General 87 gen

[37402]

Pub was far more interesting but can confirm 4O90 was on time, whole town is within audible range of that!!

Hellfire on both counts!

 

[37402]

Both 7's now OK at WB.

 

[37402]

More passenger work coming up for one of the pair. Blue Pullman to Prestonpans.

 

[87015]

A cool £225 a head..... and we all know railtours don't count anyway!

 

[37402]

A cool £225 a head..... and we all know railtours don't count anyway!

...they do when they're the only thing left!

Just idle speculation on my part, but depending how quickly the OTMR fitment fund for 86101 grows (as reported elsewhere ACLG/Victa have held informal discussions as to use on its trains under the wires) this may be one of the last passenger uses of a 7.

 

[jonb]

Any ideas if this Saturday 4th's Edinburgh trip might be 87 hauled?

Cheers,

 

[37402]

Any ideas if this Saturday 4th's Edinburgh trip might be 87 hauled?

Cheers,

It's running to Prestonpans and then ECS to Craigentinny. Punters shoved on buses from the 'pans to Edinburgh. Reason being engineering work at Waverley has reduced platform capacity and only a very limited number of charters are allowed to set down (mainly the Royal Scotsman).

Subject to usual disclaimers, it should be (My) Lord(s) President. Headboard has been suggested to make an appearance...

 

[jonb]

Hellfire! Ta for the info mate!

 

[thefab444]

Excellent news! And its timed off KGX at 08.30 not 08.00 which means I can see it.

Ta

JS

 

[37402]

http://www.thejunction.org.uk/latest.html

Dreadful! Especially the 17 WB stickers!

 

[87015]

Had a good day have we 37402 ?
Royal Scot has been moved out the tent hock: someone must be in trouble for that!

 

[37402]

Latest update:

Both OOS at Wembley. 022 needing an E exam (looking v. likely it's game over for this one) and 028 with Low Power.

 

[87015]

GBRf's new Royal Mail contract from October does require thunderbird locos, but there are no plans to keep on the 87s. No idea what new thunderbird locos will be, I'd guess EWS 90s but thats pure speculation - any other 100mph locos available?

 

[The Snap]

55022 when it's fixed! That would get the veg out in their hundreds! :razz:

It's a shame if the 87s go off the mail, as that's their only real mainline outings ATM. 90s would just be boring because you can still see them on freight...

 

[class 313]

55022 when it's fixed! That would get the veg out in their hundreds! :razz:

It's a shame if the 87s go off the mail, as that's their only real mainline outings ATM. 90s would just be boring because you can still see them on freight...

Yeah but you can see 37s on freight (Well Serco's and OMT's)...

 

[The Snap]

Yeah but you can see 37s on freight (Well Serco's and OMT's)...

Your point is...? :-?:razz:

 

[class 313]

Your point is...? :-?:razz:

Well 37s aren't boring even when they still work on freight :razz:

 

[37402]

GBRf's new Royal Mail contract from October does require thunderbird locos, but there are no plans to keep on the 87s. No idea what new thunderbird locos will be, I'd guess EWS 90s but thats pure speculation - any other 100mph locos available?

Think blue and based at Crewe.

On the 7 front, down to 1 class member now. 87022 was laid to rest earlier today.

 

[matt]

Think blue and based at Crewe.

Either Riveria or DRS then

 

[Julian G]

Think blue and based at Crewe.

On the 7 front, down to 1 class member now. 87022 was laid to rest earlier today.

errr, 86101?

 

[87015]

WCML Class 87 movement today hock:hock: 87028 0Zbungle Wembley-Warrington, passed Leighton 1626.
http://redcow.fotopic.net/p44943610.html

Cheers usual sources for the gen even at such short notice it is appreciated

 

[thefab444]

Yeah but you can see 37s on freight (Well Serco's and OMT's)...

And flasks/acid tanks.

JS

 

[class 313]

And flasks/acid tanks.

JS

Acid tanks?

 

[RJ]

Acid tanks?

Yes, acid tanks.

 

[thefab444]

Yeah, from Sellafield.

 

[class 313]

Yes, acid tanks.

Your explanation skills surprise me.

Thanks fab444 for explaining a little better.

 

[RJ]

What have 37s or acid tanks got to do with 87 workings anyway?

 

[37402]

And the fleet is back up to 2 members again. 87022 returns from the dead.

 

[matt]

And the fleet is back up to 2 members again. 87022 returns from the dead.

Nice one. I see the Sheildmuir to Willesden mail was a seven tonight

 

[Julian G]

And the fleet is back up to 2 members again. 87022 returns from the dead.

Long Live the Vans