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Post by phoenixcronin on Mar 15, 2017 17:20:53 GMT
If it is indeed cancelled what will happen to the additional S7+1?
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Post by phoenixcronin on Mar 15, 2017 6:43:55 GMT
Once again another newspaper report with an inappropriate photo Is that a 1972 stock train? And if so, does that mean it might be a Bakerloo line one? It looks like the Mk1 unit parked up at Aldwych for filming
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Post by phoenixcronin on Mar 1, 2017 22:52:23 GMT
6-car trains? When does the DLR cease to be a light railway and become a heavy one, as most of it was before the routes were converted? (All right, I know the North Greenwich branch was in the Colonel Stephens mould) Not sure what you mean? They already run 6 car trains, just in 3x2 formation.
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Post by phoenixcronin on Mar 1, 2017 7:44:38 GMT
Looks like the "Victoria" part of the station name has been blown loose But the "station" bit remained stationary?
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 28, 2017 19:49:37 GMT
Purple mood lighting! Very nice!
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 24, 2017 19:35:38 GMT
Possibly there are trademark, etc. issues that mean TfL can't automatically use the Heathrow Connect brand? If whoever owns it (Heathrow Airport? BAA? First?) don't want to give it up it might cost more to keep it than to use temporary branding. Renaming Crossrail to "Elizabeth Line", yes exactly that. Boris insisted that the name Elizabeth line be used despite TfL suggesting that Crossrail be kept as the overall brand and that the line name be used as a subsidiary brand much the same as on LU...... Without going too far off topic, THIS is the key issue! Calling it the Crossrail Elizabeth Line would be fine IMHO, as there is a distinction between the service (Crossrail) and the line (Elizabeth)
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 24, 2017 17:44:44 GMT
The refurbishment is looking very good. I didn't like just one thing, they could change all seats moquette not just in some places. I expected and also I thought it will be looking more nice with a moquette like that: I agree. I was very disappointed to see the old moquette still in place. The mix of old and new doesn't look very good.
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 24, 2017 17:42:45 GMT
30pts of contrast is all that is required.
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 23, 2017 19:45:01 GMT
Looks like the "Victoria" part of the station name has been blown loose
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 23, 2017 14:39:10 GMT
Very nice!
Also good to see they've got rid of the tape on the cabs!
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 23, 2017 14:36:49 GMT
nice - i note the open buttons still inside of train - they should removed because outside buttons are gone They'll probably be replaced with flashing door opening/closing warning lights a la 95 stock.
I remember that the first few 95 stocks to come out of refurb still had the buttons, and were replaced later on. Perhaps waiting for supplies?
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 23, 2017 12:21:01 GMT
I got the impression that the Abbey Wood/Heathrow - Paddington sections would be called Elizabeth line and have the new trains from the start even though they are going to different parts of Paddington. Hopefully there'll be a connector blob between the two ends on the map rather than a continuous line, until the low level station is used from the west. ....I can actually see someone coming along and saying "why bother with all the rebranding for 7 months, just use Heathrow Connect until Elizabeth Line takes over" - if there is some money to be saved from so doing. Well, if they were really concerned about rebranding and saving money they would have kept it as Crossrail.....
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 22, 2017 9:57:17 GMT
Even the old lady kept calling it Crossrail!
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 21, 2017 20:37:53 GMT
It's a shame that "under construction" is no longer shown as it could maybe get a few non-anoraks interested in Crossrail etc Given the amount of news stories about Crossrail, I'd be amazed if adding it to the tube line actually had any effect in drumming up interest! Perhaps the Lizbuth line is an exception, but I doubt many people have heard of the Northern Line extension or the Croxley link.
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 21, 2017 20:03:47 GMT
It's a shame that "under construction" is no longer shown as it could maybe get a few non-anoraks interested in Crossrail etc
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 20, 2017 22:34:05 GMT
they will run on existing signalling to begin with then when all trains are delivered and 73s gone will run on new signaling when its installed that is .. thats the way its done on most lines i do believe 4. Upgrade the old trains to run on new signalling temporarily. This was done on the Victoria Line I think. No, the Victoria Line was done the other way round. The new Invensys/DTG-R signalling was overlaid on top of the old signalling, with interlocking etc still provided by the old signalling. This meant the 09 stock could run alongside the 67s
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 19, 2017 20:23:48 GMT
Since 21049/50 has recently returned from ATC fitment, I was wondering if there are any visual clues which distinguish an ATC train?
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 19, 2017 20:05:29 GMT
handed line diagrams only worked on lines going north/south. Tried it on D stock once but passenger reaction meant they were abandoned. they were installed by craftsmen painters who knew what they were doing. Cheap labour nowadays would struggle to know their left from right. As seen these days when any stickers need to be added. Wonky, wrong size, even sometimes on the wrong station!
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 19, 2017 16:31:23 GMT
All the discussion about the H and C has got me curious: what is the anticipated final frequency of trains in the peaks on each of the district line branches and circle post full signalling upgrade and S stock introduction? Given the mammoth amount of data now available on individual travel patterns, this could be a great opportunity to do some proper modelling and reworking of current patterns to benefit the most people backed by real data.
content.tfl.gov.uk/fpc-160121-item11-four-lines-modernisation.pdf
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 19, 2017 13:14:41 GMT
There are two types of Line Diagram. One which is fitted above the saloon seats (i.e. between the doors) and one which is fitted above the doors. The latter is slightly shorter (because the space is smaller) and thus a few symbols and names have to be moved around to make it fit.
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 17, 2017 15:47:45 GMT
Perhaps I should have made it clear I was referring to the actual body panels/shell, and not any shunting controls etc
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 17, 2017 12:53:59 GMT
Are there two different types of non-cab ends? Some of them are really dirty and have loads of tape on them, and some are much cleaner and have no tape. The panel lines/join lines also seem to be different.
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 15, 2017 22:30:15 GMT
Personally I think the original looked too much like a squashed fish, so I think this is a good improvement. I'm still upset that the Crossrail 345s will be stuck with that ugly look though
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 15, 2017 22:19:36 GMT
It seems the DVA on the 73 stock hasnt been updated for years, as it still mentions "Earls Court Exhibition Centre" at Earls Court, and makes no mention of the Circle Line at Hammersmith, so at least since 2009. Pretty sure it hasnt been changed since it was introduced in 2006 I think it was updated at least as late as 2008 since it mentions Terminal 5 (opened 2008) and "National and International Rail services" (Eurostar) at Kings Cross, which started in 2007
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 13, 2017 22:20:25 GMT
Maybe they could step back drivers at Uxbridge? Currently stepping back only occurs at Arnos Grove during the peaks.
Also, having the Met and Picc run under ATO will probably reduce late running and hence increase the number of trains arriving at Rayners at the correct time.
I think this will allow them to squeeze a few more trains through the flat junction at Rayners Lane.
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 12, 2017 20:45:44 GMT
I thought the middle 'panel' in the front cab end of a 378 was a door? Same as in LUL surface stock?
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 10, 2017 23:21:09 GMT
The current Tube Lines/Squares Moquette looks pretty grubby, and I've noticed a lot of patch repairs, with bits of moquette stuck on. Will the Barman eventually be rolled out on the 73TS?
I know the Night Tube wrapped units 103/252 have it but that's it.
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 6, 2017 21:28:54 GMT
According to SquareWheels, unit 92442 + 93442 was previously modified to spray Sandite, and could be identified in passenger service by aluminium plates in the doorways, covering the end of the Sandite pipes.
Are these still present? Or have they been removed? I haven't been able to find the unit in a while.
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 6, 2017 19:27:17 GMT
Very interesting video!
The interior looks quite similar to the Tickford/Rosyth refurbished 67/72 stock, with the same style handrails, ceiling fans, emergency alarms, armrests and lights etc.
I would be interested to know if there is anything unique about 190-590-390 that still stands out today, despite going through the standard refurbishment. Does anyone know?
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 2, 2017 20:10:14 GMT
On a somewhat related note I've noticed that most 73 stock have been fitted with red vinyl stickers on the front end. At first I thought they have actually been washed but upon closer inspection you can see an abrupt dirty line where the vinyl sheet ends. Perhaps this was applied when they were all out of service?
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