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UK: Ruston engined Class 37 37905 at the Mid Hants Railway (MHR) Watercress line, Hampshire

Clips were recorded on the 11th May 2014 during a scheduled diesel operating day. The locomotive worked two return trips originating from Alresford on the 12:10 and 14:10 departures.

Further diesel services are planned, see the following link for details: http://www.watercressline.co.uk/artic...


Clip 1 - 37905 arrives at Alresford ahead of the 12:10 departure
Clip 2 - Leaving Ropley
Clip 3 - Arriving at Alton station after running round ahead of the 13:15 departure
Clip 4 - Running round the stock ready for the 14:10 departure
Clip 5 - Leaving Alton on the 14:50 service to Alresford
Clip 6 - Leaving Medstead and Four Marks
Clip 7 - Running round the stock after arrival at Alresford
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Class 37/9

In 1986, four Class 37s, numbers 150/148/249/124, were converted to test the Mirrlees MB275T engine and Brush alternator for the proposed Class 38, and were numbered 37901-4. These were followed in 1987 by 37905/6, converted from 37136/206, and fitted with the alternative pairing of a Ruston RK270T engine and GEC alternator. All six locomotives were fitted with new bogies, and had ballast weights to increase their overall weight to 120 tons. Although intended as a testbed for the Class 38, the two power units fitted were those considered for the Class 60, which was eventually delivered with an enlarged version of the Mirrlees MB275T. They all had modifications similar to that of Class 37/7, including new nose grilles, removal of the central bodyside windows and 4 fire extinguisher ports. However, 37901-904 had a heavily modified central roof section, consisting of flat panels rather than the curved sheets of the original. All 6 had a new exhaust port fitted, replacing the two of the original design.

All six Class 37/9s were delivered in Railfreight Grey livery and operated as part of the British Rail Heavy Metals sector, being based in South Wales and hauling trains normally rostered for the much more powerful Class 56 such as the Port Talbot Steelworks - Llanwern Iron Ore tipplers. During the late 1990s, use of the Class 37/9s declined due to availability of the newer and more powerful Class 66s and problems maintaining such a small number of non-standard locos, with all six officially designated as being in storage in 1999.

This was not, however, the end of the sub-class. In July 2000, 37906 was designated as part of the EWS heritage fleet and subsequently sold into preservation, joining 37901 and 37905. 37902 was sold to Direct Rail Services in 2003, but was scrapped and cut up in 2005 after a review by DRS. 37904 was cut up at Booths in Rotherham in November 2004 and 37903 was scrapped at Crewe Diesel TMD in April 2005.

37906 has since been sold from preservation to Europheonix for potential use on the mainline.
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The Watercress Line is the marketing name of the Mid-Hants Railway, a heritage railway in Hampshire, England, running 10 miles (16 km) from New Alresford to Alton where it connects to the National Rail network. The line gained its popular name in the days that it was used to transport locally grown watercress to markets in London. The railway currently operates regular scheduled services, along with dining trains, real ale trains and numerous special events throughout the year.

The section of line from Alresford to Alton that can be seen today was purchased from British Rail in November 1975. Reconstruction of the line subsequently progressed in stages. The section between Alresford and Ropley re-opened on 30 April 1977. The main locomotive shed and workshops were constructed at Ropley. The extension to Medstead & Four Marks opened on 28 May 1983 and the final section to Alton opened on 25 May 1985.

The Watercress Line has four stations, positioned in the same locations as the former British Rail stations. All stations feature a passing loop, allowing trains to pass one another, with all but Alton station featuring two platforms connected via a footbridge.

Alton -- is situated at the northern end of the line.

Medstead and Four Marks -- is the highest station in Hampshire and a depiction of a quiet 1940s Southern Railway station building.

Ropley -- is the engineering centre of the line and the location of the locomotive maintenance and running sheds. The station is famous for its topiary and houses the largest signal box on the line.

Alresford -- is located at the southern end of the line. It is the main station for passenger facilities, including a museum, buffet and two shops.
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