God, I have so many happy memories on these beasts. Never did quite get an afull lenght WCML. The one time I tried to, on the 1st southbound from Glasgow, it got diverted via Northampton. Great Video.
Just a bit of info for you, 87035 is at Crewe Heritage Centre undergoing an overhaul - and that was last time I saw it which was the back end of February. Either an overhaul to make it a 'static' or maybe to running order? If ever goes mainline again, I will be one of the first people to book on it's debut tour as 87035 is my beast of the class!
maybe THE best just in a league of there own sheer power and ruggedness which is sadly missed now the west coast is infested with the plastic shite without doubt the worst ever to grace the line....the west coast mainline left with the memories of the 87s the best ac of its generation
You are not wrong - As I was driving to Acton Bridge (at 05.30!), I was wondering whether DVT 82115 would be utilised. I hoped not, as Glasgow, surely has facilities to run a loco round a train. Imagine my horror when THAT appeared on the rear of the train...
ps - accept my friend invite - you won't have to wait for comment approval!
I should add, that with new information from E3191, the moaning old bastard, that the loco's battery charger failed. Oooops - bad Prenton. (slaps wrist!)
Insurance, mainly. And seeing as 87002's batteries were buggered up, half-way through the tour at Polmadie Depot, it seems that it was a good policy. A crappy policy for the purists, like myself, but the spoon got the punters home.
Well at least I got 87 froth this week anyways. I was heading for the return last night, before I heard it was retimed, and then furthermore delayed, and then hearing that 57601 was dragging her due to failing! I didnt go, I couldn't, it was against my principles! But, on Monday as you probably already know, I got her on her first mail train, so at least I got some froth! Thanks for posting, brings back some memories of my frequent family trips to Liverpool...
I've already said it before, but I was all weepy-ish. I have loved the 87's since I was about 3, when me dad used to take me to Lime Street to see the class 115 DMU's in refurbished White/Blue stripe livery. They were just the bollocks, right until the end, along with the 86's. A bit of me died when Virgin got rid, but at least Freightliner have a few 'cans' still knocking about, eh?
Oh yeah, on weekday Wigan evenings on some of my treks I come across the Coatbridge-Crewe working with 86s through Wigan exactly 6 o clock but sometimes they are taken over by 90s or recently an 86 and 90 together!?!
Excellent vid mate! As for LS, I know I wouldnt want the hassle but you should of said 'call the BTP, see if I care'. When the BTP start getting peed off getting called out to pointless trivial matters like just letting someone who is a railwayman instead of a troublemaker onto the platform then they may do something about the staff. Loughborough was the same last time I was there.
Thanks O-Freightliner man of mystery - Beautiful, ain't she? I think the mkIII sleeper has piles though, only there's something purple hanging out the back!!
You're not ignorant, Matt. The Class 87's were retired from Expresses a few years back. They are 5,000hp ac locomotives with a top speed of 110mph. Much loved by railfans over here. Sadly most have been sold to Bulgaria, and this is the only main-line runner left.
Oh, I just like to make fun of myself. Neat though, a big powerful locomotive like that is definitely cool. Hope at least one gets preserved somewhere.
Besides 87002, three more 87's are now preserved in the UK; 87001 at the National Railway Museum in York, 87031 at Tyseley in Birmingham, and 87035 at The Railway Age in Crewe.
Cheers, David - I'm well pleased to see that 87035 is still extant. I remember being gutted on many an occasion at Lime Street when 'boring, blue Robert Burns' trundled in...! I'd kill to see the same loco at LS today! She was always pristine - I may be wrong, but I think she was the last (apart from 87101) of the class in BR blue, before Intercity/Swallow took over.
You're welcome PrentonPimp. I don't think I ever saw 87101 though... 87035 is currently undergoing a repaint into, yes you've guessed it, BR Blue. If the owners of number 31 are viewing this, we hope it'll go into Intercity Swallow, or even Virgin Red! LOL!
On a final note and if memory serves, the last time I saw an 87 near the Liverpool area was in March 2005 when Runcorn was closed at weekends for engineering, and diversions (with the now frequent use of the 57/3's) were taking place. The diagram I recall then was 87004 Brittania being dragged through Rainhill; it was one of the last Virgin diagrams with 87's on, before the pendolinos displaced them completely. I'd give anything to see 87002 on the blocks at Liverpool Lime Street anytime soon...
Oh, you have got NO idea how much I want to see that! Problem is, last time I tried to gain access to LS, I was stopped from entering through the local/Trans-pennine barriers, and then ejected by Network Rail staff, because "I was not a known enthusiast, and I could be a terrorist." Furthermoer, "If I did not vacate the station immediately, or produce a valid ticket, BTP would be called."
That was in 2007 - my first visit since 1989 - I have not returned.
Oh dear. Sorry to learn of your unpleasant experiences at Lime Street, and I'm inclined to agree with you in the fact that the NR Staff based there can be rather jumpy over the photography issue. A little tip if you try to go next time (or any other NR owned station for that matter), show them a copy of the NR Enthusiasts Guidelines; I'll send you the link via a private message.
I can't believe that most have been sold to Bulgaria!!! That's a crime. One would have thought, knowing how we UK rail fans love our trains, they would be offered up for preservation. Yes I know that the majority (if not all) of the privately run railways aren't electrified but I'm sure a place could have been found for them somewhere. Still, at least the beasts are roaming free even if it is Bulgaria....
Excellent stuff PrentonPimp, a triumphant return of an 87 to West Coast metals! I for one, would like to wish her the best of luck in her already successful new career. 5*
That flippin' pest (57601) again! A DVT would've been more appropriate; in fact, I'd like to know what happened to 82115 since it's stint with 86101 on the London KX to Doncaster workings...
change of plan, im leaving it for tonight cos ive got to be up early the next day, but i'll be watching the videos and no doubt she will be running again :D, so im taking my cam and vegging at stockport 4 a bit, use my money for that.
I fully agree. Not sure if it was available though - it may have been on the KX - Doncaster with 86101,,,,,
PrentonPimp 10 months ago
Excellent, has the same speed as the new Pendolino
beautiful engine, I have a model of the same scale and I think 00 Hornby train set in the video, I have almost all coaches
greeting
gus
argenvia 11 months ago
@argenvia GUSTAVO!!! Hello my friend!! I am glad you like this!
PrentonPimp 11 months ago
God, I have so many happy memories on these beasts. Never did quite get an afull lenght WCML. The one time I tried to, on the 1st southbound from Glasgow, it got diverted via Northampton. Great Video.
SilsdenCougar 2 years ago
Thanks
700bees 2 years ago
You're welcome?
PrentonPimp 2 years ago
nice video, where was this going??
rachaelmatt 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment - Birmingham International to Glasgow Central.
PrentonPimp 2 years ago
Take one of the buffet cars away the sleeper and the 47 and put a Mk1 bagage van on the rear and you would of had an original 1980s wcml Express.
Trainbuff2008 2 years ago
looking at that video it would take you back to the early 80s and the late 70s
noobboy9 2 years ago
ONE OF THE BEST LOCOS TO RUN ON BR !!! BLOODY SHAME THEY ARE NOT STILL BEING USED ! or have some been saved ?
davidchilton25 3 years ago
87035 resides at the Birmingham Railway Museum at Tyseley, but I'm not sure what the plans are. The bulk of the remainder are Bulgarian now...
I agree with you It's a real shame that they have been cast aside for those pieces of crap Branson runs on the WCML.
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Hi Guys.
Just a bit of info for you, 87035 is at Crewe Heritage Centre undergoing an overhaul - and that was last time I saw it which was the back end of February. Either an overhaul to make it a 'static' or maybe to running order? If ever goes mainline again, I will be one of the first people to book on it's debut tour as 87035 is my beast of the class!
Regards,
Rob.
37057viking 2 years ago 2
It is at Crewe, Rob, its getting restoration work doing to it and mid next year ish its booked for a full wack mainline trail ;)
mststv 2 years ago
maybe THE best just in a league of there own sheer power and ruggedness which is sadly missed now the west coast is infested with the plastic shite without doubt the worst ever to grace the line....the west coast mainline left with the memories of the 87s the best ac of its generation
jackodon74 2 years ago
That was fantastic. Was that Diesel at the end working or just been towed along
transkaroo 3 years ago 2
It was 'dead in tow' Stefan - It was needed however, on the return trip, as 87002 failed.
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
shame the ronnie known as 601 was on the rear.
widerangevideos 3 years ago
You are not wrong - As I was driving to Acton Bridge (at 05.30!), I was wondering whether DVT 82115 would be utilised. I hoped not, as Glasgow, surely has facilities to run a loco round a train. Imagine my horror when THAT appeared on the rear of the train...
ps - accept my friend invite - you won't have to wait for comment approval!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Ok thank you.
widerangevideos 3 years ago
Not half
Woolybak8 3 years ago
She flies!!!!!
Better than that POS disappearing in the opposite direction!!!
baconsandwich2007 3 years ago
I was crapping myself - I knew a southbound was due, and I thought I might get bowled!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Great!
was the type 47 on the back for support purposes?
SkylineDaysOut 3 years ago
Cheers! The loco was in fact 57601, an ex-class 47 (47825), and it was there for insurance, as this was 87002's first passenger outing for some time.
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
And that insurance was to come in handy for the return journey, thanks to 87002's problems.
theamateurbasher 3 years ago 2
Indeed. Ronnie to the rescue...again!
alex57601 3 years ago
Very nice! Like going back in time - apart from that lump on the back!
37372 3 years ago
I should add, that with new information from E3191, the moaning old bastard, that the loco's battery charger failed. Oooops - bad Prenton. (slaps wrist!)
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Why do they need a diesel on the back. Is it needed to power the brakes or is it simply a lack of confidence in preserved locomotives.
jamiegoddard4 3 years ago
Insurance, mainly. And seeing as 87002's batteries were buggered up, half-way through the tour at Polmadie Depot, it seems that it was a good policy. A crappy policy for the purists, like myself, but the spoon got the punters home.
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Well at least I got 87 froth this week anyways. I was heading for the return last night, before I heard it was retimed, and then furthermore delayed, and then hearing that 57601 was dragging her due to failing! I didnt go, I couldn't, it was against my principles! But, on Monday as you probably already know, I got her on her first mail train, so at least I got some froth! Thanks for posting, brings back some memories of my frequent family trips to Liverpool...
Woolybak8 3 years ago
I've already said it before, but I was all weepy-ish. I have loved the 87's since I was about 3, when me dad used to take me to Lime Street to see the class 115 DMU's in refurbished White/Blue stripe livery. They were just the bollocks, right until the end, along with the 86's. A bit of me died when Virgin got rid, but at least Freightliner have a few 'cans' still knocking about, eh?
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Oh yeah, on weekday Wigan evenings on some of my treks I come across the Coatbridge-Crewe working with 86s through Wigan exactly 6 o clock but sometimes they are taken over by 90s or recently an 86 and 90 together!?!
Woolybak8 3 years ago
Yeah - I noticed, except the bloody 350's sometimes get in the way!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Not half
Woolybak8 3 years ago
Excellent vid mate! As for LS, I know I wouldnt want the hassle but you should of said 'call the BTP, see if I care'. When the BTP start getting peed off getting called out to pointless trivial matters like just letting someone who is a railwayman instead of a troublemaker onto the platform then they may do something about the staff. Loughborough was the same last time I was there.
jammiebeasts 3 years ago
u got me front window hanging hellfire cracking video m8 87006.
87006 3 years ago
Thanks mate - I hope you had a top day!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
great video mate...it looks great
NXEA90003 3 years ago
Cheers! She's a BEAST!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
lol it went to at 05.00 and left at 06.30
djmadboy2 3 years ago
AWSOME u lucky git
5 stars and im adding it as a fav nice one!
Victorialine67 3 years ago 2
Now that's what i call a proper train.They should all be that long, plenty of seats to go round then :-) 87 looks cracking.5***** Cheers
ay76 3 years ago
it was heading birmingham
djmadboy2 3 years ago
Ohhh... if it was before 7, then it was probably the empty stock - my apologies.
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
:o that passed though rugby tdoay
djmadboy2 3 years ago
How? It was a Birmingham International - Glasgow train...
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Hey - a GM's a GM! ...but I know what you mean!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Nice! 5 stars.
scott5175 3 years ago
Crikey.
Rat25322 3 years ago 2
Indeed.
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Love the 'can' - thanks mate!
PringlesTasteOfShite 3 years ago
No, thanks for watching. I must admit - I'm partial to the odd Pringle now and then, though....
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Thanks O-Freightliner man of mystery - Beautiful, ain't she? I think the mkIII sleeper has piles though, only there's something purple hanging out the back!!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Excellent shot Jez, and good to see it working again..well done..5*..Bob
robmasterman 3 years ago
Cheers Bob!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
fucking awsome to see that 5* favs. shame about half mk2s/3s!
HSTHoward 3 years ago
Language....!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
A rare locomotive I take it? Forgive me for not knowing the significance, just another ignorant Americian. ;-)
mafarnz 3 years ago
You're not ignorant, Matt. The Class 87's were retired from Expresses a few years back. They are 5,000hp ac locomotives with a top speed of 110mph. Much loved by railfans over here. Sadly most have been sold to Bulgaria, and this is the only main-line runner left.
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Oh, I just like to make fun of myself. Neat though, a big powerful locomotive like that is definitely cool. Hope at least one gets preserved somewhere.
mafarnz 3 years ago
Besides 87002, three more 87's are now preserved in the UK; 87001 at the National Railway Museum in York, 87031 at Tyseley in Birmingham, and 87035 at The Railway Age in Crewe.
theamateurbasher 3 years ago 2
Cheers, David - I'm well pleased to see that 87035 is still extant. I remember being gutted on many an occasion at Lime Street when 'boring, blue Robert Burns' trundled in...! I'd kill to see the same loco at LS today! She was always pristine - I may be wrong, but I think she was the last (apart from 87101) of the class in BR blue, before Intercity/Swallow took over.
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
You're welcome PrentonPimp. I don't think I ever saw 87101 though... 87035 is currently undergoing a repaint into, yes you've guessed it, BR Blue. If the owners of number 31 are viewing this, we hope it'll go into Intercity Swallow, or even Virgin Red! LOL!
theamateurbasher 3 years ago 3
On a final note and if memory serves, the last time I saw an 87 near the Liverpool area was in March 2005 when Runcorn was closed at weekends for engineering, and diversions (with the now frequent use of the 57/3's) were taking place. The diagram I recall then was 87004 Brittania being dragged through Rainhill; it was one of the last Virgin diagrams with 87's on, before the pendolinos displaced them completely. I'd give anything to see 87002 on the blocks at Liverpool Lime Street anytime soon...
theamateurbasher 3 years ago
Oh, you have got NO idea how much I want to see that! Problem is, last time I tried to gain access to LS, I was stopped from entering through the local/Trans-pennine barriers, and then ejected by Network Rail staff, because "I was not a known enthusiast, and I could be a terrorist." Furthermoer, "If I did not vacate the station immediately, or produce a valid ticket, BTP would be called."
That was in 2007 - my first visit since 1989 - I have not returned.
Numpties, the lot of 'em.
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Oh dear. Sorry to learn of your unpleasant experiences at Lime Street, and I'm inclined to agree with you in the fact that the NR Staff based there can be rather jumpy over the photography issue. A little tip if you try to go next time (or any other NR owned station for that matter), show them a copy of the NR Enthusiasts Guidelines; I'll send you the link via a private message.
theamateurbasher 3 years ago
Was that for a tour? With tours only they let you down to the bottom, I did with the Deltic in February.
Woolybak8 3 years ago
Nah mate. I wanted to video last year's Pendo drags. Where have you been, anyway?
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
What do you mean, lately or back then?
Woolybak8 3 years ago
Last few days!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Or Intercity Executive even.
SilsdenCougar 2 years ago
@theamateurbasher number 31 87031? 87031s been scrapped RIP
MrJezza31 8 months ago
I can't believe that most have been sold to Bulgaria!!! That's a crime. One would have thought, knowing how we UK rail fans love our trains, they would be offered up for preservation. Yes I know that the majority (if not all) of the privately run railways aren't electrified but I'm sure a place could have been found for them somewhere. Still, at least the beasts are roaming free even if it is Bulgaria....
LMSStanier 3 years ago 2
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LMSStanier 3 years ago
Oh that was just beautiful oh the memories oh oh oh you've almost got me crying with joy many many many thanks!!!!!!!!!! 5* & favorited.
UKTrainMan 3 years ago 2
*sniff* You've got me started now.. *blub*
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Es un hermosa locomotora la serie 87 saludos gustavo Argentina
argenvia2 3 years ago 2
Una locomotora hermosa, de hecho. Mi locomotora eléctrica del favorito - saludos Jez
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Excellent stuff PrentonPimp, a triumphant return of an 87 to West Coast metals! I for one, would like to wish her the best of luck in her already successful new career. 5*
theamateurbasher 3 years ago 3
Cheers theamateurbasher! This one was a MUST! What a sight - just a shame about 57601 on the rear..
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
That flippin' pest (57601) again! A DVT would've been more appropriate; in fact, I'd like to know what happened to 82115 since it's stint with 86101 on the London KX to Doncaster workings...
Cheers again!
theamateurbasher 3 years ago 2
Its currently stored at Wolverton works
pearldrums09 3 years ago 2
Shame... Much better than a bodysnatcher..
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
Thanks pearldrums09.
theamateurbasher 3 years ago
awesome video, she looks amazing! im off to crewe to see her return tonight, looking forward aswell, cheers 4 the upload 5/5!
TheXtremeEnthusiast 3 years ago
Cheers - enjoy tonight - She looks (and sounds) marvellous!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
change of plan, im leaving it for tonight cos ive got to be up early the next day, but i'll be watching the videos and no doubt she will be running again :D, so im taking my cam and vegging at stockport 4 a bit, use my money for that.
TheXtremeEnthusiast 3 years ago
Cheers mate!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
My lordz, proper traction on the WCML once again!
Great Vid 5*
pearldrums09 3 years ago 2
Cheers - I came over all emotional (sniff). The ACLG have done a top job with this beauty!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago