What’s in Ely MLF Papworth sidings?

[Babybirdrobin]

Good afternoon all,

I am going to be heading to Ely on Saturday, does anyone know what’s currently in Ely Papworth?

Thanks

 

[SuperLuke2334]

HST powercars and some coaches, 153s, 156s are a few.

 

[warwickshire]

Some remaining mk3s ex lner, emr,
43 Power cars Gwr, lner,emr,
Class 465x2,
Some 153s I believe.

Also x3 Castle plug door ex hst mk3 vehicles

 

[Babybirdrobin]

HST powercars and some coaches, 153s, 156s are a few.

Ok, thanks, do you ok or if any317’s or 465’s are there?

 

[DBS92042]

Ok, thanks, do you ok or if any317’s or 465’s are there?

There's three 317s left at Ely (501, 506 & 882) unless any have left by road recently and not been reported about

 

[Babybirdrobin]

There's three 317s left at Ely (501, 506 & 882) unless any have left by road recently and not been reported about

Ok, I assume those 465’s and 466’s haven’t moved then?

 

[m79900]

Is the LNER farewell set still there? That’s the last place I can trace it to, but I watched some drone footage of the site and I didn’t see it.

 

[fgwrich]

Is the LNER farewell set still there? That’s the last place I can trace it to, but I watched some drone footage of the site and I didn’t see it.

Only, for now, the two power cars.

There is also 2 x ex EMR 180 now there too, along with a number of stored Networkers.

 

[19Gnasher69]

Forgive my ignorance but is the stock at this location actually visible (with naked eye or binoculars), especially with trees, etc. being in leaf?
I assume that a few vehicles at the north east end of the site can be seen from passing trains but, looking on Google Maps, I can’t see a decent vantage point for the larger area of sidings.

 

[pokemonsuper9]

Looking at https://www.ukraillog.co.uk/ (pop "Ely Papworth Sidings" in the "depot" section of the search at the bottom of the page)

Class 43
FGW Blue: 017, 020, 024, 174, 190, 191,
GWR Green: 170
Intercity 125 Blue and Yellow: 206, 312
(EMR Branding) LNER Full Red: 238
(EMR Branding) LNER Red and Silver: 306, 307, 314, 316, 317, 318, 320,
LNER Red & Silver: 295, 305, 309, 310, 311, 315, 319, 367

Class 153
Northern Blue, Purple & Grey - 301, 304, 307, 315, 317, 328, 351, 352, 378
(EMR Branded) Blue, Red & Orange - 308, 319, 355, 357, 470, 473, 497, 498

Class 180 - 109, 110, 111, 113 (All ex-EMR)

Class 317 - 501, 506, 882, Abellio Greater Anglia White, 882 with red doors.

Class 465 - 236, 237, 238, 240, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250, all SE White, Black & Navy with Blue Doors

 

[Babybirdrobin]

Looking at https://www.ukraillog.co.uk/ (pop "Ely Papworth Sidings" in the "depot" section of the search at the bottom of the page)

Class 43
FGW Blue: 017, 020, 024, 174, 190, 191,
GWR Green: 170
Intercity 125 Blue and Yellow: 206, 312
(EMR Branding) LNER Full Red: 238
(EMR Branding) LNER Red and Silver: 306, 307, 314, 316, 317, 318, 320,
LNER Red & Silver: 295, 305, 309, 310, 311, 315, 319, 367

Class 153
Northern Blue, Purple & Grey - 301, 304, 307, 315, 317, 328, 351, 352, 378
(EMR Branded) Blue, Red & Orange - 308, 319, 355, 357, 470, 473, 497, 498

Class 180 - 109 to 113 (All ex-EMR)

Class 317 - 501, 506, 882, Abellio Greater Anglia White, 882 with red doors.

Class 465 - 236, 237, 238, 240, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250, all SE White, Black & Navy with Blue Doors

Thanks, that’s really helpful!

 

[MikeWM]

Forgive my ignorance but is the stock at this location actually visible (with naked eye or binoculars), especially with trees, etc. being in leaf?
I assume that a few vehicles at the north east end of the site can be seen from passing trains but, looking on Google Maps, I can’t see a decent vantage point for the larger area of sidings.

You can see a bit of the east side from Queen Adelaide Way, and IIRC a little bit as/after you cross the rather decrepit metal footbridge that takes you from QAW to Kiln Lane (via the 'Cuckoo bridge'). And some of the west side from passing trains. But I'm not aware of anywhere that you can properly view the whole scene.

 

[19Gnasher69]

You can see a bit of the east side from Queen Adelaide Way, and IIRC a little bit as/after you cross the rather decrepit metal footbridge that takes you from QAW to Kiln Lane (via the 'Cuckoo bridge'). And some of the west side from passing trains. But I'm not aware of anywhere that you can properly view the whole scene.

Cheers..

 

[Babybirdrobin]

You can see a bit of the east side from Queen Adelaide Way, and IIRC a little bit as/after you cross the rather decrepit metal footbridge that takes you from QAW to Kiln Lane (via the 'Cuckoo bridge'). And some of the west side from passing trains. But I'm not aware of anywhere that you can properly view the whole scene.

Thanks

 

[ED73]

Looking at https://www.ukraillog.co.uk/ (pop "Ely Papworth Sidings" in the "depot" section of the search at the bottom of the page)

Class 43
FGW Blue: 017, 020, 024, 174, 190, 191,
GWR Green: 170
Intercity 125 Blue and Yellow: 206, 312
(EMR Branding) LNER Full Red: 238
(EMR Branding) LNER Red and Silver: 306, 307, 314, 316, 317, 318, 320,
LNER Red & Silver: 295, 305, 309, 310, 311, 315, 319, 367

Class 153
Northern Blue, Purple & Grey - 301, 304, 307, 315, 317, 328, 351, 352, 378
(EMR Branded) Blue, Red & Orange - 308, 319, 355, 357, 470, 473, 497, 498

Class 180 - 109 to 113 (All ex-EMR)

Class 317 - 501, 506, 882, Abellio Greater Anglia White, 882 with red doors.

Class 465 - 236, 237, 238, 240, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250, all SE White, Black & Navy with Blue Doors

I assume the 180s don't include 112, which is a GC one.

 

[pokemonsuper9]

I assume the 180s don't include 112, which is a GC one.

yep, didn't check properly (previous post now edited)

 

[bspahh]

You can see a bit of the east side from Queen Adelaide Way, and IIRC a little bit as/after you cross the rather decrepit metal footbridge that takes you from QAW to Kiln Lane (via the 'Cuckoo bridge'). And some of the west side from passing trains. But I'm not aware of anywhere that you can properly view the whole scene.

The big footbridge bridge across the river has an encouraging sign that says that only 2 people should cross at once

 

[Geeves]

156470, 473, 497, 498 that are there are definitely not long for this earth. Unlikely to ever run again, missing WSP and full of rust holes, they always seemed unloved for some reason!

 

[87electric]

UK Railtours actually go into the Potter site on a railtour if interested, on 9th September with THE ANGLIAN ANGEL. The first passenger train to ever enter there.

THE ANGLIAN ANGEL – UK Railtours

www.ukrailtours.com

 

[47444]

Looking at https://www.ukraillog.co.uk/ (pop "Ely Papworth Sidings" in the "depot" section of the search at the bottom of the page)

Class 153
Northern Blue, Purple & Grey - 301, 304, 307, 315, 317, 328, 351, 352, 378
(EMR Branded) Blue, Red & Orange - 308, 319, 355, 357,

According to posts in these forums

• 153307, 153328 and 153352 were moved from Ely to Landore in 2022 and now belong to TfW
• 153317 was moved to Bristol Barton Hill in 2022 for conversion to a Network Rail inspection vehicle

Did these moves not take place in the end?

 

[SuperLuke2334]

According to posts in these forums

• 153307, 153328 and 153352 were moved from Ely to Landore in 2022 and now belong to TfW
• 153317 was moved to Bristol Barton Hill in 2022 for conversion to a Network Rail inspection vehicle

Did these moves not take place in the end?

The TfW ones definitely did! Trainlogger also shows 317 at Bristol Barton Hill under refurb.

 

[Babybirdrobin]

The TfW ones definitely did! Trainlogger also shows 317 at Bristol Barton Hill under refurb.

Interesting that a 317 is under refurb…
I wonder why, if I’m being stupid or looking too deep into it, please tell me…

 

[43096]

Interesting that a 317 is under refurb…
I wonder why, if I’m being stupid or looking too deep into it, please tell me…

153317, not a Class 317.

 

[SuperLuke2334]

Interesting that a 317 is under refurb…
I wonder why, if I’m being stupid or looking too deep into it, please tell me…

153317 I mean... referring to the post about 153s!

 

[Babybirdrobin]

153317 I mean... referring to the post about 153s!

Ok, makes more sense now

 

[bspahh]

I went for a walk past Potters yesterday evening. From the path between Kingfisher Bridge and the bridge across the river, you can see some Networkers.
From Queen Adelaide Way, there is a 180 nearest the river.


From just beyond the bridge for lorries to enter the site, you can see Networkers, MkIII coaches, another 180 and a couple of Sprinters.

From the footpath from Queen Adelaide by the line to Kings Lynn you can see an East Midlands Trains 156, an HST power car and a MkIII coach.

A bit further along the path towards Ely there are more 156s

This 156 has been polished at one end, but is otherwise grubby.

I then took the footpath over the line to Peterborough. This is from the meadow surrounded by the Ely North loop, showing more of the 156s.

 

[1D54]

Great photos, thanks for sharing.

 

[Babybirdrobin]

I went for a walk past Potters yesterday evening. From the path between Kingfisher Bridge and the bridge across the river, you can see some Networkers.
From Queen Adelaide Way, there is a 180 nearest the river.
View attachment 139156

From just beyond the bridge for lorries to enter the site, you can see Networkers, MkIII coaches, another 180 and a couple of Sprinters.
View attachment 139157
From the footpath from Queen Adelaide by the line to Kings Lynn you can see an East Midlands Trains 156, an HST power car and a MkIII coach.
View attachment 139158
A bit further along the path towards Ely there are more 156s
View attachment 139159
This 156 has been polished at one end, but is otherwise grubby.
View attachment 139160
I then took the footpath over the line to Peterborough. This is from the meadow surrounded by the Ely North loop, showing more of the 156s.
View attachment 139162

That’s great, thanks, I also went Yesterday although only saw networkers and 1 180.

 

[bspahh]

UK Railtours actually go into the Potter site on a railtour if interested, on 9th September with THE ANGLIAN ANGEL. The first passenger train to ever enter there.

THE ANGLIAN ANGEL – UK Railtours

www.ukrailtours.com

There are still a few tickets left for this. These are the paths:

Peterborough to Liverpool Street

Realtime Trains | 1Z20 0706 Peterborough to London Liverpool Street | 09/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 1Z20 0706 departure from Peterborough to London Liverpool Street on 09/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Liverpool Street to Potters and then Ely

Realtime Trains | 1Z21 0944 London Liverpool Street to Ely | 09/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 1Z21 0944 departure from London Liverpool Street to Ely on 09/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Ely to Middleton Towers

Realtime Trains | 1Z23 1642 Middleton Towers to Peterborough | 09/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 1Z23 1642 departure from Middleton Towers to Peterborough on 09/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Middleton Towers to Peterborough via Stratford and Finsbury Park

Realtime Trains | 1Z23 1642 Middleton Towers to Peterborough | 09/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 1Z23 1642 departure from Middleton Towers to Peterborough on 09/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

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These are lists of the units currently at Potters, as distributed on the Anglian Angel

 

[brad465]

Recently this drone footage of the site was compiled showing everything stored there in mid-October and how they were arranged: