The Welsh Fish
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065, EWS liveried tug back on the mainline, that’ll be a sight to see
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EPR (Europhoenix Rail) - Class 60s
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Loadhaul60059
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That's an update that's piqued my interest!
60085red
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And mine...60059 is the one I am after too
Amos390
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Tobytrain10
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It looks like it goes round whatever its pulling at grantham
Adrian Barr
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Those three have recently been put into "T" status (awaiting transfer) so that seems like a good bet.
There are a couple of Europhoenix-liveried translator vans at Longport (64707 / 64664), which makes me wonder if the class 5 headcode might be for a movement like this one from last year (when 37423 hauled the translators to Ely as 5L23):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/91977133@N0/4/54856416746/ (Photo: phil60007)
Moving the translators would make a bit of space for incoming 60s, although it will be interesting to see if any 60s do end up in the sidings at Longport.
This recent drone footage of Colwick TMD by Arthur Growler may be of interest - taken on 20th September (before the arrival of 60007 / 60010 / 60011).
Locos on view are listed in the description - based on that I've attempted to give a full list of the locos on each siding, in order:
1: 60063 + 60062 under canopy. Back of shed: 60050 - 37611
2: NCB 11 "Birch Coppice" - 37901 - 37218 - 37423. Under canopy: 20007 - 20205. Back of shed: 60086 - 56087 - 37069
3: 37501 - 60022 - translators 64707 / 64664 - 37407 - shunter? - 60066 - 60001 - 60100
On TOPS but out of view (presumably in shed): 56045 / 60024 / 60060 / 60074 (97301 also shown here on TOPS but apparently was moved to Kinsley, Pontefract by road in 2025).
Locos arrived 22/09/26 after video taken: 60007 / 60010 / 60011
Locos departed since video taken: 37218 / 37501
Photo of 60060 inside shed on 21/07/26: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60628514@N02/55435754853/ (Photo: Ryan Tranmer)
Amos390
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60063 going back out to Crewe today on 0N60?
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New schedule on Monday, VSTP 0Z43 Rectory Jn - Longport Down Sdgs, is ROG operated but seems to follow the exact path of 5N42 without the spur to Grantham, so I’m presuming that 5N42 will get canned and 0Z43 is taking its place, and will still be an EPX loco.
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New schedule on Monday, VSTP 0Z43 Rectory Jn - Longport Down Sdgs, is ROG operated but seems to follow the exact path of 5N42 without the spur to Grantham, so I’m presuming that 5N42 will get canned and 0Z43 is taking its place, and will still be an EPX loco.
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ExRes
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60063 working 1503 0N60 Rectory Colwick TMD to Crewe
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ExRes
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60063 working 1039 0K61 Crewe to Basford Hall Yard and 1156 6K61 to Bradwell Up Sidings
Amos390
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Looks like a new 60 is going to be testing on Wednesday, presumably either 062 or 074 and most likely with a 37 again: https://live.rail-record.co.uk/live...n&e=on&f=on&w=on&o=on&s=on&dw=on&d=2026-09-30
Class_90 fan 0
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Possible rumors that tomorrows 60 transfer move may not run tmrw, due to no room in rectory jn.
Amos390
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I hope it does run, but then again it does look very full in Rectory based on the videos and images that have recently been posted, so I wouldn't be surprised.
SEtrains
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Judging from photos on WNXX taken on 26/09 (credits S Hibbard) it would seem more likely to be 60074 than 062.
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Amos390
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Already been cancelled today, so no 60 collection this time around
ExRes
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This mornings Toton trips 0M60 & 0M55 confirmed as cancelled
60063 worked 0750 6D62 Bradwell Up Sidings to Toton North Yard and 1420 6D63 return
EPRO (operational) and EPRS (stored) pools are now live, 60063 is EPRO while all others are EPRS except for 60011 still WQDA at present
** Schedules currently showing for two return Rectory Colwick to Grantham trips for tomorrow 0Z60, 0Z61, 0Z62 & 0Z63
60063 worked 0750 6D62 Bradwell Up Sidings to Toton North Yard and 1420 6D63 return
EPRO (operational) and EPRS (stored) pools are now live, 60063 is EPRO while all others are EPRS except for 60011 still WQDA at present
** Schedules currently showing for two return Rectory Colwick to Grantham trips for tomorrow 0Z60, 0Z61, 0Z62 & 0Z63
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Potteries 323
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Cant understand why they dont store some of the Class 60s at the relaid down sidings at Longport.37512 arrived there yesterday afternoon.They could easily get 40 in there.
Trainman40083
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But is it secure from people who might take parts off them.
Amos390
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It's probably impractical to store a bunch of 60s a distance away from where they're being overhauled, with access to them not being as easy if they're further away. Why pay for the move from Toton to Longport then from Longport to Rectory when you can just hold them at Toton for a little longer and closer as well?
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Appears to be something moving VSTP out of Rectory today, 0Z21 to Litchurch Lane, wonder whether it's 20007 and 20205, which would free up a little bit of space. Maybe this will be enough for them to reschedule the 60 drag this week?
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60063 working 6D63 VSTP back to Bradwell Up Sdgs: 6D63
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ExRes
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Rail Record showing ROMIC 20007 & 20205 on 1434 0Z21 to Derby Litchurch Lane operating as RailAdventure
** Scheduled Wednesday 30th - 60063 - 0612 6K60 - 1152 6K61
** Scheduled Wednesday 30th - 1025 0Z60 & 1257 0Z62 Rectory Colwick to Grantham and 1116 0Z61 & 1412 0Z63 returns
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