European Class 66's to UK

[fgwrich]

Hope someone can help, are 66307 and 66308 still at Eastleigh this morning, many thanks in advance.

Yes. Not expected to enter traffic for a while yet.

 

[Ciderking]

Hope someone can help, are 66307 and 66308 still at Eastleigh this morning, many thanks in advance.

Yes, I saw them outside this morning.

 

[ExRes]

Reported on WNXX that schedules are currently in place for the intended transfers of 66309 on 0500 0Z66 Doncaster Roberts Road Shed to Eastleigh Works GBRf and 66307 and 66308 in the opposite direction

 

[3973EXL]

Reported on WNXX that schedules are currently in place for the intended transfers of 66309 on 0500 0Z66 Doncaster Roberts Road Shed to Eastleigh Works GBRf and 66307 and 66308 in the opposite direction

Realtime Trains | 0Z66 0500 Doncaster Robert Rds Shed to Eastleigh Works Gbrf | 22/06/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z66 0500 departure from Doncaster Robert Rds Shed to Eastleigh Works Gbrf on 22/06/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 0Z67 1555 Eastleigh Works Gbrf to Doncaster Robert Rds Shed | 22/06/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z67 1555 departure from Eastleigh Works Gbrf to Doncaster Robert Rds Shed on 22/06/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[ExRes]

Realtime Trains | 0Z66 0500 Doncaster Robert Rds Shed to Eastleigh Works Gbrf | 22/06/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z66 0500 departure from Doncaster Robert Rds Shed to Eastleigh Works Gbrf on 22/06/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 0Z67 1555 Eastleigh Works Gbrf to Doncaster Robert Rds Shed | 22/06/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z67 1555 departure from Eastleigh Works Gbrf to Doncaster Robert Rds Shed on 22/06/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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0Z66 has been cancelled


** Suggested on one of the gen sites that 0O01 1005 Doncaster Up Decoy to Eastleigh East Yard may be worth keeping an eye on

 

[3973EXL]

0O01 66792 66309

 

[ExRes]

WNXX report today that the next arrivals are due soon, 77505 (66310) is expected later this month and 77504 (66311) in mid July, because of building work these two will go by road to Loughborough for prep work before registration and release for movement by rail



66307 & 66308 finally on the move behind 66705 on 1555 4Z67 Eastleigh Works GBRf to Doncaster Roberts Road Shed with one FEA on the rear

 

[Otis]

Does anyone know if 66309 is still in the yard(s) at Eastleigh, or has it moved into the works yet?

 

[Ciderking]

Does anyone know if 66309 is still in the yard(s) at Eastleigh, or has it moved into the works yet?

I've just got back from Eastleigh, no sign of 66309. 69008 has just left the works after repainting and 08567 is now in Arlington green.

 

[Otis]

I've just got back from Eastleigh, no sign of 66309. 69008 has just left the works after repainting and 08567 is now in Arlington green.

Ok thanks. That'll save me a drive this evening.

 

[fgwrich]

I've just got back from Eastleigh, no sign of 66309. 69008 has just left the works after repainting and 08567 is now in Arlington green.

Straight into the paint shop.

 

[ExRes]

Reported on WNXX today that the next 66 has arrived at Immingham, it was due to be 77505 (66310) but is actually 77507 (66314) and has been transported to UKRL Loughborough for prep work

 

[The_Train]

Reported on WNXX today that the next 66 has arrived at Immingham, it was due to be 77505 (66310) but is actually 77507 (66314) and has been transported to UKRL Loughborough for prep work

Has it now been confirmed as becoming 66314 in this country? My understanding was that this wasn't set in stone as they may just switch it around so this one becomes 310

 

[ExRes]

Has it now been confirmed as becoming 66314 in this country? My understanding was that this wasn't set in stone as they may just switch it around so this one becomes 310

Not yet known according to the report on WNXX, probably not until the loco is registered into the UK system


** Update **

Photo on Rail Scene facebook this evening of Regio Rail 77507 at Loughborough next to DCR 60057 and a 730

 

[ExRes]

Latest 66/3 update from WNXX


306 (CB1001), 307 (77502) & 308 (77503) at Doncaster Roberts Road

309 (77501) at Eastleigh for repaint

310 (77507) at Loughborough awaiting UK registration

311 (77504) due to be transported to Loughborough today


The remaining five are 77505, 266107, CB1000, 77506 & 29003

 

[The_Train]

I've amended the title of the thread as I have only just realised this is a thread I started to asked about the extra 66/7 loco's that came across and it's obviously expanded from those loco's

I presume Loughborough is becoming the site where the UK specification work will take place now? Do GB have a facility at Loughborough now or is it sub-contracted work?

 

[ExRes]

Latest 66/3 update from WNXX


306 (CB1001), 307 (77502) & 308 (77503) at Doncaster Roberts Road

309 (77501) at Eastleigh for repaint

310 (77507) at Loughborough awaiting UK registration

311 (77504) due to be transported to Loughborough today


The remaining five are 77505, 266107, CB1000, 77506 & 29003

Just a slight info update again courtesy of WNXX

77505, which was originally due to be 66310, is still delayed abroad requiring further work before it can be released by Akiem while the next two transfers are currently due to take place in August and September

 

[ExRes]

66309 pictured outside the shed at Eastleigh in standard GBRf livery, courtesy of WNXX

 

[fgwrich]

Moved outside the paint shop last week, seen here last Saturday with a 73/9 for company.

 

[ExRes]

Reported on WNXX that 266107 has arrived in the UK and has been moved to Loughborough for prep work to become 66312, the next one is expected to arrive in the UK in early September

 

[ExRes]

Latest update from WNXX after the arrival of CB1000


306 (CB1001), 307 (77502) & 308 (77503) at Doncaster Roberts Road - painted and being prepared for UK use

309 (77501) at Eastleigh - painted and awaiting collection

310 (77507), 311 (77504), 312 (CB266107-2) & 313 (CB1000) at Loughborough awaiting UK registration

leaving 77505, 77506 & 29003 to be delivered, 77505 being the loco needing additional work before it can be released

 

[Towers]

Are these all being withdrawn ‘naturally’, so to speak, or are UK operators poaching them?!

 

[ExRes]

Are these all being withdrawn ‘naturally’, so to speak, or are UK operators poaching them?!

As far as I'm aware they are all owned by Beacon Rail and their leases are simply being 'redistributed' in the direction of GBRf

 

[43096]

As far as I'm aware they are all owned by Beacon Rail and their leases are simply being 'redistributed' in the direction of GBRf

66306-316 are owned by Akiem.

 

[ExRes]

66306-316 are owned by Akiem.

Spot on, I thought Akiem were a user rather than provider , just found a report from January on Global Railway Review giving details of the 10 year leasing agreement between Akiem and GBRf for the 11 locos



** Updated Wednesday 6th September **


66306 released from Doncaster on transfer status today hauled to Eastleigh by 66765 on 1005 0O01

 

[158798]

Not sure if this of any interest to anyone but have just seen 66306 being hauled through Woking by 66796 (“The Green Progressor”) on 0Z36 Eastleigh Works to Willesden Euroterminal.

Realtime Trains | 0Z36 1433 Eastleigh Works Gbrf to Willesden Eurotermnal Gbrf | 20/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z36 1433 departure from Eastleigh Works Gbrf to Willesden Eurotermnal Gbrf on 20/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[Peter Sarf]

Not sure if this of any interest to anyone but have just seen 66306 being hauled through Woking by 66796 (“The Green Progressor”) on 0Z36 Eastleigh Works to Willesden Euroterminal.

Realtime Trains | 0Z36 1433 Eastleigh Works Gbrf to Willesden Eurotermnal Gbrf | 20/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z36 1433 departure from Eastleigh Works Gbrf to Willesden Eurotermnal Gbrf on 20/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Thanks, I wonder where next OR how long 66306 hangs around there - is the terminal on the West side of the WCML just North of Wilesden Junction Station ?.

 

[158798]

Thanks, I wonder where next OR how long 66306 hangs around there - is the terminal on the West side of the WCML just North of Wilesden Junction Station ?.

Yep just North of the station I believe. Having done a brief search of RTT, it might be on the move again tomorrow under 0Z37 to GBRf’s base at Peterborough.

I must add this is no more than an educated guess and I’d happily be proven wrong lol

Realtime Trains | 0Z37 1451 Willesden Eurotermnal Gbrf to Peterboro Maint Shed Gbrf | 21/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z37 1451 departure from Willesden Eurotermnal Gbrf to Peterboro Maint Shed Gbrf on 21/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[The_Train]

Thanks, I wonder where next OR how long 66306 hangs around there - is the terminal on the West side of the WCML just North of Wilesden Junction Station ?.

Yep just North of the station I believe. Having done a brief search of RTT, it might be on the move again tomorrow under 0Z37 to GBRf’s base at Peterborough.

I must add this is no more than an educated guess and I’d happily be proven wrong lol

Realtime Trains | 0Z37 1451 Willesden Eurotermnal Gbrf to Peterboro Maint Shed Gbrf | 21/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z37 1451 departure from Willesden Eurotermnal Gbrf to Peterboro Maint Shed Gbrf on 21/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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I've seen it suggested that it has covered nameplates so I guess it's off to the GB base for the big unveil

 

[Peter Sarf]

Thanks @158798 and @The_Train. That all seems to make sense. Not in range of Croydon !.

EDIT. Looks like my window of opportunity is before it leaves. Que mad dash to Willesden Junction and Binoculars or a fly past on a Southern EMU.