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66055-059 were modified and fitted with a release mechanism that was actuated by a button on the drivers desk. That allowed the driver in the cab of the banking engine to uncouple from the train on the move. They were also fitted with a spot light on the buffer beam to help with coupling up at...

Also the IKA Megafrets (68) which were AAE Ahaus Alstatter Eisenbahn now owned by VTG. And the Dutch (84) log wagons and blue hooded steel coil wagons that are prolific in South Wales

Someone has renumbered D9520 into D37025 this afternoon.

Is there any Hymeks that are passed to be dragged on the big railway? I'm guessing 7017 is going by road instead.

I've got a feeling that would have been the rake that was loaded with peanut husks at Immigham on the previous Sunday. The last two consecutive Sundays has seen a Tyne dock to Immingham empties run then loaded as part of a trial for Lynmouth.

12802 was in use with TPE in the correct set for a short time before it's windscreen got broken. It was replaced with the spare DT whilst under repair, it never worked for TPE again.

And 70s again...

Thanks to Ex RES for the regular updates. I still need 026 for a pic, what's the plan for it's onward working after 6M71?

Sounds like a ballast drop using HQA/JJA auto ballasters

68010, 011, 012, 013, 014 and 015 all off to Eastleigh works. Either for storage or bodywork attention.

LSL and WCRC will be where they end up.

Not all military traffic will be classed as dangerous goods. ie explosives. This was definitely not carrying explosives.

Yes a rake of around 12 EWS liveried TEAs have gone there for storage. Although I have now heard they are for overhaul for increased workings out of Humber Refinery. Alledgily another working from the south* is due to run tomorrow.

Image courtesy of Kev Robinson. Running again today 13/4/26 and due to run again on Friday 17/4/26.

93s on the sleepers? April fools...