{"id":12897,"date":"2025-06-12T10:36:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T09:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=12897"},"modified":"2025-06-12T10:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T09:36:34","slug":"may-2025-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=12897","title":{"rendered":"May 2025 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colas Railfreight Class 43 power cars No.\u2019s 43357 + 43274 work the Heart of Wessex Plain Line Pattern Recognition train through Dorchester West, reporting as 1Q22 0747 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Bristol Kingsland Road &#8211; 14\/05\/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=\"Heart of Wessex Class 43 Test Train at Dorchester West - 14\/05\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7vdiifboWsY?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\">Swanage Railway resident diesel locomotive Class 33 No. D6515 (33012) went on hire to Hanson &amp; Hall in May 2025 to cover GWR sleeper coach moves because of the unavailability of H+H\u2019s Class 50 No. 50008 \u2018Thunderer\u2019 which was engaged on railtour duties elsewhere. This afforded the opportunity to see a Crompton back on LSWR mainline metals &#8211; 16 &amp; 17\/05\/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=\"Swanage Railway\u2019s Class 33 No. D6515 \u2018Lt Jenny Lewis RN\u2019 escapes onto the Main Line - May 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YPTK4TV1KZs?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\">The Heart of Wessex weedkiller train ran in the early hours of Monday 19th May 2025 working as 3Q98 Exeter Riverside N.Y. to Exeter Riverside N.Y. The train was top and tailed by GBRf Class 66 No.\u2019s 66704 \u2018Colchester Power Signalbox\u2019 + 66747 \u2018Made In Sheffield\u2019. Yoshi and I saw the ensemble pass through Maiden Newton &#8211; where the driver needed to collect the token to operate forward &#8211; heading to and from Dorchester Junction where it reversed &#8211; 19\/95\/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=\"Heart of Wessex Weedkiller Train @Maiden Newton - 19\/05\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nKkzCQ8HWoA?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\">History is made as Class 701 No. 701046 departs Bournemouth depot carrying GBR branding working . This video also features the final up service through Poole run by First MTR South Western Railway as well as shots of other Desiro EMU\u2019s at Branksome. On May 25th 2025, SWR transferred to public ownership under DfTO, the Government&#8217;s rail Owning Group &#8211; 24\/05\/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=\"History is made as Class 701 No. 701046 departs Bournemouth depot carrying GBR branding - 24\/05\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dKot3N3gflg?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\">On a windy Sunday May 25th 2025, Yoshi and I went along to the The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway to see how the area helped fuel the Industrial Revolution during day one of the heritage railways\u2019 two day \u2018Pit to Port\u2019 Coal Train Event. South Wales was once one of the largest coalfields in the world, and in 1913 produced 36 million tonnes of coal. The railways which run along the valley floors provided the main routes for transporting the coal from the pits to be exported. Wagons would trundle south to ports and docks at Newport, Cardiff and Barry. We were able to see how the coal was transported from the pits as we watched an intense timetable featuring both passenger and demonstration coal trains. \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rostered locomotives on the day were: &#8211;\u00a0 Hunslet No. 1873 &#8220;Jessie&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0 Hudswell Clarke No. 1208 &#8220;Harold&#8221;-\u00a0 Andrew Barclay No. 1219 &#8220;Caledonia Works&#8221;-\u00a0 plus the rostered debut at Blaenavon of Class 37 No. D6729 (37029) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With grateful thanks to Blaenavon\u2019s Heritage Railway, especially Nathan and Jamie and @jamiesmithgoingloco<\/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=\"Yoshi visits Blaenavon \u2018Pit to Port\u2019 Coal Train Event for the rostered debut of Class 37 No. D6729\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gTfrZoegTmo?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\">Locomotive Services Limited\u2019s Class 45 No. 45118 \u2018The Royal Artilleryman\u201d passing Romsey &#8211; twice! &#8211; following a re-dedication ceremony at Salisbury working 1Z45 1126 Salisbury to Southampton Central \/ 1Z46 1202 Southampton Central to Salisbury. This video also features Class 158 and Class 166 DMU\u2019s on stopping passenger services at Romsey &#8211; 30\/05\/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=\"Peak Power at Romsey with Class 45 No. 45118 \u2018The Royal Artilleryman\u2019 - 30\/05\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dCqjQ-wfU9c?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\">A rare formation of a 12 car Class 455 empty coaching stock move seen reversing at Branksome and running into Bournemouth depot running as 5Z50 0922 Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs to Bournemouth T&amp;R.S.M.D &#8211; 31\/05\/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=\"Rare 12 car Class 455 working to Bournemouth Depot - 31\/05\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MZRKp28tNvw?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\">Thanks 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! 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