57316 uncouples from 390021

[brummiepride]

we have a thunderbirds train exactly like that here exept its called tracy

[scouselfcmjp]

Its a wonder `Pullman(my plonker)Pete` wasnt there to critisize the job!

[Trainbuff2008]

looks like the end of another good session between a 57 and a pendolino lol wink!

[ioukkj]

looks like a mouth lol

[Javelin395]

Neat! I've never seen all of the packing away of the couplers.

[GNER100]

i thought they were for when the 390 develops a problem

[mcmarga]

that too, thats they're named after the thunderbirds

[luerexbob]

They are for taking the Pendolino's fron Crewe to Holyhead and for problems

[cazowazo]

why do they couple to the 57s to the 390

[video47]

To take them along non-electrified routes.

[WakefieldJunction]

excellent video there, where was this

[video47]

Crewe, always a good place to go to see this happening every day! Thanks for comment!

[Intercity47GBRail]

I'm going to Crewe on Monday do they still do this?

[video47]

@Intercity47GBRail No, just on a Saturday they do this now, unless there are engineering works.

[ProSneakyD]

Nice one, interesting to see how these work, you have at least told those engineers to move out way.

[video47]

It may have been 57316's first time after having the Dellner coupler fitted, they seemed ok doing what they were doing, and basically I wanted to capture how the scene would look not staged, but yes would have been interesting to see the uncoupling properly, next time hey?

[video47]

Fortunately all seemed to go well on this occasion, however the interest may have been generated by the staff as it was probably 57316's first time as it had just been released from Brush as a 57.

[Mintmadmike]

Nothing to do with the fact that it was 57316's first time out having just been released from Brush as a 57. It was due to the fact that the shunter was being assessed so you had 1 shunter, 1 assessor and 2 fitters 1 to reset the AWS at the rear and the other to make sure the coupler goes in and the hatch come down properly.

[montybazbaz]

Brilliant video !! never seen this being done before, and can't believe it such a faff. How long does this nonsense take ? Were they having problems or is this a "normal" uncouple ? Just select neutral, press the uncouple button on the desk and reverse in my 142......

[video47]

Cheers! Yes class 47's are my favourites, shame it was other side of the station and I had to quickly get back on the Pendo before it departed for London.

[theamateurbasher]

Nice video! With a cameo appearance from WCRC's 47 Springburn as well!