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Jarrod Barker
Posted: 18 January 2026, 09:25
Roger I was on Doncaster Station on Tuesday. I haven’t yet posted my sightings, the two Coombes machines and trailers have been in the West Yard for a couple of months and have been posted a Couple of times. Fleet no. 5 and 6 with trailers 3 and 4. The MEWPs there on Tuesday were 912382 + 912383 fleet numbers 101 and 102 the company escapes me? A third MEWP was also present, obscured from view by the Colas Diesel tank. Also in the yard, two Coombes ballast brushes (000023+025) hiding behind the snowploughs with what I believe to be a Fastclipper (uid).
This MEWP together with two others, an SPL machine, two Coombes machines and at least two trailers were working in Doncaster West Yard yesterday (16/1), but unfortunately I did not have the time to go on the station. Does anyone know the identities of the other machines and trailers please ?
When seen at Pontypool & New Inn in June 2024, 976147 definitely carried CJ23JDZ numberplate. Was not named at the time. I have a photo but was taken from a train window and there is palisade fencing in the way of a totally 'clear' shot.
We've received an interesting photo today of Isuzu D Max carrying CE73FBF and 976147 taken last September at Llanwrst Signal Box. 976147 was previously listed under a different registration plate (and vehicle type) so I'm not sure exactly what has happened here. We've updated and added a note. People with earlier sightings may be able to expand. It carries the name DMAXimus.
Found this evening at Oxted, Morrisons devoid of any sign writing or fleetnumber. The data panel confirms now owned by ECS Plant. The RIV number remains incorrect!
Looking at it, with the size and shape, along with what look to be several door bangers, I wonder if this is a pair of Grampus frames, or similar? Several Grampus frames left the Bluebell Railway for a 'filming contract' several years ago. I don't think many returned there after use. Could it be a couple of these that have found a new use?
Having studied many photographs of this wagon - I am convinced that its underframe (along with those from DR 98308) is being utilised at the Barry Goods Shed, with a shed built onto it. I shall send a picture taken by myself on 05/04/24.
Having been all round the S & C R today, I think the roof off this machine was lying on the side of the track at Hayes Knoll today, and several pieces of faded yellow painted bits off and marked Matisa were lying about, and what I think was part of the machinery from the Tamper in the workshop near 48555. I did not see any sign of the machines frame, so maybe it has been disposed of, and the staff were not sure if it was still around.
As per recent discussion, this is the real 943004-0 dumped at Ingham. 943001 and 943003 were also present and pictures will be added in due course. By process of elimination (and the fact that it is now numbered correctly), 943002 is the machine at Brownhills.
This photo looks like it should actually be 943002-4, as per Roy's photo.
943004-0 was seen at Ingham depot today in faded yellow & blue livery.
943004-0 seems to have a history of mixed up Brownhills and Ingham sightings over the last year or teo. Judging by the state of it today in Anglia I don't think it's left the region since the TXM sale a few years ago
Colas Rail operated Plasser & Theurer 08-16/4x4C100-RT Tamper DR73924 passing through Devonport with the 6J39 Liskeard Ground Frame-Exeter Old Yard working
I would be very surprised if 7130 912265-4 was at Merstham Mudflats today, as it was sat on test track rails at National Plant Solutions, Norton Canes at 1300 hours.
As others have mentioned, this has never had a jib whilst in preservation. Thus, any jib (not job) bits seen at Wishaw almost certainly belong to something else.
I recently made enquiries of the one who knows these things at Wishaw. It was confirmed that what remained of DRC80115 had gone locally for scrap around the time suggested (late 2021/early 2022). Wasn't sure to where but was reasonably certain it was EMR, Kingsbury.
Thus, I'm a little suspicious of the recent Wishaw sightings.
It would appear that vehicles are no longer stored in the adjacent Collins Earthworks yard as some building work is taking place there. R6 EWS is now in the Syneox yard.
Jarrod Barker
Posted: 18 January 2026, 09:25
Roger I was on Doncaster Station on Tuesday. I haven’t yet posted my sightings, the two Coombes machines and trailers have been in the West Yard for a couple of months and have been posted a Couple of times. Fleet no. 5 and 6 with trailers 3 and 4. The MEWPs there on Tuesday were 912382 + 912383 fleet numbers 101 and 102 the company escapes me? A third MEWP was also present, obscured from view by the Colas Diesel tank. Also in the yard, two Coombes ballast brushes (000023+025) hiding behind the snowploughs with what I believe to be a Fastclipper (uid).
Krause & Hall RR - 912382 102 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 17 January 2026, 20:39
Not seen in its usual spot at Cwmbran today - could have been moved inside or elsewhere.
Network Rail RR - 917030 / reply
David Simkus
Posted: 17 January 2026, 18:04
Working 6J13 Broxbourne Down Tamper Sdg to Rugby Depot Access Line
DR73906 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 17 January 2026, 15:27
This MEWP together with two others, an SPL machine, two Coombes machines and at least two trailers were working in Doncaster West Yard yesterday (16/1), but unfortunately I did not have the time to go on the station. Does anyone know the identities of the other machines and trailers please ?
Krause & Hall RR - 912382 102 / reply
Keith Mortimer-Hampson
Posted: 13 January 2026, 09:59
DR75016 passing through Totnes with the 6Q75 08:26 Swindon Transfer>St.Erth working
DR75016 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 11 January 2026, 18:43
Thumbing back through some old notes, I found my log of this vehicle, but some details differ from the OTP record.
I have logged the VIN Number (last 6 digits) as 172481 and the conversion as Fairmont HyRail 35833
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 9 January 2026, 13:57
Features on Secrets of the London Underground - Series 3, Episode 8 (August 2023)
Undergoing restoration at the time, as part of the Acton Museum fleet.
Tube Lines - Plant Services / TransPlant RR - L85 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 8 January 2026, 16:44
When seen at Pontypool & New Inn in June 2024, 976147 definitely carried CJ23JDZ numberplate. Was not named at the time. I have a photo but was taken from a train window and there is palisade fencing in the way of a totally 'clear' shot.
Network Rail (Wales and Western) RR - 976147 / reply
Departmental Dave
Posted: 8 January 2026, 09:36
On the St Ives single line during a blockade for track renewal between Lelant and Carbis Bay
Quattro 223 99709010252 / reply
Oscar Tilley
Posted: 8 January 2026, 09:36
Running the 08:06 Tavistock Jn Yard - Reading Triangle Sdgs
DR75406 / reply
Richard P
Posted: 8 January 2026, 00:13
16 December 2025 - 975/6/8 02 taken to York by 20311+302 for works
97504 replacing it temporarily at Paddock Wood and using 6U82
97502 / reply
Richard P
Posted: 8 January 2026, 00:11
December 2025 - 97504 currently at Paddock Wood running as 6U82 vice 84 whilst 97502 is in York for works
97504 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 7 January 2026, 19:52
We've received an interesting photo today of Isuzu D Max carrying CE73FBF and 976147 taken last September at Llanwrst Signal Box. 976147 was previously listed under a different registration plate (and vehicle type) so I'm not sure exactly what has happened here. We've updated and added a note. People with earlier sightings may be able to expand. It carries the name DMAXimus.
Network Rail (Wales and Western) RR - 976147 / reply
Lerpass Mapter
Posted: 6 January 2026, 22:59
It certainly looks like a pair of wagon frames (defo not Stafer related). But my question is, why do that for what looks like a fixed shed?
92206? / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 6 January 2026, 17:39
There's been a few sightings of this one at worksites and depots after the November 2023 Quattro auction. Is it still with them?
* Decommissioned / Scrapped / Exported / No Rail Wheels RR - 940444 1380 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 3 January 2026, 20:40
Found this evening at Oxted, Morrisons devoid of any sign writing or fleetnumber. The data panel confirms now owned by ECS Plant. The RIV number remains incorrect!
ECS Plant RR - 912345 / reply
Dan Adkins
Posted: 3 January 2026, 15:45
Looking at it, with the size and shape, along with what look to be several door bangers, I wonder if this is a pair of Grampus frames, or similar? Several Grampus frames left the Bluebell Railway for a 'filming contract' several years ago. I don't think many returned there after use. Could it be a couple of these that have found a new use?
92206? / reply
Lerpass Mapter
Posted: 2 January 2026, 16:42
The shed looks to have leaf springs, the Starfer had coil springs on bogies, so different wheelsets.
92206? / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 2 January 2026, 16:20
At this stage I'm not convinced - the wheels aren't bogies per 92206, and can't really see any actual underframe to comment further.
I will keep this photo on for a short period to prompt any extra discussion.
92206? / reply
Royston Morris
Posted: 2 January 2026, 16:20
Believed to be underframe of 92206 with a shed built on top of it
92206? / reply
Royston Morris
Posted: 2 January 2026, 15:47
Having studied many photographs of this wagon - I am convinced that its underframe (along with those from DR 98308) is being utilised at the Barry Goods Shed, with a shed built onto it. I shall send a picture taken by myself on 05/04/24.
92206 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 1 January 2026, 19:16
Having been all round the S & C R today, I think the roof off this machine was lying on the side of the track at Hayes Knoll today, and several pieces of faded yellow painted bits off and marked Matisa were lying about, and what I think was part of the machinery from the Tamper in the workshop near 48555. I did not see any sign of the machines frame, so maybe it has been disposed of, and the staff were not sure if it was still around.
1085 / reply
ontrackplant.com Website editor
Posted: 28 December 2025, 11:25
As per recent discussion, this is the real 943004-0 dumped at Ingham. 943001 and 943003 were also present and pictures will be added in due course. By process of elimination (and the fact that it is now numbered correctly), 943002 is the machine at Brownhills.
Quattro 1633 99709943004 / reply
Jordan Rice
Posted: 28 December 2025, 10:48
I logged this at Brownhills myself...there was no markings on the vehicle at the time but did find the TXM log book with the number on
Quattro 943002 (previously incorrectly captioned as 943004) / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 27 December 2025, 05:59
Please update by changing number to 943002, thanks
Quattro 943002 (previously incorrectly captioned as 943004) / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 27 December 2025, 01:24
Can confirm now as well that this has a ZZ709 number, should have put that in my original comment about the ECC!
Network Rail (North West & Central) RR - 917071 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 26 December 2025, 21:05
ECC Expiry Date now reads 2032-08-08
Network Rail (North West & Central) RR - 917071 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 26 December 2025, 19:18
Personnel cage have now been removed
Quattro Plant RR - 943001 1631 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 26 December 2025, 19:07
This photo looks like it should actually be 943002-4, as per Roy's photo.
943004-0 was seen at Ingham depot today in faded yellow & blue livery.
943004-0 seems to have a history of mixed up Brownhills and Ingham sightings over the last year or teo. Judging by the state of it today in Anglia I don't think it's left the region since the TXM sale a few years ago
Quattro 943002 (previously incorrectly captioned as 943004) / reply
Keith Mortimer-Hampson
Posted: 23 December 2025, 14:09
Colas Rail operated Matisa B41UE Tamper DR75407 'Gerry Taylor' passing through Tavistock Junction with the 6J84 Par>Tiverton Loop working
DR75407 / reply
Keith Mortimer-Hampson
Posted: 19 December 2025, 21:31
Colas Rail operated Plasser & Theurer 08-16/4x4C100-RT Tamper DR73924 passing through Devonport with the 6J39 Liskeard Ground Frame-Exeter Old Yard working
DR73924 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 19 December 2025, 20:54
I would be very surprised if 7130 912265-4 was at Merstham Mudflats today, as it was sat on test track rails at National Plant Solutions, Norton Canes at 1300 hours.
Readypower Rail Services RR - 912265 7130 / reply
Brian Cuttell
Posted: 16 December 2025, 22:49
Now labelled 'Out of Service'.
SRS SRS01 (99709 011013 8) / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 13 December 2025, 21:14
Seen at Warrington Central today, now carries ECC Expiry Date of 2030-01-12
Network Rail (North West & Central) RR - 975073 / reply
Mike Gill
Posted: 10 December 2025, 15:59
Certification Sticker alongside RIV# indicates 10 Oct 2031.
Quattro Plant RR - 910069 1639 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 8 December 2025, 17:36
Reported en route back to Norwich currently
ADB 965208 ZZA
56302 56113
ADB 965209 ZZA
7Z56 13:34 Wolverton CS to Norwich Royal Dock
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R25077/2025-12-08/detailed
965208 / reply
Matthew Marsh
Posted: 6 December 2025, 23:38
A visit today confirmed this is no longer present on site. The track where the crane was positioned has also been removed.
95222 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 5 December 2025, 09:41
DR80205 is currently operating with headcode 6U21. Please bear this in mind before logging sightings when you don't eyeball the number.
80205 / reply
Matthew Tully
Posted: 4 December 2025, 13:10
DR73953 and DR73954 at Highley Station on the Severn valley Railway for crew training
DR73954, DR73953 / reply
Departmental Dave
Posted: 3 December 2025, 10:06
Working in a 5 day blockade between Truro and Penzance
Quattro 1367 99709911434 / reply
Departmental Dave
Posted: 3 December 2025, 10:06
Track renewals taking place along with other work. Lines closed for 5 days between Penzance and Truro
Quattro QPL1364 99709911415 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 1 December 2025, 09:24
Turned right out of Station Road, into London Road southbound around 9:50am, along with DK67 ECT
Aureos 99709917126 DK67ECN / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 30 November 2025, 20:55
The Trolley left Andrew Briddon's yard on Friday 28th November 2025 and has moved on loan to the Bramley Line Heritage Railway Trust.
05/001 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 29 November 2025, 11:08
As others have mentioned, this has never had a jib whilst in preservation. Thus, any jib (not job) bits seen at Wishaw almost certainly belong to something else.
I recently made enquiries of the one who knows these things at Wishaw. It was confirmed that what remained of DRC80115 had gone locally for scrap around the time suggested (late 2021/early 2022). Wasn't sure to where but was reasonably certain it was EMR, Kingsbury.
Thus, I'm a little suspicious of the recent Wishaw sightings.
80115 / reply
Brian Cuttell
Posted: 27 November 2025, 18:30
It would appear that vehicles are no longer stored in the adjacent Collins Earthworks yard as some building work is taking place there. R6 EWS is now in the Syneox yard.
EWS RR - R6 EWS / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 27 November 2025, 11:59
Confirmed as scrapped by Wessex Metals in late 2023.
PC023 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 25 November 2025, 18:44
In the workshop and possibly being repaired today.
Quattro Plant RR - 911010 6504 (1597) / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 24 November 2025, 21:22
Moved from Ramco to The Cab Yard, Bridgend today.
Also moved were three rail trailers from the same Ramco Auction of MOD vehicles - SGT1, SGT2 & SGT3.
TNS102 / reply
Stuart Prentice
Posted: 24 November 2025, 18:59
Brand new GP-Tramm outside the factory awaiting delivery
DR98211 / reply
Peter Hall
Posted: 23 November 2025, 17:16
The MoD number of this trailer was T9032. Not sure whether or not currently carried.
#8201 / reply