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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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Colas Rail's Plasser & Theurer 08-4x4/4S-RT Switch & Crossing Tamper DR73910 "Jupiter" sits in a gloomy siding.
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an orange, black & yellow railway machine sits in a siding an orange, black & yellow railway machine sits in a siding. Next to it is a yellow machine. a close up shot of a name plaque "Jupiter" and another label stating "This machine is powered by HVO fuel" "COLAS RAIL" and "DR73910" decals on an orange railway machine's cab
February 3, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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DR73908 might be making its last move to Rugby OTPD today before being retired/replaced by DR73954 in the Anglia region. (Usual cancellation / rescheduling disclaimers apply! )
Here's a photo of it when it was new. How time flies!
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January 26, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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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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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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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 made a rare foray into the area earlier in the year and was pleasantly surprised to see similar on the signal boxes of Littlehampton and Chichester.

(Littlehampton station also had delightful Red Star parcels signage but I forgot to photo it)

Merry Christmas
A large railway signal box with brick lower half and beige & green wood panelling on top. A small railway signal box with brick lower half and beige & green wood panelling on top.
December 24, 2025 at 5:22 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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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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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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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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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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I got it on a slightly gloomier day, complete with same signpost in the way 🤓
September 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Some more crusty wagons were visible in a siding and only viewable from a train ride. Highlights include a cut-n-shut double length Freightliner twin wagon; some Conflats, and who knows what else.
* Would've gladly paid for a Wagon Walk Experience to get closer to these!
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August 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Lurking in a corner at The Greatest Gathering were these interesting crusty old wagons. One was an "Internal User" shunting runner wagon; and the other a large flat wagon marked "LUL Material Only".
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August 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Often overlooked by enthusiasts, these items of plant on display at The Greatest Gathering were all built in Derby. The Rail Grinder was built at Loram's facility across the road; and the small metal trolleys were built by Donfabs & Consillia
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a low-angle photo of a red, white and yellow railway grinding machine a red, white and yellow railway grinding machine a small motorised rail-mounted trolley with four seats. a small motorised rail-mounted trolley with two seats.
August 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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A variety of Readypower machines were seen near the Severn Tunnel at the start of June ready for the large blockade in the tunnel.
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a large yellow van a yellow and orange excavator a yellow exavator a yellow Access Platform machine fitted with rail wheels is seen in a gravelly compound
July 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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A large gathering of APWebb machines were noted at Patchway at the start of June ready for a large engineering blockade in the Patchway/Filton area.
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four large yellow excavator fitted with rail wheels are seen in a leafy scene a large yellow excavator fitted with rail wheels two yellow bulldozer machines fitted with rail wheels are seen on a gravelly path
July 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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a Story Plant Liebherr excavator is seen resting between duties at the new "Dudley Interchange" Midland Metro station.
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a yellow rail-mounted digger is seen on a construction site
June 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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It looks like there may be a movement tomorrow (25th June) from Harwich Parkeston to Worksop Swietelsky HNR Depot. Possibly one or more of the Network Rail machines recently offered for sale?...
If you see it then please upload a photo! #ontrackplant
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a large yellow railway machine
June 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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A large number of REL machines were noted near the Severn Tunnel at the start of June ready for a large blockade in the tunnel. REL are usually based in Scotland so it's nice to see them down this way!
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four yellow Access Platform machines fitted with rail wheels are seen in a gravelly compound several yellow Access Platform machines and excavators fitted with rail wheels are seen in a gravelly compound a yellow access Platform machines fitted with rail wheels is seen in a gravelly compound surrounded by other yellow machinery and vehicles two small yellow railway trailer vehicles
June 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM