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Roger Sellick
Posted: 23 March 2025, 00:54
The amount of hours i spent on doing improvements for operators morale was satisfying, we made lockable lockers ,put a small hand basin beside the water boiler and many more
Viewed Eastriggs from surrounding roads and fields (with farmers permission) on 28th February & 16th March. Only ADB965210/31/42 visible. The temporary tent has been dismantled so nowhere to hide.
Ok, fair enough. It has been moved from the location it had languished in for 20 years or more as a new shed is being built there. I was told it had been moved to Threlkeld (along with Booth 5996 which is definitely at Threlkeld). I'll have a good scout for it at either location the next time I get chance
73226 was my alloted machine from Dec 1977 when i passed the operator/maintainers course at The Grove at Watford transferred from 73215 , at that time it was a brilliant machine did several good jobs with it
Sorry, Alex, I doubt this comment as I have pictures to prove this was at Tanfield in October 2023 including one with the manufacturer's name on the pulley system.
I have a photo taken by Dave Jones Of Bristol of me looking out of the lower cab of the machine stabled at Hackney sidings Newton Abbot whilst temporarily allocated to Exeter Division in 1992
I was the operator who EvaIaluated the Machine when first transferred to the Exeter Division on a high lift job on the Berks & Hants line between Somerton & Charlton Mackerel in 1988was a good machine then
AFAIK 73905 is being taken through to France, going to the French arm of Colas Rail and then going into Africa to work. As we get new 08 and 09 tampers, sequential machines will follow this one (73906 will be next)
When seen at Fitzgerald's on 28/02/25 this Doosan was carrying full Explore labelling plus fleet number RRV012. There was still a ghost image of the Griffiths fleet number 05 18 317 under the paint
This Doosan arrived at Quattro Cwmbran on 28/02/25. I was lucky to be visiting a couple of hours after it's arrival. I checked all the identification and I can confirm that everything exactly matches the website
Roger Sellick
Posted: 23 March 2025, 00:54
The amount of hours i spent on doing improvements for operators morale was satisfying, we made lockable lockers ,put a small hand basin beside the water boiler and many more
73265 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 21 March 2025, 19:51
No road wheels.
** Preserved Vehicles RR - 4549 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 21 March 2025, 08:59
Viewed Eastriggs from surrounding roads and fields (with farmers permission) on 28th February & 16th March. Only ADB965210/31/42 visible. The temporary tent has been dismantled so nowhere to hide.
965219 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 20 March 2025, 21:57
I'm told this was removed from Norwich by road at the end of Feb - possibly to Eastriggs?
965219 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 19 March 2025, 12:30
Reported as scrapped between 25/2/2025 and 1/3/2025
909293 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 19 March 2025, 12:24
Ok, fair enough. It has been moved from the location it had languished in for 20 years or more as a new shed is being built there. I was told it had been moved to Threlkeld (along with Booth 5996 which is definitely at Threlkeld). I'll have a good scout for it at either location the next time I get chance
10T Wilson / reply
Roger Sellick
Posted: 19 March 2025, 11:55
73226 was my alloted machine from Dec 1977 when i passed the operator/maintainers course at The Grove at Watford transferred from 73215 , at that time it was a brilliant machine did several good jobs with it
73226 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 18 March 2025, 21:33
After apparently being worked on in the workshop last year, now sat outside looking rather unloved with a flat tyre. (13/03/25)
Q Rail NDT RR - 976097 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 17 March 2025, 17:18
Sorry, Alex, I doubt this comment as I have pictures to prove this was at Tanfield in October 2023 including one with the manufacturer's name on the pulley system.
10T Wilson / reply
Darren Bailey
Posted: 17 March 2025, 12:05
In use at Ravensthorpe Station as part of the Trans Pennine Route Upgrade
Van Elle VER013 911339-8 / reply
Darren Bailey
Posted: 17 March 2025, 12:04
Operating at Ravensthorpe Station as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade
Van Elle VER005 99709911309 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 17 March 2025, 09:25
Rumour that these two (80200 and 80204) were cut in January - anyone confirm please?
80200 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 16 March 2025, 18:16
Aureos W975 BOH at Locomotion, Shildon car park between duties resignalling the Heighington to Bishop Auckland line
Aureos 99709919063 W975BOH / reply
Bryan Blundell
Posted: 16 March 2025, 14:04
That looks like it.
81314 / reply
Peter Wreford
Posted: 16 March 2025, 10:52
Disappearing as nature takes over
1549 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 15 March 2025, 21:03
This moved to Threlkeld mining Museum c2022
10T Wilson / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 15 March 2025, 17:22
Are you thinking of 81341 perhaps?
81314 / reply
Bryan Blundell
Posted: 15 March 2025, 16:30
I note that this crane is reported as scrapped.
However one very much like it is currently under a sheet in Leeming Bar yard.
Is this the same crane or a different one?
No markings evident to me.
81314 / reply
Roger Sellick
Posted: 14 March 2025, 10:28
was the first tamper on the Exeyer Division That was fitted A.T.A. computer system although not my regular M/c operated many times
DR 73415 / reply
Darren Bailey
Posted: 13 March 2025, 08:33
Seen at Breedon Cement Works in Hope laying new ballast on the recently constructed unloading pad. Here is was returning to the sidings
Bradshaw 940602-4 Road Railer / reply
Roger Sellick
Posted: 11 March 2025, 11:30
I have a photo taken by Dave Jones Of Bristol of me looking out of the lower cab of the machine stabled at Hackney sidings Newton Abbot whilst temporarily allocated to Exeter Division in 1992
DR 73309 / reply
Roger Sellick
Posted: 11 March 2025, 10:53
I was the operator who EvaIaluated the Machine when first transferred to the Exeter Division on a high lift job on the Berks & Hants line between Somerton & Charlton Mackerel in 1988was a good machine then
DR 73265 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 10 March 2025, 16:21
Video here passing through SE London
https://youtu.be/oc5nC-nDvME?si=6hBQBg8Xl2L4W9Wh
73905 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 10 March 2025, 13:07
Now reported as 20205 and 20007.
Farewell to Eddie - famously holding the record for being the most logged machine on the website!
73905 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 10 March 2025, 08:47
Judging by the inbound working from Kidderminster and guessing from recent TOPS lists, it looks like it'll be hauled by a pair of 20s?
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R58816/2025-03-10/detailed
If anyone get some photos please do upload, thanks!
73905 / reply
Roy Hennefer
Posted: 9 March 2025, 10:39
Moved to Chasewater in June 2019.
68052 / reply
Roy Hennefer
Posted: 9 March 2025, 10:37
This has been at Statfold Barn Railway since at least early 2023.
10943 / reply
Roger Sellick
Posted: 9 March 2025, 07:58
73214 was a Bristol District machine when new from Plassers
DR 73214 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 8 March 2025, 21:33
After ECC DATA Plate and yellow POV Sticker still carries -9
SPL Powerlines RR - 912358 EVO 004 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 8 March 2025, 21:28
Thanks for uploading - still appears decrepit and expiry date in 2020!
Wonder why it's moved to there?!
MRT 478 / reply
Peter David Bester
Posted: 8 March 2025, 19:29
I was passing through, and just saw them near the NR compound
LFT 3026 / reply
Johnny Laing
Posted: 8 March 2025, 19:27
AFAIK 73905 is being taken through to France, going to the French arm of Colas Rail and then going into Africa to work. As we get new 08 and 09 tampers, sequential machines will follow this one (73906 will be next)
73905 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 8 March 2025, 18:08
There's a path on Monday from Rugby to Dollands Moor. This one off for export?
73905 / reply
Roy Hennefer
Posted: 4 March 2025, 13:50
Vehicles in store prior to move away on loan. ACT3101001 has moved to the Anglesey Central Railway Ltd
MTTP106002, ACT3101001, 05/001 / reply
Roy Hennefer
Posted: 4 March 2025, 13:50
In store at Darley Dale, prior to onward move to Anglesey Central Railway Ltd
13/0046, AC795726 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 1 March 2025, 21:21
This has moved on loan to Anglesey Central Railway Ltd on 26th February 2025.
It is currently in secure store at a private site on Anglesey.
13/0046 / reply
Mr Mark Baldwin
Posted: 1 March 2025, 17:33
Sighted this and the GUV runner today at the Northampton Ironstone Railway.
Unknown / reply
Martin Lear
Posted: 1 March 2025, 16:20
When seen at Fitzgerald's on 28/02/25 this Doosan was carrying full Explore labelling plus fleet number RRV012. There was still a ghost image of the Griffiths fleet number 05 18 317 under the paint
Explore Plant and Transport Solutions RR - 910131 RRV012 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 1 March 2025, 11:13
thanks, details now all corrected.
Quattro RR 063 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 1 March 2025, 01:13
Yes I would concur - but do not appear to be able to change the photo details.
Quattro RR 063 / reply
Martin Lear
Posted: 1 March 2025, 01:02
I saw this at Fitzgerald old Hydrex depot on 28/02/25 and the stickers now state this to be owned by Protech
Protech Rail Engineering RR - 940855 7127 / reply
Martin Lear
Posted: 1 March 2025, 00:59
This Doosan arrived at Quattro Cwmbran on 28/02/25. I was lucky to be visiting a couple of hours after it's arrival. I checked all the identification and I can confirm that everything exactly matches the website
Quattro Plant RR - 950042 1739 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 1 March 2025, 00:11
Fleet number on the machine in this photo looks like it could be 063, so 940304 entered rather than 940303?
Quattro RR 063 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 27 February 2025, 08:05
Interestingly the base Warwell wagon has appeared recently - a photo posted on Facebook advised that it was for sale. Thanks to SB.
82100 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 25 February 2025, 20:41
The 912085-6 number can still be discerned under the 912082-3 stickers.
Readypower Rail Services RR - 912082 FR1364 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 24 February 2025, 12:59
Interesting to see this one has resurfaced after being unreported for 11 years!
99709 011068-2 / reply
Jim Ramsay
Posted: 23 February 2025, 21:59
Moved north from the South Devon Railway - DR73274 is seen at its new home on the Caledonian Railway
DR73274 / reply
Jim Ramsay
Posted: 23 February 2025, 21:55
Permaquip Platform Lift 902007 is seen at Bridge of Dun
PL045 / reply
Jim Ramsay
Posted: 23 February 2025, 21:53
Having seen better days ... Ballast Packer MNN6155 is seen on top of ZCA DB924848 is the sidings at Bridge of Dun
BP054 / reply
Jim Ramsay
Posted: 23 February 2025, 21:50
Plasser & Theurer GP-TRAMM DR98210 seen at Bridge of Dun on the Caledonian Railway... its latest home
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