The underframe of this trolley is near the far end of the line under a green tarpaulin (which was lifted for me) with the rest of it currently under repair. The trailer to work with it is well advanced but still needs e.g. brake blocks to be fitted.
This trolley is currently kept in a shed at the far end of the line. Many thanks to the volunteer who took me there and opened up the shed so I could see it.
With many thanks to the volunteer who, having tried a number of keys on his own keyring, borrowed the correct key to open the padlock on the shed from another member of staff.
Believe this is now owned by ECS Plant, noted on 11th October 2026 with Aureos branding still applied, noted on 17th October 2026 Aureos branding had been removed.
This machine is not visible from any public vantage point. Seen yesterday during organised yard tours which were taking place during the steam gala. Many thanks to the guide for diverting our little party away from his usual route to see this.
With the numbers 73961 to 73971 already taken for the class 73/9 locos, what will be the subsequent numbers for this type of plant, 73972 or does it matter if there is duplication on TOPS?
When seen on 13/09/26, this vehicle carried numbers RR301 & 99709 940711-3 but not it's correct number of 99709 911263-0 (at least not on the side I could see)
When seen on 13/9/26, this vehicle carries both it's correct identity of 99709 940711-3 along with incorrect identity 99709 911263-0. The real 99709 911263-0 carries the number 99709 940711-3 & RR301 but does not carry 99709 911263-0 (at least not on the side I could see!)
I saw one there back in late July when heading to Portsmouth. Was too busy looking over to the right for the BB tampers in the yard and missed it. ID was clear too... When passing again early August I didn't see one but there was a Fitzgerald trailer 071xxx down at the far end of the stone yard that side, too far away for me to ID. May still be there?
This machine caused early drama on what would turn out to be a dreadful day on the Brighton Mainline and Sussex routes yesterday. Returning from overnight work at Ashurst on the Uckfield branch, and already over an hour late, it became stranded on the down fast at Horley shortly after 7am, where it remained for some four and half hours. I am told that attempts to locate a rescue loco failed, but fortunately DR80303 which had worked overnight at Edenbridge was available at Horsham to eventually tow it back there. I am told a significant amount of spilt oil had to be dealt with before the line could be reopened.
Possibly back on the Supertram depot in Sheffield. Went past this morning but was caught unaware so could not positively identify it. I’m hoping it’s still there on Friday when I pass again, this time I’ll be ready for it.
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 21 October 2026, 22:45
Moved to the Tanat Valley Light Railway on 8th July 2026
M44/055 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 21 October 2026, 22:44
Moved to the Tanat Valley Light Railway on 8th July 2026
M44/079 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 21 October 2026, 16:38
With RT1568 on top.
GBR RT1565 ZZ709020387 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 19 October 2026, 20:57
The underframe of this trolley is near the far end of the line under a green tarpaulin (which was lifted for me) with the rest of it currently under repair. The trailer to work with it is well advanced but still needs e.g. brake blocks to be fitted.
PWM2222 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 19 October 2026, 20:52
This trolley is currently kept in a shed at the far end of the line. Many thanks to the volunteer who took me there and opened up the shed so I could see it.
DB965095 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 19 October 2026, 20:38
With many thanks to the volunteer who, having tried a number of keys on his own keyring, borrowed the correct key to open the padlock on the shed from another member of staff.
DE950042 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 19 October 2026, 19:09
This photo is of LRR05, mistyped LRR06
Land Recovery LRR06 99709942131 / reply
A J Gaze
Posted: 19 October 2026, 12:44
Should be 79264 not 79274, typo by me!
DR79274, DR79265, 79275 / reply
WestCoastRoarer
Posted: 19 October 2026, 12:41
3S06 0538 Wigan L.I.P. to Wigan L.I.P
DR98951 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 18 October 2026, 12:41
Believe this is now owned by ECS Plant, noted on 11th October 2026 with Aureos branding still applied, noted on 17th October 2026 Aureos branding had been removed.
Aureos (pka Keltbray) RR - 940878 E1365 / reply
Jonathan Flood
Posted: 17 October 2026, 10:34
This Trolley has recently been sold and has been moved to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton Road.
68056 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 15 October 2026, 14:59
Noted at Kingston on Soar yesterday correctly carrying 914123-3.
Readypower Rail Services RR - 914123 RR117 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 14 October 2026, 13:22
93377 now at Spa Valley
KFA/S 93377 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 12 October 2026, 16:28
This now carriers fleet number "SYN008"
Syneox UK RR - 912018 SYN008 / reply
Rhys Glover
Posted: 12 October 2026, 16:28
This now carriers fleet number "SYN005"
Syneox UK RR - 912010 SYN005 / reply
Max Romiszewski
Posted: 8 October 2026, 08:08
Moved from Hither green PAD to Ashford(?) for repair. Faulty Chainlink modules was broken.
78211 / reply
Dennis Graham
Posted: 4 October 2026, 22:39
Crane refurbished with number DB 966201
80103 / reply
Roger Harris
Posted: 3 October 2026, 20:00
This mog was in the workshops on 2/10 being converted to R/R.
Fitzgerald Plant Services RR - / reply
01276
Posted: 2 October 2026, 20:22
I believe all 4 are owned by Arlingtons and have been for a while, hence their use as hired out barrier vehicles.
99 70 9319 001-2 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 2 October 2026, 11:56
In a repeat of the October 2024 comment, these four wagons (and a bunch of other barrier coaches) are out on a class 700 move today.
99 70 9319 001-2 / reply
David French
Posted: 1 October 2026, 12:27
This machine has popped up at the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway wearing fresh yellow paint and new branding. A Facebook photo link is below:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1629480145880342&set=pb.100064551167731.-2207520000&locale=en_GB
A.P.Webb Plant Hire RR - 970070 RAIL069 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 1 October 2026, 04:17
Whoever stuck the numbers on needs to go to Specsavers....
CE68200 / reply
Luke Payne
Posted: 30 September 2026, 19:56
New out shopped after overhaul
CE68200 / reply
Andrew Martin
Posted: 27 September 2026, 22:04
This machine is not visible from any public vantage point. Seen yesterday during organised yard tours which were taking place during the steam gala. Many thanks to the guide for diverting our little party away from his usual route to see this.
97/17 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 27 September 2026, 09:15
Thanks to SB - a post suggests this hasn't been scrapped.
"As regarding the Grafton crane 63063 it hasn't been scrapped. The wagons have been moved to Merryfield and the siding beyond the workshops."
63063 / reply
Richard P
Posted: 26 September 2026, 09:41
Returned to Ashford 09/2026 after being repainted into a cleaner Balfour livery with repainted red buffer beams
81508 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 24 September 2026, 21:56
Changed ownership 7/2019. Not taxed since end of July 2019
Stagecoach Supertram Maintenance Ltd RR - 08 / reply
Adam Williams
Posted: 23 September 2026, 12:33
Machine moving ash from steam locomotives at Norchard on the Dean Forest Railway
Quattro 1739 ZZ709950042 / reply
Wavy Gravy
Posted: 23 September 2026, 12:33
in consist of 6L37 Hoo Junction - Whitemoor
DRK81612 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 22 September 2026, 22:15
This is partially visible in photos on LinkedIn and has now gained OTT branding.
On Track Technicians RR - 977050 LRR35 / reply
Bantam D14
Posted: 22 September 2026, 19:05
Thanks for the update.
DR73960 / reply
Jim Gillies
Posted: 22 September 2026, 15:42
Yes you may need a double take on this one. There are a few like this cropping up. So if going into Blantyre don't Mix up your RT & RRT's
Readypower RT295 ZZ709016176, Readypower RRT295 99709020285 / reply
ontrackplant Website editor
Posted: 20 September 2026, 08:33
There certainly seems to be recent precedent for it - 73951 and 73952 were skipped.
I don't think there are any new tampers on currently order so we won't find out for quite a while!
DR73960 / reply
Bantam D14
Posted: 20 September 2026, 07:36
With the numbers 73961 to 73971 already taken for the class 73/9 locos, what will be the subsequent numbers for this type of plant, 73972 or does it matter if there is duplication on TOPS?
DR73960 / reply
Neil D
Posted: 15 September 2026, 21:39
When seen on 13/09/26, this vehicle carried numbers RR301 & 99709 940711-3 but not it's correct number of 99709 911263-0 (at least not on the side I could see)
** Preserved Vehicles RR - 911263 RR301 / reply
Neil D
Posted: 15 September 2026, 21:34
When seen on 13/9/26, this vehicle carries both it's correct identity of 99709 940711-3 along with incorrect identity 99709 911263-0. The real 99709 911263-0 carries the number 99709 940711-3 & RR301 but does not carry 99709 911263-0 (at least not on the side I could see!)
** Preserved Vehicles RR - 940711 RRV126 / reply
Jonathan Gurd
Posted: 14 September 2026, 18:30
That was for its 12 monthly check, so should only be there for a few days if that
Network Rail (Southern) RR - 976163 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 14 September 2026, 18:04
...although there was a sighting of 071074 at Fitzgerald Cwmbran in early July but not sure how long it was there.
Network Rail (Southern) RR - 976163 / reply
Jonathan Gurd
Posted: 14 September 2026, 10:23
Yes - XCJ been at Woking since March 2025 and R2RT21 has been there since September 2025. I operate both Ranger and trailer.
Network Rail (Southern) RR - 976163 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 14 September 2026, 09:44
Thanks for the confirmation.
Network Rail (Southern) RR - 976163 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 14 September 2026, 00:55
Thanks Jonathan, have they both been present since July 25th would you know?
Network Rail (Southern) RR - 976163 / reply
Jonathan Gurd
Posted: 13 September 2026, 22:13
YG23 XCJ is at Woking with R2RT21
Network Rail (Southern) RR - 976163 / reply
Greg Hartle
Posted: 13 September 2026, 18:54
I saw one there back in late July when heading to Portsmouth. Was too busy looking over to the right for the BB tampers in the yard and missed it. ID was clear too... When passing again early August I didn't see one but there was a Fitzgerald trailer 071xxx down at the far end of the stone yard that side, too far away for me to ID. May still be there?
Network Rail (Southern) RR - 976163 / reply
Ben Williams Editor
Posted: 13 September 2026, 14:50
Seen at Woking today with an Aquarius R2R trailer but pile of ballast prevented a positive ID...
Network Rail (Southern) RR - 976163 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 11 September 2026, 21:46
Appears to be unbranded, operated by On-Track Technicians, NI
On Track Technicians RR - 977050 LRR35 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 11 September 2026, 21:16
Reported as sold to REL (QTS Group) 7/2026
Breffni Hire Plant RR - 919069 / reply
Alex Betteney
Posted: 11 September 2026, 21:12
Reported as sold to REL (QTS Group) 7/2026
Breffni Hire Plant RR - 919052 / reply
Nick Tompkin
Posted: 10 September 2026, 00:10
This machine caused early drama on what would turn out to be a dreadful day on the Brighton Mainline and Sussex routes yesterday. Returning from overnight work at Ashurst on the Uckfield branch, and already over an hour late, it became stranded on the down fast at Horley shortly after 7am, where it remained for some four and half hours. I am told that attempts to locate a rescue loco failed, but fortunately DR80303 which had worked overnight at Edenbridge was available at Horsham to eventually tow it back there. I am told a significant amount of spilt oil had to be dealt with before the line could be reopened.
80301 / reply
Jarrod Barker
Posted: 9 September 2026, 22:10
Possibly back on the Supertram depot in Sheffield. Went past this morning but was caught unaware so could not positively identify it. I’m hoping it’s still there on Friday when I pass again, this time I’ll be ready for it.
MSRG / reply
Adam Williams
Posted: 9 September 2026, 16:55
Machine after a day working on the DFR, note the quick hitch is ex. QPL1388 (the latter having being fitted with a tilt-rotator)
Quattro 1739 ZZ709950042 / reply