If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

47580 Rescue Mission.. 33012 and 37668.. 28/08/18

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by Western Venturer, Aug 29, 2018.

  1. Western Venturer

    Western Venturer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2006
    Messages:
    1,548
    Likes Received:
    547
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Sherborne or Molineux
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    After failing while working a Dorset Coast Express with 60009 Union of South Africa last week 47580 was left in Jersey Sidings at Weymouth. To get the 47 back to Southall West Coast sent 37688 with 33012 as a means of getting 33012 back to Swanage, then 37668 went to Weymouth for 47580. Filmed at Wareham,Wool and Upwey.

     
    Western Venturer, Aug 29, 2018
    #1
    CLN_WVR likes this.
  2. Gladiator 5076

    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2015
    Messages:
    6,267
    Likes Received:
    5,018
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Swanage
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    On the Swanage Branch at Creech Bottom. IMG_9087.JPG
     
    Gladiator 5076, Aug 29, 2018
    #2
    Copper-capped and Western Venturer like this.
  3. HerstonHalt

    HerstonHalt Member

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2009
    Messages:
    255
    Likes Received:
    169
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    What was the point of bringing the 37 onto the branch? Were they unable to split them at Wareham (third rail, dwell times etc?)
     
    Last edited: Aug 29, 2018
    HerstonHalt, Aug 29, 2018
    #3
  4. HerstonHalt

    HerstonHalt Member

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2009
    Messages:
    255
    Likes Received:
    169
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Or presumably it didn't need a second mainline crew that way?

    Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk
     
    HerstonHalt, Aug 29, 2018
    #4
    stephenvane likes this.
  5. stephenvane

    stephenvane Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2011
    Messages:
    526
    Likes Received:
    399
    Exactly. Bring a second mainline crew all the way from Southall just to drive 33012 from Wareham onto the Swanage branch, and then somehow get that crew to rejoin 37688 and 47580 later. Or just drive the whole ensemble onto the Swanage branch and drop off 33012.
     
    stephenvane, Aug 30, 2018
    #5
    HerstonHalt likes this.

Share This Page