Recent content by david boole

It is indeed complete and driver training does start on Monday.

CET, fuel and potable water along with cleaning

I understand the depot will be completed mid August in readiness for the 2 Nova 3 trains

I believe there is a 320m runaround loop built into the new sidings

I understand the depot will be completed mid August

a new runaround has been built into the newly laid sidings 320m long i understand

Morning I have a better picture for you.

Excellent

Great Kev, and a class 68 in shot as well.

Well there great shots

clearly a member of the team Keith.

I understand the track needs to be replaced first to ensure it’s ready defore Christmas and the depot starts in nov.

All the track is coming up and being replaced as the first phase, when I passed on Friday there was loads of track laying on going I understand the depot starts in nov

The first and last train can’t get from and to York as the signal box will be closed, and York will be full with the new trains. York is also being extended

I understand NR are moving a set of points closer to the turntable to enable the sidings track to be removed in preparation for the build of the depot. I believe this work will be completed by Tuesday. I also understand No other track works will be done until after the summer season