Follow up-to-date news about CRG163’s on-going journey here and those connected to the vehicle. Developments are listed in date order with the most recent news at the top of this page.

55 years ago - CRG163 enters operational service.

55 years ago to today, on the 8th of March 1970, CRG163 leaves Crosville’s Sealand Road Works (SRW) following its initial registarion on the 6th of March to its Liverpool Edge Lane depot to start its operational life on the prestigious Liverpool to London services. (08.03.25)

Happy 55 birthday CRG163!!

CRG163 was first registered on 6 March 1970. Today on 6 March 2025 CRG163 is 55 years old. Happy birthday. 🎉🎉🎂🎂 (06.03.25)

Nadolig Llawen / Merry Christmas

Dymunwn y gorau i chi oll ar gyfer yr Wŷl. / Sending nest wishes of the Season to all. (25.12.24)

Rhag i ni anghofio / Lest we forget

So very important we remember and not forget. (09.11.24)

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda / Happy New Year

Blwyddyn newydd dda i chi gyd, a diolch am ddilyn CRG163 drwy 2023! 🥳 Happy new year to you all and my grateful thanks for following all things CRG163 during 2023! 🥳

Nadolig Llawen / Merry Christmas!

Nadolig Llawen i chi gyd! 🎄☃️ Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄☃️