Summer 2009 Update
24th August 2009
A summary of recent happenings...
Disposals
Unique Kershaw ballast cleaner 76101 was in the process of being scrapped at Forders yard near Bedford during July & August. It has been stored here since at least 2002 after it's train was said to have suffered problems in the area. The contractor is currently unknown.
Exports
77306 was exported to Turkey during March/April. It was refurbished and re-painted blue/white at Colchester during the spring.
Preservation
The two antique Matisa tampers moved from the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway to the Swindon & Cricklade Railway during June. Hopefully they now face a brighter future!
Other news
Rail grinder UK5 (79265 / 79275) suffered a major fire during July. It is not sure yet whether it can be repaired but it has now moved to Eastleigh for assessment.
Road / Railer news
We are hoping to do separate news articles in the future concentrating on developments in the Road/Rail sector. This will be co-ordinated by John G and Nick amongst others and will concentrate on new vehicles, changes to ownership, company name changes etc - some of which is supplied to us from NPT Publishing but not normally publicised. In much the same way as Jonathan provides us with occasional Wickham news, we hope this will be a useful new feature. Comments and suggestions welcome!
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Ted Knotwell
Posted: 26 August 2009, 07:58
What is the yellow thing to the right of 76101 at Forders?
Thanks
Ted
Barry Cooper
Posted: 26 August 2009, 15:23
Splendid idea about the road-railers. When the sight we often get of them is from a rapidly passing train identity can be difficult. I envy you chaps who can get access to often remote locations!
Paul Moseley
Posted: 26 August 2009, 16:22
Excellent news on the Road/Rail front.The more information the better and i'm sure in John G & Nick we have the right men for the job!
RRV Cowboy
Posted: 29 August 2009, 14:03
Gamble Rail has been taken over by Keltbray not sure if its just plant side etc
Barry Cooper
Posted: 29 August 2009, 20:06
According to www.keltbray.com Keltbray has indeed bought Gamble Rail from the administrators. It will continue under the Gamble Rail trade name as a distinct division of Keltbray. Maybe they will be more circumspect in their acquisition of plant than Gamble were
RRV Cowboy
Posted: 22 September 2009, 17:33
L&W Contractors now have 6 komatsu pw160 megarailers on the fleet having recently took delivery of 2 new double man carrying cab versions