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Post by edb on Feb 26, 2007 21:29:53 GMT
One for the train op's i think.
Is there a part of track you enjoy driving, when driving a car there are sections that i enjoy and think i am good at (correct gear, good line, smoothness etc) do any of you guys have a section of track that you like?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2007 21:52:38 GMT
I like fast sections!  The approach to Southfields westbound is one of my favourites, especially on a C stock. 40mph approach, downhill, straight platform - great for practicing Westinghouse. Very satisfying if you get it just right (which I occassionally manage!) |
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Post by tubeprune on Feb 26, 2007 21:57:38 GMT
Cockfosters to Arnos WB, also quite fast. I liked Amersham to Finchley Road too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2007 22:07:55 GMT
Hmmm... Epping - Theydon, West Rui into Rui Gdns, Hainault Loop.
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Post by Tubeboy on Feb 26, 2007 22:37:29 GMT
Going down Muswell Hill in a Metrobus was good, oh those were the days! |
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Post by Phil on Feb 26, 2007 23:19:25 GMT
Cockfosters to Arnos WB, also quite fast. As anyone stood on Southgate WB platform will know (from the temporary damage to eardrums  as train hits tunnel entrance). |
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Post by trainopd78 on Feb 27, 2007 6:10:57 GMT
Approaching High street Ken Inner Rail. However, must be on clear signals so I can get a good run up and then westinghouse into the platform.  Fantastic! |
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Post by District Dave on Feb 27, 2007 8:12:12 GMT
Gunnersbury to Richmond - nice smooooooth ride all along there and some different views too, though it's a shame not to be able to drop into the pub on the e/b at Kew!
Elm Park to Dag E used to be fun before the 45mph PSR came in!
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Post by stanmorek on Feb 27, 2007 22:29:27 GMT
Please remember that hard braking and accelerating isn't good for the track |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2007 12:27:38 GMT
The approach to Wood Green w/b is a good one - hit the points at 40mph and start braking just as you get to them. Also, KXSP on the east - start braking at the platform entrance and look at the passengers on the platform jump at the noise of the train approaching.
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Post by auxsetreq on Feb 28, 2007 13:15:38 GMT
Between East Acton and White City, especially the bit where the train passes and crosses underneath the WB. The 65kph target speed gives it a bit roller coaster feel.......
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Post by Tubeboy on Feb 28, 2007 16:15:22 GMT
Yeah KX E/B is pretty loud!!! Arnos Grove to Bounds Green is quite good.
Agree about the Central into White City, big contrast to the V125 film on a 62ts doing 20mph! ;D
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Post by Colin on Mar 1, 2007 12:53:43 GMT
I actually quite like the District's Wimbledon road - though my most favourite driving experience to date was on the West Somerset Railway last summer - thanks again Phil for the officially organised cab day |
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Post by chris on Mar 4, 2007 16:24:32 GMT
On auxsetreq's video, what's that noise the train keeps making?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2007 18:12:16 GMT
long beep at 00.03 is door closing... clicking at 00.08 is the TBC being used, three tones at 00.13 is Target Speed UP [increase YOUR speed] same again at 00.34, and 00.41, target speed DOWN at 01.07.... 04.27 is the wonderful OPO alarm, cancelled by rotating the TBC.
As you can hear, its rather musical...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2007 16:50:45 GMT
I like fast sections! Echoing that! Some of the NR sections can be really good if you have the right train.  |
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as train hits tunnel entrance).
Fantastic! 
