BR Class 40 D345 (40145) Loaded test run 15/07/24

BR Class 40 D345 ran out on a loaded test run from Carnforth Steamtown to Hellifield today, we see D345 (40145) with 37706 tucked in behind and six on passing Starricks Farm, hope you enjoy and thanks for watching.

[@bob-sb2zu]

Nice loco in the finest livery they ran in,remember them from the 60's .Makes a pleasant change from the blue colour many diesels are cursed with in preservation.

[@nige7577]

Thanks Bob, I can only agree with you on that point, blues is nice but green is much nicer 😂 cheers 👍

[@JJthrashing]

Great double header, also very rare seeing rake of BR Pullman MK2F, thought it was Northern Bell coaches at first, thanks for sharing 👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks JJ, yes was expecting tnt but looked good double headed and at first sight looked like the N/B stock so surprised to see the Pullmans on this, cheers 👍

[@stephenbrass1808]

Wondered what it was on rtt, typical when away a couple days this and the B5 out, well you can't win em all, very nice cheers .👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks Steve, it’s Sod’s Law nothing changes until you decide to do something then everything does ☹️ cheers 👍

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Nige, Nice day for videoing and a good result. Regards, John

[@nige7577]

Thanks John, yes nice to see the sun for a change, regards nige👍

[@acw71000]

Sounds good there Nige, lovely shots

[@nige7577]

@@acw71000 Thanks Austin, always great to catch the 40 on a run out, cheers 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Lovely sounds Nige 👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks Steve, just how we like it, cheers 👍

[@russb2286]

Went past carnforth yesterday. 37706 looked like it had been repainted.

[@nige7577]

Thanks Russ, certainly looking shiny so you could be right there, cheers 👍

[@SimonTog]

Super diesel sound Nige

[@nige7577]

Thanks Simon, yes a great sound, cheers 👍

[@michaeltaylor1869]

Another lovely video nige well done great camera work as usual I am really looking forward to seeing your next video I hope you get a nice video next time also when is your next video going to be on RUclips bye for now Philip

[@nige7577]

Thanks Philip much appreciated as always, don’t know when my next upload will be as the Pendle Dalesman was the last upload and the next Dalesman is cancelled. cheers 👍

[@pn112upfast]

Excellent 👍👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks for watching and your lovely comment, cheers 👍

[@tattoo1084]

Cracking double header.👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks David, classic English Electric traction takes some beating, cheers 👍

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I believe this is 40145s first outing of 2024

[@nige7577]

Thanks Scott, you could be right on that one, cheers 👍

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@nige7577indeed Nigel

[@harryjsedgwick]

With whole set of British Rail Mk2 Pullman Coaches.

[@nige7577]

Thanks for watching Harry, it’s nice to see something different, cheers 👍

[@grahamhall5211]

Them were nice nige to see them nice one 👍 😊

[@nige7577]

Thanks Graham, it was nice to see the 40 again so hopefully it will be on a railtour soon, cheers 👍

[@StephenDrysdaleBroughtylad]

Maybe WCR need more motive power urgently?👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks Stephen, you could be right there as the 40 has hauled the Northern Belle before and now with Tangmere failing her FTR time will tell, cheers 👍

[@petersmith4455]

why wasn't it load bank tested if there was something wrong ?

[@nige7577]

Thanks Peter, we don’t know why it went out on test.

[@AndreiTupolev]

Has seen hardly any use this year because it's not ETS fitted of course, even though it is dual braked

[@nige7577]

Thanks for that Andrei, cheers 👍

[@LiamsLocos]

Do you know what was wrong with her ?
Good stuff

[@nige7577]

@@LiamsLocos Sorry Liam don’t know, maybe she’s not had a run out for some time, cheers 👍