Departmentals & Internal Users - Comments

Comments

Here are the last 25 comments that people have left on the site.

  • 6900

    10 May 2008 - Jon Horswell

    When were these vehicles converted for use as Sandites but more importantly does anyone know if they ever saw use as such as judging by the sightings they have been dumped at Cambridge for the last 8 years.

  • 99025

    10 May 2008 - Ben Williams

    These three vans were not present at Kineton today! I am trying to find out more but if anyone knows anything please get in touch!

  • 977499

    9 May 2008 - Ben Williams

    042126 would probably be the one. Now at Churnet Valley and repainted so if anyone does have any pics at Tinsley I'll add it to the site...

  • 977499

    9 May 2008 - ian saunders

    does anyone remember the internal user GUV that was at Tinsley, it had the name Tan-y-arse painted on if I remember correctly and does anyone have any photos of it ?

  • 6396

    8 May 2008 - John Sullivan

    Still at Longsight 29-04-08.

  • 975051

    8 May 2008 - Ben Williams

    This later became part of the Crewe test train and has now moved to Peak Rail.

  • 977486

    7 May 2008 - Ben Williams

    Currently being scrapped on site.

  • 975023

    7 May 2008 - Andrew Martin

    Seen yesterday outside Castlecroft shed ELR. No ID on the 2 visible sides which are the opposite two to those in this photo except a crudely painted erroneous 55007.

  • 395328

    5 May 2008 - Len Pullinger, Isle of Wight Railway

    I am very interested in the bogies, if they are LNWR originals.

  • 395645

    4 May 2008 - Paul Johnson

    Just a thought, but i believe the overhead electified branch from Manors(Newcastle) to the Quayside would have been dewired in 1967 when all electric services on Tyneside were discontinued. The branch was mostly in a tight semi-circular tunnel so a small/short O.H.L coach would only fit in the tunnel. This sighting could be either on its way to Newcastle or going elsewhere.

  • 041312

    2 May 2008 - Ben Williams

    Now - I've perhaps made a bit of a mistake here with the number! I believe the story goes like this - the fish van (as it was when it had a body) was numbered into the IU series as 041312 before being renumbered back to 975961. After this it regained another IU series number - 041969. So this photo should probably be labelled with this number but you get the idea!

  • 975023

    2 May 2008 - David Young

    I have been told that this vehicle left Northampton on Monday (28th April) and arrived at the East Lancs the following day.

  • 977893

    1 May 2008 - Dave Shell - Northumbria Rail Ltd.

    Thanks for the update Ian

  • 977893

    1 May 2008 - Ian Riley

    Vehicle purchased by Riley & Son (E) Ltd.

    Dismantled on site as part of component recovery.

  • 999506

    30 April 2008 - Dave Bramley

    Should going back Carnforth 01/05 hauled by 37423, paint job news was incorrect, apologies.

  • 975573

    28 April 2008 - Ben Williams

    Ive been told this is on some sort of long job (26 weeks) in the area - its also been seen at STJcn again this weekend. It apparently returns to Margam weekly for tests. Anyone know more please?!

  • 977168

    28 April 2008 - Ben Williams

    I have been asked to stress that this is a private location and it is preferred that visits are arranged in advance. If you wish to visit I can put you in contact with the right person.

  • 999506

    27 April 2008 - SD0853

    It was at Derby RTC today, no new paint.

  • 061223

    27 April 2008 - Tom Waghorn

    26th April 2008 - still in this location but now blocked in by sleepers placed on the rails to restrict access to the siding.

  • 999506

    25 April 2008 - Dave Bramley

    WCRC dropped 999506 off at Crewe 24th April and was picked up by 20307+20310 and taken to DRS Gresty Bridge depot, so expect a new coat of blue paint soon !

  • 99666

    25 April 2008 - SD0853

    It's still fitted with door handles etc, I suppose you could still gain access to the inside of the vehicle if you required to, but what you'd want to gain access to the inside of 63ft of darkness and musty smelling air for is anyones guess. The vehicle still retains it's pass-com equipment, so access would probably be a good idea for carrying out brake tests etc, when the equipment would need to be operable/maintainable.

  • 99666

    25 April 2008 - Jon Horswell

    This is probably a stupid question but CAN entry be gained through the end doors, should the need arise. Its looks to me like the doors are bolted shut with handles removed.

  • 99666

    25 April 2008 - SD0853

    The coach (and the other Gat ex vehicles) are used as train make up/brake force vehicles. This coach is a gutted shell and contains nothing.

  • 99666

    25 April 2008 - Dave Blacksmith

    So whats left inside this coach and whats it used for?

  • 99666

    24 April 2008 - Newbryford

    Thanks for the quick reply! Much appreciated.

    Mick