Stored 221 units at Derby Litchurch Lane

[david l]

At the Greatest Gathering on Sunday, I noted 5 221's stood either near to the test track or inside adjacent to the test track. 221102/3/6 were outside, with (think) 221104/5 inside.

I don't think that 221101 was present - the two units inside were not in 221101's unique livery. The units were all debranded, but other than that did not look as if they had been touched

Has anyone got a good idea what is happening to these units (as opposed to speculation)?

Any idea where 221101 is?

 

[lrbvoyager]

221 101 was definitely there. You can tell from bbc derbys drone shot of the greatest gathering as it’s distinctive because of its black roof.

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Shame they didn’t go to lumo because they would be better suited than the meridians

 

[Pinza68]

221.101 and 105 were inside
102 and 103 were together and 104 and 106 were together outside all seen outside from the Test Track on Fri5

 

[Wyrleybart]

I believe 220033 was also in the sheds there. spilt up and with some parts removed ready for later in the year.

 

[swt_passenger]

I believe 220033 was also in the sheds there. spilt up and with some parts removed ready for later in the year.

Was discussed here with photos:

XC Voyager Refurbishment

Have just heard that 220033 has been out of service since the end of May, and it's therefore been suggested that this is the first unit to go in for refurbishment. I've got no way of verifiying this (although it's not showing any allocations on RTT at least!) but perhaps somebody on here has a...

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[Noseygit]

220033 was definitely inside the sheds split up in multiple places

 

[CR165022]

221105 has been moved to Central Rivers.

 

[lrbvoyager]

Does anyone know where 221101 is now?