Class 37s on 1Q18?

[CDM Transport]

Hello all,

Was wondering if 1Q18 Derby RTC to Ferme Park Recep is usually 37 or HST powercar hauled? Its a MENTOR https://railcam.uk/rcdata/RCData2_detail.php?r=S&sid=4632920

 

[Trainguy34]

From a guess, likely a 37 as its timed at 75mph.

 

[Freightmaster]

From a guess, likely a 37 as its timed at 75mph.

Correct - Mentor is usually worked by class 43s these days, but next week's train is a 'recovery extra'
so it is using class 37s on this occasion.



MARK

 

[Trainguy34]

Correct - Mentor is usually worked by class 43s these days, but next week's train is a 'recovery extra'
so it is using class 37s on this occasion.



MARK

What do you mean by Mentor and Recovery Extra?

 

[High Dyke]

What do you mean by Mentor and Recovery Extra?

Mentor is the Overhead Line inspection coach. The name "MENTOR" actually stood for Mobile Electronic Network Testing & Observation Recorder. Information and photographs Here

 

[Freightmaster]

What do you mean by Mentor and Recovery Extra?

Whenever a test train is cancelled or diverted, an extra train usually has to be run as soon as
practically possible to ensure that monitoring of the missing section(s) of line is kept up to date.



MARK

 

[Trainguy34]

Ah, that makes more sense, thanks!