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Hi there! I run https://ontrackplant.com - a website where you can log your on-track plant sightings, share photos, view up-to-date lists, find scheduled movements and so much more.
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Taunton Fairwater Clearout - new forum topic by Roger Harris.
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Taunton Fairwater Clearout - On-Track Machines - Forum
Of interest whilst I was observing all the wagons in Fairwater Yard today, was that 69006 arrived li...
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January 21, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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A pair of SBRail's Plasser & Theurer Unimat 09-4x4/4S Dynamic Tampers sit in the siding at Hemel Hempstead ready for work over the Christmas period on the WCML, 24 December 2025.
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a large yellow & blue railway machine sits in a siding a large yellow & blue railway machine sits in a siding a large yellow & blue railway machine sits in a siding a close up detail of some numbering information on a yellow railway machine
January 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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On Saturday 17th DR73906 should be making its last move to Rugby OTPD before being retired/replaced by DR73953 in the Anglia region. Usual cancellation / rescheduling disclaimers apply!
If you see it then please upload a photo!
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Realtime Trains | 6J13 1020 Broxbourne Down Tamper Sdg to Rugby Depot Access Line | 17/01/2026
Real-time train running information for 6J13 1020 departure from Broxbourne Down Tamper Sdg to Rugby Depot Access Line on 17/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info…
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January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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On Thusrday 15th January a new Balfour Beatty tamper (DR73955?) should be moving from West Ealing to Swanage Railway for testing. Usual cancellation / rescheduling disclaimers apply!
If you see it then please upload a photo!
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Realtime Trains | 6Q05 1009 West Ealing Plasser Sdgs to Swanage | 15/01/2026
Real-time train running information for 6Q05 1009 departure from West Ealing Plasser Sdgs to Swanage on 15/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Two of Colas Rail's small Plasser & Theurer tampers (DR73922 and DR73913) are seen in various sidings, 19 December 2025.
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a small orange & yellow railway machine sits in a siding. It is next to a box and a lot of brown trackwork & vegetation a small orange & yellow railway machine sits in a siding. It is accompanied by a yellow wagon
January 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Nice pair 👍🏻👍🏻
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#TamperTuesday #TrackMachineTuesday with @ColasRailUK DR75016 and DR75017 awaiting the road into the Transfer Yard at Swindon. 6Q75 Westbury to Swindon Transfer
January 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Network Rail Harsco Stoneblower DR80215 makes a spirited departure from Crewe. This machine is returning to Scotland (via a stop at Preston) after its yearly service at Harsco's works in Derby. 19 December 2025.
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a moody dark scene featuring lots of railway tracks, some metalic structures, and a railway machine pluming out some exhaust fumes. a large yellow railway machine trundles through some pointwork. It is under some overhead wires.
January 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Made a good effort with last year's Stoneblower photo goal - filled in five out of eight gaps - including the Scottish one which I didn't think I'd get.
Will aim to get at least two more this year (not sure I'll manage the Worksop example ☹️)
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A screenshot showing a list of yellow railway Stoneblower machines, along with which I have photographed and which I haven't.
January 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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DR77002 - one of SBRail's Plasser AFM2000RT ballast finishing machines - trundles through Crewe working from Stafford to Preston. 19 December 2025.
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a large white & blue railway machine passes through a railway station. It is slightly obscured & surrounded by shadows. a large white & blue railway machine passes through a railway station under a bridge
December 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for all of your contributions of sightings and photos over the last year!

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A small yellow, black and green railway trolley sits in a siding and is surrounded by snow. "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" text is overlaid on the picture.
December 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Another train in the dark - operating as 6Z02, a railgrinder slowly passes in a shower of sparks.
December 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Balfour Beatty's Matisa B66UC tamper DR75501 sits in the siding at Chichester, 23 September 2025.
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a large blue and white railway machine sits in a siding. in the background is the front of a green train. a large blue and white railway machine sits in a siding.
December 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Swietelsky's Plasser & Theurer 08-4x4/4S-RT Tamper DR73940 arrives at Guide Bridge after working in from Blackburn sidings.
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a large yellow railway machine stands in a platform under a glorious blue sky a large yellow railway machine moves through some complicated trackwork a close up detail view of the tamping tools & equipment on a railway tamping machine a close up detail of some numbering information on a yellow railway machine
December 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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37418 4Z55 Derby RTC to Old Dalby accelerates from Syston East Junction 9.12.25 .
Loram Rail Grinder DR79704
December 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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SBRail / Swietelsky's Plasser & Theurer Unimat 09-4x4/4S Dynamic Tamper DR74002 arrives at Guide Bridge after working in from York Skelton OTM Sidings, 27 October 2025.
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a large yellow railway machine stands in a platform under a glorious blue sky a large yellow railway machine moves through some complicated trackwork a close up detail of some numbering information on a yellow railway machine
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Colas Rail's Plasser & Theurer Unimat 09-4x4/4S Dynamic Tamper DR75016 sits in the sun at Westerleigh, November 2025.
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A large orange & black railway tamping machine stabled in some sidings. It is illuminated by a low orange autumn sun and is surrounded by brown trees and bushes. A view of the tamping machine's complicated tools and machinery a close up detail of some numbering information on an orange railway machine A large orange & black railway tamping machine stabled in some sidings. To the right is a road and a sun.
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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5 Hours of rail head treatment completed, and another 7 to go! MPV DR98911 stands at Manchester Victoria with 3S08, the Wigan to Wigan via everywhere! I prefer my RHTT top and tailed with 37s!
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November 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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There are currently a number of queries regarding support wagons for the various Kirow cranes. If you have seen any recently then please get in touch!
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Kirow crane support wagon - On-Track Machines - Forum
Noted on Doncaster Wood Yard today was SB Kirow crane 81624 with support wagon KFA 93461. This wagon...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Two of Network Rail's Harsco Stoneblowers - DR80301 + DR80303 - make their way through the sidings at Westerleigh on a working to Hallen Moor Junction, August 2025.
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two large yellow railway machines a large yellow railway machine passes by a road under a lovely blue sky
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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A Network Rail Harsco Stoneblower - DR80209 - approaches Derby station whilst working from Derby RTC to Sleaford, 1 August 2025.
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a large yellow railway machine trundles along a railway line, which is slightly overgrown with weeds a large yellow railway machine trundles along a railway line, which is slightly overgrown with weeds
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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A "new" mystery tamper has appeared at the Brecon Mountain Railway in Wales. Possibly "UGT1" (previously?) found at Vale of Rheidol Railway, but there are some minor differences. If anyone can help with the identity then please get in touch! Thanks

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unknown tamper at Brecon Mountain Railway by Andrew Martin
This photo shows unknown tamper at Brecon Mountain Railway at Pontsticill, Brecon Mountain Railway. It was taken by Andrew Martin on 27 October 2025.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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SBRail / Swietelsky's Plasser & Theurer Unimat 09-4x4/4S Dynamic Tamper DR75012 sits in the sidings at Lichfield Trent Valley, 5 July 2025.
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a large yellow & blue railway machine sits in a siding
November 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Not many road-rail vehicle deliveries during October. Here is a very short round-up.
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Tamper and Road-Railer Roundup - October 2025
Here is a short round-up of tamper and road-railer news during October 2025.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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RAMCO are auctioning some ex-MOD trolleys and railcars including a Baguley Drewery and Robel...
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Ramco UK Limited | Direct from the MoD – a unique opportunity to purchase a 1976 Baguley Drewry railcar 9128 and SGT rail wagons
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October 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Readypower Rail Services will be hosting an auction featuring over 40 road-rail machines during October 2025.

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Readypower Auction - October 2025
Readypower Rail Services will be hosting an auction featuring over 40 road-rail machines during October 2025.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM