Class 321 storage/scrapping

[TT-ONR-NRN]

I still wonder if there’s a place for them as a stopgap at Scotrail for the East Kilbride route given the lack of movement on new stock and the commonality with existing stock so avoiding a micro fleet. I believe it was the original plan.

Anything that eliminates the last few cases where 318/320 are diagrammed to work as single 3 cars couldn't hurt, I suppose.

There's a perfect thread in Speculative Discussion where it may have been discussed at further length if you fancy taking a peep

Future uses for Renatus class 321s?

mods note - split from here The likelihood of any more 230's being sold are small. The 321 project is much more feasible and there is a potentially bigger market for those.

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[Teds]

321 321 and 321 305 ran an Ilford to Witham return yesterday. I was surprised to see the pair passing Brentwood on the outward journey. I assume to keep them 'warm'.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:P01084/2023-11-17/detailed and https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:P00974/2023-11-17/detailed

 

[TrainTrackJack]

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.

 

[DBS92042]

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.

Very happy to see 419 live on, was always a personal favourite of mine

 

[Skimpot flyer]

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.

To be used on this new service, to Royal Mail’s hub in NW London ?

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[Bringback309s]

Are any 321's left on GE metals now?

 

[dk1]

Are any 321's left on GE metals now?

Most definitely not. The nearest you’ll get is the dido sitting in Vauxhall sidings, Yarmouth.

 

[59CosG95]

Most definitely not. The nearest you’ll get is the dido sitting in Vauxhall sidings, Yarmouth.

Had to look at that one twice!

 

[dk1]

Had to look at that one twice!

Whoops

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Had to look at that one twice!

Same here

 

[43096]

Most definitely not. The nearest you’ll get is the dido sitting in Vauxhall sidings, Yarmouth.

When did 321305/321 leave the property?

 

[43102EMR]

Most definitely not. The nearest you’ll get is the dido sitting in Vauxhall sidings, Yarmouth.

A couple of weeks ago I saw a Renatus 321 in the shed at Ilford, so still a few knocking about it seems.

 

[dk1]

When did 321305/321 leave the property?

Where are they, Ilford too?

A couple of weeks ago I saw a Renatus 321 in the shed at Ilford, so still a few knocking about it seems.

No idea mate. Dont sign Ilford anymore. Would it be for Varamis?

 

[Bigvernicus]

Noticed over the Christmas break the 321's stored at Willesden Brent had all the pans down on all units, but a trip past yesterday they were all up, so are keeping them warm in storage.

 

[Jamesrob637]

Noticed over the Christmas break the 321's stored at Willesden Brent had all the pans down on all units, but a trip past yesterday they were all up, so are keeping them warm in storage.

The pans were up two weeks ago too. It was dark, but the sidings are lit.

 

[47584Suffolk]

When did 321305/321 leave the property?

They haven't! Still at IL.

 

[Southern Dvr]

They haven't! Still at IL.

Pan Up or Pan Down?

 

[Poyntz]

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[47584Suffolk]

They haven't! Still at IL.

321305 + 321321 reported as being out today (M.11/3) on 5F98 12+59 Ilford Depot to Witham/5V99 14+04 return test runs.

 

[Southern Dvr]

321305 + 321321 reported as being out today (M.11/3) on 5F98 12+59 Ilford Depot to Witham/5V99 14+04 return test runs.

Test runs?

Just warm storage runs surely?

 

[Skimpot flyer]

Test runs?

Just warm storage runs surely?

Or checking they’re ok before Varamis Rail acquire them ?

 

[The_Train]

Test runs?

Just warm storage runs surely?

Well, there is a new route between Stirling and London coming up that needs some traction

 

[43096]

Test runs?

Just warm storage runs surely?

They are still on lease to Greater Anglia. So test runs prior to handback to Eversholt.

 

[adc82140]

They are still on lease to Greater Anglia. So test runs prior to handback to Eversholt.

Just these two or the whole fleet?

 

[43096]

Just these two or the whole fleet?

Just these two.

 

[43102EMR]

Or checking they’re ok before Varamis Rail acquire them ?

Varamis aren’t taking on anymore 321s, they were only due the 5 they currently have.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

Varamis aren’t taking on anymore 321s, they were only due the 5 they currently have.

I'm sure they tweeted only last month that they're having a total fleet size of ten?

I'll have a look... see if I can find it...

Edited: Had a look - I think it was actually someone asking a question rather than they themselves saying it...

 

[Busman]

Just spotted a 321 sitting in platform 11 at LS. Looked like an 8 carriage but not exact number on it, half way down there was a bunch of people on the platform, anyone know why?

 

[The_Train]

Just spotted a 321 sitting in platform 11 at LS. Looked like an 8 carriage but not exact number on it, half way down there was a bunch of people on the platform, anyone know why?

it's 321428 and 321429 and is there for the launch of Varamis Rail's new service into Liverpool Street

 

[Busman]

it's 321428 and 321429 and is there for the launch of Varamis Rail's new service into Liverpool Street

Lovely, thank you.