CHAOS as TRACK DAMAGE Blocks access to Burton Wetmore Sidings!! 15/08/22

Watch as routine stock moves at Burton Wetmore sidings go WRONG..!
D3236 Gronk causes track damage passing over the main entry points into the sidings, causing 67007 & 67006 to be held whilst delivering their ECS back to the sidings from the recent Kings Cross to Scarborough Railtour.
A mixture of brute force and the good old gas torch do the job to free up the 08 Class shunter finally.
A few yard moves from the resident class 37's create some additional space for 67007 to reverse it's coaching stock into an unplanned location, to allow it to then head off back to Toton TMD with 67006 in tow.
56091 provides so additional entertainment leaving the opposite sidings replacing the usual Class 60 tug.
Please leave any questions in the comments and I'll reply back as soon as possible.
Hope you enjoy - Thanks for watching!!

[@franktuckwell196]

I was once held outside a terminal station, waiting for an empty platform to bring my passenger train in, but the main problem, as logistics and rosters found out was, that i was waiting for the train that i am booked to take out to leave before i can get in. I knew what was happening as my working service sheet was in front of me, but i decided it was their muck up as i couldn't be in two train cabs at the same time and sat and ate my sandwiches, until my radio cab phone rang and a signalman asked who i was. I told them that as far as i could see, i was waiting for myself to take the train in platform three out, so i could bring the train i was sitting in, into platform three. Eventually a spare driver appeared who took my train out into a siding, so i could enter station and was met by a red faced train crew supervisor, who apologised to me for my own delay. This was about1995, Charing Cross. London.

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

Wow that’s nuts. Greetings from a retired Shunter Guard. Stoke Gifford, Penzance, Bath Rd.

[@JimWhitaker]

And you probably wonder why we don't want to pay you any more. 👎

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

Hello Frank, retired Stoke Gifford, Penzance Shunter here. I worked with an Exeter Driver at Pz, Stan Pope. He told me he was on holiday and catching a train up North from Exeter, in rolled the Train Class 50, he was waiting with his Wife for 15 mins, no Driver to relieve the Penzance man, so Stan went into the office and was told someone had forgotten to roster a Driver, so Stan worked the train to Bristol, his Wife inside on her own. Sadly not with us now.

[@DENPTrains]

​@@JimWhitaker Alright mate.

[@ollymid]

Love the driver of the 67 just casually waiting it out whilst eating his sandwich - clearly not his first rodeo

[@trainsplanes]

That did make me laugh also.. 👌👌🤣

[@37260]

Can't even eat me snap in peace ! lol

[@trainsplanes]

Haha! I did think at the time it looked like you.. Nice impromptu lunch break 👌👍

[@TheGameCamer360]

What else is he supposed to do, take a diversion? Get out and leave? Easily impressed I guess is what you are

[@phillynch3819]

@@37260 Wey aye man, what ya doing there like?

[@royfearn4345]

I live only a mile from here, but had no idea the old wagon works were so active and operationally interesting! And full!!

[@stephenhunter70]

Yes they do seem to have a minor problem with a distinct lack of space.

[@justinobrien3593]

Good video the grid was kicking out some nice clagg and some busy movements in that place I will have to take a mooch up and have a look soon and take a ride up from Manchester!

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

CRACKING GOOD CAPTURES. thank you for sharing 😀😀😀😀

[@railwayscene]

Great video - nice to see it busy. Great to see the 56 too.

[@SCHRANZ3040]

I saw 67007 at the lbgt pride weekend in Brighton on the 6-7/8/22 with the balmond pullman along with 67024 spoke with the driver onboard and walked the entire pullman I had such a blast of a weekend and a lovely look around the pullman train it’s kick started my interest for the railways working on it. 😊 I can’t wait to see where my journey takes me next.

[@johnbrown9092]

Interesting video, thanks.

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

Right place, right time. Well done

[@ThermoMan]

Great little video. Love all the various bits of action going on, and to see Burton so busy

[@AgentMulder1805]

Cool vid. Thanks. Live Action everywhere! 👍👍

[@JANGLEPOP1]

Fascinating video, a lovely catch. Thank You for uploading!

[@cidertom5140]

Awsome clag from the 56

[@Southerntrainspotter315]

Got there like wasps them workmen haha

[@TheSynthnut]

Top catch! Plenty to see at least his location, so few spots with any freight workings near me.

[@jappedut9009]

Harry and Burt causing havoc again 😂😂😂

[@swearingkevo]

Interesting vid mate I enjoyed that one

[@trainsplanes]

Cheers Kev 👍

[@kevinellis8869]

Stunning capture, love the modern technology used to repair matters. Methinks the place might be suffering from capacity issues?

[@trainsplanes]

Not sure tbh - Recent temps might have played a part also.

[@stephenhunter70]

@@trainsplanes They do seem to have a minor problem with a slight lack of space old boy.

[@danwiddon3854]

@@stephenhunter70 As a supporter of the capacity-enhancing HS2 (diminished by Shapps’ axe and delays) that’s not going to help the logistical bottleneck of Burton Wetmore. Clear the track and signals need an upgrade!

[@stephenhunter70]

@@danwiddon3854 Why not just reopen the signal box?

[@minusjos]

can't help but notice that red & black 08 behind the lead one with only two axles and no siderods, i wonder why it had its middle one removed...

[@TheDaf95xf]

That 67 looks good in its purple overcoat 😊

[@conceyullena]

Like 5 beautiful video, greetings 🚂👍🙋‍♂️

[@nicholasglanfield9221]

Looking around the wing rail and nose on the switch.

[@hirampriggott1689]

Benjamin Disraeli was still alive when some of this equipment was made.

[@jonco2969]

I originate from close to B-u-T Interesting.. Nice to see old stuff.. Praps to be reconed... 🤔

[@Tiffy552]

Purple sits well on a 67.

[@owenslanejunction7544]

great video

[@TheJimmy80808]

Great timing and camera work. 6:20 made me laugh 4 guys staring at a bit of track. Funny how KZbin popped this up.

[@davebowman6497]

Even funnier! Four guys on track - looking at a frog.

[@1946apps]

'and kicking it!'

[@spencerhardy8667]

Wouldn't be surprised if it was just a hot weather metal expansion problem.

[@cidertom5140]

ESP with the hot temperatures

[@MarkInLA]

So, what WAS the actual problem ? Was that a jack or a welder they rolled to the site ? Was it a derail, or was it the frog flangeway got too tight ?

[@stevenmoran4060]

Clearly welding set, gas bottle and oxygen bottle.

[@ianjones4116]

I'd of had it fixed in 5min !!! Shrewsbury Pway 179gang . Too old to look at a bloody Shovel these days . Lol Nice vid. Guessing Crossing nose bolt and spacer block buggered. 👍😎

[@nitehawk86]

3:00 Can't be stuck if its liquid.

[@butikimbo9595]

Where about is such location? Any close to Burton-on-Trent station? Thank you for sharing the interesting video report. Hpe to get the celebrity purple skip any time soon whilst fresh and shiny pain looking. Take care.

[@trainsplanes]

It’s the road bridge at Wetmore Junction - About a mile north of the station.

[@microbusss]

so the loco got stuck IN the Frog?

[@Red_wine]

Great footage, I haven't seen 47744 around there recently, I wonder if it's inside?

[@johnathanrowley2707]

Been past here many times, are these trains awaiting scrapping or is this a repair centre

[@volpeverde6441]

everything is scrapped nowadays....

[@delticnapierdccsound4236]

Shame Jase don't still work at Nemesis, he would have sorted it quicker..

[@neilbolger2679]

Although I've been an enthusiast for some time now , where do 08sget the name gronk from ? Great footage buddy

[@trainsplanes]

Hi Neil, no idea to be honest - Hopefully someone knows the answer to that..

[@neilbolger2679]

@@trainsplanes . Thanks . I'll find out soon . I'd probably call them grunt as they do grunt around with a lot of wagons in their respectful work lol

[@Zombie-Tog]

Is the brown 67006 a unit from the Royal Train? I see The Coat of Arms and an ER plaque on her?

[@trainsplanes]

Yes - Thats one of the locos used for Royal Train service.

[@LiamsLocos]

Nice catch indeed!!! Do you know if those locos behind the gronks are awaiting overhaul? Liam

[@trainsplanes]

Yes - They’re awaiting overhaul. There is a class 37, 45 and 73 in the shed being worked upon at present.

[@LiamsLocos]

@@trainsplanes any idea what the 37 is?

[@cidertom5140]

@@LiamsLocos a locomotive with the awesome sounding EE 12CSVT or if it a 37/9 a ruston or mirrlees. They did try an alternative engine in the class 31 but was problematic.

[@Sam_Green____4114]

What the hell did they need to weld or cut to get that moving ? Me thinks something fell off the Gronk ?

[@ar4498]

Do i see two yellow power cars?

[@trainsplanes]

Yes - A couple of ex Network Rail power cars are at Wetmore 👍

[@timstrainvideos142]

nice video! what livery is the second 08? (the red/black one)

[@trainsplanes]

Thanks Tim.. Not sure ref the livery. Hopefully someone else can answer that.

[@aaronharris6902]

08630 I used to drive that in celsa steelworks in Cardiff (celsa endeavour) is on the name plate,got sent off for a new wheel set around 4-5 months ago

[@timstrainvideos142]

@@aaronharris6902 ah ok thanks. so presumably the steel company painted it up like that, or the hire company did it.

[@aaronharris6902]

@@timstrainvideos142 it was on hire from harry needle rail l,so they painted it up for celsa steelworks,also it can be driven in Manuel or remote control

[@timstrainvideos142]

@@aaronharris6902 ah right i see thanks!

[@djburland]

In 1969 this took two men and a block of wood to resolve a derail shunt!

[@ballbag]

Good job we actually care about people being injured or killed these days

[@37260]

It wasn't derailed !

[@davebowman6497]

Is that a piece of (un?)intentional rhyming slang? ;-)

[@Sam_Green____4114]

Is the steel still delivered in the VGAs over the other side or has all that finished ?

[@hockeyfanice7371]

It still runs occasionally. Along with more regular spoil traffic from I think the London area

[@Sam_Green____4114]

@@hockeyfanice7371 l thought that was the case . After making the comment , l could see s steel stacked in the unloading area waiting to be collected .

[@Slime.tsunami]

Are they being scrapped?

[@trainsplanes]

No - Awaiting restoration..

[@Slime.tsunami]

@@trainsplanes oh ok

[@JC-gm3zs]

Shocking video. The PPE worn here is a disgrace, and shows a complete disregard for the compliance with the PPE at Work Regulations.

[@professorjamesmoriarty5191]

Bet your fun at party's.

[@brickleyyard4966]

So what actually broke

[@steveluckhurst2350]

British Rail.

[@davebowman6497]

@@steveluckhurst2350 That's funny, right there!

[@fineraftmovies]

I love it how the proud British nation always claim that they've won the war, yet their great railways have been invaded by the DB (Deutsche Bahn) or German Railways🤣🤣. No offence, but it's a bit funny to see the DB logo on a British locomotive