4-character Train Reporting Numbers

Specially Allocated Numbers

In 1961, individual numbers were allocated for use solely in connection with v=certain types of trains., which indicated that the trains were running under special conditions:

Special
Number		Class of Train etc.
1Z99

Breakdown van train or snow plough going to clear the line, or light engine going to assist disabled train.

1X00

Empty coaching stock train to form "Grove", "Deeplus" or "Deepdene".

1X01

Train running under the conditions designated "Grove".

1X02

Train running under the conditions designated "Deeplus".

1X03

Train running under the conditions designated "Deepdene".

1Z01

Officers' special train NOT requiring to stop in section.

2Z99

Breakdown van train NOT going to clear the line.

5Z08

Elliot track recording machine - when NOT recording.

6Z06

Matissa track recording machine - when NOT recording.

6Z07

Weedkilling train.

8Z01

Mechanically propelled on-rail Tamping MAchine or Ballast Cleaning Machine NOT stopping in section.

8Z02

Out-of-Gauge or exceptional loads: Train which can pass an out-of-gauge or exceptional load similarly signalled on the opposite or an adjoining line.

8Z03

Out-of-Gauge or exceptional loads: Train which cannot be allowed to pass an out-of-gauge load of any description on the opposite or an adjoining line between specified points.

8Z04

Out-of-Gauge or exceptional loads: Train which requires the opposite or an adjoining line to be blocked between specified points.

8Z05

Trolley requiring to go into or pass through tunnels.

8Z06

Elliot track recording machine - when recording.

8Z08

Matissa track recording machine - when recording.

9Z01

Officers' special train, Machanically propelled on-rail Tamping machine or Ballast Cleaning machine reuiring to stop in section.

0Z00

Light engine to Motive Power Depot or not to work a train, local to LMR.

0†00

Light engine to Motive Power Depot or not to work a train, inter-regional. †=Regional letter.