Hanson & Hall

[DanNCL]

If you mean the photo in the header of the article (and also further down), it's at München Hbf, not Leipzig.

That’s strange given that it’s under the heading “Dresden and Leipzig”. If it was actually München Hbf then they’ve not thought their headings through properly!

Conversely though some of their kit is gainfully employed. I particularly like those Wheelskate type thingies they use for moving locos around which are not 1435mm gauge. Great to see the 103 and 111 active on these kind of jobs.

They’ve certainly done a good job of showing that locos designed predominantly for passenger work can still be of use once withdrawn from frontline work. I wish there were more UK examples of this but it’s great to see a start with these HST powercars!

 

[43096]

That’s strange given that it’s under the heading “Dresden and Leipzig”. If it was actually München Hbf then they’ve not thought their headings through properly!

There’s no “if” about it! Plenty of clues as to the location.

 

[DanNCL]

Plenty of clues as to the location.

Not if you aren’t familiar with that location.

 

[ExRes]

Nothing at all in the way of news from Hanson & Hall themselves for over two months now although there are plenty of pictures online of the two power cars on their European visit, the current situation seems to be

50008 - Kidderminster SVR - for repair
31106 - East Lancs Railway - for major overhaul
43296 - Willesden TMD - for spares
43308 - Willesden TMD - for spares
43423 - Willesden TMD
43465 - Eastleigh Works
43467 - Willesden TMD
43468 - Eastleigh Works
43480 - Mainland Europe - in RailAdventure livery
43484 - Mainland Europe - in RailAdventure livery

One of either 465 or 468 has been pictured at Eastleigh in base RailAdventure livery

The IWB & IGB wagons are all at Leicester LIP

 

[Ciderking]

43468 seen outside Eastleigh Works today painted in Rail Adventure livery but no numbers applied yet. Seen here on Flickr,

Eastleigh Works 43468

Former East Midlands Railway 43468 now painted in Rail Adventure livery outside the works today.

www.flickr.com

 

[fgwrich]

Eastleigh Works today

Eastleigh Works 43468

Former East Midlands Railway 43468 now painted in Rail Adventure livery outside the works today.

www.flickr.com

Just to confirm, both 465 & 468 are in RA base Two Tone Grey.

 

[ExRes]

After a 3 month visit to the Severn Valley Railway for repairs 50008 returned to Leicester on 1449 0Z50 today operating under SLC Ops

No updates at all on H&H social media since the end of July, RailAdventure social media shows 43480 & 484 still in Germany as of the end of October while 465 & 468 still seem to be in base RA livery as shown in the post by @fgwrich

 

[ExRes]

Reported on RailAdventure social media that 43480 & 484 are at Cuxhaven being prepared for a return home

50008 out today on 0951 0Z50 Leicester LIP to Eastleigh Arlington

 

[43102EMR]

Any update on when the power cars at Willesden are due to move to Eastleigh?

 

[wagn1]

Just seen two power cars on low loaders, heading south passed Leicester on the M1.

 

[3973EXL]

STP 02/12

Realtime Trains - 0Z50 0940 Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) to Willesden T.M.D
Realtime Trains - 0Z43 1515 Willesden T.M.D to Eastleigh Arlington (Zg)

 

[Towers]

Two Railadventure 43s noted being hauled into Eastleigh by the H&H 50 this afternoon.

 

[ExRes]

As @Towers has just posted, a short trip for 50008 today as it transferred 43480 & 484 from Eastleigh East Yard to Arlington, a photo on Flickr shows the 50 in full naval smokescreen action, schedules still currently in place for what looks like the collection of 423 & 467 from Willesden TMD tomorrow

 

[43102EMR]

As @Towers has just posted, a short trip for 50008 today as it transferred 43480 & 484 from Eastleigh East Yard to Arlington, a photo on Flickr shows the 50 in full naval smokescreen action, schedules still currently in place for what looks like the collection of 423 & 467 from Willesden TMD tomorrow

I know the ex-LNER ones are for spares, but surely they’ll be going to Eastleigh too no? Or will this be at a later date?

 

[ExRes]

I know the ex-LNER ones are for spares, but surely they’ll be going to Eastleigh too no? Or will this be at a later date?

The various original press blurbs said that the power cars would be based at Willesden TMD for ease of gaining access to the mainlines, my guess would be that two spares would be of more use there than down at Eastleigh

 

[43102EMR]

The various original press blurbs said that the power cars would be based at Willesden TMD for ease of gaining access to the mainlines, my guess would be that two spares would be of more use there than down at Eastleigh

Ah fair enough, thanks!

 

[3973EXL]

0Z50 0940 Willesden dep Eastleigh Works few mins early.
Realtime Trains - 000R 0940 Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) to Willesden T.M.D

0Z43 dep RT
Realtime Trains - 083R 1515 Willesden T.M.D to Eastleigh Arlington (Zg)

 

[Towers]

0Z50 0940 Willesden dep Eastleigh Works few mins early.

Greens up the Fast and she clagged away into the winter sunshine! Very lovely indeed

*Seems to be running as 0Z50 though.

Interesting to note that the loco carries an A4 printout of its data plate in the cab door window!

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Now southbound as 0Z43 with 4x Class 43s in tow.

 

[fgwrich]

The various original press blurbs said that the power cars would be based at Willesden TMD for ease of gaining access to the mainlines, my guess would be that two spares would be of more use there than down at Eastleigh

43467 + 43308 + 43296 + 43423 currently on their way to Eastleigh.

 

[ExRes]

The various original press blurbs said that the power cars would be based at Willesden TMD for ease of gaining access to the mainlines, my guess would be that two spares would be of more use there than down at Eastleigh

Shows I've got my finger firmly on the pulse ..........

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43467 + 43308 + 43296 + 43423 currently on their way to Eastleigh.

 

[ExRes]

50008 on SLC Rail operated 1621 0Z50 Eastleigh Arlington to Leicester LIP today, no recent updates on the 43s


31106 - East Lancs Railway - for major overhaul
43296 - Eastleigh - for spares
43308 - Eastleigh - for spares
43423 - Eastleigh
43465 - Eastleigh
43467 - Eastleigh
43468 - Eastleigh - in RailAdventure livery
43480 - Eastleigh - in RailAdventure livery
43484 - Eastleigh - in RailAdventure livery

Four of the barrier wagons are at Leicester LIP and one for repair at Crewe Down Refuge Siding

 

[ExRes]

50008 out today on 1026 0Z50 Leicester LIP to Doncaster, running again under SLC Rail who are reported to now be the H&H/RA operator of choice


**** Update Thursday 13th January **** 50008 seems to have been caught up in the major trespass incident at Conisborough yesterday being held there for a considerable number of hours

 

[XAM2175]

Update Tuesday 13th January

I presume you mean Thursday 13th?

 

[ExRes]

I presume you mean Thursday 13th?

Did I mention it was a maaaajor incident


50008 returning home as 1620 0Z08 Cadeby Up Goods Loop to Leicester LIP via Doncaster



**** Update Monday 17th January ****

50008 was out again today on 1026 0Z50 Leicester LIP to Doncaster returning to Leicester with 1425 0Z51, there were no unexpected interruptions to its trip this time

A couple of photos on Flickr dated 14th January of 43468 at Eastleigh still without the headlights or third light



**** Update Tuesday 18th January ****

50008 headed north with three RA barrier wagons and 20205 & 20189 on 1419 6Z20 Leicester LIP to Crewe CS, then 1905 5Q20 to Kirkdale CS with 777005



**** Update Wednesday 19th January ****

50008 worked this mornings 0518 6Z20 Kirkdale CS to Kings Norton OT Plant Dept with the 20s and barrier wagons, the 20s returned to Derby RTC while the 50 and barriers remain at Kings Norton

 

[ExRes]

50008 is out today on 1014 0Z50 Kings Norton OT Plant Dept to Wolvercote Jct via Honeybourne and will then retrace its steps on 1338 0Z51

As reported on the 'Railtours' thread 008 is due to be operating two Branch Line Society tours, 'The Honeybourne Hoover' on 22nd April, a one way stock move from Burton to Eastleigh, and 'The Ore and More' the following day

 

[TrainTrackJack]

50008 is out today on 1014 0Z50 Kings Norton OT Plant Dept to Wolvercote Jct via Honeybourne and will then retrace its steps on 1338 0Z51

As reported on the 'Railtours' thread 008 is due to be operating two Branch Line Society tours, 'The Honeybourne Hoover' on 22nd April, a one way stock move from Burton to Eastleigh, and 'The Ore and More' the following day

Yup, Traction learning for SLC who will operate the charter.

 

[D365]

Yup, Traction learning for SLC who will operate the charter.

Who/what is ”SLC”?

 

[43096]

Who/what is ”SLC”?

See https://www.slcoperations.com/

 

[warwickshire]

Who/what is ”SLC”?

Have a new website https://www.slcoperations.com/ However are based in Birmingham and have a rail operations centre at kings norton.
Also do the rail head treatment trains in the autumn. Recently have won a contract to provide the class 20 hauled locomotive drags involving the merseyrail 777 units as well.
More importantly has some off the very best excellent managers around from chiltern railways and hull trains with very vast experience.

 

[D365]

Thanks both. Just goes to show that abbreviations need to be explained