mansonlo49
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sorry for this I was making an assumption, and I’ll keep an eye on Derby RTC and Wimbledon SDGS
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Does anyone know if 5868 still exists, or has that now been taken to Ward’s for scrapping?
In all the drone footage I've seen it's at the Very back of Litchurch lane so presumably will be one of the final ones to leave for scrap.
Peter Sarf
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No probs. Plus worth keeping an eye out on Real Time Trains for Long Marston as not much movement there (so can be easy to see the wood for the trees). But Something from Derby would be the earliest early warning.
mansonlo49
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Yes, from the previous drags observed, some locomotives or barrier wagons also
I assume this is the best place for this post:
On Friday 27 March 2026 I was travelling north on the M1 just south of Northampton and I saw a Reid Freight low loader heading south with a class 455 driving trailer on the back. Not sure of the number, origin or destination but thought it worth a mention if an odd car has turned up further south.
On Friday 27 March 2026 I was travelling north on the M1 just south of Northampton and I saw a Reid Freight low loader heading south with a class 455 driving trailer on the back. Not sure of the number, origin or destination but thought it worth a mention if an odd car has turned up further south.
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Could it have been the same vehicle as in post #4559?
That would seem very likely, would have gone south to the M25 and thence to Basingstoke. Makes perfect sense. Didn't take long to solve!
A move has appeared to Long Marston for Monday, would guess it's most likely to be 458535:
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
Realtime Trains | 5Q94 0805 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston | 13/04/2026
Real-time train running information for 5Q94 0805 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston on 13/04/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
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Thanks. Why only drag one of the remaining units away? Why not drag two? They are all off lease now, aren’t they?A move has appeared to Long Marston for Monday, would guess it's most likely to be 458535:
Realtime Trains | 5Q94 0805 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston | 13/04/2026
Real-time train running information for 5Q94 0805 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston on 13/04/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
cactustwirly
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Why has this thread been marked as complete when the 458s are still around? Technically it isn't complete yet
Other drags have been a single unit and a couple of months after the last passenger service. Also require barrier wagons which could be more difficult for two units at a time as well.
The other two 458/5s are clearly stood down. I don't know the specifics of the lease conditions, most leases will require redelivery as the ROSCO would want SWR to be liable in the unlikely event the units got damaged at Wimbledon Park.
TT-ONR-NRN
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The 458/4s are an entirely separate kettle of fish.
Peter Mugridge
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One of the 458/5s was moving around in Wimbledon depot under its own power this morning; I didn't see which one but based on what you say, as it seemed to be getting shunted to the back behind the shed close to the wheel lathe, it could well have been 458 535 being positioned for this move?A move has appeared to Long Marston for Monday, would guess it's most likely to be 458535:
Realtime Trains | 5Q94 0805 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston | 13/04/2026
Real-time train running information for 5Q94 0805 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston on 13/04/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
WWTownEnth
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But this thread does cover the withdrawal of 458/5s……..
TT-ONR-NRN
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I’m aware, I made it.
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I think the post you replied to was suggesting that metro withdrawals were not “complete” because three 458/5s have yet to be dragged away.
i made a thread on 458/4s and their future which I agree is a separate issue.
Peter Sarf
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To add. This thread did get closed for further replies but was re-opened for any future updates on moves for scrap of 455s and moves for storage of 458/5s (also perhaps before the last 458/5 got withdrawn from service I cannot remember). It is arguably "complete" in the sense that it now looks like no more 458/5s seem to be in use (so everything withdrawn from service iirc). But thread will probably get closed later when the last of the 458/5s has made its move into storage.
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Peter Mugridge
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It's Derby to Wimbledon so it won't be a 458/5...
...but could it be 701 003 being re-delivered?
No. It is 5O87 (not a 5Qxx) and it is starting from Derby RTC (Research Centre) so will be barrier wagons for the 458 disposal move.
Peter Mugridge
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Ah, right - thank you.
mansonlo49
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Assume this’ll be cancelled as there’s nothing going to Wimbledon picking the unit upA move has appeared to Long Marston for Monday, would guess it's most likely to be 458535:
Realtime Trains | 5Q94 0805 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston | 13/04/2026
Real-time train running information for 5Q94 0805 departure from Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Long Marston on 13/04/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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Siemens Staines
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There is a path on Thursday for what has been quoted elsewhere as top & tail 93s + barrier wagons after taking something else (a 175?) from Ely Papworth to Wolverton
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
As yet, I cannot see an onward path from Wimbledon to Long Marston, but I am guessing this will do the 458/5 move that was originally planned for yesterday?
Realtime Trains | 5Q87 1640 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs | 16/04/2026
Real-time train running information for 5Q87 1640 departure from Wolverton Centre Sidings to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs on 16/04/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
As yet, I cannot see an onward path from Wimbledon to Long Marston, but I am guessing this will do the 458/5 move that was originally planned for yesterday?
Peter Sarf
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Thanks for spotting that. Will be very nice for those of us in London to see a 93 on a scrap drag even if there are hardly any units left to drag away.There is a path on Thursday for what has been quoted elsewhere as top & tail 93s + barrier wagons after taking something else (a 175?) from Ely Papworth to Wolverton
Realtime Trains | 5Q87 1640 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs | 16/04/2026
Real-time train running information for 5Q87 1640 departure from Wolverton Centre Sidings to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs on 16/04/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
As yet, I cannot see an onward path from Wimbledon to Long Marston, but I am guessing this will do the 458/5 move that was originally planned for yesterday?
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Is there a path away from Wimbledon yet for whatever this is aupposed to be dragging off?
Peter Sarf
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I have been looking but to no avail.
The inward path 5Q87 from Wolverton looks likely to be 93010, 6346, 6330 & 93004. That is based on 7Q70 from Ely to Wolverton being that consist with 175109 sandwiched. Seems to be no other path off Wolverton following 7Q70 and nothing else to feed 5Q87 off Wolverton.
So would this be the the first time 93s are going to get to South(-ish) London ?.
How many 458/5s are left to drag away from Wimbledon ?.
Realtime Trains | 5Q87 1640 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs | 16/04/2026
Real-time train running information for 5Q87 1640 departure from Wolverton Centre Sidings to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs on 16/04/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
Realtime Trains | 7Q70 0830 Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings to Wolverton Centre Sidings | 16/04/2026
Real-time train running information for 7Q70 0830 departure from Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings to Wolverton Centre Sidings on 16/04/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
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Siemens Staines
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I believe 458530,458533 & 458535 are all still at Wimbledon, the other 5 are already at Long Marston. Happy to be corrected if I am wrong.
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I believe that is correct.
mansonlo49
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believe so，according to other pics