KWVR NEWS AND UPDATES

[Iskra]

75078 and 144011 until the 31st December

Thanks for the information (and to the railway for updating the website over the Christmas period). The Standard 4 can be very impressive in wintry weather, so I look forward to visiting

 

[D6130]

Thanks for the information (and to the railway for updating the website over the Christmas period). The Standard 4 can be very impressive in wintry weather, so I look forward to visiting

I shall be there either on 3rd or 4th January....not sure which yet.

 

[Iskra]

I shall be there either on 3rd or 4th January....not sure which yet.

Ah, that’s unfortunate my schedule allows me to do 28/29th and the 11th if the roster is different enough to make a trip worth while.

(I’m heading to Northern Italy and Switzerland to do the Bernina Express at the end of January )

 

[jshaw]

Ah, that’s unfortunate my schedule allows me to do 28/29th and the 11th if the roster is different enough to make a trip worth while.

(I’m heading to Northern Italy and Switzerland to do the Bernina Express at the end of January )

75078 until 31/12 then 78022 01/01-04/01.

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I doubt they need 5820. The standard 4 will last (hopefully) until 2032, 90733 is set to return next year and they have 45212 which will return in the coming years. 5775 will replace the standard 2 and 90733 will replace 85 (but there is a power difference there) and will 5820 replace 41241 (but yet another power difference, increasing costs)

Not quite I’m afraid. 90733 technically replaces 5820 which was withdrawn early (and 90733 is slightly late coming back in)

 

[Iskra]

75078 until 31/12 then 78022 01/01-04/01.

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Not quite I’m afraid. 90733 technically replaces 5820 which was withdrawn early (and 90733 is slightly late coming back in)

Thank you!

 

[HertiageFan]

75078 until 31/12 then 78022 01/01-04/01.

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Not quite I’m afraid. 90733 technically replaces 5820 which was withdrawn early (and 90733 is slightly late coming back in)

Where is the evidence about 78022

 

[jshaw]

Where is the evidence about 78022

Evidence?

 

[izzynufc12]

75078 until 31/12 then 78022 01/01-04/01.

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Not quite I’m afraid. 90733 technically replaces 5820 which was withdrawn early (and 90733 is slightly late coming back in)

I doubt they need 5820. The standard 4 will last (hopefully) until 2032, 90733 is set to return next year and they have 45212 which will return in the coming years. 5775 will replace the standard 2 and 90733 will replace 85 (but there is a power difference there) and will 5820 replace 41241 (but yet another power difference, increasing costs)

What about 31 Hamburg

 

[30907]

Evidence?

Official document still says TBA, website isn't updated. Inside information?
That said, it's entirely plausible.

BTW 75078 was on fine form yesterday

 

[jshaw]

Official document still says TBA, website isn't updated. Inside information?
That said, it's entirely plausible.

BTW 75078 was on fine form yesterday

It is definitely planned for 78022 to take over from 1st Jan. website will be updated in due course.

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What about 31 Hamburg

Not part of the core fleet but is under overhaul

 

[xotGD]

Website now lists the Standard 2 for Jan 1st to 4th.

 

[Iskra]

[Incorrect - ignore]

 

[YorkshireBear]

The Std 4 appears to have caused a number of lineside fires today between Oakworth and the passing loop.

No, managed burning of vegetation that has been cut down, with relevant Environment Agency licenses in place.

 

[Iskra]

No, managed burning of vegetation that has been cut down, with relevant Environment Agency licenses in place.

Thank you, I couldn’t see any people nearby hence why I assumed it was uncontrolled

 

[YorkshireBear]

Thank you, I couldn’t see any people nearby hence why I assumed it was uncontrolled

We must have just left.

 

[Kevin Colins]

Thank you, I couldn’t see any people nearby hence why I assumed it was uncontrolled

I think you need glasses I saw lots of orange walking around.

 

[Iskra]

I think you need glasses I saw lots of orange walking around.

No need be rude.

 

[Kevin Colins]

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[YorkshireBear]

No need be rude.

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I can see all of us in that photo. We are a similar colour to the fire

 

[Kevin Colins]

I can see all of us in that photo. We are a similar colour to the fire

Obviously not keeping a good enough eye on things, maybe @Iskra should volunteer???

 

[Iskra]

Obviously not keeping a good enough eye on things, maybe @Iskra should volunteer???

You’re not exactly a great advert for anyone wishing to do so.

 

[EyeKay]

I can see all of us in that photo. We are a similar colour to the fire

A bit like the Blackpool Tower “fire” a couple of years ago. Someone saw some orange netting flapping in the wind and thought it was on fire

 

[Kevin Colins]

You’re not exactly a great advert for anyone wishing to do so.

Not really, you said the fire was uncontrolled, I said there was people tending the fires, I think you're the one who is the bad advert commenting and assuming the facts.

 

[YorkshireBear]

A bit like the Blackpool Tower “fire” a couple of years ago. Someone saw some orange netting flapping in the wind and thought it was on fire

I'd forgotten about that, didn't they step up a major incident too for it before anyone actually realised?

 

[EyeKay]

I'd forgotten about that, didn't they step up a major incident too for it before anyone actually realised?

Apparently yes

 

[neil65]

The fire was being controlled very well i passed it about 6 times and plenty of staff in orange in attendance every time i passed

 

[alexl92]

Is it known how long the agreement is with Riley’s for 5212?

 

[xotGD]

I see that the Coal Tank is due to operate this weekend.

 

[HertiageFan]

I see that the Coal Tank is due to operate this weekend.

41241 this weekend then the coal tank for 2 weekends and then 78022 for a weekend (with the diesel railbus taking the diesel turn for the 4 weekends mentioned) , I don’t see 52044 anywhere though.

 

[xotGD]

41241 this weekend then the coal tank for 2 weeks, I don’t see 52044 anywhere though.

Sorry, I can't tell the difference between January and February!

Apols for the duff gen.