Classes of loco and unit being scrapped

[Buffer68]

This might be tricky to answer but here goes. I have been recording train sightings since 2009 and am compiling a list of what I have seen - I do have Platform 5 books for 2009 and 2018 - and also trying to predict what may come up over the next few years. I have mainly spotted in Dorset, Hampshire, Devon and Cornwall. I am hoping to travel more in the U.K. and see many more classes of loco and unit.
Are there websites I could use to see what has disappeared since 2009 and also what is going to disappear soon. I guess some will cascade to other TOCs etc. And there are new classes appearing like the Azumas. I am trying to avoid compiling too big a list but want it to be accurate.
Sorry if this is a hard question to answer but appreciate any help.

 

[4REP]

I Can help what's going to disapear.
140 pacers 0f class 142/3/4
poss 80% of class 153's
class 315's
poss class 317
some class 319's
class 321's going off lease
class 322
class 332 possibly
some class 365's
not sure on class 379's
class 455's on south western
class 456 on south western
class 458 on south western
class 707 on south western
class 465/66 maybe in the next franchise
A % of mark 4 stock
class 91(20 are already sold)
% of class 43 and mark 3 stock
That is all i can find so far unless i discover anything else.
I can't think of any loco's other than class 43/91

 

[4REP]

Isle of wight class 483 will be replaced by class 484 ex district line stock

 

[Fawkes Cat]

313s, 507s, 508s - is there anything else PEP-based still out there?

 

[4REP]

can only think of class 455 and 315 based on PEPS

 

[Fawkes Cat]

can only think of class 455 and 315 based on PEPS

Which are already on the list - thanks.

 

[F Great Eastern]

Class 317 is finished, no chance of any futher work after they're done on GA.

 

[Peter0124]

Class 314 are gone after december

 

[Mikey C]

The Coastway 313s will be replaced at some point but there are no specific plans, so they will presumably be the final PEPs in service?

 

[mackeral1234]

can only think of class 455 and 315 based on PEPS

455 not PEP - Mk3 I think

 

[Mikey C]

455 not PEP - Mk3 I think

One carriage on the 455/7 sub class is taken from a 508 so is partially a PEP!

 

[swt_passenger]

I don’t think the 707s will actually be scrapped, although they may have to be modded to make them leaseable, eg toilets fitted and/or made AC capable.
Not sure about the 458s though. They could realistically be heading for an early grave at only 20 years old?

 

[Speed43125]

I don’t think the 707s will actually be scrapped, although they may have to be modded to make them leaseable, eg toilets fitted and/or made AC capable.
Not sure about the 458s though. They could realistically be heading for an early grave at only 20 years old?

No way will stock only a few years old get scrapped. and given the class 701s are no doubt going to be late being introduced (like everything in the last few years) they will likely have more of a reprieve than you think

 

[Grannyjoans]

I heard DRS are set to get rid of everything except 66, 68 and 88 ?

I also heard Freightliner 86's are set to go

 

[ExRes]

I heard DRS are set to get rid of everything except 66, 68 and 88 ?

I also heard Freightliner 86's are set to go

DRS are to get rid of their 20s and 37s but not as scrap, they are classed by DRS as heritage locos and the aim is to release them to preserved railways where possible, while retaining ownership I believe. The Freightliner 86s will all go when they can be replaced by the GA Class 90s, whether they go for scrap or for export is the only question

Let's not forget that with the most recent sale of 5 Class 60s by DBC that they will become the first of probably quite a few to be scrapped for spares

 

[NoMorePacers]

DRS are to get rid of their 20s and 37s but not as scrap, they are classed by DRS as heritage locos and the aim is to release them to preserved railways where possible, while retaining ownership I believe. The Freightliner 86s will all go when they can be replaced by the GA Class 90s, whether they go for scrap or for export is the only question

Let's not forget that with the most recent sale of 5 Class 60s by DBC that they will become the first of probably quite a few to be scrapped for spares

The 37s being scrapped wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing mind.

 

[xotGD]

The 37s being scrapped wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing mind.

How to lose friends quickly!

 

[ValleyLines142]

I Can help what's going to disapear.
140 pacers 0f class 142/3/4
poss 80% of class 153's
class 315's
poss class 317
some class 319's
class 321's going off lease
class 322
class 332 possibly
some class 365's
not sure on class 379's
class 455's on south western
class 456 on south western
class 458 on south western
class 707 on south western
class 465/66 maybe in the next franchise
A % of mark 4 stock
class 91(20 are already sold)
% of class 43 and mark 3 stock
That is all i can find so far unless i discover anything else.
I can't think of any loco's other than class 43/91

Why on earth would the 707s be withdrawn? They've only been in service for two years.

 

[Mikey C]

Why on earth would the 707s be withdrawn? They've only been in service for two years.

Because they're being replaced by the 701s (which are also replacing the 455, 456 and 458s)

 

[ValleyLines142]

Because they're being replaced by the 701s (which are also replacing the 455, 456 and 458s)

Yes but surely they'll be deployed elsewhere?

 

[43096]

Yes but surely they'll be deployed elsewhere?

No guarantee.

 

[Speed43125]

No guarantee.

You can say that again. EMU stock is very plentiful these days, hence why we have 365s out of work, and 40 year old 2 car DMUs trundling along full and under the wires

 

[Grannyjoans]

The 37s being scrapped wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing mind.

The 37's are remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good. I wish the rails would provide me with more of these instead of spamming me with 150s

 

[Darandio]

The 37's are remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good. If only there was more of them.

There was more of them, they got scrapped.

 

[NoMorePacers]

There was more of them, they got scrapped.

If only there was a like button.

 

[4REP]

Why on earth would the 707s be withdrawn? They've only been in service for two years.

There were speculation they may possibly be withdrawn then scrapped as there has been no new home declared yet.

 

[ValleyLines142]

There were speculation they may possibly be withdrawn then scrapped as there has been no new home declared yet.

Just frustrating and also a bit of a kick in the teeth knowing that perfectly good and new units are potentially being scrapped when operators such as Transport for Wales have a chronic shortage of stock.

 

[Buffer68]

Thanks for all the information guys and the interesting discussions around some of the classes.

 

[Speed43125]

Just frustrating and also a bit of a kick in the teeth knowing that perfectly good and new units are potentially being scrapped when operators such as Transport for Wales have a chronic shortage of stock.

Stick some diesels into them?

 

[EE Andy b1]

Stick some diesels into them?

No, get more electrification done as was supposed to be happening and let's take the greener route!