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Hi All I note that a large quantity of SE 508's have been sent away for storage (Telford or Donnington Railfreight Terminal is it?) Can they not find used with either merseyrail or at a total guess, the Island Line on the Isle of Wight? Surely the 508's would be better served on the isle...

I hope she is repaired as would love to see it :)

I seem to remember 60026 being transferred up from Margam a few weeks ago. That was used as a super shunter at Margam. Since then it has vanished. Is that not a runner as well then?

For those that are interested, 60163 Tornado is due to visit the Bluebell Railway in West Sussex from Saturday 31st July - Thursday 05th August 2010Tickets can be booked in Advance by calling the railway on 01825 720800 according to the bluebell railway website. I for one shall hoepfully be...

I couldn't agree more if I tried mate. I seriously don't believe for one minute that all the loco's are in that bad a condition (maybe 1 or 2 exceptions) that they can't be used again by A. Another UK company or B. Used overseas. Do DB not realise that the longer the loco's are left outside...

Like you said my friend 'it was only a matter of time'. Totally out in the open, no security for them, now DB will have to fork out even further *if* the class are eventually returned to larger numbers. Just hope they don't send them all off to the scrap man, as there must surley be plenty of...

Some great pictures there. Did you take them yourself?

Thanks very much indeed for posting the times for the dep & arr of the rubbish trains. I have a mate in Dorset who is keen to see some pics, so I shall advise him to visit the bluebell site on facebook & the website itself next week. I hope that people take up the oppurtunity to get along on...

Thanks for the last few comments people. I have to agree I guess, that with no sensible buiness case, how could an overhual be justified? I do just wonder though, what DBS would do if the last few 'healthy' 60's went 'bang' (god forbid that won't happen lol). I saw earlier today a few pics...

Well done to the members of the C58G on their purchase. It is unfortunate that the 02nd bid they placed failed, however I am sure that the groups members will do a fine job on the 58. I wish them all the very best of luck with the project, and hopefully fans of the 'bones' will help contribute...

Wow a loco of any description in Salfords Yard. That must be rarer than rare! A potential sign do you think of reopening for freight trains/stabling etc? Or just a rare one off event that occurs once every decade? Cheers Ben

Thanks for the info peeps. Surley having a loco that can haul longer heavier loads means DB can also make money that way, and get the best out of the resources available. Local to me is Crawley New Yard (On London - Brighton main line), and nearly always present was a 60 hauling long heavu...

Why is it that DBS seem to want nothing but class 66's to run their trains? I have seen websites that show 66's double heading heavy trains that are easily managed by either a single 59 or a single 60. The 66's are more modern I agree but surely some of the 59's & 60's must be worth having a...

Oh right thanks for mentioning that. I was hoping to get a ticket for the rrt (rubbish removal train but unfortunatley I am working so will miss out. Oh well hey ho. I wonder if anybody else on the forum is likely to go? If they do will anybody be putting pics on internet?

According to the 'Argus' newspaper, On Tuesday July 06th 2010, a 'rubbish removal train' will arrive at East Grinstead station at approx 18.00pm. (This will no doubt be subject to change depending on available paths etc). This is where the national rail network, joins up with the extension from...

I guess you should watch this space then.....

Apologirs for not answering sooner. Joys of shift work etc. Three Bridges is earmarked for Thameslink as you rightly say, however the yard is quite large, but can I honestley see a FOC and a TOC sharing together????? No not really.

Rumour has it that GBRF's new owners (Eurotunnel) are looking to move out of Tonbridge West Yard (Adjacent to Tonbridge Station In Kent) ASAP. They are understood to be looking at 3 possible sites. These being Three Bridges 'Up' Yard on the Brighton - London main line. Hoo Junction Yard...