Class 43 disposals

[GEC465]

video on instagram of 43300 being chopped

Chris Basford on Instagram: "Class 45 . With no undercarriage and mostly empty inside. Chopped up this morning. The cat 336 made light work of it #demolition #heavyscrap #cat336 #metalrecycling #class45 #trainscrap"

629 likes, 48 comments - chrisbasford45 on January 21, 2025: "Class 45 . With no undercarriage and mostly empty inside. Chopped up this morning. The cat 336 made light work of it #demolition #heavyscrap #cat336 #metalrecycling #class45 #trainscrap".

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[Towers]

video on instagram of 43300 being chopped

Chris Basford on Instagram: "Class 45 . With no undercarriage and mostly empty inside. Chopped up this morning. The cat 336 made light work of it #demolition #heavyscrap #cat336 #metalrecycling #class45 #trainscrap"

629 likes, 48 comments - chrisbasford45 on January 21, 2025: "Class 45 . With no undercarriage and mostly empty inside. Chopped up this morning. The cat 336 made light work of it #demolition #heavyscrap #cat336 #metalrecycling #class45 #trainscrap".

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Bit of 458 centre coach action in the background there too!

 

[The_Train]

Do we know where 43024 ended up? It was sighted on a low loader in Gateshead in mid-December

 

[43096]

Do we know where 43024 ended up? It was sighted on a low loader in Gateshead in mid-December

Haymarket as a(nother) parts source for ScotRail.

 

[AshleyB]

Do we know where 43024 ended up? It was sighted on a low loader in Gateshead in mid-December

Haymarket to donate its cab.

 

[Yorkshire09876]

Haymarket to donate its cab.

So they sent 43185 to the scrapyard with its cab on (the cab was removed at the scrapyard and photographed on a lorry in England somewhere), and they have two ex-LNER power cars for spares, but they still need another one to provide a cab?

 

[fgwrich]

So they sent 43185 to the scrapyard with its cab on (the cab was removed at the scrapyard and photographed on a lorry in England somewhere), and they have two ex-LNER power cars for spares, but they still need another one to provide a cab?

Can depend on a number of factors, including what condition it was in (185 has had a few bumps over time), and that 024 will provide more spares.

You also have to remember that 185 was sold to Brodies with its cab on so that would have been down to them to sell back to ScotRail.

 

[Yorkshire09876]

Can depend on a number of factors, including what condition it was in (185 has had a few bumps over time), and that 024 will provide more spares.

You also have to remember that 185 was sold to Brodies with its cab on so that would have been down to them to sell back to ScotRail.

I know ownership has transferred to Brodies, but that was solely for them to use in repairing Scotrail power cars...

I believe that Scotrail also own two ex-Angel / LNER power cars which are at Loughborough and were used as parts donors for the power cars sent there for repair, so it's not clear why they couldn't have used one of those.

 

[43096]

I know ownership has transferred to Brodies, but that was solely for them to use in repairing Scotrail power cars...

I believe that Scotrail also own two ex-Angel / LNER power cars which are at Loughborough and were used as parts donors for the power cars sent there for repair, so it's not clear why they couldn't have used one of those.

It’s not just about cabs, though. Plenty of other components too.

 

[fgwrich]

I know ownership has transferred to Brodies, but that was solely for them to use in repairing Scotrail power cars...

I believe that Scotrail also own two ex-Angel / LNER power cars which are at Loughborough and were used as parts donors for the power cars sent there for repair, so it's not clear why they couldn't have used one of those.

Well, that’s a question for Brodies / Angel Trains and Romic to answer for.

Either way, both 43305 and 43367 are back at Ely from their trips to UKRL at Loughborough. Still complete and with cabs attached.

 

[Yorkshire09876]

Well, that’s a question for Brodies / Angel Trains and Romic to answer for.

Either way, both 43305 and 43367 are back at Ely from their trips to UKRL at Loughborough. Still complete and with cabs attached.

Was it Romic who acquired the cab from 43185, then? I assumed it might have been but not seen it stated anywhere.

 

[The_Train]

Haymarket as a(nother) parts source for ScotRail.

Haymarket to donate its cab.

Thank you both

 

[WanderingHGV]

Driving HGVs I come across various rolling stock being transported and perhaps you'd like to see this, on her last journey I believe.

 

[fgwrich]

Driving HGVs I come across various rolling stock being transported and perhaps you'd like to see this, on her last journey I believe.View attachment 175379

More than likely sadly. Where was that taken out of interest please @WanderingHGV ?

 

[Towers]

Driving HGVs I come across various rolling stock being transported and perhaps you'd like to see this, on her last journey I believe.View attachment 175379

Thank you for posting! These last journeys often go undocumented.

 

[43096]

43206 reported as having made the same journey as 43029 from Ely to EMR, Kingsbury earlier this week. Both have been completely stripped for spares by Romic.

 

[Yorkshire09876]

43206 reported as having made the same journey as 43029 from Ely to EMR, Kingsbury earlier this week. Both have been completely stripped for spares by Romic.

Surprised the cab is still on 43029 - would have thought that would be a useful spare as well as all the internal bits. Possibly the bogies too.

 

[ChronicleReb]

Hi all! Random Question what is the status of Class 43290, being that specific because a Train driver posted on 'X' of him being Photographed in 43290 Back in 2013 with LNER and just very curious where it is now and if any recent Photos of Class 43290.
Thank you

 

[ExRes]

Scrapped I believe, there's a photo of it on a lorry on Flickr dated 16/7/24 after component recovery, the poster thinks it was on its way to Colwick for further parts removal

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

For the record, a Class is a category. 43290 is a loco of the Class 43.
There is no such thing as Class 43290.

 

[ChronicleReb]

For the record, a Class is a category. 43290 is a loco of the Class 43.
There is no such thing as Class 43290.

Apologies I shall remember for next time

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Scrapped I believe, there's a photo of it on a lorry on Flickr dated 16/7/24 after component recovery, the poster thinks it was on its way to Colwick for further parts removal

Thanks mate!

 

[DanNCL]

As far as I know it remains at Colwick TMD and is still being stripped of parts.

 

[fgwrich]

De-named and De-branded 43153 and 43194 (still branded) on todays 07:34 Laira T&RSMD to Derby Chaddesden Sidings (OE43) working.

 

[The_Train]

43238, 43312 & 43319 were moved from Dereham to Nemesis Rail "for repairs" yesterday.

I believe Mk3 carriage 10551 was in the consist that was hauled by 50008 as well

 

[fgwrich]

43238, 43312 & 43319 were moved from Dereham to Nemesis Rail "for repairs" yesterday.

I believe Mk3 carriage 10551 was in the consist that was hauled by 50008 as well

That’ll be reactivation for 238 / 319 and possibly 312 for ROMIC.

 

[43096]

That’ll be reactivation for 238 / 319 and possibly 312 for ROMIC.

All three are Romic power cars.

 

[brad465]

De-named and De-branded 43153 and 43194 (still branded) on todays 07:34 Laira T&RSMD to Derby Chaddesden Sidings (OE43) working.

What are the plans for these two?

 

[150249]

What are the plans for these two?

I've heard they're off to the Mid Norfolk Raikway. I'm not sure where from there. I hope they stay around for a bit as I've been in the cab of 43194.

 

[fgwrich]

What are the plans for these two?

Like most Romic power cars, no doubt storage then export.

 

[XCTurbostar]

What are the plans for these two?

Both are still in the FGW Class 43 Pool. I also note one was still branded but this doesnt mean anything.