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Post by miff on Jul 2, 2014 18:13:46 GMT
If they are to run in pairs does this mean that each one will carry different equipment? I don't know about the Schomas but LUL locomotives always seem to run in pairs for operational convenience, not because they carry different equipment.
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Post by miff on Jun 12, 2014 8:37:24 GMT
How would this prevent LU specifying that signalling systems from different suppliers should be compatible? It would presumably make the cost prohibitive Therefore it is not the EU regulation making it impossible, it is LUL's choice. And probably it is a rational and sensible choice given the history of their signalling upgrades and the fact that there is rarely, if ever, a need to transfer passenger stock between tube lines in non-engineering hours. The cost of transferring the 72 stock to Acton by road will be much less than making it compatible with all the signalling systems, just for the occasional trip. EU regulations have also brought in the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) which will require all the signalling manufacturers (eventually - I don't think they've got there yet) to provide ERTMS compatible systems. Whether ERTMS might one day be a good idea in the LU context is another question entirely!
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Post by miff on Jun 12, 2014 8:34:32 GMT
Which would have been madness at Neasden with trains entering and leaving the depot with 2 systems on the tracks. Delete - replied to the wrong post. Sorry.
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Post by miff on Jun 11, 2014 22:04:28 GMT
I must disagree there. It, like many other problems supposedly theirs, is not anything to do with Europe. The problem is squarely a British one of mismanagement and misapplication. Something we have always excelled at! No, it really is EU procurement law. This forces. LU to put the signalling for each line out to contract in a separate competitive tender. www.out-law.com/page-5964Note, I'm not anti-EU at all - just explaining how the law of the land has forced LU's hand here. I'm sure they would have preferred to have approached Thales directly if allowed. How would this prevent LU specifying that signalling systems from different suppliers should be compatible?
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Post by miff on Jun 11, 2014 7:12:47 GMT
What about ERTMS? Could that have an LUL implementation someday?
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Post by miff on May 23, 2014 21:00:04 GMT
Indeed - perhaps they will need to try the same trick with the '72 stock if it is as bad as some people say.
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Post by miff on May 6, 2014 19:18:51 GMT
Or Woodford to Hainault, as was used for the prototype ATO system using the 1960 stock.
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Post by miff on Apr 6, 2014 20:30:50 GMT
Perhaps we need to go back to the days of the 'accountants rebuild'.
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Post by miff on Feb 16, 2014 11:46:41 GMT
It is a preserved Class 20 diesel locomotive, painted in LUL livery for the Met 150 special trains. Owned by class20locosociety.co.uk/
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Post by miff on Sept 7, 2013 19:09:21 GMT
The streetview is dated (bottom left) June 2012. Don't know if the building is still there.
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Post by miff on Jul 29, 2013 20:09:17 GMT
A selection on the Telegraph website too.
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Post by miff on Jul 28, 2013 7:31:05 GMT
Into the 1990s there was still a street sign at the site of British Museum Station pointing pedestrians towards Holborn.
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Post by miff on Jul 19, 2013 19:51:52 GMT
The C-stock is not on vacation, it has been sent there to die.
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Post by miff on Jun 29, 2013 9:35:25 GMT
Good to hear the 1960 stock is operational again, at least for a stock movement. What plans do Cravens Heritage currently have for this unit and their '62 stock train? They have been very quiet in recent years.
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Post by miff on Jun 29, 2013 9:31:31 GMT
I wonder what the issue is with the cab doors.
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Post by miff on May 20, 2013 20:51:42 GMT
Since it is in reasonable condition I think it would be a shame to remove its history by 'restoring'it too soon. I sometimes think things can be spoiled by returning them to original condition and cleaning them up too much. Ex-service condition is interesting in its own right. But clearly some sort of compromise is essential if a unit is to be kept in working order.
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Post by miff on Mar 7, 2013 18:55:30 GMT
I've heard that too - nevertheless it has been used on a number of occasions and I'd like to hope hope that would still be possible now and then. I'm sure few predicted the recent steam running which couldn't have been done if there weren't some bods up high still open to such ideas.
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Post by miff on Mar 6, 2013 19:55:16 GMT
Will this work allow the 38TS to continue running in Tubes or will it eventually be restricted to sub-surface?
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Post by miff on Feb 24, 2013 12:12:38 GMT
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Post by miff on Jan 9, 2013 23:34:40 GMT
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Post by miff on Dec 19, 2012 23:59:26 GMT
When I was a lad that door was labelled Motorman's Mess - has he cleaned it up?
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Post by miff on Nov 14, 2012 21:19:12 GMT
Downbound Train by Brooooooce! "She packed her bags, left me behind. She bought a ticket on the Central Line"
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Post by miff on Sept 10, 2012 20:50:55 GMT
The Marquis's 1951 map link shows the depot had about 8 roads. On Google Streetview you can clearly see a few houses at the south end of Westdown Road are of more recent build than the rest of the street and they are not on the '51 map. On Google there are no obvious remaining signs of the connecting line into the depot but you can see that the present Drapers Field recreation ground (currently covered by temporary Olympic structures) is at a noticeably lower level than surrounding roads, this level difference is also indicated on the '51 map.
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Post by miff on Sept 9, 2012 14:31:05 GMT
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Post by miff on Aug 11, 2012 21:23:28 GMT
Brake block testing is the reason it survived so long but these days, to the best of my knowledge, it is only used for heritage trains.
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Post by miff on Jul 22, 2012 21:13:35 GMT
How will they fund it?
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Post by miff on Jul 22, 2012 8:52:23 GMT
There is plenty of room to argue about the details but it isn't totally wrong of a government to consider this problem since previous governments, pension funds and employers (and maybe voters) have left their heads stuck in the sands for so long.
Peoples' life expectancy is getting longer, therefore the number of years spent in retirement is longer if the pension age stays the same. Therefore either higher pension contributions are needed during working life to pay for the same level of pension; or raise the retirement age; or cut the level of pension. Or pension schemes go bust.
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Post by miff on Jul 21, 2012 8:06:56 GMT
Aldwych used to be peak hours only. Is this still applicable?
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Post by miff on Jul 20, 2012 20:07:55 GMT
You can't start until you've defined the rules! Anarchy will break loose otherwise! So true. Very wise words indeed. I know directly quoting a rule (after a game has started) may be distressing for some players but I feel gentle moderation is sometimes appropriate. And Rule Nineteen (partially) states: "Remember never to forget Rule One". Temple
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Post by miff on Jul 15, 2012 13:19:09 GMT
I sense a new sign coming on: "Horses must be carried". ... or folded.
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