2nd February - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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57311 now has yellow ends and is masked up reday for the body to be painted 37602 is inside being made ready for departure 66722 has dropped off some wagons for repair 73107 has had its wash as well as a new set of wheels 73119 has had a traction motor defect repaired |
26th January - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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07007 is now awaiting a replacement window glass and decals |
24th January - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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57311 is well underway in the Paintshop 07007 now has working lights 73133 is in the welding area having the corrosion cut out and replaced 67027 is inside for fitting of its new wheels 450093 has some additional graphics on its SWR livery |
17th January - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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57302 is now on stands 07007 has working headlights both ends and working marker lights at one end Midland Pullman 43046 and 43055 have arrived for minor work 701025 has arrived for short term storage |
11th January - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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50026 arrives back from Swanage behind 33012 and is re-united with 50021 57302 is inside for disconnection of its bogies raedy for a start on its overhaul Work has started on the lights on 07007 Work has started on Mk1 BFK 17013 in the Paintshop Mk1 FO 3091 is moved inside for work to begin |
10th January - 69007 Naming |
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69007 is named 'Richard Trevithick' by Andrew Skinner in front of a group of ex-Cardiff Canton colleagues 56037 and BR arrows were on one side for the neaming and replaced with 69007 and GB Railfreight logo before the loco was taken outside |
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10th January - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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07007 is now in the workshop for the next stage of repairs, repairing and replacing lights 57311 is in the Paintshop |
9th January - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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73133 is now almost back to bare metal on both sides The nameplates and '56037' decals are fitted to 69007 A batch of LU wagons is awaiting collection to go to East Yard for loading onto lorries to return to London |
5th January - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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57311 is back on bogies and head to the Paintshop next 73133 has had its gutters removed for repairing |
4th January - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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701031 has arrived for short term storage The nameplates have arrived for 69007 MPV DR98974 is having repairs after hitting a tree |
3rd January - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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Work begins on 73133 47771 is back on stands for the next stage 73107 needs a wash! 'SARAH SIDDONS' is now on stands |
22nd December - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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Plenty of BR Blue with both 07007 and 69007 now painted 73133 is now in the Paintshop ready for prep work to be started in the New Year |
21st December - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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69007 is now in BR Blue 07007 is also now BR Blue 'SARAH SIDDONS' has been moved into the main workshop for disconnection of its bogies so it can be lifted ready for new wheels to be fitted Mk2 BFK 17080 is finally in the scrap area, ready to be processed in early January The building work continues with its frame growing to quite a size |
15th December - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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Bodywork repairs have started on Paul Spracklen's Mk2 BFK Marking out continues on 07007 |
14th December - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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07007 now has yellow ends and a start has been made on marking out for the black chevrons 69007 now has a blue roof |
13th December - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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Building work has started on a separate part of the site, now fenced off from the main Works 73133 has been sold and is now awaiting a visit to the Paintshop for a smart new livery before heading off to the Bluebell Railway |
8th December - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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69007 is primed and is now pink! |
7th December - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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Mk3 TF is the latest MIdland Pullman vehicle and the first wioth new carpet and revised toilet decor, as well as many other small enhancements The 20s take this and two ex-RCS TFs now fitted with CET back to Crewe Mk1 BFK 17013 is being prepared for repainting |
6th December - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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07007 is now in primer The LSL 20s are back again with Mk3 TF 41108 |
30th November - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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69007 (ex-56037) arrives for a repaint into something special 'SARAH SIDDONS' is repainted and 'bagged up' to keep the surprise for a little longer |
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29th November - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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73002 is having welding to fix some of the worst areas of corrosion 07007 has had its own weld repairs and is now back in the Paintshop for repainting Mk2 BFK 17080 is in the scrap line for final component recovery |
27th November - NEC Birmingham |
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Part built replica of a BR 3MT 2-6-2T, 82045, is on display at the Warley Model Railway Show |
26th November - Didcot Railway Centre |
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Nothing running today but still plenty to see | |
15th November - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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07007 has entered the Paintshop for some much needed TLC |
10th November - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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73213 is having new wheels D8096 and D8107 depart with Mk2 FO 3231 |
9th November - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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D8107 and D8096 arrive with Mk1 RK 80043 | |
8th November - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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'SARAH SIDDONS' is in the Paintshop for its repaint |
2nd November - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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The final Class 360, 360112 is complete and awaits collection |
1st November - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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67027 is complete but still inside 57311 is having its Dellner coupler recesses plated over |
27th October - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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Mk3 TF 41149 is now in Midland Pullman blue and white 67027 is back in the Paintshop for various details to be added Metropolitan Railway 12 'SARAH SIDDONS' is in the Paintshop Yesterday's arrival, Mk2 FO 3231, is masked up ready for clear coating |
26th October - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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D1935 (47805) waits to return to Crewe with the barrier vehicle used yesterday |
25th October - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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67027 almost finished in GBRf livery 66791 collects 08451 and Mk1 RK 80041 for movement to East Yard for loading to lorries, 68501 and 68504 along for brake force 47805 arrives with a mix of coaches for attention |
19th October - Island Line |
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A ride from end to end today, stopping off to capture as many of the units as possible 484002 and 484005 in service and 484001, 484003 and 484004 on Ryde depot |
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18th October - Sandown |
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484002 and 484005 pass through within a few minutes of each other A couple of interesting planters out front of the station |
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17th October - Brading |
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The new passing loop allows trains to pass here now, 484002 and 484005 obliging The wonderfully restored signal box and a couple of station cats seemingly having a turf war! |
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17th October - Holliers Farm Park |
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Class 483 unit 004 in position with signs of ramps being built to access for its intended use as a restaurant | |
16th October - Smallbrook Junction |
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484005 passes twice while no.24 runs round its train on successive round trips | |
16th October - Isle of Wight Steam Railway |
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Recently rebuilt Ryde Pier Tramway Car no.2 is in operation doing short trips, we had a ride to Wootton and back. A wonderful machine, simple but interesting and beautifully rebuilt Southern no.24 'CALBOURNE' is on the main service trains |
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11th October - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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142007 outside for the first sight of its new livery 142003 is also outside, on test in the yard |
6th October - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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Mk3 TF 41149 makes its way to the Paintshop for a coat of blue and white Several DRS PFA wagons in various stages of overhaul |
5th October - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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67027 is now off its bogies awaiting new wheels 66751 collects Translators 6376 and 6377 after repairs 142007 is almost complete in Regional Railways North West livery |
4th October - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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The final four Class 317 motor coaches are now in the scrap line for processing, 62696 of 317892 being first in line |