4x class 20s at Birmingham New Street

[ABB125]

About half an hour ago, this working passed through Birmingham New Street: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R24324/2022-09-13/detailed
It was 4 class 20s.

Unfortunately my train was late, so I just missed them.

Two questions:

1. Which locomotives were in the group?
2. What are they doing?

By following a trail on RealTime Trains, I think I've answered the second question, but it would be nice if someone could confirm.
Having arrived at Kings Norton from Tyseley depot, some barrier wagons are picked up. These are taken to Crewe, where a class 777 is collected. Top and tailed by a pair of class 20s, this is taken to Kirkdale depot in Liverpool. The class 20s then return the barrier wagons to Kings Norton before heading home to Tyseley.

Thanks

 

[ExRes]

If it's the normal locos it should be 20007, 20142, 20189 & 20205, as for the rest you've got it pretty well nailed down, shame that the pair of RailAdventure 43s at Kings Norton aren't taking part in todays/tomorrows moves

 

[ABB125]

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If it's the normal locos it should be 20007, 20142, 20189 & 20205, as for the rest you've got it pretty well nailed down, shame that the pair of RailAdventure 43s at Kings Norton aren't taking part in todays/tomorrows moves

Thanks very much

 

[ExRes]

20142 & 20189, two translator vans, 20205 & 20007 on 6Z20 Kings Norton OTPD to Crewe CS

 

[Falcon1200]

If it's the normal locos it should be 20007, 20142, 20189 & 20205,

It was indeed those four locos, I had the unexpected and extremely pleasurable experience of seeing them at New St this morning; And shortly afterwards a light Class 66 passed through in the other direction!

 

[ABB125]

It was indeed those four locos, I had the unexpected and extremely pleasurable experience of seeing them at New St this morning; And shortly afterwards a light Class 66 passed through in the other direction!

We probably saw each other unknowingly this morning...

 

[Falcon1200]

We probably saw each other unknowingly this morning...

I was on Platform 6 waiting for the delayed Avanti Edinburgh service (which got further delayed later on, as per another thread!)

 

[Anonymous10]

About half an hour ago, this working passed through Birmingham New Street: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R24324/2022-09-13/detailed
It was 4 class 20s.

Unfortunately my train was late, so I just missed them.

Two questions:

1. Which locomotives were in the group?
2. What are they doing?

By following a trail on RealTime Trains, I think I've answered the second question, but it would be nice if someone could confirm.
Having arrived at Kings Norton from Tyseley depot, some barrier wagons are picked up. These are taken to Crewe, where a class 777 is collected. Top and tailed by a pair of class 20s, this is taken to Kirkdale depot in Liverpool. The class 20s then return the barrier wagons to Kings Norton before heading home to Tyseley.

Thanks

why do they use class 20's

 

[ExRes]

why do they use class 20's

The trips are being operated under the SLC Operations banner and SLC currently use the 20s hired in from Michael Owen, now the operation appears to have been taken over by RailAdventure there could be future changes in traction

 

[Route115?]

4 x Class 20 + match wagons were used for LUL S stock moves between West Ruislip & Derby over a long period of time.