General 87 gen

[matt]

Gen from the Chief

One of Wembley’s finest, 87022 Cock O’ The North will be working: -

1M44 / 1A97 Today
1S96 (through out) tomorrow
1M44 / 1A97 Monday

Now that is DREADFUL!

The Chief

 

[1VWC]

Broken 325 units that can't be taken off the circuit until Monday is the reason for this.

 

[87015]

Broken 325 units that can't be taken off the circuit until Monday is the reason for this.

Cheers for that 1VWC, hopefully a few more will collapse...
Having to reorganise tomorrows plans to ensure i'm on position to phot s96...desperate measures!

 

[1VWC]

Cheers for that 1VWC, hopefully a few more will collapse...
Having to reorganise tomorrows plans to ensure i'm on position to phot s96...desperate measures!

You just have to hope that Wembley don't pull their fingers out and get a set of units ready before Monday!

 

[87015]

http://redcow.fotopic.net/p41193221.html

Leighton station 1720

Shortly followed by 56303 making a right old racket with 4O90.

 

[mbonwick]

Broken 325 units that can't be taken off the circuit until Monday is the reason for this.

Which would explain why I've seen 2 drags in 2 days involving 87's and 325's!

 

[87015]

Which would explain why I've seen 2 drags in 2 days involving 87's and 325's!

Yup, 87022 has worked S96 this Wednesday and Friday, with corresponding southbound M44 workings Thursday and should work this Monday. 87028 worked M44(/A97) on Tuesday night - presumably the same sick set which 22 then dropped onto

 

[matt]

Any chance of tonights 1S96 being an 87?

Thanks

 

[westcoaster]

no 3 325 heading north through watford junction when i passed them

 

[1VWC]

no 3 325 heading north through watford junction when i passed them

All of 'Wembley's Finest' (as the man himself puts it) are shown at the PRDC tonight.

I see from various websites there is an 'Electric Scot' headboard knocking about. Looks nice but what's it all about? Is it a GBRf 'toy'?

 

[matt]

The electric scot headboard is Gareth McMurray's of http://www.thejunction.org.uk/ Was made towards the end of last years 87 on 1G21 and 1B05

 

[87015]

...and rather proud of said headboard he is! It has remained at WB should the need for it arise in the near future...!

Haven't seen the GBRf ones for a whilst, must be due an appearance on S96

 

[37402]

...and rather proud of said headboard he is! It has remained at WB should the need for it arise in the near future...!

Someone mention me?!

My toy is indeed now in the careful hands of The Chief...working on a few outings! Watch this space!

 

[87015]

87022 worked S96 tonight

http://redcow.fotopic.net/c933671.html

 

[matt]

I was contemplating going out but was rather dull so decided not too

 

[37402]

87022 worked S96 tonight

http://redcow.fotopic.net/c933671.html

Dreadful! :grin:

Would have looked even better with a headboard!

 

[87015]

Dreadful! :grin:

Would have looked even better with a headboard!

Cheers boss!

 

[devon_metro]

Great shot

 

[37402]

To bring this right up to date...

87007 008 006 and 026 are due to move to rejoin the rest of their classmates at Long Marston sometime in the next week or so (unfortunately not in time for the open day). Cotswold are to provide the motive power.

There is also to be some more Class 1 passenger action (unfortunately not regular diagrammed work) for the GB twins with two appearances pencilled in on the Blue Pullman this month.

 

[matt]

Any ideas on the routing to Long Marston Gaz? Is it likely to be WCML or GWML?

 

[37402]

Any ideas on the routing to Long Marston Gaz? Is it likely to be WCML or GWML?

No idea yet, sorry.

 

[87015]

http://redcow.fotopic.net/p42074547.html 87028 on S96
http://redcow.fotopic.net/p42074546.html 87022 on M44

Dreadful! Thats 100% of the active 87 fleet hock:
Ta 37402/E3209 for the gen

Mega skoda device action today - 90018 worked 1310 Eus-Brum/1500 Brum-Eus plus usual, 90031 on XC diagram.

 

[1VWC]

Mega skoda device action today - 90018 worked 1310 Eus-Brum/1500 Brum-Eus plus usual

It's because SV is off in the US of A otherwise it have been his mission not to use the 90 at any cost, even if it involved mega mileage Pendo ECS moves...

 

[37402]

Any ideas on the routing to Long Marston Gaz? Is it likely to be WCML or GWML?

An update.

Move probably happening Monday. GWML routing I'm afraid for all you WM lads. Watch out for a headboard too.

 

[matt]

Looks like its a trip to Long Marston for me then next week

 

[37402]

Just had a phone call from The Chief...

87s move from WB Monday.

Mon: 1230 x WB via the GWML to WORCESTER YARD (stabling overnight).

Tue: ???? Worcester Yard-Long Marston.

Shame they couldn't go back over their old stomping ground but hey.

Cameras at the ready..!

 

[matt]

Cheers for the gen Gaz (and the chief) . Hope its not too early of Worcester on Tuesday

 

[37402]

Cheers for the gen Gaz (and the chief) . Hope its not too early of Worcester on Tuesday

Well the 0530 BNS-Cardiff goes via Worcester and that's the first train! Don't think even Cotswold drivers get up that early though...!

 

[matt]

The chief reckons its likely to be after the morning peak

 

[87015]

Seem to remember a 0830 ish path from Gloucester which has been used before when the last batch of 7s went down hours late from OY and missed the Cotswold line path

0530 x New St....u having a laugh boss! ! ! hock:
About 1100 x Gloucester would be most appreciated.....8)