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GBRf rebuilds? I thought they had 10 x active ones, plus 004, 014 & 018 as spares for those 10?

My Local: PRESTON Setting: It is at the entrance to Preston City Centre, Fishergate. Bus station is at the other end, but the bus stop is right outside. Straight into shops / pubs / short walk to university campus (9/10) Architecture: A classic Victorian architecture with stand out features...

Over on WNXX, the news page suggests Class 90's hired from DB are lined up for this, rather than 91's. I'm happy either way, loco-hauled - and Class 90's return to WCML. Although a pity the novelty won't happen with the 91's, I think logically 90's are a better choice.

Thank you, yes - sorry - it was yesterday. York was a hive of activity yesterday I only popped in for 30 minutes. This came via the avoider, whilst 37669+37676 arrived in the sidings, Steam 45699 was heading towards some stock at the NRM and 66004 went past on the Binliner train (thats what I...

697O 0944 Doncaster Up Decoy to Millerhill S.S Can anybody tell me what was on this? Was 2 x Colas 56's and what looked like a Royal Class 66...! Saw it on the York avoider

Awesome, thank you! Did I have the working correct? Was intrigued.

I'm hoping somebody can help me identify this train... on the way back from Metallica at the Etihad, I was stopped at a level crossing. Wasn't entirely sure where I was, somewhere near Newton Heath - but don't know the area well... I've worked out now I was on "Berry Brow" with The Railway pub...

Just seen the NMT from a distance heading into Euston as I boarded my 390. 175J 12 29 Crewe to Derby is the allocation. Could somebody please advise which 2 43s were working this? Kind regards Craig

Thank you so much. Both cops, delighted. Only 90042, 044 and 049 left of the active FL fleet of 90's. I am a very irregular spotter but with trips for work next week to London and Glasgow on consecutive days, both from Preston, hopefully there will be some success.

Morning all This just went over me near Euxton junction. I was very close to it but couldn't id sadly. Anybody help? 2 x FL class 90s. 402I 0532 Coatbridge F.L.T. to Daventry Int Rft Recep Fl

Quick question @palmersears Do you visit with or without gen when setting out to see the last few units/locos you need now? Do you let the fates decide? Or do you find out where what you need is before you go? I ask, because personally I find it so much more rewarding when you see something...

That makes sense then. Thought I was going blind or something. Getting 390/221 numbers has been hard enough, I thought these were even worse.

Is it just me that Find the numbers on these things? Saw 397003 at Leyland today only know it was that one because I asked on the forum...! Where the hell are the numbers?! Even on photos I can't find them!

Just seen this through Leyland. I am guessing it was a new 397 however I had no idea where the numbers are to ID it. Anybody help? 396M 1106 Carlisle to Mchester International Dep

Hey all. I was a former stopper as a child through 1991 to 1999 until I discovered women and alcohol :D However, now happily married, by chance I started getting interested again around 2016 and restarted spotting fully in 2017. My job involves going to meetings all over the UK, although...

Recent sightings! April 3rd: Manchester Oxford Road - 142012, 142035, 142057 Manchester Victoria - 142011, 142018, 142051 Swinton - 142015 (Kirkby to Man Victoria) April 7th: Preston - 142004 (Ormskirk - Preston) April 13th: Preston - 142028

Hi all, another request from me. Caught 2 x Class 68 going through Euxton Balshaw Lane earlier. Didn't catch the numbers, if anybody could help? Info: 644Z 0830 Sellafield B.N.F. to Crewe Coal Sidings (Drs)

Awesome, thank you. I had "guessed" at 390135 and 221115 so wasn't far off. Need to tell Virgin to slow them down going past Leyland. :)

Nipped on my lunch to grab a few units through Leyland on the nearby Fowler Lane bridge. Damn Virgin trains going too fast for me to see the numbers and Voyagers having too small numbers!! Could anybody tell me what the following were: 9M53 - 1 x Voyager 12:18 1S52 - 1 x Pendolino 12:35 And...

17.53 at Buckshaw Parkway. 142033 and 142084 Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly. Interesting as 84 is a Heaton unit. Sadly not one of the many I need for sight!!