{"id":12806,"date":"2025-05-04T12:18:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T11:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=12806"},"modified":"2025-05-04T14:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T13:16:16","slug":"april-2025-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=12806","title":{"rendered":"April 2025 Round-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6730-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6730-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6730-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6730-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6730-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6730-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6730-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6730-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6730-1568x1568.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yoshi had a walk along a section of the &#8220;Strawberry Line&#8221; which was a rural railway linking Yatton to Cheddar and Wells, opening in 1869. The last passenger train ran along the route in September 1963 with freight services continuing for a few more years before the final axe fell &#8211; 01\/04\/2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We kicked off April with a trip to Somerset to see the nuclear flask train and met up with friend of this blog @smithy.377 (don&#8217;t forget to check out his Instagram page!). On the way, Yoshi and I saw GBRf Class 60 No. 60096 \u2018Skiddaw\u2019 thundering through Trowbridge at the head of 6Z52 0704 Tytherington to Quainton Railhead &#8211; 01\/04\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tug Thunders Through Trowbridge - 01\/04\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9P2lKa8FahY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was followed by a visit to Yatton to capture the Bridgwater flasks operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS0 Class 68 No. 68007 \u2018Valiant\u2019 and Class 88 No. 88008 \u2018Ariadne\u2019 top and tailing 6M63 1200 Bridgwater F.D to Crewe Coal Sidings (DRS) &#8211; 01\/04\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DRS Nuclear Flask Train passing Yatton - 01\/04\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gqWUmbv_SZg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GBRf Class 69 No. 69008 &#8216;Richard Howe&#8217; snuck into the far end of Bournemouth platform 3 working 0Z69 1255 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard. This mirrored a similar working which took place the previous week &#8211; 03\/04\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Surprise Class 69 light engine working to Bournemouth - 03\/04\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QitPNko15pI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GBRf Class 73\/9 No.\u2019s 73963 \u2018Janice\u2019 and 73962 \u2018Dick Mabbutt\u2019 passing Poole with the monthly Plain Line Pattern Recognition (PLPR) Test Train 1Q51 1115 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Eastleigh East Yard via Weymouth &#8211; 07\/04\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Class 73 top and tailed test train passing Poole - 07\/04\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wAEGdhmBESc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yoshi took time out for a trip to North Dorset on 8th April to see Loram Class 37 No. 37418 &#8216;An Comunn Gaidhealach&#8217; leading inspection saloon No. 975025 &#8216;Caroline&#8217; into Gillingham working 2Z32 1035 Exeter St Davids to Guildford U.C.H.S. &#8211; 08\/04\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDB95CCE-A434-4421-8F93-E46FF1CE08F8-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDB95CCE-A434-4421-8F93-E46FF1CE08F8-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDB95CCE-A434-4421-8F93-E46FF1CE08F8-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDB95CCE-A434-4421-8F93-E46FF1CE08F8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDB95CCE-A434-4421-8F93-E46FF1CE08F8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDB95CCE-A434-4421-8F93-E46FF1CE08F8-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDB95CCE-A434-4421-8F93-E46FF1CE08F8-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDB95CCE-A434-4421-8F93-E46FF1CE08F8-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDB95CCE-A434-4421-8F93-E46FF1CE08F8-1568x1568.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yoshi poses with Loram Class 37 No. 37418 &#8216;An Comunn Gaidhealach&#8217; at the head of inspection saloon No. 975025 &#8216;Caroline&#8217; at Gillingham reporting as 2Z32 1035 Exeter St Davids to Guildford U.C.H.S. &#8211; 08\/04\/2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2ED62300-47C7-4767-90FC-569F5462E857-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2ED62300-47C7-4767-90FC-569F5462E857-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2ED62300-47C7-4767-90FC-569F5462E857-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2ED62300-47C7-4767-90FC-569F5462E857-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2ED62300-47C7-4767-90FC-569F5462E857-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2ED62300-47C7-4767-90FC-569F5462E857-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2ED62300-47C7-4767-90FC-569F5462E857-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2ED62300-47C7-4767-90FC-569F5462E857-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2ED62300-47C7-4767-90FC-569F5462E857-1568x1568.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yoshi with inspection saloon No. 975025 &#8216;Caroline&#8217; at Gillingham &#8211; 08\/04\/2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Loram Class 37 No. 37418 leads \u2018Caroline\u2019 into Gillingham, Dorset - 08\/04\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yEZ9LONubWo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class 66 shenanigans around the witching hour at Dorchester West as Freightliner operated No.\u2019s 66565 and 66563 passed through twice having reversed at Dorchester Junction with their train consisting of five HQA ballast hoppers reporting as 6Y91 2202 Westbury Down T.C. to Dorchester West &#8211; 9th\/19th April 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Class 66 shenanigans around the witching hour at Dorchester West - 09 &amp; 10\/94\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IJhtJ3qax7c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colas Rail Class 43 power cars No.\u2019s 43272 &amp; 43251 were in action once again on the Heart of Wessex line working the Plain Line Pattern Recognition (PLPR) test train to Weymouth, reporting as 1Q22 0710 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Bristol Kingsland Road. We saw the train at Maiden Newton and Bincombe &#8211; 23\/04\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Colas Rail Class 43 hauled test train in Dorset - 23\/04\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/041vBYKa-1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For The Record: A late test train addition to the schedules saw Colas Class 37 No. 37175 heading through North Dorset overnight 22nd\/23rd April 2025 with the Ultrasonic Test Unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the final weekend of April, Key Model World Live took place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. Of particular interest to me was the display model of EFE&#8217;s forthcoming Class 74 OO scale model locomotive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8058-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8058-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8058-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8058-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8058-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8058-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8058-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8058-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Class 74 Electro-Diesel Locomotive is the next new tooling model to be developed for the EFE Range and a subject that has never before been produced as a mainstream ready to run model in OO Scale.<br>This class of ten locomotives was creating by rebuilding redundant Class 71 Electrics and whilst they operated for little more than a decade at most, their work was varied and spanned the early years of the popular BR Blue era making this new model a must for any Southern Region modeller depicting the period from the end of steam to the late-1970s &#8211; 26\/04\/2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8062-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8062-1024x353.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8062-1024x353.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8062-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8062-768x265.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8062-1536x529.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8062-2048x706.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8062-1568x540.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Lego replica of the Forth Bridge, made from around 100,000 bricks, was on display at Model World Live. The 26ft (8m) long display features two working replica train tracks and was created by a team of four dedicated builders from the Lego UK railways group &#8211; 26\/04\/205<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8059-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8059-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8059-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8059-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8059-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8059-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8059-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8059-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While I was passing through Birmingham New Street, I saw Class 20 No.&#8217;s 20007 + 20205 working &#8220;The Really Good Positiong Move&#8221; charter train 1Z38 Kings Norton Signal Sy522 to Stratford. Class 37 No. 37403 was at the other end &#8211; 26\/04\/2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a weekend spent in the West Midlands, we stopped off at Penkridge as I hoped to see a steam hauled train heading North. Unfortunately the assigned locomotive, LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0\u00a0No. 45212 had failed at Bristol St Philip&#8217;s Marsh depot\u00a0with a suspected hot axle box on the tender and &#8220;The Great Briton XVII: Day 3&#8221; was instead in the charge of West Coast Railways Class 57 No. 57314. However to sweeten the disappointment, we also saw Class 37 No. 37403 &#8216;Isle of Mull&#8217; an hour after the Class 57, as it worked to Crewe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7884-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7884-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7884-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7884-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7884-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7884-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7884-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7884-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WCRC Class 57 No. 57314 hauls &#8220;The Great Briton XVII: Day 3&#8221; 1Z20 0946 Cardiff Central\u00a0<small>to<\/small>\u00a0Carnforth on the approach to Penkridge &#8211; 28\/04\/2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7897-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7897-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7897-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7897-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7897-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7897-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7897-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7897-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Class 37 No. 37403 &#8216;Isle of Mull&#8217; at Penkridge working positioning move 1Z92 1007 Stratford (London)\u00a0<small>to<\/small>\u00a0Crewe. The locomotive is owned by the\u00a0Scottish Railway Preservation Society (SRPS) &#8211; 28\/04\/2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7763-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7763-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7763-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7763-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7763-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7763-1536x947.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7763-2048x1262.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7763-1568x966.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Usual traction for stopping trains at Penkridge are Class 350 Desiro electric multiple units operated by West Midlands Trains No. 350130 1G57 1433 Liverpool Lime Street\u00a0<small>to<\/small>\u00a0Birmingham New Street. Class 350 trains are nearly identical to those of South Western Railways&#8217;s Class 450. The latter class is only fitted with traction equipment for Southern Region 750\u00a0V DC\u00a0third rail, whilst the Class 350\/1 units can operate from either\u00a025\u00a0kV\u00a050\u00a0Hz\u00a0AC\u00a0OLE, as is done in regular service, or alternatively third rail &#8211; 28\/04\/2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for reading \u2013 the best way to keep up to date with our latest videos is via the Railway Dog&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCtTGPQ0m2xuRSepDNlJFe1g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>&nbsp;Channel \u2013 why not subscribe today! Or you can catch random witterings and photos via the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/510891968108438\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Railway Dog Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;group. Be Seeing You!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We kicked off April with a trip to Somerset to see the nuclear flask train and met up with friend of this blog @smithy.377 (don&#8217;t forget to check out his Instagram page!). 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