Caledonian Railway Diesel Gala, 4th August 2023 Part 2: 26014

26014 was new as D5314 on 30th January 1959 to 34B Hornsey, followed by 34G in April 1960. It arrived in Scotland via a transfer to 64B Haymarket in June 1960. Withdrawal came in October 1992, as engine repairs were required. After a while stored at Perth, it subsequently entered preservation at Brechin.

Running around at Brechin after the first arrival of the day.

On shed between turns, at Bridge of Dun.

Double heading into Brechin, along with D5370 (27024).

The same train as portrayed in classic railway poster style.

Only one locomotive can run around after arrival at Brechin, D5314 doing so for return to Bridge of Dun.


The next return to Bridge of Dun was with 08046 in the lead, here seen returning to the shed area after the next train had departed.


Back into the station at Bridge of Dun, prior to leading the last train of the day to Brechin,

Caledonian Railway

Caledonian Railway Diesel Group

Return working from Winfrith, Eastleigh, 28th September 2023

 

68033 The Poppy leading 6Z95 15:51 Winfrith Sdgs - Crewe Coal Sidings (Drs).


A closer view of 68033, which arrived in the UK in July 2017.


The low level radioactive load is carried in 4-wheeled PFA wagons, which are overhauled at Eastleigh Works. This is DRSL 92740.

68018 Vigilant on the rear.

25th - 30th September 2023

 

A further look at the 'Pines Express' Cross-Country charter on Tuesday 26th, with views of 43007 (above) and 43008 (below) passing Southampton. Images by Roger Homan.

Monday 25th September: 73962 + 73964 1Q51 11:15 Derby - Eastleigh - Weymouth - Eastleigh Flickr for the day
Tuesday 26th September: 43007 + 43008 1Z43 06:35 Leeds - Swanage one two three four, 1Z44 16:18 Swanage - Leeds;  73962 + 73964 1Q52 10:47 Eastleigh - Portsmouth Harbour - Littlehampton - Barnham- Portsmouth Harbour - Totton Yard - Havant - Guildford - Havant - Fareham - Eastleigh - Winchester - Basingstoke - Woking - Lymington Pier - Eastleigh Flickr for the day; 47739 (+ 701514) 5Q10 09:13 Derby - Eastleigh one two three four; 50007 (+ 458423) + 50049 5X72 14:35 Wembley Receptions 1-7 to Bournemouth T&R.S.M.D one two three Flickr for the day
Wednesday 27th September: 47739 (+ 701009) 5Q64 07:01 Eastleigh - Willesden (onward to Bicester), 47739 0O68 13:35 Bicester - Eastleigh one Flickr for the day; 73962 + 73964 1Q53 12:00 Eastleigh - Up Yard - Wimbledon - Up Yard, 1Q53 18:05 Up Yard - Wimbledon - Totton - Romsey - Eastleigh; 50049 (+458528) + 50007 5Q73 17:12 Bournemouth - Widnes one
Thursday 28th September: 68018 + 68033 6Z62 01:00 Crewe - Winfrith one, 6Z95 15:51 Winfrith - Crewe one two three four; 47739 (+701055) 5Q64 06:27 Eastleigh - Willesden (onward to Bicester) Flickr for the day; 73962 + 73964 1Q54 12:55 Eastleigh - Tonbridge one
Friday 29th September:
Saturday 30th September:

66306 has been named SCS Logistics, following preparation at Eastleigh Works.

Eastleigh Works: 02Aug - 03Aug - 08Aug - 09Aug - 10Aug - 22Aug - 30Aug - 31Aug - 06Sep - 07Sep - 08Sep - 09Sep

Class 313 disposal update, 28th September 2023

313208 is no more, similarly the first coach of 313206, leaving two more in the immediate queue. 313215 is in the foreground.


313215 has been prepared and anonymised, this is DMS 62543.


A closer view of 62543's cab end.


313212,  shortly expected to be extracted; 313201, 142014 and 142007.

Class 50 Move, Redbridge, 27th September 2023

50049 Defiance (+458528) + 50007 Hercules [50034 Furious on one side] 5Q73 17:12 Bournemouth T&R.S.M.D - Widnes Transport Tech

5-car 458528 to Widnes for conversion tp 4-car 458428.

50049 leads the formation.


A closer view of 50049.

458528 positioned within the train.

50007 on the rear.

Class 50 Move, Redbridge, 26th September 2023

50007 Hercules [50034 Furious on one side] (+458423) + 50049 Defiance 5X72 14:5 Wembley Receptions 1-7 - Bournemouth T&R.S.M.D 

458423 was being returned from Widnes, where it was sent as 5-car 458523 on 31st July.

The 50s left early from Southampton Down Loop, and the 'Pines Express' HST charter was held at Totton to allow a late running GWR Pompey train go ahead. Lots of leaping about!

50007 leads through the platform.

This picture shows the alternate 50034 Furious identity.


A small view of 4-car 458423. There is still a rumour that SWR may not actually use these units.

50049 on the rear.

Further coverage on Flickr.

"The Pines Express" return, Cross-Country HST Farewell, 26th September 2023

43008 + 43007 1Z44 16:18 Swanage - Eastleigh - Romsey - Laverstock - Basingstoke - Leeds.

This was the last working, apart from ECS back to Laira on 27th, as the staff excursion has been cancelled because of industrial action.

43008 comes clattering over the points at Redbridge.


Approaching Redbridge station.

CrossCountry
High Speed Train
Farewell

43007 running through the station.


The light was really fading by the time the train reached Crampmoor.


A final view of 43008.

And a final view of the Kenneth Grange livery of 1975, as 43007 vanishes towards the sunset.

Twitter has a hashtag #xchstfarewell (link only works for those registered on Twitter / X.