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Would you include the High Output Ballast Cleaning train / HOBC/ with this as it has a staffed rear loco under power to apply traction power ‘where necessary’ due to length & weight of formation?

British Pullman and Britannic explorer assisted in rear out of London Victoria platform two, cab radio GSM-R used cab to cab

Tyne and Wear Metro shared sections also signed in KM/H

Slow speed fitted freight locos, 56 and 58 fitted with speedo that went up in 0.5 increments between 0 and 3 mph For loading / unloading MGR Merry Go Round circuits

If the restriction is ‘ boarded’ as an emergency or temporary speed restriction “ 5” is the lowest speed stencil sign available . The photos show ESR / TSR equipment and range of speed stencils .

Whilst the main issue was between Hendon and Mill Hill Broadway on MML the overhead electric supply to Thameslink Core was affected due to the way it is fed supply wise and initial issue spanning an overhead line neutral section.

The’EMU 100’ permissible speed indicators between Bedford & Cricklewood on fast lines planned for removal on 3rd August Down Fast 10th August Up fast Here is the northbound run: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K02784/2026-08-02/detailed Two HST power cars with staff welfare...

Advise the controlling signaller, Shut down the driving desk and key out. Reset MCB. Do walk of shame to rear cab, key in, contact signaller for permission to draw forward a few feet, move a few feet , contact signaller , change ends Key in and set up desk, contact signaller train is now ready...

May be the Electrical Control Room message time reference for the time a targeted or emergency switch off was granted and the area affected.

93 001 is the loco ( has Dellner coupler at both ends) - Where as other loco only has at one end ( 005j

Bridge 50 at Silkstream , carries the non electrified up Hendon and down Hendon over the down slow and fast lines .

Last viewed it on May 29th, didn’t have group standard headlight or current style OLE warning stickers so some work to be done externally - in cab status, radio fitment , data recorder , TPWS fitment etc not known but it is in the dry undercover always a bonus.

Currently at Swietelsky HN Rail traction depot at Worksop

28th March 2025 last time one visited St Pancras under cover of darkness

Whilst not exclusive to the line (as yellow Plant and locomotives infrequently operate out of normal hours) the Class 700 fleet has onboard lubricators that activate on the leading wheelset dispensing a measured amount of fluid to help reduce friction on the route, when these are damaged or...