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Post by snoggle on Feb 17, 2016 21:27:35 GMT
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 17, 2016 22:13:46 GMT
I note that it says that the new trains would have to run "alongside the existing 95/96 stock", but presumably this doesn't mean actually coupled to them, with for example a train formed of a "new half" and an "old half", as is the case with the 2005 build 96TS?
Also does anyone know whether the new trains will be designed to look identical or nearly identical to the existing stock, or is that not a major concern?
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Post by towerman on Feb 19, 2016 12:42:51 GMT
I note that it says that the new trains would have to run "alongside the existing 95/96 stock", but presumably this doesn't mean actually coupled to them, with for example a train formed of a "new half" and an "old half", as is the case with the 2005 build 96TS? Also does anyone know whether the new trains will be designed to look identical or nearly identical to the existing stock, or is that not a major concern? Apart from a test run in SMD to prove they work together up until I retired in 2010 the 96TS Mk2 were kept together in service. |
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 19, 2016 12:59:10 GMT
I note that it says that the new trains would have to run "alongside the existing 95/96 stock", but presumably this doesn't mean actually coupled to them, with for example a train formed of a "new half" and an "old half", as is the case with the 2005 build 96TS? Also does anyone know whether the new trains will be designed to look identical or nearly identical to the existing stock, or is that not a major concern? Apart from a test run in SMD to prove they work together up until I retired in 2010 the 96TS Mk2 were kept together in service. I don't think that's the case anymore as I've definitely seen Mk2s coupled to Mk1s recently |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2016 15:04:56 GMT
I note that it says that the new trains would have to run "alongside the existing 95/96 stock", but presumably this doesn't mean actually coupled to them, with for example a train formed of a "new half" and an "old half", as is the case with the 2005 build 96TS? Also does anyone know whether the new trains will be designed to look identical or nearly identical to the existing stock, or is that not a major concern? I don't believe there is any intention to form them up part units with older stock. There was a requirement to be able to couple in emergency (I don't know if that is still included) I'd expect the trains look similar, the cab environment is required to be the same but mechanically they will inevitably be somewhat different to 95/96. |
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Post by A60stock on Feb 20, 2016 0:51:52 GMT
will they have side dmi's like the s stock, and door lights at the bottom when doors open?
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Post by melikepie on Feb 20, 2016 8:51:25 GMT
I didn't think those stock were old enough for replacement
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Post by metman on Feb 20, 2016 9:18:34 GMT
I'm sure it will be similar to the pre 1995 stock situation on unit northern line with 1959 and 1972 stock running together. They could couple in emergency but were not compatible.
Who said anything about replacing stock???
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Post by crusty54 on Feb 20, 2016 9:26:27 GMT
I didn't think those stock were old enough for replacement These are additional trains for more frequent services and to assist with the Battersea extension. The latter will have a much more frequent service if they ever get around to splitting the Barnet and Edgware services. |
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Post by Chris M on Feb 20, 2016 10:58:25 GMT
The split will happen if/when the rebuild of Camden Town is completed. Assuming the model at the exhibition was an accurate representation then there will be very significantly more space available for interchanging passengers.
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