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Post by setttt on Apr 5, 2005 17:30:31 GMT
I often see D stock in Ealing Common depot with a plank of wood placed diagonally across either windscreen - I've also seen the same thing on mk 1 emus. What's it for?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2005 17:50:07 GMT
I often see D stock in Ealing Common depot with a plank of wood placed diagonally across either windscreen - I've also seen the same thing on mk 1 emus. What's it for? The plank of wood is known as a 'padle' is used to lift the from the traction current rails, if there is arcing or fusing or the such like. There is normally about 4 in each cab of a D stock! They do come in handy as a cup stand or for wedging the M door shut! ;D |
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Post by piccadillypilot on Apr 5, 2005 18:12:35 GMT
The plank of wood is known as a 'padle' is used to lift the from the traction current rails, Or even as a "Paddle".  |
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Post by Colin on Apr 6, 2005 13:28:10 GMT
The reason for placing them across the the window screen (in the depot) is that it signifys to the depot staff that the train has been prepared for service by a technition and signed off.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2005 16:31:35 GMT
Some would say the plank in the window is the Driver  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2005 17:39:52 GMT
Some would say the plank in the window is the Driver Only if they are based east of Central London! |
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Post by piccadillypilot on Apr 6, 2005 18:09:47 GMT
Some would say the plank in the window is the Driver Am I right in thinking that only D stock trundle around with a plank paddle in the window?  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2005 18:17:02 GMT
Am I right in thinking that only D stock trundle around with a plank paddle in the window? Yeah, sometimes see an A stock with one, but apart from that D stock is the only stock to do so! |
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