RMweb Gold big jim Posted July 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2015 It was 37402... With the DBSO 9705 on the rear, i sat in that, very nice it is too 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted July 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 29, 2015 37401, 37402, 37409, 37423 are all showing Under Genius Control this afternoon. Has there been problems with DBSOs 9705 and 9707? Have they been taken off of the trains? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted July 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2015 I passed a top and tail 37 waiting to come off kingmoor this morning, just 3 coaches, one of those being an anglian livery one, the lead loco was 37423 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted July 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks for that Jim. I would think the rear 37 would be either 401 or 409 as 402 was already on a set yesterday as that's the one you went on with DBSO 9705. Wonder if the DBSOs have been removed at Barrow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 DBSO's removed at Carlisle due to a PA issue apparently. The Barrow starter went empty via Carnforth according to reports. I had 409 & 423 on my commute today. Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted July 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks for the info. What I am really interested to know is why when DRS already have seven active 37/4s then 422 when it returns to traffic and 407 and 424 when overhauled and repainted they are increasing the number of 37/4s on there books. I could understand if the Cumbrian Coast trains and the Anglian trains were going to be 37/4 hauled permanently but they aren't because once the DBSOs are repaired and ready for traffic they will only need four 37/4s to cover Cumbria and Anglia trains. So what do they plan to do with the remaining six? I mean even if they had a spare 37 at Barrow or Kingmoor for the Cumbrain trains and a spare at Anglia they would still have four left over. Are we thinking that they will be used on general freight traffic like flasks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIntercityhst Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks for the info. What I am really interested to know is why when DRS already have seven active 37/4s then 422 when it returns to traffic and 407 and 424 when overhauled and repainted they are increasing the number of 37/4s on there books. I could understand if the Cumbrian Coast trains and the Anglian trains were going to be 37/4 hauled permanently but they aren't because once the DBSOs are repaired and ready for traffic they will only need four 37/4s to cover Cumbria and Anglia trains. So what do they plan to do with the remaining six? I mean even if they had a spare 37 at Barrow or Kingmoor for the Cumbrain trains and a spare at Anglia they would still have four left over. Are we thinking that they will be used on general freight traffic like flasks? Presumably, the 37/4s will be better in the long run for DRS. It would free up 6 locos for other duties yes, but with some non-ETS fitted 37s still in service DRS may wish to withdraw a few locos and plug the gap with 37/4s, the parts from the non-ETS fitted 37s being transferred into 37/4s. It also depends on how many locos they might need on standby. I did hear on a gen group that 37413 at Bury was to be swapped for 37510. Does anyone know if this is getting the go ahead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted July 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 29, 2015 I suppose that is a possibility. It just makes you think about the 37/4s when they will probably only need six and that's with two spares. They will probably use the remaining four on flasks alike the 37/6s as I don't think it will be long before some of these will be entering the works for overhauls and extensive repairs. I heard the same about 413. So yes that's potentially another 37/4 for DRS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted July 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) ive posted these in my thread but i may as well add them here too https://youtu.be/MvcoARMx-rU Edited July 30, 2015 by big jim 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted August 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 2, 2015 Current locos on the Cumbrian Coast trains are as follows (according to TOPS). 37401, 37402, 37409, 37423, 37603. 603 has just been released from Kingmoor following repairs since the open day. 402 failed a few days ago and was replaced by 37610. 402 has now been repaired and is back on the diagrams. 610 has been removed at Kingmoor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted August 15, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2015 The driving trailers are back in use now, so the trains only have one 37 on them, usually at the north end. If you are out travelling on them next weekend , Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August, it is the Model Railway Weekend at Carnforth Station. I'm attending with my 00 gauge blue diesel layout. Pop in and say hello. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
11B Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 I had my first sighting of a DBSO in use last night. It took me by suprise. It was about 19.25 hrs and it was between Silverdale and Carnforth. Granted I was about a mile from the lineside, but it was motoring! When I got home and checked RTT http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O19766/2015/08/19/advanced it appears that what I had seen was 5C19 ESC Barrow in Furness to Carlisle Kingmoor via Carnforth, apparently this was formed by a Cl158 timed at 201mph! Not sure if I would want a trip on that! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted August 20, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2015 When I got home and checked RTT http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O19766/2015/08/19/advanced it appears that what I had seen was 5C19 ESC Barrow in Furness to Carlisle Kingmoor via Carnforth, apparently this was formed by a Cl158 timed at 201mph! Not sure if I would want a trip on that! Is that HS2?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi all, At 201mph that must be a world record for a class 37. Are DRS using rocket fuel? Vin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
11B Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi all, At 201mph that must be a world record for a class 37. Are DRS using rocket fuel? Vin Nuclear power apparently! Coat on and running for the door..... again...... Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I am posting this from on board 2C47. DBSO 9707 is on the back. 37401 on the noisy end. Absolute hellfire between Preston and Lancaster. Cheers David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Now on board 2C49, 37409 up front and DBSO 9705 on the back. 8 min late as 2C47 was held at a signal at Grange-over-Sands for 6 min. Cheers David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted September 3, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2015 I am posting this from on board 2C47. DBSO 9707 is on the back. 37401 on the noisy end. Absolute hellfire between Preston and Lancaster. Cheers David Certainly noisy, it's my alarm clock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Some of my pics from today. Cheers David 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2015 37409 on the 08.45 waiting to depart Barrow In Furness this morning 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted October 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2015 Looks positively tropical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2015 It is warm aswell as those palms making it look tropical. Didnt really need our coat last night walking back from the Dukes near the station Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2015 Yesterday evenings 17.32 service tonCarlisle 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meurglys3 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) 37 422 was on today's 10:04 from Preston. Seen at Preston and Arnside. I haven't seen this one mentioned before, and is has no DRS decals/branding. Has it been moved in from elsewhere? The DRS blue paint didn't seem that freshly applied, but no decals. Edited October 26, 2015 by meurglys3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 The earliest I can chart her comeback is back in August following release from, I think RVEL Derby IIRC, unbranded following overhaul. She worked over in Anglia around Great Yarmouth etc, before debuting on the Cumbrian Coast workings at Carlisle on the 8th of this month. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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