Railway 200: Greatest Gathering Derby tickets and exhibits

[Covshire1]

Seems to be a delay to 0859 6Z31 from Chaddesden, not left yet

Slightly surprised that neither Classes 555 or 777 are represented

6Z31 just arrived some 280+ mins down!

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150235 can be removed from the list.

 

[CR165022]

Someone mentioned a Voyager was there according to another BBC video on socials

There's a few that were in storage there anyway, 221101-106 I believe

 

[150249]

Is 390119 there yet? If not would anyone have a diagram for it?

 

[Trainguy34]

Is 390119 there yet? If not would anyone have a diagram for it?

Coming in on the Creighton Ward explorer tour today as 1Z35, due into Derby at ~15:40

Realtime Trains | 1Z35 1424 Crewe to Derby Litchurch Lane | 31/07/2025

Real-time train running information for 1Z35 1424 departure from Crewe to Derby Litchurch Lane on 31/07/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[Class15]

Coming in on the Creighton Ward explorer tour today as 1Z35, due into Derby at ~15:40

Realtime Trains | 1Z35 1424 Crewe to Derby Litchurch Lane | 31/07/2025

Real-time train running information for 1Z35 1424 departure from Crewe to Derby Litchurch Lane on 31/07/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

…delayed leaving Crewe due to paperwork issues.

 

[Trainguy34]

…delayed leaving Crewe due to paperwork issues.

Just heard that from one of my friends, luckily it's just started moving apparently.

 

[150249]

Coming in on the Creighton Ward explorer tour today as 1Z35, due into Derby at ~15:40

Realtime Trains | 1Z35 1424 Crewe to Derby Litchurch Lane | 31/07/2025

Real-time train running information for 1Z35 1424 departure from Crewe to Derby Litchurch Lane on 31/07/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Thank you, making a quick dash to Derby now to see it!

 

[dmtransport841]

6Z31 just arrived some 280+ mins down!

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150235 can be removed from the list.

Have done. As it’s not listed on the website, just a FB announcement.

 

[E B]

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The GWR class 800 can’t go now as it’s needed in service. Same with the 197 and 387.

On their Facebook. Class 150231 is mentioned. Guessing that’s replacing 150235?

150231 looks superb.

 

[dmtransport841]

Can't be that long until we know what the missing WCR 47 is. That and 360/1 are the 2 unconfirmed fleet nos now on the list

 

[Iskra]

Can't be that long until we know what the missing WCR 47 is. That and 360/1 are the 2 unconfirmed fleet nos now on the list

Is it not possible that the 47 has been replaced by 57008? I hear West Coast are having difficulty in keeping their Class 47 fleet going.

 

[dmtransport841]

Is it not possible that the 47 has been replaced by 57008? I hear West Coast are having difficulty in keeping their Class 47 fleet going.

That's a good point

 

[Trainman40083]

You get one as you go in each day.

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It sure does! Can’t wait to see it in person. Can’t be that many more trains now that’s not on site.

Someone mentioned a Voyager was there according to another BBC video on socials

There are a few Voyagers stored after use by Avanti West Coast, I think. I could certainly see one from Osmaston Road right at the south end of the site.

 

[DarloRich]

2x WCRC class 57 on site. One is Conway Castle

 

[37884]

Does anyone know if the LSL 121 is still going? I can’t find any information on it going to Derby.

 

[dmtransport841]

I'm going to take a guess that the 360 now isn't coming, unless it's at Derby depot somewhere

 

[Intercity_225]

I'm going to take a guess that the 360 now isn't coming, unless it's at Derby depot somewhere

360108, saw it at Derby on this:

Realtime Trains | 5R21 1207 Kettering Engineering Sdgs to Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) | 31/07/2025

Real-time train running information for 5R21 1207 departure from Kettering Engineering Sdgs to Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) on 31/07/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Oddly pathed to go into RTC instead of Litchurch Lane..

 

[E B]

360108, saw it at Derby on this:

Realtime Trains | 5R21 1207 Kettering Engineering Sdgs to Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) | 31/07/2025

Real-time train running information for 5R21 1207 departure from Kettering Engineering Sdgs to Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) on 31/07/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Oddly pathed to go into RTC instead of Litchurch Lane..

Only thing I can think of is the approach into litchurch lane being quite busy (as it was yesterday with trains being held for ages). I assume it will move into Litchurch Lane very soon.

 

[gwr2818]

Have the Class 20s arrived?

 

[midland1]

There have been a number of 360s going into RTC of late for some work. Often go back to Kettering same day or the next, there is a path on Friday on RTT.

 

[Flange Squeal]

Didn't realise there was a couple of tampers there. Thanks, will add them on

They aren't tampers - DR98926/76 make up each end of an MPV (multi-purpose vehicle).

On their Facebook. Class 150231 is mentioned. Guessing that’s replacing 150235?

Yes. My understanding is that 235 was the unit originally planned to go to the Watercress Line, before being swapped with 231.

 

[Wymondham]

What time are people planning on getting to Litchurch Lane tomorrow, is there expected to be a queue to get in at the start?

 

[E B]

What time are people planning on getting to Litchurch Lane tomorrow, is there expected to be a queue to get in at the start?

I’m planning to get there around 10ish. I would expect a queue

 

[JonathanH]

Someone mentioned a Voyager was there according to another BBC video on socials

220033 is there separated into its individual carriages within one of the buildings, as it seems to be in for work.

150231 looks amazing!!

True, but full vinyls on a 150 haven't been a good idea in the past.

 

[RealTrains07]

Are 170503, 158847 and 222005 at litchurch lane? Or are they no shows as well?

 

[LRV3004]

2x WCRC class 57 on site. One is Conway Castle

The other is 57008.

 

[CR165022]

Are 170503, 158847 and 222005 at litchurch lane? Or are they no shows as well?

Unsure about the 170 & 158, but 222005 was in Etches Park with parts removed.

 

[SouthWalesSam]

Hello,

I have a spare ticket as my missus can't come for FRIDAY ONLY. I do not want any money for it as it would not be used either way so would rather someone go and have fun send me a PM here and wil send a screenshot of the ticket from my phone. again it's FRIDAY ONLY and only have 1!

Ticket now gone

 

[Class15]

The Freightliner locos and 57604 are completely boxed in and not really viewable. Hopefully they get moved. Also the Test Track was a bit of a shambles with an electrical fault delaying us significantly. Railtour wasn’t great either sitting in Derby station for over an hour.

 

[DBS92042]

The Freightliner locos and 57604 are completely boxed in and not really viewable. Hopefully they get moved. Also the Test Track was a bit of a shambles with an electrical fault delaying us significantly. Railtour wasn’t great either sitting in Derby station for over an hour.

The placement of some 'fun fact' boards doesn't look great for photos either... (https://flic.kr/p/2rjVwhD)