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[Boalbads]

This will be 8529. 8535 is also now also out of C6 miles and following hand back work it will follow its classmate to Long Marston if a few months time.

Do you know how long 8530 and 8533 have left?

 

[Tickle]

Do you know how long 8530 and 8533 have left?

No, but they will be around a little while longer yet (months).

 

[Rich the Eagle]

* Class 455 Allocations - Wed 14th Jan *

5712+5717

2V45 1607 London Waterloo to London Waterloo
2C55 1750 London Waterloo to Reading
2C66 1939 Reading to London Waterloo

 

[Boalbads]

No, but they will be around a little while longer yet (months).

Good to hear, need to go on them some more before they go.

 

[Rich the Eagle]

* Class 455 Allocations - Thu 15th Jan *

One morning peak run and a load of ECS miles for a new pairing this morning. 5732 last worked 10 days ago on the 5th.

Update (4:37pm): Remaining 4 units are out this evening. Pay particular attention to the Reading diagrams, it looks like 5712+5717 will spend the night at Reading.

Update (4:44pm): 5712+5717's first turn, 2V47 1637 London Waterloo to London Waterloo, has been cancelled due to a problem with the traction equipment (MD).

Update (7:24pm): 5712+5717 are now doing a 2nd trip to Weybridge to end their night.

5712+5717

2R53 1815 London Waterloo to London Waterloo
2S63 1952 London Waterloo to Weybridge
2S72 2133 Weybridge to London Waterloo
2S75 2252 London Waterloo to Weybridge
5Y69 0012 Weybridge to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs (ECS)

5716+5727

5V45 1453 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to London Waterloo (ECS)
2V45 1607 London Waterloo to London Waterloo
2C55 1750 London Waterloo to Reading
2C66 1939 Reading to London Waterloo

5721+5732

5J90 0635 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to London Waterloo (ECS)
5J92 0707 London Waterloo to Surbiton (ECS)
2J92 0752 Surbiton to London Waterloo
5J93 0839 London Waterloo to Hampton Court (ECS)
5Y52 0910 Hampton Court to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs (ECS)

 

[The_Train]

Sorry, I am a little bit behind with things this week - did a drag occur on Monday?

Also, does anybody know of any further units having been moved from Litchurch Lane to the scrapper?

 

[Peter Sarf]

I have not worked out whether this is relevent to 701s, 455s or 458s.

5O87 09:38 Derby RTC to Wimbledon, already on its way (today Thursday 15/01/2026).
Empty Non-Passenger Stock.
So neither ECS drag (701) or light loco (455/458 collection).

Realtime Trains | 5O87 0938½ Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs | 15/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 5O87 0938½ departure from Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs on 15/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Just n case someone would rather see it than miss it.
Or can anyone add any info ?.
(I will ask on Urgent TOPS request).

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Answer from @47286Dan on Urgent TOPS request

37501 GROG DERBY RTC 575O871F15 V * WIMBPDTSD N
37512 GROG DERBY RTC 575O871F15 V * WIMBPDTSD N
37884 GROG DERBY RTC 575O871F15 V * WIMBPDTSD N
With barrier wagons
6344 6393

So three 37s !.

 

[Stephen42]

Sorry, I am a little bit behind with things this week - did a drag occur on Monday?

Also, does anybody know of any further units having been moved from Litchurch Lane to the scrapper?

No 455 scrap moves happening this week, potentially one on Monday. An off lease 455 went to Strawberry Hill Depot yesterday which I'd guess is a temporary move to free up space at Wimbledon Park.

I have not worked out whether this is relevent to 701s, 455s or 458s.

5O87 09:38 Derby RTC to Wimbledon, already on its way.
Empty Non-Passenger Stock.
So neither ECS drag (701) of light loco (455/458 collection).

Realtime Trains | 5O87 0938½ Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs | 15/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 5O87 0938½ departure from Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs on 15/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Just n case someone would rather see it than miss it.
Or can anyone add any info ?.
(I will ask on Urgent TOPS request).

It's likely a ROG loco and some barrier wagons for the move of 458529 tomorrow to Long Marston. Barrier wagons would change the headcode from light loco. The more interesting move will be this one posted earlier in the thread for tomorrow which is the move itself

Realtime Trains | 5Q94 0812 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston | 16/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Q94 0812 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston on 16/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[Peter Sarf]

No 455 scrap moves happening this week, potentially one on Monday. An off lease 455 went to Strawberry Hill Depot yesterday which I'd guess is a temporary move to free up space at Wimbledon Park.

It's likely a ROG loco and some barrier wagons for the move of 458529 tomorrow to Long Marston. Barrier wagons would change the headcode from light loco. The more interesting move will be this one posted earlier in the thread for tomorrow which is the move itself

Realtime Trains | 5Q94 0812 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston | 16/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Q94 0812 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston on 16/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Ah, of course - barrier wagons would turn a light loco move into "Empty Non-Passenger Stock".
I vaguely recall 455s have not required barriers before so I assume it is for a 458 as I have no recollection of how they get dragged ?.
Adds weight to your observation of the move tomorrow to Long Marston (for a 458).
Begs the question what loco(s) ?
(it reversed at Nuneaton so maybe, just maybe top and tailed).

EDIT

Turns out its three 37s and two barriers !.
(I updated my original post above).

 

[Ian Hardy]

I have just seen the train and the formation is:
37884
37501
the 2 barrier vehicles
37512

 

[acmw421]

455716 and 455727 are showing as allocated for 2V45 and following: https://live.rail-record.co.uk/allox/?loco=455727

455712 and 455717 also showing as allocated (although, oddly, off the ECS 5F91 which is shown as an improbable lash-up of the 450s down to work 2F91 with the 455 pair) https://live.rail-record.co.uk/allox/?loco=455712

 

[HMTrains]

I have just seen the train and the formation is:
37884
37501
the 2 barrier vehicles
37512

Im assuming 37501 and 512, along with the barrier coaches, will be used to drag 458529, which leaves 37884 to drag 455710 and 455737 on Monday

 

[Peter Sarf]

Im assuming 37501 and 512, along with the barrier coaches, will be used to drag 458529, which leaves 37884 to drag 455710 and 455737 on Monday

That would make sense.

 

[Bessie]

I've just enjoyed/endured a trip on a pair of Class 455s on 17.58 off Clapham Junction heading to Reading. Platform announcer at CJ was telling us all to make the most of travelling on some vintage 1980's units. We were all squeezed in like sardines making the experience even more memorable!!!!

 

[Jaso]

Where are these units ring scrapped now following the demise of unimetals?

I note C F Booth has also filed a notice to appoint an administrator today, therefore unclear if this remains an option?

C.F.BOOTH LIMITED (CRN: 00472265) - Caseboard

Case Number: CR-2026-MAN-000066, Case Name: C.F.BOOTH LIMITED (CRN: 00472265), List: Companies, Case Filed: 15 Jan 2026

caseboard.io

Is long marston an interim storage location pending eventual scrapping?

Regards

 

[tfw756rider]

Where are these units ring scrapped now following the demise of unimetals?

Does anyone know if the 455s are still going to be scrapped in Newport sims or are they going to be scrapped somewhere else

Somewhere else - "Wards of Ilkestone" (presumably Ward Recycling of Ilkeston), according to post #4,103.

 

[mansonlo49]

Just spotted this path movement tomorrow, aren't sure will it operate or not

Realtime Trains | 5Q57 0917 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Derby Litchurch Lane | 17/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Q57 0917 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Derby Litchurch Lane on 17/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[Peter Sarf]

Just spotted this path movement tomorrow, aren't sure will it operate or not

Realtime Trains | 5Q57 0917 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Derby Litchurch Lane | 17/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Q57 0917 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Derby Litchurch Lane on 17/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

The locos came down on this :-

I have not worked out whether this is relevent to 701s, 455s or 458s.

5O87 09:38 Derby RTC to Wimbledon, already on its way (today Thursday 15/01/2026).
Empty Non-Passenger Stock.
So neither ECS drag (701) or light loco (455/458 collection).

Realtime Trains | 5O87 0938½ Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs | 15/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 5O87 0938½ departure from Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs on 15/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Just n case someone would rather see it than miss it.
Or can anyone add any info ?.
(I will ask on Urgent TOPS request).

---

Answer from @47286Dan on Urgent TOPS request

37501 GROG DERBY RTC 575O871F15 V * WIMBPDTSD N
37512 GROG DERBY RTC 575O871F15 V * WIMBPDTSD N
37884 GROG DERBY RTC 575O871F15 V * WIMBPDTSD N
With barrier wagons
6344 6393

So three 37s !.

My assumption is it will be 37884.

The other two 37s and barriers appear to be for a move of 458529 to Long Marston for storage today (16/01/2026).

 

[ED73]

The locos came down on this :-

My assumption is it will be 37884.

The other two 37s and barriers appear to be for a move of 458529 to Long Marston for storage today (16/01/2026).

The 458 move is currently lined up and looks ready to go at Wimbledon

 

[Class455]

Is 5871 currently at Strawberry Hill Depot?

 

[WWTownEnth]

Is it confirmed to be dragging 710 and 737?

 

[Rich the Eagle]

* Class 455 Allocations - Fri 16th Jan *

5721+5732

5V45 1453 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to London Waterloo (ECS)
2V45 1607 London Waterloo to London Waterloo
2C55 1750 London Waterloo to Reading
2C66 1939 Reading to London Waterloo

== Doublepost prevention - post automatically merged: 17 Jan 2026 ==

* Class 455 Allocations - Sat 17th Jan *

5721+5732

5J09 0541 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Hampton Court (ECS)
2J10 0624 Hampton Court to London Waterloo
1D09 0723 London Waterloo to Dorking
1D18 0832 Dorking to London Waterloo
2J19 0936 London Waterloo to Hampton Court
2J26 1024 Hampton Court to London Waterloo
1D25 1123 London Waterloo to Dorking
1D34 1232 Dorking to London Waterloo
2J35 1336 London Waterloo to Hampton Court
2J42 1424 Hampton Court to London Waterloo
1D41 1523 London Waterloo to Dorking
1D50 1632 Dorking to London Waterloo
2J51 1736 London Waterloo to Hampton Court
2J58 1824 Hampton Court to London Waterloo
1D57 1923 London Waterloo to Dorking
1D66 2032 Dorking to London Waterloo
2J67 2136 London Waterloo to Hampton Court
2J74 2224 Hampton Court to London Waterloo
1D73 2323 London Waterloo to Dorking
5Y68 0026 Dorking to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs

 

[mansonlo49]

the scrap drag is now on the move, at willesden area at the moment. anyone seen which units in the consist, thanks

Realtime Trains | 5Q57 0917 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Derby Litchurch Lane | 17/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Q57 0917 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Derby Litchurch Lane on 17/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[Pippy1505]

the scrap drag is now on the move, at willesden area at the moment. anyone seen which units in the consist, thanks

Realtime Trains | 5Q57 0917 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Derby Litchurch Lane | 17/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Q57 0917 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Derby Litchurch Lane on 17/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

5710 + 5737

 

[317 forever]

I've just enjoyed/endured a trip on a pair of Class 455s on 17.58 off Clapham Junction heading to Reading. Platform announcer at CJ was telling us all to make the most of travelling on some vintage 1980's units. We were all squeezed in like sardines making the experience even more memorable!!!!

I wonder whether there some enthusiasts out to ride them for the precious few days while we still can

 

[Mr. SW]

Little Moor Lane Bridge, Loughborough, today at 1302. Still from a video.


A minute earlier: Being held at the signal to wait for the DMU (Number unrecorded) to clear Platform 3 at Loughborough,

Anecdote alert:
I used to work in South West London and occasionally, my shift allowed me to leave early. So I used to pop down to Putney Station and pick up a 455 going to Twickenham. If a 455/7 turned up, I would seek out the 508 trailer for the sheer grice. One time when alighting at Twick, I had to ask Nick Ferrari to stand out of the way of the door open button.

455s. I watched them arrive, and now I'm watching them go...

 

[norbitonflyer]

A minute earlier: Being held at the signal to wait for the DMU (Number unrecorded) to clear Platform 3 at Loughborough,

RTT has 158865 calling at Loughborough at 1258 on 2P62 1233 Nottingham to leicester, and 222022+ 222102 on 1F30 1102 St Pancras to Sheffield (terminated today at Chesterfield) passing Loughborough at 1302, (46 minutes late).- the delay was at Elstree, and didn't affect the scrap drag which had run vuia the Marston Vale line

 

[Mr. SW]

Thanks.

 

[theotym]

I’m planning on going to London on the 24th January in about a week. Does anyone know if any 455s are going to be pathed that day?

 

[Peter Mugridge]

I’m planning on going to London on the 24th January in about a week. Does anyone know if any 455s are going to be pathed that day?

It's only decided on the day. I'd advise keeping an eye on this thread, the other 455 thread and regular checking on Real Time Trains through the day.

There do seem to be one or two diagrams that are throwing up 455s on a semi regular basis - check the reports from the past few days. Those will be your best bet, but there are no guarantees.