RMweb Premium Steadfast Posted August 24, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) Nice shot Alastair, we were following it today and managed shots at Barry, Margam, Briton Ferry, Tondu and Pontypridd. It's a shame the Aberthaw semaphores have been swept away though jo Edited August 24, 2014 by ewsjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkea1 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks Jo. Not the same without the semaphores, you're right, but still a nice location. I did actually manage to stop to see it come back from Maesteg through Tondu, but didn't have my camera with me as we were en route to a restaurant for our wedding anniversary meal. My wife is getting used to my random little detours....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ews60002 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Here is 1Z60 60059 DB Schenker passing through Sandbach in typical bank holiday rain with the Leeds to Stratford Upon Avon Railtour today. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steadfast Posted August 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) A few shots of the Taffy Tug 2 yesterday now I have processed them. 60039 and 60040 were the day's lucky numbers, with a bonus ball of semaphores at Tondu. 60039 worked the entire tour from Temple Meads, with 60040 being added at Margam. So first up Barry. Then Margam Knuckle Yard Departing Briton Ferry Bashing trees out the way on the approach to Tondu. This section of line is very rarely used and left leaves wedged in the side grills. Squeeling to a halt at Tondu on the return from Maesteg. With the signal set for the line to Bridgend, the signaller and another driver are waiting by the box. 60039 powering away after the pause. The locos were both quite smokey, presumably the long periods idling on the rear of the train not helping. And finally passing Pontypridd on the way up to Tower Colliery. All the photos from yesterday are here http://joalder.smugmug.com/Trains/Days-Out-2014/The-Taffy-Tug-2-Barry-Margam/ including a few of the Brush Bagnall industrials at Margam. Captions should come soon jo Edited August 25, 2014 by ewsjo 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkea1 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great set of pics Jo! I particularly enjoyed the Brush Bagnalls at Margam Yard, right up my street. More depressed though by the shots of Briton Ferry Yard - I remember what was there and now it just seems to be endless bushes! Such is progress apparently. Thanks for posting the gallery Alastair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted August 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 27, 2014 2 thorns between 3 roses?? Cheers, Phil. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted August 28, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2014 Is it time to retitle this thread as there is no sign of an end to the Tugs any time soon, they continue to haul the goods through Lincoln on my last visit today and to return to service gradually by DB? 20+ years & going strong. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 60020 has it's train loaded with steel at ABP Cardiff this morning. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 2 thorns between 3 roses?? Cheers, Phil. Looks like a drawing from a Rev. Awdry book where a number of engines would miraculously "meet" to discuss Daisy's latest antics, or whether Duck was really a proper (ie ex-GW) engine at all, etc, etc..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 29, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2014 Looks like a drawing from a Rev. Awdry book where a number of engines would miraculously "meet" to discuss Daisy's latest antics, or whether Duck was really a proper (ie ex-GW) engine at all, etc, etc..... So is that "Gordon the blue engine" on the left..........? Coat, getting. Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astockfan101 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Is it time to retitle this thread as there is no sign of an end to the Tugs any time soon, they continue to haul the goods through Lincoln on my last visit today and to return to service gradually by DB? 20+ years & going strong. Dava Don't forget colas! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 60020 at ABP Cardiff again this morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted September 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2014 This came out of Toton paint-shop today, 021 I presume ! Looks like they've run out of Microsol Cheers, Phil. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted September 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2014 Comparison with a DB liveried example. Cheers, Phil. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted September 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2014 A couple of the other Colas loco's ( 002 & 076 ) were being shunted around, before 'Spirit of Jaguar' bursts into life ! Cheers, Phil. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2014 Crikey they have certainly stripped the colas 60s bare!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Country Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Interesting pics Phil, thanks for sharing them. Does this mean 002 has jumped up the overhaul queue? Hope so as Capability Brown was one of my favourites. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted September 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't know what order they're due to appear in, but 076 is more advanced than 002. No idea if there's one in-between 021 & 076 ! Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Now there's a dilemma............ Do I finish off my 60021 for Blackburn Ex this weekend or will I be modelling the future? Cheers, Mick p.s. My 60021 already has Colas branding. Edited September 2, 2014 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold geoff Posted September 4, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2014 Two together! DBS class 60s 60064 and 60024 accelerate the13:53 Colnbrook Elf Oil Siding to Lindsey Oil Refinery up the climb to Desborough 5 minutes early at 17:48 on Wednesday 3 September 2014 in spite of a signal check at Kettering North Junction. Links to my Flikr photos. https://flic.kr/p/oMtP86 https://flic.kr/p/oMuvd5 https://flic.kr/p/oMuwUS Geoff 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I managed to catch 60091 shunting in Eastleigh yard on Wednesday. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Banger Blue Posted September 5, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2014 For once managed to catch 60087 in daylight whilst at work. 6V62 Tilbury - Llanwern. Colas 60087 Reading by DougieB1971, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Here's a picture of 60091 (honest) at Eastleigh earlier today. Sorry about the quality but it was really hazey. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Liverpool docks today 60059 and 60063 Strand Road Liverpool docks 5/9/2014 by Michaeldelz, on Flickr Edited September 13, 2014 by Michael Delamar 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2014 Liverpool docks today image.jpg Nice pair! Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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