{"id":12953,"date":"2025-08-04T19:40:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T18:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=12953"},"modified":"2026-01-08T23:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T23:14:29","slug":"august-2025-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=12953","title":{"rendered":"August 2025 Round-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\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=\"The Britannic Explorer empty coaching stock working on the approach to Shawford - 04\/08\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NzlAyI9POvk?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 66 No. 66748 \u2018St Michael\u2019s Mount\u2019 leads as classmate No. 66744 \u2018Heart of Wales\u2019 brings up the rear on the \u201cBritannic Explorer\u201d stock as the train approaches Shawford on its way back to Eastleigh running as ECS. Door locking issues resulted in the Belmond run luxury train being cancelled at Bedford St John\u2019s en-route to the Keighley &amp; Worth Valley Railway on Friday 1st August. Issues with the doors have blighted the \u201cBritannic Explorer\u201d since its inception. This working reported as 5J03 0900 Wellingborough Neilson Sdg to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caroline, Yoshi &amp; I enjoyed lunch at Marco\u2019s Platform 1 &#8211; the Shawford Station Community Cafe &#8211; while we waited for the sheds to pass. The Three Rivers CRP (a subsidiary of the Hampshire CRP), worked with partners South Western Railway, the Railway Heritage Trust, Winchester City Council, Cross Country Trains, building contractors Avon Construction, and specialist architects EP projects. The former booking hall has been converted into a community caf\u00e9, which opened in early 2023. This is run by Marco Bertacchini, who also runs Platform 2 situated at Romsey station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shawford station is located 69 miles from London Waterloo on the South Western Main Line to Bournemouth and Weymouth. It was originally named &#8220;Shawford and Twyford&#8221; and opened on 1st September 1882.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can well recommended a visit to Platform 1!! &#8211; 04\/08\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dorset Test Trains and Jenny returns home &#8211; August 2025<\/strong><\/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=\"Dorset Test Trains and Jenny returns home - August 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AaqAJv5VCjs?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\">An interesting couple of days with The Heart Of Wessex seeing two test trains visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First the Plain Line Pattern Recognition train in the care of former HST class 43 power cars ran on Wednesday 6th August with the Ultrasonic Test Train running the following day top and tailed by Colas Class 37 locomotives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In between these, Swanage Railway resident Class 33 No. D6515 (33012) returned home following her appearance at The Great Gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A glimpse of the 2025 Hornby \u201cOne:One Collection\u201d Open Weekend locomotives, rolling stock &amp; vehicles<\/strong><\/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=\"A glimpse of the 2025 Hornby \u201cOne:One Collection\u201d Open Weekend locomotives, rolling stock &amp; vehicles\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nr8UxiS7Fbw?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 Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August 2025, Hornby Hobbies held an Open Weekend at their HQ in Margate, Kent, enabling visitors a first glimpse of \u201cThe One:One Collection\u201d &#8211; a unique selection of historic locomotives, rolling stock and maintenance vehicles which has been taking shape since 2018 within some of Hornby\u2019s original warehouses &#8211; 09\/08\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trains @ Worle &#8211; inc. DRS Class 68\u2019s on a flask working <\/strong><\/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=\"Trains @ Worle - inc. DRS Class 68\u2019s on a flask working - 11\/08\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F-H598cledQ?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 snapshot of trains at Worle on 11th August 2025 as Yoshi and I waited for the Nuclear Flask train to pass through top and tailed by Direct Rail Services (DRS) Class 68 locomotives No.\u2019s 68016 \u2018Fearless\u2019 + 68001 \u2018Evolution\u2019 reporting as 6M63 1200 Bridgwater F.D to Crewe Coal Sidings (DRS) &#8211; 11\/08\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class 33 No. 33053 working on the Swanage Railway<\/strong><\/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 33 No. 33053 working on the Swanage Railway - August 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3h33tgmIFw8?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 33 No. 33053 is visiting the Swanage Railway while resident locomotive No. 33111 is undergoing restoration. Bark along with Yoshi as he takes a ride behind the Crompton and watches the loco in action along the branch &#8211; August 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trains @Ashford International &amp; a glimpse of Southeastern&#8217;s Ashford Train Maintenance Depot Open Day<\/strong><\/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=\"Trains @Ashford International &amp; a glimpse of Southeastern&#039;s Ashford Train Maintenance Depot Open Day\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JUxfbyVNRXo?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\">To celebrate 200 years of the passenger railway in the UK; Southeastern opened the doors to their train maintenance centre in Ashford for one very special day. This unique event, hosted by the Southeastern engineering team, enabled train enthusiasts of all ages to look behind the scenes of one of the largest railway depots in the region. A really well organised event and a family atmosphere resulted in a great visit to the facility. We hope this glimpse of trains at Ashford International railway station and a walkthrough the Train Maintenance Centre gives a flavour of the day &#8211; 24\/08\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DB Class 66\u2019s perform shunting duties at Eastleigh Arlington<\/strong><\/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=\"DB Class 66\u2019s perform shunting duties at Eastleigh Arlington - 24\/08\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iAOFD3XL5hY?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\">DB Class 66 No.\u2019s 66082 &amp; 66199 run light engine into Eastleigh Works to collect seven Ermewa flat covered wagon shimmns. This covered freight wagon is used for the transportation of cold steel coils placed in special cradles. The coils are protected against environmental conditions by a tarpaulin, which can be opened at both wagon ends. Ermewa is one the leading European freight wagon rental companies, operating in 14 countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workings were: 0Z14 1840 Eastleigh TRSMD to Eastleigh Arlington (ZG) 6Z14 1932 Eastleigh Arlington (ZG) to Margam T.C. &#8211; 24\/08\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A visit to the Crich Tramway Village in August 2025<\/strong><\/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=\"A visit to the Crich Tramway Village in August 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/22ymkqOwspc?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\"><strong>All Aboard Vintage Trains \u201cThe Shakespeare Express\u201d<\/strong><\/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=\"All Aboard Vintage Trains \u201cThe Shakespeare Express\u201d - 31\/08\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8gsas26VnNk?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 wonderful afternoon travelling on Vintage Trains &#8220;The Shakespeare Express&#8221; lunchtime service from Stratford Upon Avon to Birmingham Snow Hill and return hauled by GWR design Castle Class 4-6-0 locomotive No. 7029 &#8216;Clun Castle&#8217; supported by Brush Type 4 Class 47 diesel electric loco No. D1755 (47773) &#8211; 31\/08\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GBRf Class 66 No. 66748 \u2018St Michael\u2019s Mount\u2019 leads as classmate No. 66744 \u2018Heart of Wales\u2019 brings up the rear on the \u201cBritannic Explorer\u201d stock as the train approaches Shawford on its way back to Eastleigh running as ECS. 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