The last 3 months have seen a period of hectic activity for Cargo-D. The company has diversified into part refurbishment, consultancy and project management as well as increasing it's rolling stock float and operating 3rd party trains and winning contracts.
The partnership with Direct Rail Service continues to develop. DRS and Cargo-D have been exploring freight avenues, Cargo-D is utilising DRS resources and expertise for rolling stock moves, charter work and rolling stock hire. DRS is also utilising Cargo-D rolling stock where required. DB Regio MkIII FO 11027 is currently with DRS. It is hoped that this development continues to expand and grow.
The MkIII set that operated with Virgin trains until recently is now based at Willesden. This is a joint venture with DB Regio and manages the Cargo-D and Cargo-D/DB Regio joint MkIII fleets. Willesden comes under the auspices of the London Overground franchise, an operation that DB Regio has a stake in. Willesden staff have been passed out on MkIII maintenance and Cargo-D, DB Regio and WSMR MkIII stock have major exams carried out on them at the depot. RFM 10246 and TSO 12053 are currently undergoing E exams.
MkIII vehicles 10588, 11065 and 11071 have been moved from DB Schenker to Barrow Hill for further work. 10588 is being fitted with new doors after a major exam at DB Schenker and 11065 and 11071 have moved to Barrow Hill where Nemesis Rail will undertake further exams. These vehicles will then form part of the charter fleet and will be based at Barrow Hill.
The MkII fleet continues to expand. MkII BSOs 9479 and 9525 and TSOs 5866, 5906, 5958 and 6168 have moved from Long Marston to Barrow Hill for work to be carried out. BSO 9525 will form part of the charter set and is almost complete, receiving the obligatory coat of BR blue and grey.
Other vehicles recently completed and introduced to traffic are MkII FO 3366 and TSOs 5810 and 5901. The remaining vehicle on site to be completed is MkII TSO 6001. Work will commence on this vehicle when 9525 is complete. The aim is have a complete set of MkII TSO vehicles when required for 'people mover' work that is available from Barrow Hill.
MkII vehicles BSO 9506 and TSOs 5971, 5995 and 6122 are to move to Scotland to form part of the second locomotive hauled set for Scotrail. This service will commence on 12th December.
Cargo-D has also bought MkIII RFM 10245 from National Express. The vehicle, currently located at Wabtec, Doncaster was deemed to be excellent condition on inspection. It has not been decided as to the future of this vehicle, but it is complete. This vehicle will be transported from Wabtec to a yet ot be decided location in the coming weeks.
Cargo-D has also taken DB Regio MkIII sleeper 10540, following it's purchase from DB Schenker by DB Regio. The intention for this vehicle is to return it to service in 2010. It again is deemed in good condition and will eventually cover for sleeper 10588. 10540 is another example of a pantry fitted sleeper which is deemed essential to operations where such support is required.
Cargo-D has also purchased MkII TSO 6124 from Arriva Trains Wales. This vehicle was damaged in a shunting accident and has been purchased for spares. Stripping of the vehicle has begun and the shell will then be scrapped and all components, where appropriate, will be overhauled and put into the spares float.
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