TfW Class 67+Mk4 sets: trip planning/experiences, diagram updates etc

[MP393]

@Jacob Porrett

Thank you

Do you know if it will be loco or DVT leading from Chester to Holyhead ?

Dave

DVT will lead Chester to Holyhead.

 

[Jacob Porrett]

DVT will lead Chester to Holyhead.

Loco Manchester end.

 

[Jez]

You wish. The complimentary offering is so pathetic that it ought to be withdrawn altogether to save disappointment.
The choice is:
- Pecan, raisin and sultana mix
- Vegetable crisps made from dried beetroot, parsnip and celeriac
and that's it.
If you order a hot drink, they will place the world's thinnest organic biscuit on the side of the saucer as well.

I disagree. I think the free refreshments are quite good in first class. On my last trip to Manchester (full journey from Cardiff) I had 2 hot drinks and an orange juice, plus croissants. It was only my cooked breakfast that I paid for.

On another trip this time from Manchester to Swansea I had 2 hot drinks plus Rocky Road Cake and I did get the vegetable crisps. There was no catering at all from Newport to Swansea however not that I needed it, but poor for anyone going from Cwmbran to Swansea for example.

 

[MP393]

Loco Manchester end.

Yes - so loco will lead to Chester & DVT then lead to Holyhead.

 

[MP393]

I disagree. I think the free refreshments are quite good in first class. On my last trip to Manchester (full journey from Cardiff) I had 2 hot drinks and an orange juice, plus croissants. It was only my cooked breakfast that I paid for.

On another trip this time from Manchester to Swansea I had 2 hot drinks plus Rocky Road Cake and I did get the vegetable crisps. There was no catering at all from Newport to Swansea however not that I needed it, but poor for anyone going from Cwmbran to Swansea for example.

They do change it up fairly frequently, the mornings can definitely be better with the pastries.

The vegetable crisps have now gone (they weren’t great, IMO) and you now get the brown bag branded ready salted as complimentary as well as shortbread, as well as hot drinks and the orange juice as you say.

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Today at Crewe depot (11/6/25):

67010 connected to HD03

67022 light engine.


Also: How many miles does a rake have to do before it stops for it's exam?

 

[sd0733]

Also: How many miles does a rake have to do before it stops for it's exam

Theres more to it throughout the cycle, dependent on whether its the A, S, Z or B exam but the general rule of thumb is Its 28 calender days (regardless of whether it runs or not) and a mileage cap within that, at 15000 miles. Whichever threshold it hits first.

 

[Welshguy1048]

DVT will lead Chester to Holyhead.

@MP393

Thank you

Dave

 

[Welshguy1048]

Yes - so loco will lead to Chester & DVT then lead to Holyhead.

@MP393

Thank you

Dave

 

[Welshguy1048]

Loco Manchester end.

@Jacob Porrett

Thank you

Dave

 

[37052 xb mr]

The DVT of HD08 is currently in the system as 82220 with 82204 as the spare.
Both are now at Worksop along with 82229.

82204 was reported on a low loader
On the M1, 10.30 am yesterday ?

82229 & an unidentified Mk 4 coach
Recessed on services on M62

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Theres more to it throughout the cycle, dependent on whether its the A, S, Z or B exam but the general rule of thumb is Its 28 calender days (regardless of whether it runs or not) and a mileage cap within that, at 15000 miles. Whichever threshold it hits first.

Thank you.

 

[jmacp]

Hi
Can anyone advise what end the loco is on for tommorow 12/06.

Thanks

John

 

[BillStampy]

Hi
Can anyone advise what end the loco is on for tommorow 12/06.

Thanks

John

Hello, each set has different ends but I'll list the ones known here for in service tomorrow:
67008 HD06: locomotive Manchester end
67029 HD01: locomotive Manchester end
67010 HD03: locomotive Manchester end
67022 HD07: loco expected Cardiff end via WBQ turn on 5V33

 

[BillStampy]

67016 HD06

67008 worked 1W96 tonight and 67016 did not appear, I've been informed

 

[MP393]

67008 worked 1W96 tonight and 67016 did not appear, I've been informed

Possible the swap wasn’t doable as it went into Canton very late ex V39. Still plenty of time but there was also a lot of misplaced trains in and out of Canton due to the partial station closure at Central around the same time. The Mk4 set for 1W59 was also still there on Canton as that started from Newport with a unit.

 

[Jacob Porrett]

67008 worked 1W96 tonight and 67016 did not appear, I've been informed

My apologies.

 

[37052 xb mr]

67008 worked 1W96 tonight and 67016 did not appear, I've been informed

1V33 is 67025 also not been swapped

 

[nineteenninety]

1V33 is 67025 also not been swapped

The loco swap was cancelled last night

 

[37052 xb mr]

67010 set 3 in trouble at Crewe
On 1W55, now Cancelled.

1V42 - 197046 starting Crewe

 

[37052 xb mr]

67012 back at Crewe in Black

 

[sd0733]

1V33 is 67025 also not been swapped

67022 also failed and is heading back to the ETD for repair.
67014 and 67016 both also after repair are heading out tomorrow morning in a shakedown run Canton to Swansea and back.

A poor time with 3 locos planned swaps all faulty. Good job there's plenty spare at the moment.

HD03.had brake issues at Crewe and was pulled as a precaution.

 

[sd0733]

82204 was reported on a low loader
On the M1, 10.30 am yesterday ?

82229 & an unidentified Mk 4 coach
Recessed on services on M62

AFAIK all the vehicles at Landore will be heading to Worksop imminently joining HD08.
The coach with 82229 should be the TO from HD02, 12447

 

[37052 xb mr]

67022 also failed and is heading back to the ETD for repair.
67014 and 67016 both also after repair are heading out tomorrow morning in a shakedown run Canton to Swansea and back.

A poor time with 3 locos planned swaps all faulty. Good job there's plenty spare at the moment.

HD03.had brake issues at Crewe and was pulled as a precaution.

Thanks

 

[BillStampy]

67012 back at Crewe in Black

As much as I loved the silver, I understand completely why they've done this. Atleast we're seeing a consist livery on the way. Hope to see it back out and about soon!

 

[sd0733]

67010 set 3 in trouble at Crewe
On 1W55, now Cancelled.

That's also now been put as a likely loco issue. Set should be back out tomorrow with 67013.

 

[Welshguy1048]

Evening

Will 1W96 tonight be loco or DVT leading from Chester to Holyhead please ?

Thank you

Dave

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Today at Crewe depot (12/6/25):

A bit of swapping around today with 67s. 670013 was connected to HD04 and is now connected to HD03.

67010 was connected to HD03 and is now connected to HD04.

67022 light engine.

 

[37052 xb mr]

Evening

Will 1W96 tonight be loco or DVT leading from Chester to Holyhead please ?

Thank you

Dave

DVT leading

 

[Welshguy1048]

DVT leading

@37052 xb mr

Thank you

Appreciate all your help

Dave