RMweb Gold big jim Posted March 15, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, corneliuslundie said: And was the front end of the milling train designed to look aggressive? Jonathan I think it looks quite cute, a cross between a minion and a Manchester tram 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Nice selection of images as always! Out of interest, why can't the milling machine move under its own power between sites instead of being chaperoned by sheds? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Swifty11 said: Nice selection of images as always! Out of interest, why can't the milling machine move under its own power between sites instead of being chaperoned by sheds? I don't think it can move very quickly under its own power. Certainly, the ones I've seen on the European mainland seem to travel dead-in-train if they're not working. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted March 15, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Fat Controller said: I don't think it can move very quickly under its own power. Certainly, the ones I've seen on the European mainland seem to travel dead-in-train if they're not working. it can go 60mph but it’s not got the likes of tpws, AWS etc so can’t run on its own some from today, started in coleshill, couple of 66 heading to bardon hill Then mine came in away to crewe to collect 69001 and run the lead loco round IM train passing by as I waited to go onto the single line to alsager 69001 being shunted away 69002 being bought out for me And away to Stafford pride pendo class 66 home to crewe where there was a DB convoy in the loop and a 66 in platform 10 Backbone class 90 A quick shot from the car park Road learning loco tomorrow new st to kings norton via university and bourneville ready for an upcoming possession, 66791 doing the honours 29 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nova Scotian Posted March 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 15, 2021 That 08 is very shiny! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted March 16, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2021 Road learning today, started in Bescot, one of my former colas trainees passing by with the NMT Bescot to lifford curve and into new st via selly oak and back the other way to St. Andrews jn and back again before we headed back to bescot to stable, no pics though 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ncarter2 Posted March 17, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) On 15/03/2021 at 15:49, Swifty11 said: Nice selection of images as always! Out of interest, why can't the milling machine move under its own power between sites instead of being chaperoned by sheds? The Miller is leased from abroad and does not have all the relevant systems installed for operation in traffic over here. It can only be used in possession, but must be transported by loco’s when out of a possession. The new Miller’s, manufactured by Lingsinger, are built specific for the UK and transit about the network like Tampers/Stoneblowers and Grinders. There will be two by November, currently we only have one in use. Very different machines and working characteristics, but the principles are the same and they are fantastic bits of kit. Colas are the operators for the new NR machines. Edited March 18, 2021 by Ncarter2 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 On 17/03/2021 at 01:53, Ncarter2 said: The Miller is leased from abroad and does not have all the relevant systems installed for operation in traffic over here. It can only be used in possession, but must be transported by loco’s when out of a possession. The new Miller’s, manufactured by Lindgsinger, are built specific for the UK and transit about the network like Tampers/Stoneblowers and Grinders. There will be two by November, currently we only have one in use. Very different machines and working characteristics, but the principles are the same and they are fantastic bits of kit. Colas are the operators for the new NR machines. Thanks very much, I had wondered whether it was something along those lines as to why it couldn't move itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ncarter2 Posted March 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 18, 2021 57 minutes ago, Swifty11 said: Thanks very much, I had wondered whether it was something along those lines as to why it couldn't move itself. It’s built by Schweerbau. NR took it on a 2 year lease in 2018, so it’s due to end at the end of this year. It was brought in to replace the HGV based version in use, pending delivery of the 2x machines being supplied by Linsinger. There is a possibility of the lease being extended, depending on volume and requirements. Should that happen, and depending and the length of extension, there may be discussions around fitting the relevant systems to allow it to transit without being loco hauled. It’s able to mill up to 5mm in a single pass. The Linsinger will be two units able to operate separately, but the intent is to operate as a duplex unit. A single Lingsiner unit can only cut 2.5mm per pass, hence operating as a duplex. Both are fantastic machines and well worth the investment. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted March 18, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2021 They are very good machines and the crews on them are sound too, a mix of German, Scottish and Welsh, not a clue what any of them are saying 1/2 the time! anyway one from this morning, end of my job, Crewe to Leamington spa with an mod train Back on the milling machine tonight Lichfield to crewe and back 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted March 18, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) In other news GBRf have been awarded the contract to run the RIDC old Dalby test track https://www.gbrailfreight.com/gbrf-secures-contract-with-network-rail-for-rail-innovation-development-centre-at-melton/ be nice to get that refreshed and back on my route card, done it many times with colas calibrating IM trains! 37099 in rare pre colas livery shot Edited March 18, 2021 by big jim 24 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted March 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2021 Some from last night, milling machine again lichfield, changing ends and sat outside crewe waiting to get into the station to change ends again to head back to Lichfield, brand new 730 unit pulled up alongside back to it later, Kensal Green this time! 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambiedg Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Ignoring ( if you can) the connector the profile and colour of the 730 reminds me of the SPT orange 320 units. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted March 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2021 Only one from tonight, marcus37 gets on board the milling machine to take it to Wembley And a vid 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted March 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2021 Do you know who's driving the 730 around on the mileage accumulation runs ? And it's good to see a proper named loco on the front of the milling machine. As I still need to get a decent photo of 66756. Cheers Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted March 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2021 I think it’s ROGs doing the 730s 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted March 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2021 Only one poor pic from last night 66720 in Bescot waiting to head to five ways via camp hill on my way back there this afternoon to work a train back via new st 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted March 22, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2021 Some from yesterday, a rare opportunity to get some pics in the tunnels approaching New St as they were under possession Dropping down into five ways, I seem to remember the embarkment to the right was where a line went off to a good yard somewhere near Holliday street? Waiting at the worksite limit boards i got there at 16:30 and was ready to leave but was told there was no slot through New St so would have to wait til time at 21:30, anyway 21:30 came and went and I finally got away gone 23:00 as there was no one to lift the protection in the station so from 5 hours early to 110 mins late! derby to reading tonight via london Marylebone with a UTU train 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted March 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2021 23 minutes ago, big jim said: the embarkment to the right was where a line went off to a good yard somewhere near Holliday street? Birmingham Central Goods. Stanier House, now the Axis, is on the site. You can still see the Axis end of the tunnel through the back car park. Paul. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted March 22, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2021 Just been sent a picture of 66793 in it’s new ‘heritage’ livery! had a genuine ‘f’in hell moment’ it looks fantastic 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, big jim said: Just been sent a picture of 66793 in it’s new ‘heritage’ livery! had a genuine ‘f’in hell moment’ it looks fantastic I know you're probably on a confidentiality agreement and can't share too many details, but when is it likely to be officially revealed please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted March 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2021 Its on Twitter! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted March 22, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ben B said: I know you're probably on a confidentiality agreement and can't share too many details, but when is it likely to be officially revealed please? 4 minutes ago, Temeraire said: Its on Twitter! being as my pic came from john smith i thought id better not post it but as its on twitter here we go........ 43 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Awesome!!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Like the depot plaque too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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