KWVR NEWS AND UPDATES

[30907]

Just speculating, could DRB reflect its time as a departmental vehicle? DRB=Departmental Research British Railways followed by a number

It doesn't carry a Departmental number just an M79... one.

 

[YorkshireBear]

For those who follow the KWVR and are enjoy 47s, some photos of the current resident supporting civil engineering works on the line.

 

[HertiageFan]

D0226 is currently in plain black livery

 

[xotGD]

D0226 is currently in plain black livery

I saw it yesterday and thought my eyes were playing tricks.

Which would have been appropriate, since I was on my way home from the opticians.

 

[yorkshirerail]

Traction for the beer and music festival next weekend is
78022
75078
D226 Vulcan
37025 on hire from SRPS

 

[Iskra]

Does anyone know why a GBRf class 47 visited the railway today?

 

[CDM Transport]

Does anyone know why a GBRf class 47 visited the railway today?

To take 47715 to Old Dalby

 

[HertiageFan]

To take 47715 to Old Dalby

Do you know what the issue is with 47715/ why it is needed please?

 

[Iskra]

To take 47715 to Old Dalby

Thanks!

 

[CDM Transport]

Do you know what the issue is with 47715/ why it is needed please?

To replace 56098 at Old Dalby as thats thrown a tantrum and GBRf have a loco shortage.

 

[HertiageFan]

To replace 56098 at Old Dalby as thats thrown a tantrum and GBRf have a loco shortage.

Thank you

 

[43095john]

SRPS has loaned out 37025 to the KWVR and will be heading south next week

Already planned to be working some trains on the Friday & Saturday of the Beer & Music Festival (16/17th October)

 

[xotGD]

Does anyone know how long 37025 will be staying?

 

[yorkshirerail]

Does anyone know how long 37025 will be staying?

I’ve been told it’s staying until 47715 returns from old Dalby

 

[Iskra]

I’ve been told it’s staying until 47715 returns from old Dalby

Let’s hope 47715 is down there for a while then

 

[xotGD]

Let’s hope 47715 is down there for a while then

Seconded!

 

[YorkshireBear]

For B&M, May then come back for Santa seaso but not confirmed.

 

[Forty29]

Makes up for 37025 not being able to make the gala in June.