20901 & 20905

[fodphil]

Going for a repaint

 

[AstroAreus]

It should be repainted in Balfour Beatty livery

 

[RichJF]

It should be repainted in Balfour Beatty livery

WNXX says they're being repainted into BB livery at Bristol Barton Hill by Arriva Traincare.

 

[JKF]

I’ve seen a picture of 901 nearing completion today (not mine to share unfortunately!). Looking very smart. Not the first time there has been one in these colours though. Hopefully they will head back up north at a reasonable time of day so I can see the end result in person.

 

[ExRes]

Reported on gen sites that 20901 & 20905 will be showing off their Balfour Beatty livery on tomorrows 1300 0Z20 Bristol Barton Hill WRD to Barrow Hill LIP

 

[JKF]

And they’re out!



Photo shows 20901 & 20905 in Balfour Beatty blue and white livery at Dr Days Junction.

 

[Iskra]

Very nice, what are they likely going to be used for?

 

[Defiance149]

Very nice, what are they likely going to be used for?

Reportedly going to be traction for Balfour Beatty's drain cleaning train, which is based at Rutherglen. This has previously used a pair of redundant dynamic track stabilisers as motive power.

 

[Iskra]

Reportedly going to be traction for Balfour Beatty's drain cleaning train, which is based at Rutherglen. This has previously used a pair of redundant dynamic track stabilisers as motive power.

Interesting, thank you!

 

[xotGD]

Very nice, what are they likely going to be used for?

Diesel galas?

 

[Iskra]

Diesel galas?

That would be nice!

 

[Thornaby 37]

Came across this video of the 20s in their new colours

 

[Ashley Hill]

Came across this video of the 20s in their new colours

Great video,always love the sound of 20s!

 

[tumbles]

Diesel galas?

I know powers within have asked if they can be..

 

[The_Train]

Diesel galas?

I believe this is quite likely, possibly even rail tours

 

[ExRes]

20901 & 20905 worked 0826 0Z20 Barrow Hill LIP to Kings Norton OTPD

 

[ExRes]

20901 & 20905 worked 1100 6Z20 Kings Norton OTPD to Nuneaton top and tail with 2 Balfour Beatty KHA Drain Train wagons reportedly 7045740094 & 7045740136, 1214 6Z21 to Kings Norton 523 Signal, 1349 6Z22 to Nuneaton and 1501 6Z23 to Kings Norton OTPD

 

[chipbury]

I forgot to upload these photo's when 20901 & 20905 were getting a repaint at Barton Hill.
Photo shows 20901 waiting to go in the shed for a repaint.
Photo shows a class 20 getting prepped for painting (probably 20905 as it is facing the opposite direction to 20901)

 

[Trainman40083]

I forgot to upload these photo's when 20901 & 20905 were getting a repaint at Barton Hill.View attachment 158101
Photo shows 20901 waiting to go in the shed for a repaint.View attachment 158102
Photo shows a class 20 getting prepped for painting (probably 20905 as it is facing the opposite direction to 20901)

And 20901 has discs on the cab, rather than a headcode box

 

[ExRes]

20901 & 20905 worked 1100 6Z20 Kings Norton OTPD to Nuneaton and 1214 6Z21 return top and tail with 2 NVA barrier vans



** Updated Wednesday 15th May **


20901 & 20905 worked 0900 5Z20 Kings Norton OTPD to Nuneaton, 1013 5Z21 to Kings Norton 523 signal, 1202 5Z22 to Nuneaton, 1251 5Z23 to Kings Norton 523 signal, 1418 5Z24 to Soho LMD top and tail with 2 NVA barrier vans then 1657 5Q25 to Tyseley LMD hauling 323222 and 1844 5Z26 to Kings Norton OTPD



** Updated Thursday 16th May **


20901 & 20905 working 1100 6Z20 Kings Norton OTPD to Nuneaton and 1214 6Z21 return top and tail with the Drain Train



** Updated Friday 17th May **


20901 & 20905 worked 1100 6Z20 Kings Norton OTPD to Nuneaton, 1214 6Z21 to Kings Norton 523 Signal, 1349 6Z22 to Nuneaton and 1501 6Z23 to Kings Norton OTPD with 2 NVA barrier vans