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5Z43 is 66739 hauling coaches 6693, 44025, 41034, 42552, 41008, 41106, 42356, 40231, 6394

Anyone know what this is for?
 

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5Z43 is 66739 hauling coaches 6693, 44025, 41034, 42552, 41008, 41106, 42356, 40231, 6394

Anyone know what this is for?

One of the prototype Mk3s in there - 42356 - A total oddball, for having no window frames except for the new small window by the toilet.

 

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One of the prototype Mk3s in there - 42356 - A total oddball, for having no window frames except for the new small window by the toilet.

Must be all of 48 years old now? They certainly had their money's worth out of those original prototype vehicles, makes you wonder what physical shape they are actually in if some of the younger production trailers are suffering from advanced corrosion?
 

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5Z43 is 66739 hauling coaches 6693, 44025, 41034, 42552, 41008, 41106, 42356, 40231, 6394

Anyone know what this is for?
For Raxstar‘s Eastleigh scrap line? That’s how the 6 that arrived on 4 May were reported...
 

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Must be all of 48 years old now? They certainly had their money's worth out of those original prototype vehicles, makes you wonder what physical shape they are actually in if some of the younger production trailers are suffering from advanced corrosion?

Roughly that I'd say. I'm a little surprised 42356 ended up being painted green to be honest given it's peculiarities from the production vehicles. Certainly similar vehicle 42353 stayed in FGW Blue until the end and was in a rather poor state - a vehicle that was pretty much fit for the bin.
 

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Roughly that I'd say. I'm a little surprised 42356 ended up being painted green to be honest given it's peculiarities from the production vehicles. Certainly similar vehicle 42353 stayed in FGW Blue until the end and was in a rather poor state - a vehicle that was pretty much fit for the bin.
That's what I suspected tbh. It's a shame these historic prototypes couldn't be mated up with the remaining pre-production power car but I can also fully understand the many reasons why this isn't going to happen sadly.
 

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43083 has been collected from Long Marston for Icons of Steam, heading to Eastleigh works tomorrow.
 

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43083 has been collected from Long Marston for Icons of Steam, heading to Eastleigh works tomorrow.
It has passed stourbridge Junction on time with 47593 and 43083 on rear. Also further to this does anyone know what 47593 took to longmarston for storage this morning on 5z20 crewe to longmarston move heard it was a red mk1 support vehicle for storage. Or maybe another hst stock move is due soon. From long marston.
 

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Also further to this does anyone know what 47593 took to longmarston for storage this morning on 5z20 crewe to longmarston move heard it was a red mk1 support vehicle for storage.

That mark 1 was just used as a barrier coach and came back with the 47 and 43
 

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5Z36 Crewe to Eastleigh today was 47712 with 5366, 44078 , 40801, 46006, 40802, 46014 and ex-EMR 43083 on the rear.
 
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Any idea what livery it’s going to come out in? Intercity? I doubt it would happen but it would be good if LSL put a valenta engine in it and replace its vp185
 

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Any idea what livery it’s going to come out in? Intercity? I doubt it would happen but it would be good if LSL put a valenta engine in it and replace its vp185
Given that 90001 and 90001 received only paint and the lack of Valenta engines on the mainland, unless LSL find significant value in attempting to obtain one from a submarine then it is likely to just be a cosmetic livery change maybe with some minor alterations (light clusters for example)
 

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Not sure LSL would want to replace a modern-ish VP185 with a clapped out Valenta. They're a charter company, not preservationists in the traditional sense. I'm curious as to why they've gone for a VP equipped power car, rather than one of the MTU ones from GWR or LNER.
 

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lack of Valenta engines on the mainland

Available Valentas. 125 Group have some, but those are destined for their own power cars.

Not sure LSL would want to replace a modern-ish VP185 with a clapped out Valenta. They're a charter company, not preservationists in the traditional sense. I'm curious as to why they've gone for a VP equipped power car, rather than one of the MTU ones from GWR or LNER.

Agreed on LSL not wanting to go for valentas. As for why they'd want the VP185s, they are reportedly better on fuel (& oil) consumption and will go longer between overhauls, so would seem to be a natural fit for a charter operation! Don't forget also that the GWR examples are fitted with ATP which as Scotrail are learning is a pain maintenance wise, and the LNER examples are currently all (supposed to be!) in use replacing the ex-EMT sets
 

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Available Valentas. 125 Group have some, but those are destined for their own power cars.



Agreed on LSL not wanting to go for valentas. As for why they'd want the VP185s, they are reportedly better on fuel (& oil) consumption and will go longer between overhauls, so would seem to be a natural fit for a charter operation! Don't forget also that the GWR examples are fitted with ATP which as Scotrail are learning is a pain maintenance wise, and the LNER examples are currently all (supposed to be!) in use replacing the ex-EMT sets
Not all the LNER ones are going to EMT. There's a couple for XC, a couple damaged and a few with (what looks like) no future.
 
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