The Final DRS Move For 37424 at Bamfurlong - 08th February 2024
With the DRS class 37 fleet being withdrawn currently we are getting some drag movements to Crewe where they’ll stay before moved either for storage, scrap or a new company takes them on. 68014 worked a Carlisle to Crewe and back run the previous day. Typically she was supposed to lead the 37 alone but my bad luck another regular 68 was bolted onto the front. So still need a shot of that one leading.
Three unique liveries on show today which is nice to see. I am delighted that I saw 37424 one final time in her BR livery. She’s my all time favourite locomotive, I’ve rode behind her back when Northern hired in DRS loco hauled trains. I did film some clips on that linked below even with some shoddy camera work.
https://youtu.be/aOTrgvLkK0E?si=ysZk2L265WKw4vUw
The DRS 37 sale announcement and list of locomotives
https://www.directrailservices.com/direct-rail-services-announces-retirement-of-class-37-locomotives/
Names of locomotives and respective liveries on show today,
68017 "Hornet" in DRS Blue & Green Compass livery
37424/558 “Avro Vulcan XH558" in BR Large Logo Livery
68014 The ‘Greener Future’ livery extols the locomotive’s use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as fuel on a green and blue background, while the other half of the locomotive is white with Chiltern Railways logos.
Another recent move of this nature was with 37422 and 37425 a link to that can be found below
https://youtu.be/Tgl89uMWK-0?si=qWD6iNLpkVdiCWQy
The official working today 0K75 0700 Carlisle Kingmoor Sdg(Drs) to Crewe Gresty Bridge (Drs)
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Filmed at Bamfurlong
Filmed Thursday 8th February 2024
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A Direct Rail Services locomotive convoy, including 68017 leading 37424 and 68014, is shown moving south along the West Coast Main Line through Bamfurlong, near Wigan. The footage captures three distinct liveries on display, with 37424 in British Railways livery. The video highlights the ongoing withdrawal of DRS Class 37 locomotives, with some being moved to Crewe for potential storage or disposal. The movement includes a mention of a previous day's service involving 68014 on a Carlisle to Crewe route.
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