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Nick Tompkin
Posted: 1 March 2021, 11:14
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This has a new RIV to reflect its conversion by AJH to high rail equipment. If anyone sees this and others in the programme, I presume they now have AJH conversion numbers on the rail gear.
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Photos have appeared on Linkedin today of works around Cork, which show an S Duffy branded Bomag Road Rail roller. Whilst this needs confirmation, this is almost certainly this machine.
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This set, which I believe is treated as a floating reserve unit, is currently covering for Set 8 at Horsham. What's is unusual, is that it is running around using the 6U88 headcode of 97508 etc. This week it's working overnight between Keymer Junction and Lewes I believe.
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As I say, it was a brief sight flashing past on the train.. but it certainly looked ready, I'm pretty sure it had the reg plate but no chance was I going to be able to read that I wasn't ready for it! ;)
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LH Access used to put an A4 sheet of paper in the cab window detailing some form of identity - usually the works number of the vehicle (which is very helpful!)
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Sold to what is now known as Southern Locomotives Ltd and initially moved to the Bluebell Railway. The body and concrete ballast were removed in 1992 and it was stripped of axleboxes and bearings which were used to construct a new Bulleid tender by Southern Locomotves Ltd. The chassis was sold and transferred to the Mid Hants Railway around 1994. Here the chassis rebuilt for intended use as tender with SR U class no. 31625. In the end the plan was abandoned and it was stored at the Mid Hants Rly and later the Swanage Railway until 2017. In 2017 a 3500 gallon tender tank was finally permanantly fitted and the tender was initially used with SR U class no. 31806
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Over the last few years a I believe four, possibly five, from 92502/07/10/12/15/17/18 have moved by road from Cardiff Canton to Long Marston. It needs eye ball confirmations of which remain at Cardiff Canton and which at Long Marston although it has to be a possibility that others have been exported. 92507/18/19 at least have acquired new/former identities.
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Following on from my previous comment, this one was renumbered back to 33 70 4746 193-0, but was converted in 2019 to a Railcare support wagon, and was exported to Sweden in circa May 2019. It now carries 99 74 9215 008-8.
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When we visited the depot, Tom Lynes was out, so a permission was given by his son who lives down the road from the yard. He informed us that they have no intention of using the LR in rail use, but he couldn't offer any other information on its acquisition.
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I wasn't aware that King Rail were doing work for Breffni, and as it has 160 WSR Blue, I presumed, wrongly apparently, that it was a Komatsu. A school day every day.
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Have heard this machine is going to be withdrawn as plans are to buy a new regulator to take over as the main machine (replacing 77901) making this one redundant.
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Further to my 23 October comment, this now carries XYZ Rail branding, I believe the first machine so branded. This is currently working in the West Highlands on a hand rail installation project.
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This is the same vehicle which was previously with the SYRPS. Several theories have emerged over the years, but I've yet to hear any history of the vehicle.
A discussion on similar machines took place on the IRS io group, and on a construction equipment forum. No definate conclusions were made on either.
The gearbox is manufactured by RR Motors, but there is no other indication as to who the actual machine was manufactured by.
Whether the rail wheels were fitted from new, or were a later addition is not known. It is doubtful that the SYRPS manufactured and fitted the rail wheels, as some have said.
My personal opinion is that it was operated by a railway contractor based in the Sheffield area and acquired by/donated to the SYRPS. There were quite a few contractors such as Allens, T.W.Ward (later 600 group).
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I did see a green rail mounted dumper truck at the South Yorkshire RPS site at Meadowhall in 1992 & 1996 but no further details unfortunately. Very likely it is this one which presumably moved to Elsecar around the time Meadowhall closed. I also saw it at the SYRPS Attercliffe Common site on 23/7/88 and it was probably at the SYRPS Chapeltown site before that.
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 1 March 2021, 11:14
This has a new RIV to reflect its conversion by AJH to high rail equipment. If anyone sees this and others in the programme, I presume they now have AJH conversion numbers on the rail gear.
Story Contracting RR - 940929 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 1 March 2021, 09:09
It seems other stock is being offered in this sale including the Wickham plus trailer and Robel plus trailer
https://rmslocotec.com/for-sale/
It also just lists one packer so perhaps one has already gone...
MNN6154 and 68088 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 28 February 2021, 20:02
Photos have appeared on Linkedin today of works around Cork, which show an S Duffy branded Bomag Road Rail roller. Whilst this needs confirmation, this is almost certainly this machine.
S. Duffy Plant Hire RR - 919083 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 28 February 2021, 19:59
This set, which I believe is treated as a floating reserve unit, is currently covering for Set 8 at Horsham. What's is unusual, is that it is running around using the 6U88 headcode of 97508 etc. This week it's working overnight between Keymer Junction and Lewes I believe.
97504 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 28 February 2021, 19:42
As I say, it was a brief sight flashing past on the train.. but it certainly looked ready, I'm pretty sure it had the reg plate but no chance was I going to be able to read that I wasn't ready for it! ;)
Network Rail RR - 979108 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 28 February 2021, 19:15
LH Access used to put an A4 sheet of paper in the cab window detailing some form of identity - usually the works number of the vehicle (which is very helpful!)
Network Rail RR - 979108 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 28 February 2021, 18:45
A fair chance it could be 109 then..
Network Rail RR - 979108 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 28 February 2021, 15:44
Believe there should be two more to follow this one...
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Greg Hartle
Posted: 27 February 2021, 21:38
I believe I glimpsed one of these today on the short test track passing LH Group, Barton-under-Needwood... looked sparkly brand new.
Could it be a new conversion?
Network Rail RR - 979108 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 27 February 2021, 15:30
Still some stray sightings of 79234 & 5 I see...!
79231 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 27 February 2021, 13:27
Now appears to run as 6Z08 in its shortened formation, rather than 6Z01.
79231 / reply
Jarrod Barker
Posted: 27 February 2021, 10:25
Just seen a photo of SB Rail 73916 on the M1 on the 16/2/2021.
73913 / reply
Departmental Dave
Posted: 26 February 2021, 11:06
Seen at St Erth (Cornwall) and aws involved in overnight follow up works on St Ives line following major track renewals recently
Quattro 102 / reply
Justin Edwards
Posted: 25 February 2021, 13:02
Sold to what is now known as Southern Locomotives Ltd and initially moved to the Bluebell Railway. The body and concrete ballast were removed in 1992 and it was stripped of axleboxes and bearings which were used to construct a new Bulleid tender by Southern Locomotves Ltd. The chassis was sold and transferred to the Mid Hants Railway around 1994. Here the chassis rebuilt for intended use as tender with SR U class no. 31625. In the end the plan was abandoned and it was stored at the Mid Hants Rly and later the Swanage Railway until 2017. In 2017 a 3500 gallon tender tank was finally permanantly fitted and the tender was initially used with SR U class no. 31806
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Peter David Bester
Posted: 24 February 2021, 19:43
Sited at Southampton Western Docks today: https://www.flickr.com/photos/74384955@N03/50976992136/in/dateposted/
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Peter Wreford
Posted: 23 February 2021, 10:05
Photo taken from the highly recommended luxury Pullman train which plies the line from Puna to Cusco in Peru
Fairmont Tamper tamper STM / reply
Peter Wreford
Posted: 23 February 2021, 10:05
Photo taken from the highly recommended luxury Pullman train which plies the line from Puna to Cusco in Peru
Fairmont Tamper tamper STM / reply
Peter Wreford
Posted: 23 February 2021, 10:03
Photo taken from the highly recommended luxury Pullman train which plies the line from Puna to Cusco in Peru
AC22 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 22 February 2021, 22:10
One of these packers is being offered for sale.
It did beg the question whether both are still present at Meldon...?
MNN6154 and 68088 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 22 February 2021, 09:28
Over the last few years a I believe four, possibly five, from 92502/07/10/12/15/17/18 have moved by road from Cardiff Canton to Long Marston. It needs eye ball confirmations of which remain at Cardiff Canton and which at Long Marston although it has to be a possibility that others have been exported. 92507/18/19 at least have acquired new/former identities.
92517 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 21 February 2021, 17:55
Appears to have been based/working in Sweden since 2017. Presumably it will go back there once UK maintenance is completed.
79266 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 21 February 2021, 17:12
Following on from my previous comment, this one was renumbered back to 33 70 4746 193-0, but was converted in 2019 to a Railcare support wagon, and was exported to Sweden in circa May 2019. It now carries 99 74 9215 008-8.
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Dan Adkins
Posted: 21 February 2021, 16:57
Has been back in Sweden since 2013, now running as 99 74 9214 004-8 over there.
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darren burkinshaw
Posted: 20 February 2021, 09:57
Misread number as I passed it on motorway
73913 / reply
Roy Hennefer
Posted: 20 February 2021, 09:34
Then why did you think it was 73913?
73913 / reply
darren burkinshaw
Posted: 20 February 2021, 07:37
Sorry just looked at pictures on here machine I saw was white not colas livery
73913 / reply
Anthony Southall
Posted: 19 February 2021, 15:33
Noted this on the left hand side of the entrance to Edgehill depot Liverpool. Anybody know the number. Thankyou
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Martin Baumann
Posted: 19 February 2021, 15:27
New Rexquote at Londonderry
Rail Plant Services RR22 / reply
Ulen Neale
Posted: 19 February 2021, 15:24
682G 1315 Didcot Fuelling Point to Westerleigh Isu (Ce)
DR75407 / reply
Stephen J Duffell
Posted: 19 February 2021, 12:24
Crane (CM&EE Light Duty 4ton Diesel Electric tail-less crane) ADM1770 (ADRT96302) Built Taylor and Hubbard 1960
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Rod Bryant
Posted: 19 February 2021, 12:23
Out of use at Furzebrook Sidings, Swanage Railway
99709 909140-4 / reply
Rod Bryant
Posted: 19 February 2021, 12:23
Out of use at Furzebrook Sidings, Swanage Railway
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Johnny Laing
Posted: 19 February 2021, 11:11
73805 repainted on road four, Rugby On Track Plant Depot
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Roger Harris
Posted: 18 February 2021, 18:21
When we visited the depot, Tom Lynes was out, so a permission was given by his son who lives down the road from the yard. He informed us that they have no intention of using the LR in rail use, but he couldn't offer any other information on its acquisition.
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Roger Harris
Posted: 18 February 2021, 18:14
I wasn't aware that King Rail were doing work for Breffni, and as it has 160 WSR Blue, I presumed, wrongly apparently, that it was a Komatsu. A school day every day.
Breffni Hire Plant RR - 940162 / reply
Vinny Halls
Posted: 18 February 2021, 15:38
6D44 11.10 Bescot Up Engineers - Toton North Yard
97415 / reply
Vinny Halls
Posted: 18 February 2021, 15:38
6D44 11.10 Bescot Up Engineers - Toton North Yard
81625 / reply
Johnny Laing
Posted: 18 February 2021, 14:29
Have heard this machine is going to be withdrawn as plans are to buy a new regulator to take over as the main machine (replacing 77901) making this one redundant.
77327 / reply
Johnny Laing
Posted: 18 February 2021, 09:54
73913 has been in our depot at Rugby since Monday so I doubt it
73913 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 17 February 2021, 13:54
No - only a date that it apparently left. Nov last year.
73804 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 17 February 2021, 00:50
Further to my 23 October comment, this now carries XYZ Rail branding, I believe the first machine so branded. This is currently working in the West Highlands on a hand rail installation project.
XYZ Rail (pka Stobart Rail) RR - 977050 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 16 February 2021, 21:33
We've received a photo of this trolley carrying number 98082 at Wimbledon open day in May 1991.
68082 / reply
Lee Taylor
Posted: 16 February 2021, 16:38
Has there been any further news as to its disposal or relocation since the last sighting on the M25 23.06.20?
81519 / reply
Andy Hessey
Posted: 15 February 2021, 14:19
Gary Wright
DR75302 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 15 February 2021, 14:18
Manchester Metro Land Rover
G518 JHD / reply
Martin Benson
Posted: 15 February 2021, 14:17
Engineering possession on Leeds - Selby line
99 70 9515 003-0 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 13 February 2021, 19:26
This is the same vehicle which was previously with the SYRPS. Several theories have emerged over the years, but I've yet to hear any history of the vehicle.
A discussion on similar machines took place on the IRS io group, and on a construction equipment forum. No definate conclusions were made on either.
The gearbox is manufactured by RR Motors, but there is no other indication as to who the actual machine was manufactured by.
Whether the rail wheels were fitted from new, or were a later addition is not known. It is doubtful that the SYRPS manufactured and fitted the rail wheels, as some have said.
My personal opinion is that it was operated by a railway contractor based in the Sheffield area and acquired by/donated to the SYRPS. There were quite a few contractors such as Allens, T.W.Ward (later 600 group).
Hopefully someone will enlighten us one day .....
Rail Dumper / reply
Brian Cuttell
Posted: 13 February 2021, 15:55
I did see a green rail mounted dumper truck at the South Yorkshire RPS site at Meadowhall in 1992 & 1996 but no further details unfortunately. Very likely it is this one which presumably moved to Elsecar around the time Meadowhall closed. I also saw it at the SYRPS Attercliffe Common site on 23/7/88 and it was probably at the SYRPS Chapeltown site before that.
Rail Dumper / reply
Robin Morel
Posted: 11 February 2021, 12:43
new arrival
99709975142-9 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 8 February 2021, 21:47
Does anyone know the history of this machine?
I believe it may have been at the South Yorkshire Railway at Meadowhall, before Elsecar.
Rail Dumper / reply