Last one of the year 🚄
Today's 1Q34 Derby R.T.C. to Hull is formed of "Professor Plum" 43274 and Jacob's Cracker powercars 43257. Formed of Mk1s and Mk2s as I believe the actual NMT is at Leicester Depot?
#TestTrain #NewMeasurementTrain #ColasRailfreight #NetworkRail
Maybe my final capture of the RHTT this year. 37219 ‘Jonty Jarvis’ and 37099 ‘Merl Evans’ work 3J51 through York. Nice to see that 099 has had a bit of a clean, and looks all the better for it. Same again next year please!
#Class37 #Tractor #RHTT #ColasRailfreight #York
The RHTT crosses the river Ouse on its way from York to Scarborough. Seems like an ideal time to take the dog for a walk!
37219 & 37099 Take charge of 3J51.
#Class37 #Tractor #ColasRailfreight #RHTT #York
Colas Railfreight 70812 brings 6M76 Redcar to Bradwell Junction to stand at York for a crew change. These locos have grown on me so much over the years, they always impress on heavy loads such as this.
#Class70 #ColasRailfreight #York
Well here we are again! 3J51, The 2025 York RHTT Wolds diagram passes through York heading out towards Scarborough. Colas liveried 37254 ‘Cardiff Canton’ up front, and 37175 at the back. Wonderful!
#Class37 #Tractor #RHTT #ColasRailfreight #York
Platform alteration! Hated it when this happened! Booked through 5, but ends up on 3 and 4!
As we head towards RHTT time, a quick reminder of last year…
37116 Leads 37175 through York with 3J51, a long day of jetting ahead! 🍂🍁
#Class37 #Tractor #RHTT #York #ColasRailfreight
43357 Leads 1Q67, the York Holgate sidings to Wigan North Western PLPR Test Train through platform 16 at Leeds, with 43272 at the rear. I’ll get my HST fix whenever I can!
#Class43 #HST #PLPR #ColasRailfreight #TestTrains #LeedsCityStation
It’s a fair cop gov! There may be some questions we need to ask about the validity of your emissions certificate Sir!
70812 Starts away with a heavy load of ballast from York following a quick driver change.
#Class70 #ColasRailfreight #York
Colas Railfreight liveried 70812 rolls into platform 3 with 6M76, the Redcar to Bradwell up sidings.
The TPE class 185 held in platform 5 awaiting the road to clear for Scarborough.
#Class70 #ColasRailfreight #York #TPE
Leeds Station through road about 14:30, and 56051 ‘Survival’ working 6D80, Neville Hill to Lindsey Oil Refinery empty tanks. Doesn’t always stop, but it did today!
#Class56 #Grid #ColasRailfreight #LeedsCityStation
Colas Railfreight liveried 70809 heads north from a very wet York with 0S31, Doncaster Decoy to Millerhill. #Class70 #Fugly #ColasRailfreight #York #LightLoco #Trainspotting
A very welcome sight in Leeds yesterday, with Derby RTC round trip, and an odd move into platform 14. Colas Railfreight 37057 ‘Barbara Arbon’ looking and sounding amazing!
#Class37 #Tractor #ColasRailfreight #LeedsCityStation
Colas Railfreight 56049 ‘Robin of Templecombe 1938-2013’ working 6D79 & 6D80 through Leeds on 02/04/25. Always great to see a class 56 on these turns.
#Class56 #Grid #ColasRailfreight #LeedsCityStation
43257 Provides traction from the rear of the PLPR test train. The set seen pausing in Leeds whilst working 1Q67, Goole up goods loop to Holgate sidings in York on 03/04/25.
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
The early morning sun reflects off 43357 in Leeds as the PLPR test train awaits departure. The set was working 1Q67, Goole up goods loop to Holgate sidings in York on 03/04/25.
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
Colas Railfreight 66849 ‘Wylam Dilly’ approaches York with 6B95, Grangemouth to Lindsey Oil Refinery. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen tanks through the station! Very welcome though.
#Class66 #Shed #York #Petroleum #ColasRailfreight
56049 ‘Robin of Templecombe 1938-2013’ heads along the through road as it passes Leeds with 6D80, Neville Hill to Lindsey Oil Refinery empties. Just the one tank today! #Class56 #Grid #ColasRailfreight #LeedsCityStation
Colas Railfreight liveried 70816 departs York with 0S31, Doncaster Decoy to Millerhill. These 129 ton locomotives are quite a sight and sound to behold. Love or hate them, they’ve got some power!
#Class70 #ColasRailfreight #Fugly #York
Colas Railfreight 37s doing the business in Yorkshire with the RHTT. 37254 ‘Cardiff Canton’ leads 37116 through York as 3J51 heads out for the Wolds.
#Class37 #Tractor #ColasRailfreight #RHTT #York
A bit of a chilly start in York, but the road is set, and we’re ready to head north. Colas Railfreight 70802 applies the power on 7S31, Doncaster Decoy to Millerhill.
#Class70 #ColasRailfreight #York #Trainspotting
70811 Hauls 6S29 Hunslet to Oxwellmains into platform 16 at Leeds. I can imagine the windows shaking at the Travelodge as this heavyweight passes by!
#Class70 #ColasRailfreight #LeedsCityStation
Colas Railfreight 56090 takes up the strain of its 2 TEA tankers heading for Neville Hill. It’s a shame there aren’t any 20s or 25s to stick on this job, that would be ideal! #Class56 #Grid #ColasRailfreight #LeedsCityStation
Saturday 7th December 2024, and the final time I captured the RHTT for the season. A great pairing that provided much entertainment.
37254 ‘Cardiff Canton’ and 37116 head through platform 5 with 3J51. #Class37 #Tractor #RHTT #York #ColasRailfreight
56302 ‘PECO’ seen working the 6D79 Lindsey to Neville Hill fuel tanks, and a bit later, 6D80 empty returns. Always nice to hear a 56, especially this one, formerly 56124 ‘Blue Circle Cement’.
#Class56 #Grid #LeedsCityStation #ColasRailfreight
Colas Rail Freight orange and yellow Class 56 105 approaching the camera passing a small grey cabinet to the right.
Colas Rail Freight 56105 heading away from the camera.
Colas Rail Freight 56105 passing Winchester on the return to Eastleigh East Yard during a trip to Basingstoke and back as 0Z56. #ColasRailFreight #Class56
In the crisp sunlight of late autumn, 37116 trails out over Scarborough bridge at York, taking a trip to the seaside with 37175. Won’t be long before the seasons over, I’ll miss these locos. #Class37 #Yractor #ColasRailfreight #RHTT #York
37254 ‘Cardiff Canton’ stands in platform 5 at York awaiting the signal. Looking a little worse for wear these days, but given its age it’s still doing a sterling job. I’m going to miss them when the RHTT finishes.
#Class37 #Tractor #ColasRailfreight #RHTT #York
#Class56 56105 last night. The fisheye on my phone camera coming in clutch 💪 #ColasRailfreight #RailHeadTreatmentTrain #ClassicTraction
The leading end back to York Thrall Europa is #ColasRailfreight #Class66 66848. You can tell it's been on this circuit for a while... #shedwatch.
More photos on my camera, you'll just have to wait for those 😅
