Comments for The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group

Comment on Weekly Roundup – 26-Mar-23 by depgstaff

depgstaff — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:26:52 +0000

In reply to Mike Kerry. Hello Mike, thanks, and thanks also for offering your expertise in this very important field.

Comment on Weekly Roundup – 26-Mar-23 by Mike Kerry

Mike Kerry — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:28:07 +0000

Well done tackling the transmission and buying quality bearings. Happy to support remotely if it helps. I did 28 years at SKF Railway Division

Comment on Weekly Roundup – 16-Apr-23 – coming soon by John Carpenter

John Carpenter — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:18:10 +0000

I have a few very distant memories of the hymeks. Most of them were from the early 1970s during my early childhood when I was either in a push chair or walking along Whitehouse Road near the railway bridge close to Swindon station. I also have a memory of seeing a hymek at the Somerset Railway near Minehead in 2005. I am delighted to know that there are 4 hymeks that still exist. My memories of the hymeks are more domineering and vivd than those of some people as I am on the autistic spectrum. Hymek razzmatazz certainly fills my mind when I think of that episode of ‘Some Mother’s do ‘ave ’em when Frank Spencer takes on a roll for Scottish dancing and a hymek is seen approaching a railway station in that episode.

Comment on Weekly Roundup – 16-Apr-23 – coming soon by depgstaff

depgstaff — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:57:24 +0000

In reply to Roy Archdale. Hello Roy, thanks for contacting us about Diesel Driver Experience Courses. These are run by the WSR and dates for 2023 have not yet been announced. When they are announced, details will become visible on the WSR events page. The 'Hymeks' can normally only be booked after completing a course on a Class 33 and there is quite a long waiting list (we still have courses outstanding from 2020) but please get in touch with the WSR and let them know that you would like to be listed for a 'Hymek' course. Thanks !

Comment on Weekly Roundup – 16-Apr-23 – coming soon by Roy Archdale

Roy Archdale — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:55:00 +0000

Hi , Want to book a diesel driver experience day, prefer the Hymek if possible (from my WR train spotting days (Keynsham station)….Thank you

Comment on John Cronin 1942-2022 RIP by Peter Henshaw

Peter Henshaw — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:10:13 +0000

Sorry to hear of Johns passing. Great bloke to work with you knew where you stood with him and the moves he required.

Comment on Weekly Roundup – 19-Dec-21 by depgstaff

depgstaff — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:55:28 +0000

In reply to Frank Northcott. Hello Frank, this is useful information and shows the importance that was placed on Newton Abbot in those days. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Comment on Weekly Roundup – 19-Dec-21 by Frank Northcott

Frank Northcott — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:40:52 +0000

I was an apprentice electrical fitter at Newton Abbot 1964-68.

At its peak excuse the pun the depot allocation was 68 warships 803 to 870, 11 63xx class 6326 to 6336, 6 hymeks 7095 to 7100 and 1 western 1039

Comment on Weekly Roundup – 05-Dec-21 by Jeremy Banyard

Jeremy Banyard — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:10:54 +0000

Though we see in colour, it is a wonder to many why black and white photography is so good. The photo from Jon Tooke of D6575 at Williton is one such stunning photo. Thanks for letting us see it.

Comment on DIESELGEN – D6575 covering for D7018 today 03-Oct-21 by Neale Long

Neale Long — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:45:44 +0000

I’m assuming that this was due to lack of driver passed on the class ? Whatever, it’s good to know ’18’ is ok . So thanks for confirming that