Recent content by SP Man

Set going up tomorrow morning with 66, at the moment its 66512.

Unfortunately it will not work, the front DT would only control that set and the loco but not the set behind it.

A few other systems as well, HABD doesnt work and if no power then no WSP so restricted to 75mph if not powered up. Hauled them in all states with the above traction, currently I think the pair of 86s and then with 47830 was the best.

Mk5a's dont need anything special they have buffers, shackle and pipes at each end. If brakes are commissioned anything can haul them, I am trying to prove it as I've hauled them with a 68, 66, 70, 47 and 86s just need thec08 and 90 to complete the set!

Should have taken all three from Basford Hall, Unfortunately when the stock gets put together the pipes dont reach and I only had one set of pipe extensions so left set 1 at Basford Hall for another day. 830 needed a blow out (to much light engine running) so took her for a blast out as well.

All now at Basford Hall and just need putting together in the morning.

If all goes to plan a 47 may be on load 15 in the morning!

What questiknfo you want to ask?

Doh! Cant believe that after being involved in these all the from Velim to testing and commissioning to training the TPE lads I'm on bloody leave when they come into service!!!

Hopefully not going to MID but going to Crewe South Yard, full up at MID at the moment.

Neither it is a testing run.

Sets 2 and 5. Was supposed to be taking them to MOD Longtown for storage.

Due to issues at MOD Longtown tomorrow move cancelled.

Superior traction taking them there....47830.

Set 5+2 are in store and going into secure store so will probably be the last one to get commissioned.