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Post by seaeagle on Jan 8, 2019 13:58:07 GMT
Only one set of doors per carriage is going to cause issues during the peak, won't make any difference off peak as those passengers only see one set of doors per train anyway and all try to use them at the same time!
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Post by seaeagle on Mar 14, 2018 15:07:07 GMT
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Post by seaeagle on Oct 25, 2017 20:16:38 GMT
Just over two years since the last all-over advertising wrap on 21471/72 for Mexico, another S7 has been wrapped and unveiled today. Awaiting confirmation that (21455/56) is running on the Circle Line today as train (206). And for those interested as to what wrap it has gained - "Heart of Russia", and it looks like each car focuses on Russia's achievements in various fields, such as Cinema and Science (based on the images I've seen on Twitter) The seven fields that the cars are focused on are ballet, art, literature, cinema, architecture, cosmos & science.
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Post by seaeagle on Sept 24, 2017 10:39:46 GMT
I've done Kings Cross southbound to the siding, however it's not a signalled move. As I understand the defective train only had a issue on the south end, so it could have been reversed south to north at Warren Street and gone back north in full auto rather than crawling to Victoria. WhIch begs the question - why was that option not taken? In terms of entering Kings Cross siding from the southbound platform, would that require securing points? First question: I couldn't possibly comment on how the Vic line management work, (or not as the case maybe!) Second question: Yes two sets of points secured
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Post by seaeagle on Sept 24, 2017 6:56:23 GMT
I'm surprised reversing it into the siding at King's Cross wouldn't have been quicker? Unfortunately, it's not possible to go into the siding from the southbound road, the only access to the siding is from the northbound road. Similarly, the only direction it's possible to leave the siding in is southbound. Otherwise, you're right, it'd be a hell of a thing to overlook I've done Kings Cross southbound to the siding, however it's not a signalled move. As I understand the defective train only had a issue on the south end, so it could have been reversed south to north at Warren Street and gone back north in full auto rather than crawling to Victoria.
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36tph
Jul 30, 2017 7:02:56 GMT
Post by seaeagle on Jul 30, 2017 7:02:56 GMT
Just to add that there was a survey done of most if not all Victoria Line platforms a couple of years ago regarding putting platform edge doors in, however for several reasons, (cost being the main one I would think), the idea was put on the back burner.
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Post by seaeagle on Apr 21, 2017 9:22:34 GMT
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Post by seaeagle on Feb 21, 2017 17:30:26 GMT
Yes I was lead to believe that the 1959 stock was knackered by the late nineties with the 1972 mk1s only 25 years old! Most drivers preferred to drive the 59s however! Much prefered the 59's to the 72's on the Northern, the Rheo brake on the 72's was a nightmare on wet rails, as soon as you touched the brake the speedo would go down to zero and you'd have some lovely wheel flats!
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Post by seaeagle on Jan 12, 2017 18:25:58 GMT
...the train would terminate at Edgware Rd and reverse to Bayswater. Just for a moment that conjured up an image of a train very slowly backing out of Edgware Road, red lights showing, with the driver leaning out of his window looking back down the train. What would be more interesting is the fact that S stock doesn't have opening windows in the drivers cab to enable the train op to look back down the train! lol
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Post by seaeagle on Jan 6, 2017 22:03:43 GMT
Tooting Bec was Trinity Road until October 1950 South Wimbledon was South Wimbledon (Merton) until the Merton was dropped at some point in the 1950's
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Post by seaeagle on Jan 5, 2017 21:35:15 GMT
On the front of the train there were two isolating cocks Red: Main line air, Blue: Train line air. In passenger service both had to be in the upright position hence the training instructors would teach "When its up; its in. When its down; its out". All the trainee drivers were men in those days. If they were down the guard or another member of staff had to ride with the driver. My instructor taught me that a cock is no good if it's down.....................
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Post by seaeagle on Dec 23, 2016 7:12:09 GMT
TRX123, X125 and TRX126 relate to the detection of the Royal Oak crossover X125 has only recently become X125, up to a couple of months ago it was A125 but the instruction to drivers was to treat it as an 'X' signal until someone got around to changing the signal plate on it!
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Post by seaeagle on Dec 17, 2016 21:59:30 GMT
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Post by seaeagle on Dec 17, 2016 7:53:11 GMT
Unless you predate both the Jubilee & Victoria Lines, you can't be considered old. Oh dear, I'm officially old I'm old enough to have driven 38 stock in everyday public service on both the Bakerloo and Northern.
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Post by seaeagle on Dec 11, 2016 11:22:27 GMT
Is that a 38 stock I can see in 10 across? Or am I not looking at it properly. Well spotted, you should get a bonus prize! I certainly didn't notice it.
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Post by seaeagle on Dec 11, 2016 9:45:24 GMT
If the white boxes aren't showing on the drivers in cab CCTV, then the cameras aren't aligned correctly and the driver can request assisted dispatch if required.
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Post by seaeagle on Dec 10, 2016 14:58:29 GMT
Got to say thanks to Jack for the excellent tour this morning, was well worth doing, especially for the strange looks we got from some of the punters, (customers in Jack talk!) as we were disappearing behind doors into the darkness. Sorry I couldn't join you in the pub, unfortunately daughter needs dads taxi in a while Looking forward to seeing some pictures in a while
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Post by seaeagle on Nov 26, 2016 19:21:39 GMT
All human error in the case of my three. I was so tempted to take one of them as it was a bit of track I hadn't done at that time, however I did the bit of track legitimately two weeks later What were they, can I ask? Praed Street Junction Aldgate East Moorgate (got signal into the bay roads)
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Post by seaeagle on Nov 26, 2016 9:58:59 GMT
That's pretty poor stuff as you get knee deep in the cack if you accept it. Is that down to the programme machine or is it at non-automatic signals and therefore human error in a signal box somewhere? Is there any comeback on them other than a bit of a sharp word over Connect? All human error in the case of my three. I was so tempted to take one of them as it was a bit of track I hadn't done at that time, however I did the bit of track legitimately two weeks later
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Post by seaeagle on Nov 26, 2016 9:38:38 GMT
its very common believe it or not depending on the move though 95% of the time the train is set back behind the signal under correct procedures A few weeks ago I was offered a wrong'un three times in the space of nine days!!!
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Post by seaeagle on Sept 15, 2016 10:01:40 GMT
If it really is a matter of LUL not following their own specified (and presumably agreed) procedures, it beggars belief that they will allow their passengers to suffer for their own intransigence in failing to follow the rules. I can assure you that it is 100% down to management not following their own procedures. Some drivers are being threatened with disciplinary action for going to the toilet, getting pay stopped when off sick with a doctors certificate to name but two things. The whole atmosphere at Hammersmith is terrible at the moment, it's like a bad smell hitting you as soon as you walk into a room.
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Post by seaeagle on Sept 14, 2016 9:51:29 GMT
Is the station starter the only indication to the t/op that it's time to leave? On on the northern line we have the tod that shows our movement target advance a swell time and an audible alarm letting the t/op know it's time to move. Also so are there any other signals on th Vic line for instance at the start of the next signal block? The 09's on the Vic also have a dwell time counter. There are some colour light signals between certain stations, not between all stations and there are Block Marker Boards.
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Post by seaeagle on Aug 29, 2016 11:43:02 GMT
Sometime during the day on Friday 19th, on two separate occasions between the space of 20 minutes, two people took flash photographs at St James's Park as the train was pulling into the platform. I was surprised that the Train Op didn't say anything as the photograph was taken directly in front of the train. Sometimes it's more hassle than it's worth to do anything, you'd be surprised how many times you get 'flashed' during the day.
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Post by seaeagle on Aug 28, 2016 20:00:23 GMT
Correct me if I'm wrong, from my days on the Met I was told that A1000 is the only automatic signal on the system without a trainstop.
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Post by seaeagle on Aug 13, 2016 8:08:48 GMT
Centralised Train Following System
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Post by seaeagle on Jul 14, 2016 16:07:39 GMT
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Post by seaeagle on Jul 2, 2016 8:44:26 GMT
Apparently they weren't allowed in passenger service with tripcocks fitted. Something that was conveniently overlooked on a railtour in May 2011!
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Post by seaeagle on Jun 24, 2016 15:29:11 GMT
A lot of T/OP's have their hand on the handle even though the train is in auto just in case something happens. Very little manual driving takes place now that there is hardly any staff trains.
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Post by seaeagle on Jun 22, 2016 13:26:33 GMT
The only bits I haven't done are non passenger carrying sidings, crossovers, depots etc Did Watford Junction and the ELL on 38 stock, Epping - Ongar, and done every move possible on the Vic and the Northern including the ground frame crossover at Totteridge!
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Post by seaeagle on Jun 9, 2016 19:42:43 GMT
Not quite a formation report, saw 7516 heading north on the M40 at around 17:30 this evening on the back of a low-loader.
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