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[DAH37403]

A wee reminder that 37025 and 37403 will be running at Bo'ness on Saturday 29th oct 2022.

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

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DAH

 

[Alanko]

Is 403 back at Bo'ness?

 

[BigB]

Is 403 back at Bo'ness?

It wasn't yesterday and I can't see an STP path in yet, but as it's been running 4 turns a day at NYMR it may be a last minute trip.

It will be good to have them together for a run up the hill though!

 

[Alanko]

It wasn't yesterday and I can't see an STP path in yet, but as it's been running 4 turns a day at NYMR it may be a last minute trip.

It will be good to have them together for a run up the hill though!

This has turned up on Friday! https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R03198/2022-10-28/detailed

 

[DAH37403]

 

[D365]

I’ve got a technical question about those two locos, does anyone know who fitted the OTMR & TPWS on each of them?

 

[Wyrleybart]

I’ve got a technical question about those two locos, does anyone know who fitted the OTMR & TPWS on each of them?

Not sure who signed it off but I am assuming both locos went off Bo ness into FOC service with the kit. I am also guessing 37025 had most of it's OTMR from when it worked for EWS before it's first retirement.

I also have a question - before both went out on hire. there were plans to through pipe / cable each so that they run run dual heat on the SRPS stock. I have a feeling 37025 had it's steam pipes refitted and I think there was a plan to hide ETH jumpers behind flaps in the nose ends. Also believe 37403
was to get a through steam pipe.

How much of this happened (or didn't) before 37025 went to Colas and 374033 to DRS ?

TIA

 

[Alanko]

I can't answer the technical questions, but it was good to see both locos in fine voice on Saturday. Hats off to all involved.

 

[D365]

Not sure who signed it off but I am assuming both locos went off Bo ness into FOC service with the kit. I am also guessing 37025 had most of it's OTMR from when it worked for EWS before it's first retirement.

I also have a question - before both went out on hire. there were plans to through pipe / cable each so that they run run dual heat on the SRPS stock. I have a feeling 37025 had it's steam pipes refitted and I think there was a plan to hide ETH jumpers behind flaps in the nose ends. Also believe 37403
was to get a through steam pipe.

How much of this happened (or didn't) before 37025 went to Colas and 37403 to DRS ?

TIA

As far as I’m aware, both are fitted with Arrowvale OTMR. I don’t think EWS retained any 37/0s for very long.

37025 has the original steam boiler fitted, no ETH facility as far as I’m aware. The refurbished 37/4s are the opposite; ETH fitted, with the steam boilers removed to free up space in the clean air room.

I understand 403 is currently owned/operated by WCRC?

 

[BigB]

37403 is owned by SRPS - WCRC are the TOC who are used for movements but they certainly don't own it...... the very thought....

 

[D365]

37403 is owned by SRPS - WCRC are the TOC who are used for movements but they certainly don't own it...... the very thought....

Thanks, I'll check that against my records.

 

[D6968]

37403 is owned by SRPS - WCRC are the TOC who are used for movements but they certainly don't own it...... the very thought....

I doubt it would have spent so long on hire to DRS had it been a WCRC owned machine!

 

[37114]

As far as I’m aware, both are fitted with Arrowvale OTMR. I don’t think EWS retained any 37/0s for very long.

37025 has the original steam boiler fitted, no ETH facility as far as I’m aware. The refurbished 37/4s are the opposite; ETH fitted, with the steam boilers removed to free up space in the clean air room.

I understand 403 is currently owned/operated by WCRC?

37025 has had a through ETH cable fitted so if double headed with a 37/4, there was no need for the 37/4 to be always next to the stock.

 

[D6968]

37025 has had a through ETH cable fitted so if double headed with a 37/4, there was no need for the 37/4 to be always next to the stock.

So 37025 is through piped, if that makes sense in a ETH way?

 

[BigB]

Thanks, I'll check that against my records.

37403 bought by SRPS in 2008, rebuilt, hired to DRs for use on various services including Cumbrian coast, returned to SRPS following a failure and once rebuilt hired to NYMR.

 

[37114]

So 37025 is through piped, if that makes sense in a ETH way?

Yes

 

[DAH37403]

So 37025 is through piped, if that makes sense in a ETH way?

The ETH connection on 37025 can be seen here:

37025 restoration Gallery - RealRail

No 2 end. ETH connector ready for wiring. 28th Feb 2014.

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Many more photos of the restoration at:

37025 restoration Gallery - RealRail

The restoration of Class 37025 to mainline standard by the Scottish 37 group & Bo'ness Diesel Group. LATEST PHOTOS ON LAST PAGES . Last update : 6 photos 12th July 2023 to 19th July 2024.

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The 37403 restoration gallery can be seen at:

37403 Restoration at Bo'ness - RealRail

The restoration of Class 37403 to mainline standard by the Bo'ness Diesel Group from 2008 until present day.Latest photos on last pages. Latest update : 34 photos + 2 videos 30th April to 8th March 2022. Latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L3mRSXbVCE&t=23s

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https://www.youtube.com/user/BONESS27001/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0

 

[DAH37403]

The Scottish hydrogen Class 614 team visit the NYMR for a day out:

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[DAH37403]

A video of the final days of the Class 303 Glasgow Blue trains during 2001.

 

[DAH37403]

A cab run in the Class 614 hydrogen train during September this year.

Hopefully the vehicle will be on display at the station this week during the diesel gala on 29th December 2022.

DAH.

 

[DAH37403]

A video of the shunt and prep for the gala on 29th December 2022.

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[DAH37403]

Big thanks to GBRF for the Class 60 at the Bo'ness winter diesel gala.

My video of the gala that includes a MEGA double Class 37 cold start up can be seen at:

A big thanks to everyone who supported and attended this event.

DAH

 

[DAH37403]

My video from twenty years ago, 30th December 2002 of the very last Class 303 run.

 

[DAH37403]

A video of Class 25235s bogie restoration during 2019.
This includes seized nut and bush removal from various bogie parts.
Also included is the new manufacture of bushes and bogie pins on the lathe.

 

[DAH37403]

A video of the Class 84 being removed from The Scottish Railway museum on 4th January.
The loco is being returned to the NRM at York by road from Bo'ness.

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[Ashley Hill]

A shame it will never be a mainline candidate.

 

[D6130]

A shame it will never be a mainline candidate.

Probably just as well to be honest. Like most diesel and electric products of the North British Locomotive Company, they were pretty unreliable.

 

[Ashley Hill]

I never had an 84 for haulage. I suppose I never will.

 

[D6130]

I never had an 84 for haulage. I suppose I never will.

Me neither. I should have had one, but it failed before starting time at Glasgow Central! I had a few 82s and 83s though.

 

[pdeaves]

How long was it at Bo'ness? I never knew it had gone there!