This vehicle has been donated to The Rail Trolley Trust (https://www.railtrolleytrust.co.uk/) by B&R Track Services (https://www.facebook.com/B-R-Track-Services-152089981488964).
It was moved from Cheddelton to Nant Mawr on the Tanat Valley Light Railway on 22nd June 2022, by Dawson Structural Engineering Ltd. (http://www.dawson-structuralengineering.co.uk/)
I don't think I'll be listing this type of vehicle as it looks beyond the scope of the attachment section. (I'll review this policy if vehicles of the type start gaining EVN numbers!)
Was most chuffed to be permitted to ride in the cab and allowed to apply the brakes up and down the short test track that day! This photo was taken afterwards as the RR was due to go on a job that evening..
I likewise didn't check the trailer. However, this is now being marketed as the Forwarder V2, it's first job being in March/April this year. I believe that the chipper itself is new, although suspect that the trailer remains the same. Logically therefore, the RIV should remain unchanged if that's correct.
Interestingly, the section on this machine on QTS's website suggests another four are being developed.
I was advised by the Barrow Hill Pway manager last week that as far as he was aware this is not currently on site. If it was he should have been made aware of its return. Seemingly it is a members personal possession and has been temporarily removed from site in connection with other projects with which the owner is involved.
I have been shown a picture of this in its new configuration displayed at the recent iaf, Munster exhibition. Lack of GB sightings since 2018, the date of the article referred to by Vince, no TOPS registration and this recent sighting would suggest that export in c2019 is the most likely disposal.
Following on from my previous comment, this machine will be running on Red Diesel, so that is probably the main reason it is transported by low-loader.
After your comment looked through other photos from the day
NOT noticeable from this angle is that the tow bar is not actually attached to the Trolley's or 912477 but is actually lying on the Outside of the offside rail but appearing to be connected, giving an optical illusion
Trolley's were being used to ferry OHL Arms out of the tunnel and being picked up at the RAP for disposal
Assumption here is that the 2 Trolley's were pushed beyond the RAP to allow 912477 to access the line.
Noticeable is that the 2 trolley's are very tight together an would not allow then to be towed together on a curve
Even though it has a AC06RRC plate on the front, I do not now about the back, it may not be road registered, another reason for traveling on a low-loader.
This crane will be involved in hourly lifting demonstrations as part of the Gwili Railway's 'Rail Oddities' gala this weekend. Wickham and Pump trollies in action on the day too, should any of the OTP fraternity be interested.
There are two unnumbered new remote controlled TRTs at Toddington for trials prior to being used. They will be numbered on successful completion of trials.
They have new branding and it's now the McCulloch Group.
A visit to the Spa Valley today failed to find this today. A little research on Fascebook has suggested it departed by road to a new unspecified home at the end of October 2021. Does anyone know where this now is?
The frame of this trolley is believed to have been stolen during or by April 2022, only the collapsed bodywork remains (info from IRS Irish Handbook team)
Didn't thing 12394 was that complete, though seen another photo, obviously misidentified stating to be 12394 which matched. One possibility is that the uid crane at NIR is a grafton crane which left sote, reported scrapped around 21 years ago. If it is a grafton, the works plate is attached to the cab base just below the jib pivot. Needs another visit.
Im thinking this crane is not the grafton but something else, but at present im not sure what (im thinking its an ex BR engineers crane of some description). Will keep on working on it as i get chance.
Just as an aside Smith 12394 is a steam crane and not a diesel, nor was it ever a diesel. There are a few anomalies in the industrial crane section which i will advise on in due course.
This personnel trolley is not on the website. Adey believes it may have previously been an 018xxx but there wasn't a build plate or anything else to give away it's former identity. I'm pretty sure it's fleet number label read 'Asset 0006'
Ok yes I've just looked at VCT. So the GUV was converted at NIR during 2020-1 but came from NLR. I think Mr Alex Betteney must be the man for this one?!
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 28 June 2022, 20:24
Currently working for Quattro Europe in The Netherlands and Belgium
Quattro Plant (inc AB2K) RR - 949035 / reply
Vince Website editor
Posted: 28 June 2022, 11:15
Did anyone get close to this during the 2021 show to be able to read the info on the build plate (rather than the data panel) please?
Thanks!
A.P.Webb Plant Hire RR - 911360 / reply
Vince Website editor
Posted: 28 June 2022, 11:15
Did anyone get close to this during the 2021 show to be able to read the info on the build plate (rather than the data panel) please?
Thanks!
A.P.Webb Plant Hire RR - 911359 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 27 June 2022, 14:05
This vehicle has been donated to The Rail Trolley Trust (https://www.railtrolleytrust.co.uk/) by B&R Track Services (https://www.facebook.com/B-R-Track-Services-152089981488964).
It was moved from Cheddelton to Nant Mawr on the Tanat Valley Light Railway on 22nd June 2022, by Dawson Structural Engineering Ltd. (http://www.dawson-structuralengineering.co.uk/)
PC017 / reply
Lerpass Mapter
Posted: 26 June 2022, 21:41
Amazing bit of kit though, did they show it in operation?
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Vince Website editor
Posted: 24 June 2022, 16:42
Thanks for uploading, Alex.
I don't think I'll be listing this type of vehicle as it looks beyond the scope of the attachment section. (I'll review this policy if vehicles of the type start gaining EVN numbers!)
System 7 tamper / reply
Vince Website editor
Posted: 24 June 2022, 11:15
I am keeping this listed in the Van Elle list to avoid confusion.
If/when it returns to APWebb livery/operations then it can go back in their list.
Van Elle Rail RR - 911416 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 24 June 2022, 08:05
Recalibrated and reconfigured as a standard DX170W-5 (with stabilisers) by GOS Engineering after several years in storage.
Elmec Solutions Ltd. RR - 910017 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 24 June 2022, 07:32
This machine had the following on the silver panel on the front of the machine WD1992PL0032. Would you say this constitutes the build number ?
McCulloch HDFLASS 32 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 24 June 2022, 00:04
Was most chuffed to be permitted to ride in the cab and allowed to apply the brakes up and down the short test track that day! This photo was taken afterwards as the RR was due to go on a job that evening..
SPL LRB2 99709917102 SE61GCZ / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 23 June 2022, 23:19
I likewise didn't check the trailer. However, this is now being marketed as the Forwarder V2, it's first job being in March/April this year. I believe that the chipper itself is new, although suspect that the trailer remains the same. Logically therefore, the RIV should remain unchanged if that's correct.
Interestingly, the section on this machine on QTS's website suggests another four are being developed.
QTS Group RR - 975106 / reply
Vince Website editor
Posted: 23 June 2022, 20:02
Good point, I totally forgot the trailer was a separate vehicle (presume it is still 009046 but didn't check).
QTS Group RR - 975106 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 23 June 2022, 19:36
Is the Chipper with 975106 a new one or ARB41 (009046-2), and if new, is it likely to get a RIV number like ARB41 and ARB77 ?
QTS Group RR - 975106 / reply
Ken Spence
Posted: 23 June 2022, 19:22
Crane now dismantled awaiting to go to scrap dealer
17429 / reply
Paul Moseley
Posted: 23 June 2022, 13:34
Previously based at Plumstead Crossrail site and presumed disposed of afterwards. Refurbished by Bance in 2021.
278/21 / reply
Paul Moseley
Posted: 23 June 2022, 13:14
Renumbered to 058/21 after refurbishment in 2021
058/21 / reply
Paul Moseley
Posted: 23 June 2022, 12:51
On display at Rail Live 2022 with temporary Van Elle decals.
Van Elle Rail RR - 911416 / reply
Paul Moseley
Posted: 23 June 2022, 00:41
Carried Story fleet number 1365 at Rail Live 22/06/2022
Story Plant RR - 911412 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 23 June 2022, 00:15
Must have been plates just for the show only, as there's no record on the DVLA.
Elmec Solutions Ltd. RR - 919058 / reply
Paul Moseley
Posted: 22 June 2022, 23:17
Same vehicle as the original VIN YV04GWW was on a steel plate inside the cab.
Elmec Solutions Ltd. RR - 919058 / reply
Tom Dennett
Posted: 22 June 2022, 22:03
919058-6 was the number on the side of E19 RRV seen at Rail Live today, is this still the same vehicle or have they reused the RIV number?
Elmec Solutions Ltd. RR - 919058 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 22 June 2022, 09:38
I was advised by the Barrow Hill Pway manager last week that as far as he was aware this is not currently on site. If it was he should have been made aware of its return. Seemingly it is a members personal possession and has been temporarily removed from site in connection with other projects with which the owner is involved.
ST/04/01 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 22 June 2022, 09:06
I have been shown a picture of this in its new configuration displayed at the recent iaf, Munster exhibition. Lack of GB sightings since 2018, the date of the article referred to by Vince, no TOPS registration and this recent sighting would suggest that export in c2019 is the most likely disposal.
33 70 4746 197-1 / reply
Paul Nicholls
Posted: 21 June 2022, 08:34
Travelling over level crossing at Stanford-le-Hope station
SRS OTP007 99709919033 Y895JUX / reply
Mick House
Posted: 19 June 2022, 06:39
Following on from my previous comment, this machine will be running on Red Diesel, so that is probably the main reason it is transported by low-loader.
Quattro Plant (inc AB2K) RR - 919093 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 18 June 2022, 20:44
After your comment looked through other photos from the day
NOT noticeable from this angle is that the tow bar is not actually attached to the Trolley's or 912477 but is actually lying on the Outside of the offside rail but appearing to be connected, giving an optical illusion
Trolley's were being used to ferry OHL Arms out of the tunnel and being picked up at the RAP for disposal
Assumption here is that the 2 Trolley's were pushed beyond the RAP to allow 912477 to access the line.
Noticeable is that the 2 trolley's are very tight together an would not allow then to be towed together on a curve
Hope this has pit some clarification to it all
SRS 99709912477 DX69UBT / reply
Vince Website editor
Posted: 18 June 2022, 17:49
Unusual trailer/trolley setup?...
SRS 99709912477 DX69UBT / reply
tony simons
Posted: 18 June 2022, 11:39
Arriving at the DVLR from the NRM. The crane will undergo restoration and preservation
18791 / reply
Mick House
Posted: 16 June 2022, 06:36
Even though it has a AC06RRC plate on the front, I do not now about the back, it may not be road registered, another reason for traveling on a low-loader.
Quattro Plant (inc AB2K) RR - 919093 / reply
Tom Dennett
Posted: 15 June 2022, 21:14
This runs under the headcode of 6Q63 which I noticed is missing from the headcode list
75015 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 15 June 2022, 18:38
Where abouts on Etches Park Stephen? New shed station end or southern end?
Quattro Plant (inc AB2K) RR - 919093 / reply
Bryan Blundell
Posted: 15 June 2022, 17:27
The last major bits of the steel frames have finally gone for scrap.
73214 / reply
Temp
Posted: 15 June 2022, 09:45
Did they find out the route cause of the fire ?
DR75410 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 15 June 2022, 02:47
Brilliant cheers Paul for your help! :)
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Paul Moseley
Posted: 14 June 2022, 23:32
Now confirmed.
99709 016206-3 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 13 June 2022, 19:32
This crane will be involved in hourly lifting demonstrations as part of the Gwili Railway's 'Rail Oddities' gala this weekend. Wickham and Pump trollies in action on the day too, should any of the OTP fraternity be interested.
96714 / reply
Dennis Graham
Posted: 13 June 2022, 16:50
There are two unnumbered new remote controlled TRTs at Toddington for trials prior to being used. They will be numbered on successful completion of trials.
They have new branding and it's now the McCulloch Group.
remote Controlled TRT / reply
Andrew Eccles
Posted: 13 June 2022, 13:49
Working the 10:00 Effingham Junction Neck to Kings Norton On Track Plant Depot
DR98006, DR98002 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 12 June 2022, 09:16
Now updated. Unfortunately unless these moves get flagged with a comment the updates are likely to go un-noticed.
81339 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 12 June 2022, 08:01
It seems that no-one noticed that this crane is now on the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway and noted there on 2/5/22.
81339 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 11 June 2022, 22:04
This departed the Spa Valley in the last week or so, I am told to the Lavender Line, but that requires confirmation currently.
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Nick Tompkin
Posted: 11 June 2022, 22:00
A visit to the Spa Valley today failed to find this today. A little research on Fascebook has suggested it departed by road to a new unspecified home at the end of October 2021. Does anyone know where this now is?
81339 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 11 June 2022, 20:23
The frame of this trolley is believed to have been stolen during or by April 2022, only the collapsed bodywork remains (info from IRS Irish Handbook team)
7680 / reply
tony simons
Posted: 11 June 2022, 16:14
Ex NRM, transferred to Derwent Valley Light Railway for preservation and restoration
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Paul Moseley
Posted: 11 June 2022, 15:26
After checking my records I believe this to be ex Murphy PRT06/99709 018012-3 which has been renumbered for a second time.
99709 016206-3 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 11 June 2022, 12:46
Didn't thing 12394 was that complete, though seen another photo, obviously misidentified stating to be 12394 which matched. One possibility is that the uid crane at NIR is a grafton crane which left sote, reported scrapped around 21 years ago. If it is a grafton, the works plate is attached to the cab base just below the jib pivot. Needs another visit.
Im thinking this crane is not the grafton but something else, but at present im not sure what (im thinking its an ex BR engineers crane of some description). Will keep on working on it as i get chance.
Just as an aside Smith 12394 is a steam crane and not a diesel, nor was it ever a diesel. There are a few anomalies in the industrial crane section which i will advise on in due course.
Unknown / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 11 June 2022, 08:43
This personnel trolley is not on the website. Adey believes it may have previously been an 018xxx but there wasn't a build plate or anything else to give away it's former identity. I'm pretty sure it's fleet number label read 'Asset 0006'
99709 016206-3 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 10 June 2022, 23:35
I've just uploaded a photo of 12394 to the site.
click here
Unknown / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 10 June 2022, 21:45
The crane in the photo is almost certainly Thomas Smith 12394. Not sure whats at Pitsford - can we have some photos to compare?
Unknown / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 10 June 2022, 18:29
Ok yes I've just looked at VCT. So the GUV was converted at NIR during 2020-1 but came from NLR. I think Mr Alex Betteney must be the man for this one?!
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