be within the confines of the tram depot. There isn’t an access point for road railers at Nunnery Square tram stop.
Does anyone know why this machine has been restored to such a high standard as per last photo with no id marks apart from number on one side only. It does however carry a Philmor builders plate serial RRHB002/2000. I did ask but no one I saw seemed to know.
It is actually off tracked beside the headhunt or more likely dumped by the looks of it nose first down the bank beginning to be consumed by vegetation.
This machine was imported from the USA in the 1990’s with sister machine 1566 (if I remember rightly!). This machine has never worked since its import, but has provided a useful source of spares for the other machine, which worked across various heritage and industrial rail sites over a period of something like 20 years. Scrapping of sister machine 1566 has begun and, sadly, this one will be going the same way.
DR98923 has now been named 'CTRL ALT DELEAF' at Effingham Junction, also has leaf vinyls on the cabsides. BBC story at www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgv80mxry1o
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 18 October 2025, 06:42
Just a guess but this must be one of Quattro's oldest machines?
Might be going on display somewhere? - similar to what QTS and Webb's did with some of their first RRVs?
Quattro Plant RR - 940303 071 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 17 October 2025, 12:55
No, most are at Ely though.
I have updated the auction list at the following page:
https://www.ontrackplant.com/road-railers/readypower-auction2024
(this list also includes some items from July 2024 auction which I need to look into)
Readypower Auction - October 2025 / reply
ashford steve
Posted: 17 October 2025, 12:28
the 99709 number is visible in the cab
Quattro Plant RR - 940303 071 / reply
ashford steve
Posted: 17 October 2025, 12:26
are the machines all located in one place ?
Readypower Auction - October 2025 / reply
Jarrod Barker
Posted: 17 October 2025, 12:09
Bernard Road and Nunnery Junction AP are I believe one and the same place. I post my sightings as Nunnery Junction as they park the machines on the old track formation to the entrance to what was back in the day, Nunnery Carriage Sidings. This is accessed from Bernard Road.
Nunnery Square is the tram stop for the park and ride / depot. Any machines here will be within the confines of the tram depot. There isn’t an access point for road railers at Nunnery Square tram stop.
Force One RCDC17 99709919125 DX73EXJ / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 17 October 2025, 11:41
We now seem to have three locations all in this area:
- Sheffield Bernard Road AP
- Sheffield - Nunnery Square AP
- Nunnery Junction AP
Are they all inconsistent different names for the same location or have some been put on the map incorrectly?
Force One RCDC17 99709919125 DX73EXJ / reply
Dennis Graham
Posted: 17 October 2025, 10:04
Does anyone know why this machine has been restored to such a high standard as per last photo with no id marks apart from number on one side only. It does however carry a Philmor builders plate serial RRHB002/2000. I did ask but no one I saw seemed to know.
Quattro Plant RR - 940303 071 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 16 October 2025, 20:31
Now fully restored and undergoing running in at the Helston Railway. Now named "Lucy".
68016 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 15 October 2025, 17:05
This machine also carries 99609 911039-6.
SG Elite Ltd RR - 911461 SGR008 / reply
Mike Reed
Posted: 15 October 2025, 10:27
Part of the 200 Years Celebration
DR73120 / reply
Andrew Cameron
Posted: 14 October 2025, 10:42
DR 98913 3S80 0616 Effingham Jn. C.H.S. to Effingham Jn. C.H.S
DR98913 / reply
Richard P
Posted: 10 October 2025, 14:07
73120 recently repainted
now Yellow with dark blue roof with Swietelsky logos
73120 / reply
Bleth
Posted: 10 October 2025, 11:41
working 3S07 Wigan to Wigan via everywhere
DR98953 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 8 October 2025, 16:33
Sold and moving to the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway
AD9127 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 5 October 2025, 22:29
Fleet No. Now LRB003. Was LRB3 I Surmise that SPL are renumbering their fleet into 3 Dijet's now as the Fleet size is growing steadily.
SPL Powerlines RR - 917101 LRB003 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 3 October 2025, 16:13
I have now confirmed that the remains of 68801 still exist and are stored on the Churnet Valley Railway at Froghall.
68803 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 3 October 2025, 12:36
This has been put up for sale by GWSR. It’s advertised in the latest / current Traction Ads.
AD9127 / reply
Martin Cook
Posted: 3 October 2025, 11:48
This is now in York engineers yard. Seen today from new road with number clearly visible.
77010 / reply
Dale Wood
Posted: 2 October 2025, 18:55
Where can I find details of this auction please?
Network Rail RR - 919011 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 2 October 2025, 15:53
For Sale on latest NR Auction
Network Rail RR - 919011 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 2 October 2025, 15:38
For Sale on latest NR Auction
Network Rail RR - 919012 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 2 October 2025, 15:35
For Sale on latest NR Auction
Network Rail RR - 912008 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 2 October 2025, 15:34
For Sale on latest NR Auction
Fitzgerald Plant Services RR - 912034 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 2 October 2025, 15:32
For Sale on latest NR Auction
Fitzgerald Plant Services RR - 912013 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 2 October 2025, 15:32
For Sale on latest NR Auction
Network Rail RR - 912017 / reply
National Wagon Preservation Group
Posted: 1 October 2025, 21:39
these are for export to italy
979121, DR78831, DR78821, DR78811, DR78801 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 1 October 2025, 15:05
NR have removed this from sale recently.
Network Rail RR - 976067 / reply
Gary Packer
Posted: 30 September 2025, 15:19
DR73957 having been moved from Plasser Sidings at West Ealing by DBC Class 66's No 66021 & 66051 arrive at Norden
DR73957 / reply
Simon Bendall
Posted: 29 September 2025, 18:44
Moved to Swanage Railway from West Ealing today between 66021 and 66051.
73957 / reply
Dennis Graham
Posted: 28 September 2025, 14:19
Still FR301
Readypower Rail Services RR - 911365 SB301 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 28 September 2025, 00:59
Now ZZ 70.
Land Recovery Rail RR - 910081 LRR46 / reply
Dave Skipsey
Posted: 25 September 2025, 15:30
Test shunting 4 JNAs in Eccles Road Exchange Sidings, prior to introduction of 22 wagon trains which will require the Unimog to assist in shunting
Quattro 1340 99709977079 / reply
Kevin Morrison
Posted: 23 September 2025, 19:56
This actually referred to as Lennymuir
SPL EVO029 99709912502, SPL EVO030 99709912503 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 3 October 2025, 14:29
Welcome to the website. You can use the "log sightings" feature to report sightings rather than a message/comments.
77010 / reply
Dennis Graham
Posted: 20 September 2025, 21:47
It is actually off tracked beside the headhunt or more likely dumped by the looks of it nose first down the bank beginning to be consumed by vegetation.
021/95 / reply
Jamie
Posted: 19 September 2025, 19:33
This machine was imported from the USA in the 1990’s with sister machine 1566 (if I remember rightly!). This machine has never worked since its import, but has provided a useful source of spares for the other machine, which worked across various heritage and industrial rail sites over a period of something like 20 years. Scrapping of sister machine 1566 has begun and, sadly, this one will be going the same way.
Plasser #1549 / reply
Roy Hennefer
Posted: 19 September 2025, 19:25
Andrew, I understand that 68801 was written off sometime ago and various items were retrieved, eg the doors, hence the confusion.
68803 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 19 September 2025, 18:28
This machine is now withdrawn, and for disposal.
T122137 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 19 September 2025, 18:27
This machine is now withdrawn from use, and for disposal.
T114052 / reply
Richard P
Posted: 19 September 2025, 15:06
https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-and-south-western-railway-gearing-up-for-autumn-with-a-newly-named-leaf-buster-on-the-wessex-route
Repainted with name now in Orange rather then 'Keyboard' style
98973 / reply
Simon Bendall
Posted: 19 September 2025, 10:38
DR98923 has now been named 'CTRL ALT DELEAF' at Effingham Junction, also has leaf vinyls on the cabsides. BBC story at www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgv80mxry1o
98923 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 18 September 2025, 22:02
Number says 68801 - or has there been a swap of identities?
68803 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 18 September 2025, 11:39
Hi Ivan, I have altered your caption to "Plasser 1549" and linked it to the correct record so you can click through and find out more
Plasser #1549 / reply
Ivan Davison
Posted: 18 September 2025, 11:39
I wish I knew more
Plasser #1549 / reply
Justin Foulger
Posted: 17 September 2025, 12:02
Balfour Beatty DR98220 at Basingstoke working 7J06 Woking Up Yard Sidings to Basingstoke Barton Mill CSD 05/09/25
DR98220 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 16 September 2025, 11:39
This one carries a stuck-on name "Lost Dragon" in similar style to the one recently highlighted by Roger.
Network Rail (Wales and Western) RR - 976140 Lost Dragon / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 15 September 2025, 15:56
Carries 077 2 9B and is ex Stobart W123.
RPS RR25 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 15 September 2025, 15:51
Now named Dee Dee McD- Max.
NR (Wales & Western) 99709976146 CE73FBV / reply
Ex Babcock Employee
Posted: 15 September 2025, 00:07
Soon to become the 09-3X working in Scotland replacing 73111 which moves back South to work on the HO work bank.
73116 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 11 September 2025, 18:46
On Cottesmore theme - I am told this underframe did move there but suspect no longer exists?
MNN5683 / reply