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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2015 21:27:49 GMT
There's been some mention of the new destination displays on the fronts (and backs, of course) of 1995 stock trains; are they coming to the 1973 stock as well, only I thought I caught a glimpse of a 73 with a swanky new display at Acton Town, though I didn't get chance for a proper look. I may have been imagining things, or perhaps I missed an earlier mention here.
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Post by cso on Jan 11, 2015 22:13:25 GMT
I saw one come in to Ickenham today with a nice new front... I'm 99% sure I've seen them on the '96s as well.
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Post by metman on Jan 11, 2015 22:26:30 GMT
Looks like all three stocks are getting the upgrade then. Whilst we are discussing upgrades - I wonder if the 72 and 73 stocks will receive LED tail lights? I can't imagine all the ones from the A and C stocks got binned?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2015 22:37:50 GMT
I saw one come in to Ickenham today with a nice new front... I'm 99% sure I've seen them on the '96s as well. Thanks for the confirmation my eyes weren't playing tricks on me!  The 96s are definitely getting them, you're quite right, they all looked very modern at Stratford today - although I actually find the lettering quite small, so whether they're an improvement from my POV, I can't be sure. (P.S. Nice tux  ) |
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Post by 1018509 on Jan 11, 2015 23:25:55 GMT
Looks like all three stocks are getting the upgrade then. Whilst we are discussing upgrades - I wonder if the 72 and 73 stocks will receive LED tail lights? I can't imagine all the ones from the A and C stocks got binned? When I retired in 2011 at least 2 out of the three tail - lights on 73 stock were LED. I can't remember if the third tail - light (the old stabling light) was a pygmy bulb or LED. |
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Post by uzairjubilee on Jan 12, 2015 22:38:03 GMT
Would be very interesting to see these new DMIs on the 73TS. I imagine they look hugley different from the old ones. With the 95 and 95TS I probably needed to double take a few times to actually realise that there were new DMIs since they don't look too different from the old ones.
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Post by rummer on Jan 13, 2015 13:06:28 GMT
I actually drove the 73 in question today, as far as i know its the only one at the moment imgur.com/W5oztQR |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 14:11:22 GMT
Far, far better than the old ones.
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Post by metman on Jan 13, 2015 18:17:21 GMT
It does look good! Far easier to view
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 19:56:17 GMT
Cool but is there really any point? Especially when the rolling stock will be replaced by next decade?
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Post by Tomcakes on Jan 13, 2015 20:57:14 GMT
Cool but is there really any point? Especially when the rolling stock will be replaced by next decade? Presumably the existing units are life-expired? If the displays are common between the 73/95/96 stocks it's cheaper no doubt to buy a large batch - if the 73s are scrapped first they can always use their units as spares! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 21:45:56 GMT
Cool but is there really any point? Especially when the rolling stock will be replaced by next decade? Presumably the existing units are life-expired? If the displays are common between the 73/95/96 stocks it's cheaper no doubt to buy a large batch - if the 73s are scrapped first they can always use their units as spares! Spares for 95/96 stocks you mean? |
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Post by metman on Jan 14, 2015 0:07:20 GMT
The 1973 stock won't be going anywhere for at least 10 years so I think it's a good investment. As stated the displays will be used as spares if the situation arises.
A lot of modifications are done quite late in some stocks life. For example in the last 10 years of the A stock service new LED tail lights were fitted and new wiper housings provided. It appears at least as if the later went with the trains......
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Post by Hassaan on Jan 14, 2015 0:40:11 GMT
I actually drove the 73 in question today, as far as i know its the only one at the moment imgur.com/W5oztQRI saw set 174+235 with it, as well as another unit that I didn't get to identify. First travel in ages on the Piccadilly Line too for me  |
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Post by fish7373 on Jan 14, 2015 16:49:06 GMT
Looks like all three stocks are getting the upgrade then. Whilst we are discussing upgrades - I wonder if the 72 and 73 stocks will receive LED tail lights? I can't imagine all the ones from the A and C stocks got binned? HI 1973 tail lights have been changed to LED tail lights years ago and Destination’s blinds are next to be MODED. FISH7373 |
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Post by A60stock on Jan 14, 2015 16:57:24 GMT
but the 72s are being left as they are? still using roller blinds!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2015 18:55:43 GMT
Still think blinds are actually easier to read...
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Post by fish7373 on Jan 15, 2015 17:00:58 GMT
HI there are three six car trains with MODED LED Destination’s blinds and are BLOCED trains and can not be reformed with old Destination blind units.FISH7373
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 23:02:16 GMT
FISH7373 - Are they being done at Northfields or Cockfosters, please?
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Post by fish7373 on Jan 16, 2015 17:58:54 GMT
FISH7373 - Are they being done at Northfields or Cockfosters, please? HI yes at northfields depot at the moment some units are being done this weekend FISH7373 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2015 22:59:48 GMT
I think these look absolutely fantastic on the Pic trains! Makes em look a bit more "modern" too. I approve! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 12:15:30 GMT
This is some interesting news I have yet to see one with this new displays. Does anyone know what cars that have these new displays?.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 21:21:21 GMT
This is some interesting news I have yet to see one with this new displays. Does anyone know what cars that have these new displays?. 116+123 247 |
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Post by fish7373 on Jan 20, 2015 0:24:24 GMT
This is some interesting news I have yet to see one with this new displays. Does anyone know what cars that have these new displays?. 116+123 247 HI there is more than three units done i will get the numbers of which units have been done PS AIT out tomorrow to UXB FISH7373 |
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Post by Hassaan on Jan 20, 2015 0:27:20 GMT
This is some interesting news I have yet to see one with this new displays. Does anyone know what cars that have these new displays?. Managed to find 174+235 last week |
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Post by fish7373 on Jan 20, 2015 15:52:26 GMT
This is some interesting news I have yet to see one with this new displays. Does anyone know what cars that have these new displays?. Managed to find 174+235 last week HI units done with upgraded LED destinations are. fish7373 116 118 119 123 137 139 158 174 178 235 247 248. |
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Post by domh245 on Jan 20, 2015 16:18:17 GMT
I am assuming that the control system for them remains the same (ie the toblerone hasn't been changed), certainly I doubt that the codes will have been changed around, most likely just a new physical display, and a new way of controlling it?
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Post by fish7373 on Jan 20, 2015 16:54:40 GMT
I am assuming that the control system for them remains the same (ie the toblerone hasn't been changed), certainly I doubt that the codes will have been changed around, most likely just a new physical display, and a new way of controlling it? HI the control system remains the same. FISH7373 |
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Post by Tom on Jan 25, 2015 0:13:18 GMT
I like them, but I have one bugbear, which doesn't appear to be the case on 1995 and 1996 stocks - why is the text for the train number bigger than the text for the Destination?
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Post by fish7373 on Jan 25, 2015 0:45:06 GMT
I like them, but I have one bugbear, which doesn't appear to be the case on 1995 and 1996 stocks - why is the text for the train number bigger than the text for the Destination? HI OK i will find out why the train number bigger. may be for line control to see better but i will find out thanks FISH7373 |
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The 96s are definitely getting them, you're quite right, they all looked very modern at Stratford today - although I actually find the lettering quite small, so whether they're an improvement from my POV, I can't be sure.
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