Not sure, but probably converted/renumbered in 2003 rather than 2001/2002 as suggested. Thus, the 2002/2003 sightings were actually of it numbered DB979033. Did those who made those sightings record it as DB979033 or 600502 at the time?
Not sure, but probably converted/renumbered in 2003 rather than 2001/2002 as suggested. Thus, the 2001/2002 sightings were actually of it numbered DB979602. Did those who made the those sightings record it as DB979602 or 600501 at the time?
I left Eastleigh Works at 15.00 and noted there was a crane in East Yard, so presumed it was 81613. I will delete the sighting as it was obviously something else.
Interesting that this was sighted at both Eastleigh East Yard (it did come down from Scunthorpe) & Westbury Up Sidings on the same day. No workings between either places listed on RTT for Saturday 5th?
Now owned by Land Recovery Rail, all of the following MAN lorries I have commented on this evening were noted at the Syneox/Land Recovery depot in Sandbach on 30th June.
As regards my sightings of 92325 at Fairwater Yard in 2026, I think the January one was a mis-writing of 92335 which was also on site on the date, and the later sighting was possibly 501325 (which was on site on that date) written down wrongly in a hurry. Neither presumed sighting was taken from a TOPS report.
Disregard "then was believed to have become 600500" in my previous comment. 979031 became 600001 and that was its final number. Not so far been able to establish its disposal details.
Reason for the existence of the spurious "renumbered 979408" was purely because I hadn't 'merged' the two records many years ago during the last tidy-up of LWRT wagons. I have now merged the two records. The new combined record will give the option to log as either 979402 or 979408, and will show which number was logged in the list of sightings.
I have now found a personnel sighting from 23/10/88 of this still numbered DB979402 so initially renumbering was later than implied in my first post. Frustratingly I can't put additional information as to the number carried against my sighting. It will not let me even mention before renumbering for my 1988 sighting.
Where exactly at Staverton is this? I was informed by a staff member at Buckfastleigh that is was off track, on it's side and near the signal box near to Staverton. Never saw it myself, which was quite frustrating..
It needs noting that this was originally DB979402 before becoming DB979408, probably in 1987. See 4th and 5th editions of On-Track Plant of British Railways. I personally saw it numbered DB979402 in November 1986. I'm confused by the --renumbered link in company:
I have entered a 1986 sighting for this. When new this was numbered DB979402, being renumbered DB979408, probably during 1987. See 4th & 5th editions of On-Track Plant of British Railways. It was renumbered back to DB979402 in 1998. The 10 Jan 1992 sighting is therefore likely a DB979408 sighting wrongly attributed or error for something else. Similarly the March 1998 sighting as there are four subsequent sightings of DB979408. Unless of course the DB979408 sightings have been wrongly attributed.
So there seems to have been a couple of sightings of this at Guide Bridge in the last week. Does anyone know when/how it moved there from Worksop please? I can't seem to pinpoint a move.
FR689 progressing through the station with 010844 in front of it and TRS347 behind. Buxton station getting a great deal of attention from Network Rail today (8 Aug)
Dan Adkins
Posted: 6 September 2026, 20:05
Can confirm the nameplate spelling.
73924 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 6 September 2026, 19:16
We are assuming that the Ego4 pictured in this article is this one
https://yeovalleylines.blogspot.com/2026/08/equipment-purchases.html?m=1
A trailer is also mentioned - presumably the one listed here as 909129
ST/03/41 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 6 September 2026, 17:19
Not sure, but probably converted/renumbered in 2003 rather than 2001/2002 as suggested. Thus, the 2002/2003 sightings were actually of it numbered DB979033. Did those who made those sightings record it as DB979033 or 600502 at the time?
600502 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 6 September 2026, 17:15
Not sure, but probably converted/renumbered in 2003 rather than 2001/2002 as suggested. Thus, the 2001/2002 sightings were actually of it numbered DB979602. Did those who made the those sightings record it as DB979602 or 600501 at the time?
600501 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 6 September 2026, 16:32
I left Eastleigh Works at 15.00 and noted there was a crane in East Yard, so presumed it was 81613. I will delete the sighting as it was obviously something else.
81613 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 6 September 2026, 05:13
Interesting that this was sighted at both Eastleigh East Yard (it did come down from Scunthorpe) & Westbury Up Sidings on the same day. No workings between either places listed on RTT for Saturday 5th?
81613 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 5 September 2026, 22:33
ECC Expiry Date is 2033-05-01
ECS Plant RR - 912531 ECS027 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 4 September 2026, 15:33
This has recently sold to a new owner and moved to a private location - 3rd September 2026.
LMS020 / reply
Peter Wreford
Posted: 4 September 2026, 14:05
In shed with HCT005
68807 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 2 September 2026, 23:02
Now owned by Land Recovery Rail, all of the following MAN lorries I have commented on this evening were noted at the Syneox/Land Recovery depot in Sandbach on 30th June.
Network Rail (Eastern) RR - 917055 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 2 September 2026, 22:56
Now owned by Land Recovery Rail
Network Rail RR - 917077 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 2 September 2026, 22:56
Now owned by Land Recovery Rail
Network Rail RR - 917031 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 2 September 2026, 22:53
Now owned by Land Recovery Rail, carries ZZ709 number and ECC Expiry Date 2032-10-14
Network Rail (Eastern) RR - 917061 / reply
Alan absolom
Posted: 1 September 2026, 18:18
Anyone know if 73959 is viewable from the multi storey car park at Rugby?
Thanks
73959 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 1 September 2026, 07:50
As regards my sightings of 92325 at Fairwater Yard in 2026, I think the January one was a mis-writing of 92335 which was also on site on the date, and the later sighting was possibly 501325 (which was on site on that date) written down wrongly in a hurry. Neither presumed sighting was taken from a TOPS report.
92325 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 31 August 2026, 22:45
RTT link would have been helpful:
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:11743/2026-09-01/detailed
73959 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 31 August 2026, 21:33
6Q79 path in for tomorrow (01/09) from West Ealing to Rugby, this one presumably.
73959 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 27 August 2026, 20:03
Disregard "then was believed to have become 600500" in my previous comment. 979031 became 600001 and that was its final number. Not so far been able to establish its disposal details.
600500 / reply
Gordon Fuller
Posted: 27 August 2026, 15:51
In transit (with DRK 81622) to work on the Barrington Light Railway
DRK81621 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 27 August 2026, 10:18
Reason for the existence of the spurious "renumbered 979408" was purely because I hadn't 'merged' the two records many years ago during the last tidy-up of LWRT wagons. I have now merged the two records. The new combined record will give the option to log as either 979402 or 979408, and will show which number was logged in the list of sightings.
979402 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 26 August 2026, 17:51
No Vanessa Name to be seen 12/08/26
Aquarius Railroad Technologies RR - 976103 Vanessa / reply
Russ Smith
Posted: 26 August 2026, 12:38
Verified By Sight & Listed On Tops
Russ
979132 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 25 August 2026, 19:46
I have now found a personnel sighting from 23/10/88 of this still numbered DB979402 so initially renumbering was later than implied in my first post. Frustratingly I can't put additional information as to the number carried against my sighting. It will not let me even mention before renumbering for my 1988 sighting.
979402 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 24 August 2026, 19:54
Where exactly at Staverton is this? I was informed by a staff member at Buckfastleigh that is was off track, on it's side and near the signal box near to Staverton. Never saw it myself, which was quite frustrating..
ST/04/06 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 23 August 2026, 23:21
Shawlands Station Track Renewal
DR73111 / reply
Brian Stanway
Posted: 23 August 2026, 19:10
Seen today at Merehead (not by me).
DB Cargo RR - 979112 Toton01 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 22 August 2026, 23:47
Now carriers ZZ709 number and ECC Expiry Date 2033-07-28
Pro Rail Services RR - 975130 PRS201 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 21 August 2026, 21:32
It needs noting that this was originally DB979402 before becoming DB979408, probably in 1987. See 4th and 5th editions of On-Track Plant of British Railways. I personally saw it numbered DB979402 in November 1986. I'm confused by the --renumbered link in company:
979402 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 21 August 2026, 21:23
I have entered a 1986 sighting for this. When new this was numbered DB979402, being renumbered DB979408, probably during 1987. See 4th & 5th editions of On-Track Plant of British Railways. It was renumbered back to DB979402 in 1998. The 10 Jan 1992 sighting is therefore likely a DB979408 sighting wrongly attributed or error for something else. Similarly the March 1998 sighting as there are four subsequent sightings of DB979408. Unless of course the DB979408 sightings have been wrongly attributed.
979402 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 21 August 2026, 08:30
Could these moves on 10/8/26 have been involved. Not seen or heard any reports of the consist.
6Q37 16:30 Worksop - Guide Bridge https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:03033/2026-08-10/detailed
6Z38 19:15 Guide Bridge - Worksop https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R56212/2026-08-10/detailed
77909 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 20 August 2026, 20:19
So there seems to have been a couple of sightings of this at Guide Bridge in the last week. Does anyone know when/how it moved there from Worksop please? I can't seem to pinpoint a move.
77909 / reply
Jordan Rice
Posted: 20 August 2026, 19:12
Now owned by VLR Rail not Trac
VLR003 99709945003 FX12KHP / reply
Jordan Rice
Posted: 20 August 2026, 19:10
Devoid of markings but assume now operating for VLR Rail
TRAC SV147 / Valtra 4 99709945004 FX12KHR / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 20 August 2026, 11:05
In future please do not upload second/duplicate photos trying to correct your mistake. It is more hassle for me.
It is easiest for all just to leave a comment on the incorrect photo asking for a correction.
DR 977905 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 19 August 2026, 21:17
Extra 9 at the beginning, fat finger, added. Have tried to delete but with No success so have uploaded proper DR 77905 caption. Apologies to all
DR 977905 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 18 August 2026, 10:25
Is this machine now back in service?
77909 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 17 August 2026, 13:27
Update to my previous comment, this is a Zephir type 4.90. This is now on hire to Network Rail, Holgate Depot, York (since at least 6/2026.
Depot Rail RR - / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 16 August 2026, 18:02
Moved to the Tanat Valley Light Railway on 8th July 2026
XKG2722 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 16 August 2026, 12:05
Brilliant thanks!
966028 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 16 August 2026, 09:30
It's visible from the second level crossing
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mK2a66FnXh7cdcZ36?g_st=ic
966028 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 16 August 2026, 05:50
Where abouts exactly can this be found at Lydney Junction please? Can it be seen from the road that passes over the tracks by the signal box? Thanks
966028 / reply
Chris Gill
Posted: 12 August 2026, 13:35
Hauled by 66774
DR73959 / reply
Richard P
Posted: 12 August 2026, 12:26
Delivered to West Ealing by Gbrf 66774 - 12/08/2026
73959 / reply
Mr Mark Baldwin
Posted: 12 August 2026, 10:01
In uk August 2026
73959 / reply
Jarrod Barker
Posted: 11 August 2026, 11:04
To show name David Cornick
979515 / reply
Peter Wreford
Posted: 11 August 2026, 11:03
FR689 progressing through the station with 010844 in front of it and TRS347 behind. Buxton station getting a great deal of attention from Network Rail today (8 Aug)
Readypower FR689 99709940946 / reply
Brian Cuttell
Posted: 10 August 2026, 21:04
Advertised for sale at Brechin in August 2026.
DR98210 / reply
Brian Cuttell
Posted: 10 August 2026, 21:03
Advertised for sale at Brechin in August 2026.
DR73274 / reply
RAILS
Posted: 10 August 2026, 16:31
Arrived at Langley Mill Heanor Haulage Yard 24/05/05 at 20.00 for onward movement to Booths Rotherham 25/04/05 at 08.00
78208 / reply
01276
Posted: 10 August 2026, 13:01
640931, 640939, 640940, 640941, 640942, 640943 purchased by NR for modification to RHTT wagons.
640931 / reply