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Any word if 37403 is getting a 2nd spell on the Aberdeen beds after a wee rest or have the 73s settled down (sufficiently)

I'd imagine IF they can get the 73s collectively availability back to where it needs to be (Where DOES it need to be anyway actually) then having the 37 semi local @ Bo'ness and available for scramble might be the preferred route. It does seem to have performed faultlessly though? - credit to...

Any word on the Status of the broken (or not) 73s and how long GBRF might keep 37403 on hire? (if that's the correct phrasing?)

Dan makes some reference to the 153 in today's weekly - Unit still being held pending movement to the yard but planning hoops to jump through etc etc - Good of him to see a few people had been asking in the comments :)

I had no idea at all that his old and new yards were so close to each other - You will have heard a penny drop as a result! :)

Was just looking at their site on Googly Maps, the aerial of which still shows that I believe is the old yard alignment. Just noticed it looks like there is a shorter railhead just beyond Dan's gates - Wasn't sure if this was in use or?.....

They seem to be well up to speed on their railops now... 3 trains a week etc

Given Ashville Aggregates unfortunate financial situation as of late, is it likely they will still do something with 153334 in terms of converting it to office accoms which i think was the original plan?

H2H :)

Off to the big scrapyard in the sky going by recent pics etc etc

It appears to have been removed from site via road today - Post by David Horne on Scottish Railways Past & Present Group

Picture from August (through fence) - Last I drove past (pre-xmas) I believe it was still in situ. Whether it's getting a move about pre-diesel gala (kicking off tomorrow) unsure but ill maybe pop past later.

As mentioned 214 - Picture from August this year prior to the also mentioned tidied up (looks MUCH better :) )

The always enjoyable YouTube videos from BONESS27001 shows comment that ex -DVT 82113 (19001) which had something of a power unit put into it has been 'abandoned' by its current owner LenzLabs @ Bo'ness Seems a bit of a waste - Was surreal viewing seeing it travelling along under 'its own...

This seems a massively sensible partnership - possibly deflecting SRPS from some of the 'up front' cost of the carriage upgrades? Favours and support in both directions on a simple read?

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, or indeed if its claptrap but is 37403's holiday to Craigentinny somehow sleeper cover related? Sure I read a suggestion to that end? Again sorry if this is piffle!

Still parked in the down slip road onto the QueensFerry Crossing as of tonight, probably due to the RTA on the bridge circa 1800 that backed everyone up - or scheduled who knows. Same FB group mentions "new home at the fife heritage railway", so presume bound for Kirkland Yard Leven

Sounds a fascinating challenge BigB. Must admit when my other interests stop (ex-work) I'd love to volunteer - if I'm still on the 'toonie' by then. Can thank my Grandad for early 80's trips to Bridge of Dun by Brechin for the interest i think! For general viewings 91131 out enjoying the sun...

The 0930 off Waverely up to Dundee which I believe is booked HST normally ?

Thanks kindly. Can't wait to be subbed for a 158 (!)