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68026 returned debranded TP04 to Longsight today on 5Q32 Long Marston - Longsight. Attached picture shows plain MK5A 11504 at Worcester Shrub Hill.

Complete loss of Signalling Lanark Jn - Law Jn, AWC going via Shotts depending on train crew route knowledge.

TOPS shows the following, 67012 IEMD is awaiting parts and expected OK in April, 67013 IEMD was stopped for repairs 29/12, I believe it did a test run to Stafford and back earlier in the week. 67014 is at Crewe ATC as mentioned above. 67017 IEMD is awaiting repairs, expected OK in 2 weeks. 67020...

02/02 150254 at long last... 231001

Something for the Chiltern Main Line in its entirety would be nice. Perhaps a "Explore Chilterns" rover or something along those lines.

HD01 not available yet again... 2 car 197 on 1W19 / 1V50 vice.

The 16.30 ex Piccadilly (1V50) is 67010 + HD04 as things stand.

Indeed I did thank you :D. The driver of 67010 being keen to show what they're capable of... kept to time the whole way up, nice for an evening run to not be checked by a late running unit ahead of us. I've certainly enjoyed the various beacons flashing in the water this evening :lol:

Yes quite disappointed myself as I've booked accommodation for it in Holyhead... thankfully I can get the 18.55 Manchester which is a 67 and then a 221 from Crewe to Holyhead.

Much appreciated, glad it's still down a hauled. I would assume HD01 still has a few niggles regarding the brakes then.

Fantastic, cheers for that. Bit the bullet and booked a hotel in Holyhead for Wednesday - Fingers crossed heavily! Might have to try out the breakfast come Thursday morning.

Cheers SD, will keep my fingers crossed one produces Wednesday night on 1W96. Out of interest, how long does an exam generally take on a set when it runs out of hours?

I've got an Explore Wales 4 in 8 for next week, would you happen to know what the state of play with Holyhead MK4s will be next week please? I do appreciate your time in providing us with the information, many thanks.

67008 + HD06 failed at Moorland Road Junction leaving Cardiff with 1W57, 1Z99 being sent for from Canton.

Similar play has been evident by TIL on Chiltern Railways - 2 TIL officers who announced to the carriage they were doing a "ticket survey". Came to a gentleman who didn't have the correct ticket for the time of day (Super Off Peak in an Off Peak restriction), he asked if he could excess it with...

A tender has been placed for the replacement of MK3 stock on the Chiltern Mainline. It includes the potential of a locomotive hauled fleet - a strong indication towards the ex TPE MK5As. The tender is attached  here: https://bidstats.uk/tenders/2023/W51/813170912

The first set of tour details for 2024 have been announced; "We are please to advise two dates for your 2024 diary. 25th and 26th May we are planning to run charters, both using a short formation of MK1 coaches. As such, seats will be limited. Sales and details available through the Branch...

No crew for 2C91, and the set doing 2C89 allows it to be returned to Laira from Taunton this evening.

321419 has worked this evening 5Z06 Wolverton - Birmingham International to join with 321334, under the Varamis operation. Good to see more potential growth from this business.

After a few months downtime for 50008 and the Third Life Rail MK3 set, 2024 is looking more positive with the announcement of several charters next year. Dates and itineraries are yet to be finalised but the website is up and running...