20901 & 20905

[northernbelle]

That looks to me to just be 66701 still in its original livery after having a few years to fade, against 702 recently painted. The orange was quite vibrant on the first batch of locos when new.

I think there might be something there with 66741, though; looking at photos the delineation between orange and yellow panel appears much less distinct when newly painted.

66701 was repainted into the sandier shade of orange - with integrated warning panel - later in life. The blue is darker than original too. The GBRf logo was also modified to be in a lighter typeface.

This is a really good page which explains the variations in detail:

Going for Gold - GBRf Livery Blog - Hattons Model Railways

Going for Gold - GBRf Livery Blog

www.hattons.co.uk

 

[K.o.R]

That shade of yellow with the blue just makes me think of the Eurostar livery. Not sure you'd get these up to 140mph!

 

[ExRes]

20901 & 20905 were reported to be running together today on 0802 0V74 Derby RTC to Didcot Fuelling Point, in the end it left 98 late with 901 working solo and is currently on 1807 5Q81 to Bristol Kingsland Road (Fhh)

 

[trainmania100]

Unusual headcode for the load which doesn't appear to be ecs but rather a small wagon of sorts? Didn't get a picture except this from Facebook. Is that signal mounted onto the wagon? A new type of in-but-out of cab signalling ?

 

[ExRes]

Unusual headcode for the load which doesn't appear to be ecs but rather a small wagon of sorts? Didn't get a picture except this from Facebook. Is that signal mounted onto the wagon? A new type of in-but-out of cab signalling ?

It appears to be a SIM (Switch Inspection & Measurement) wagon delivered by road from Holland, it will be used to monitor points in the Bristol Temple Meads area this week, fairly unusual to see a 20 running nose first on NR rails

 

[Strathclyder]

It appears to be a SIM (Switch Inspection & Measurement) wagon delivered by road from Holland, it will be used to monitor points in the Bristol Temple Meads area this week, fairly unusual to see a 20 running nose first on NR rails

Indeed it is, a Sentinel SIM14 wagon to be precise. Martin Loader caught it passing Shrivenham on 5Q81 en-route to Bristol:

20901 Shrivenham (Ashbury Crossing) 5 June 2023

Bolded part: when was the last time that happened prior to 20901's outing on Monday? Can't remember the last time a solo 20 ran bonnet-first on the mainline.

 

[1Q18]

Bolded part: when was the last time that happened prior to 20901's outing on Monday? Can't remember the last time a solo 20 ran bonnet-first on the mainline.

It happened quite often between Grosmont and Whitby, when the North Yorkshire Moors Railway had a pair of 20s on hire a year or two ago.

 

[Wyrleybart]

When was the last time that happened prior to 20901's outing on Monday? Can't remember the last time a solo 20 ran bonnet-first on the mainline.

I think a number of single class 20 movements have taken place in the last few years. The only BR stipulation used to require a 2nd qualified person in the cab for signal sighting, if running nose first. Used them singly at Bescot for many years on trippers but I imagine LSL and the various DRS Michael Owen and HNRC locos have moved singly and maybe also on the LT ?

 

[75A]

It happened quite often between Grosmont and Whitby, when the North Yorkshire Moors Railway had a pair of 20s on hire a year or two ago.

Didn't that result in a collision?

 

[Wyrleybart]

Didn't that result in a collision?

A collision did happen in Grosmont station but from a personal perspective the fact it was a class 20 was irrelevant. Several crew on the only footplate of the loco, and they collided with the coaches of their own train.

 

[ExRes]

20905 on 0859 0V74 Derby RTC (NR) to Didcot Fuelling Point via MML, Corby and Dudding Hill for a reunion with 901



** Updated Friday 16th June **


After doing whatever they've been up to, 901 & 905 worked back home yesterday as 1538 0M20 Didcot Fuelling Point to Derby RTC and then todays 0955 0E27 to Barrow Hill LIP

 

[ExRes]

20901 & 20905 back down west today on 1216 0V74 Barrow Hill LIP to Didcot Fuelling Point

 

[FGW_DID]

Unusual headcode for the load which doesn't appear to be ecs but rather a small wagon of sorts? Didn't get a picture except this from Facebook. Is that signal mounted onto the wagon? A new type of in-but-out of cab signalling ?

It appears to be a SIM (Switch Inspection & Measurement) wagon delivered by road from Holland, it will be used to monitor points in the Bristol Temple Meads area this week, fairly unusual to see a 20 running nose first on NR rails

Indeed it is, a Sentinel SIM14 wagon to be precise. Martin Loader caught it passing Shrivenham on 5Q81 en-route to Bristol:

20901 Shrivenham (Ashbury Crossing) 5 June 2023

Bolded part: when was the last time that happened prior to 20901's outing on Monday? Can't remember the last time a solo 20 ran bonnet-first on the mainline.

The Sentinel SIM14 seen at Didcot 18/06/23:

 

[RichJF]

Do 20901/905 have cameras fitted on the nose end? I know some Class 20s had cameras fitted to assist vision when running nose first.

 

[JKF]

They’re back over at Kingsland Rd tonight, and look to be around for a few days. Assume they might be doing crossing inspections again before heading back north?

 

[reddragon]

Realtime Trains | 5Q73 1939 Didcot Fuelling Point to London Paddington | 26/06/2023

Real-time train running information for 5Q73 1939 departure from Didcot Fuelling Point to London Paddington on 26/06/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Just seen them heading into Reading, what a surprise!

They are sitting in p14 at Paddington if anyone wants to see them, since last night. Cancelled code FL

 

[ExRes]

20901 & 20905 reportedly working todays 0820 5E61 Gascoigne Wood Sidings to Great Yarmouth CHS with 12032, 12064, 12091, 12097 & 11090 which, if I remember correctly, are former DATS coaches

 

[Jacob Porrett]

20901 & 20905 reportedly working todays 0820 5E61 Gascoigne Wood Sidings to Great Yarmouth CHS with 12032, 12064, 12091, 12097 & 11090 which, if I remember correctly, are former DATS coaches

They will also take GW11 from Brandon Down Goods loop to Yarmouth for export. They aslo worked 0E16 05:01 Derby RTC Serco-Gascoigne Wood Sidings/Selby Mine RJB.

 

[Suraggu]

They will also take GW11 from Brandon Down Goods loop to Yarmouth for export. They aslo worked 0E16 05:01 Derby RTC Serco-Gascoigne Wood Sidings/Selby Mine RJB.

Will they?

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Will they?

According to Railcam notes that's what it said. Happy to be corrected.

 

[ExRes]

Reported that they worked 1630 0G48 to Norwich Goods Yard to form tomorrows 0730 0G46 to Ely Papworth Sidings and then on to Derby

 

[Rhysdabeast]

According to Railcam notes that's what it said. Happy to be corrected.

GW11 was taken to Ely Papworth by 37608 on 26th July and AFAIK it hasn't moved since so I have no idea where that person who added the note got the idea that its being added at Brandon from!

Reported that they worked 1630 0G48 to Norwich Goods Yard to form tomorrows 0730 0G46 to Ely Papworth Sidings and then on to Derby

37608 + barriers 6340 and 6346 are currently at Ely Papworth so I imagine the move to Derby could potentially involve those

 

[Defiance149]

37608 + barriers 6340 and 6346 are currently at Ely Papworth so I imagine the move to Derby could potentially involve those

Yes, 37608 has failed.

 

[Simongeorge]

20901 & 20905 reportedly working todays 0820 5E61 Gascoigne Wood Sidings to Great Yarmouth CHS with 12032, 12064, 12091, 12097 & 11090 which, if I remember correctly, are former DATS coaches

Confirmed, heard them heading east leaving Brundall on Acle line about mid afternoon on 9/8/23. Returned west past me running just as 2 engines at 16:30, Great Yarmouth to Norwich via Reedham. Stopped for 10 mins at red signal in Strumpshaw. Footage is of the pair accelerating away from the red signal in Strumpshaw, E of Brundall. Unusual sight for this line!

A8098323small4.mp4

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[yorkie]

Reopened to enable @ExRes to post an update

 

[ExRes]

Reopened to enable @ExRes to post an update

Thanks @yorkie

After a bit of rest and recuperation 20901 & 20905 are scheduled to work tomorrows 0858 0Z20 Barrow Hill LIP to Bristol Barton Hill WRD, they have joined Balfour Beatty, pool code BBXX, although it's not clear whether they have been sold by Harry Needle or are being leased, 0Z20 will be operated under the RailAdventure (SO) ID code, hopefully further news regarding the work they will be doing will be announced soon

 

[43096]

Thanks @yorkie

After a bit of rest and recuperation 20901 & 20905 are scheduled to work tomorrows 0858 0Z20 Barrow Hill LIP to Bristol Barton Hill WRD, they have joined Balfour Beatty, pool code BBXX, although it's not clear whether they have been sold by Harry Needle or are being leased, 0Z20 will be operated under the RailAdventure (SO) ID code, hopefully further news regarding the work they will be doing will be announced soon

Sold.

 

[Skymonster]

Great gen - thank you @ExRes. Does anyone know if they’ve been reliveried please?

 

[The_Train]

Thanks @yorkie

After a bit of rest and recuperation 20901 & 20905 are scheduled to work tomorrows 0858 0Z20 Barrow Hill LIP to Bristol Barton Hill WRD, they have joined Balfour Beatty, pool code BBXX, although it's not clear whether they have been sold by Harry Needle or are being leased, 0Z20 will be operated under the RailAdventure (SO) ID code, hopefully further news regarding the work they will be doing will be announced soon

Great gen - thank you @ExRes. Does anyone know if they’ve been reliveried please?

They have been sold and there is a plan for repaints at some point. My source indicated that they may become available for rail tours as well

 

[ExRes]

Sold.

Thanks for the confirmation @43096


20901 & 20905 away on time 0858 0Z20 Barrow Hill LIP to Bristol Barton Hill WRD