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Post by br7mt on Jul 10, 2011 15:53:27 GMT
Limited to rheostatic brakes at the moment. Regenerative braking is a weekend or two away, just got to dot the i's and cross the t's as regards assurance and then do the software change (to traction software version 6). It was tested on Sunday 3rd July to great success I understand.
Not sure when the new timetable starts now, think it has been delayed while arrangements are put in place to ensure sufficient trains are available for the service.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 5, 2011 21:47:32 GMT
Don't forget ATO is an important function for regulating the train service and recovering after any failure scenario. I fully suspect that ATO will be implemented across the SSL network and for the section shared with main line rail to possibly operate in some form of overlay mode, which would be possible due to the lower frequency of trains up that end of the Met Line.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 5, 2011 21:43:05 GMT
Isnt that 72ts MK1 next to 3067 officially a Bakerloo spare? I was told that it was going for scrap as part of the current 67TS disposal programme. Acton Works will get a 67TS 4-car unit to replace it, but I don't know which one. Like the Aldwych unit it is totally unrefurbished inside - wood floors etc. In other news 3059 + 3079 might be coming over to Acton Works on Thursday night vice 3060 + 3061. Regards, Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 5, 2011 21:05:38 GMT
Add 3078 to the list of units still in there.
TCT = Tunnel Cleaning Train MPU = Motive Power Unit
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 4, 2011 21:40:49 GMT
3067 definitely: www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/image/29494-67ts-unit-3067/Also 40+41 newly arrived, car 3049 on the loading ramp, plus at least three other cars further down the same road towards the traverser. I think there were at least four other units there, possibly six, and four DM cars in the workshop that will be used for the new TCT MPUs. Also there were two cars of C (?) Stock, Acton Works Shunter (3202) and ex-Piccadilly Line 62TS unit 1691. Behind the latter were what looked like ex-Isle of Wight cars. Follow link above and scroll to the right for photos. Regards, Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 4, 2011 18:27:34 GMT
Unfortunately it was 60+61 that didn't pick up codes! Mind you, Acton Works was stuffed full of 67TS units when we turned up this morning.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 3, 2011 18:44:22 GMT
Yes, at least while Triangle Sidings are being altered to take S7 Stock.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 3, 2011 17:02:42 GMT
I think you will find it is slightly different to 1986 - a specification will be sent to the manufacturers for them to produce their concept designs. One concept will then be chosen for development as a prototype train.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 3, 2011 14:35:36 GMT
The Jubilee Line is now protected by fixed trainstops in the Neasden and Wembley Park area to prevent Met Line trains from using it. Hence why we have latched up the tripcocks on 96TS.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 2, 2011 21:01:25 GMT
No where accessible to the public - it will be parked up in the same position as can be seen here: maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ll=51.496578,-0.279277&spn=0.002668,0.006866&t=h&z=18 3060 will be leaving by rail but I don't have a definitive date yet. Regards, Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 2, 2011 16:18:44 GMT
No idea I'm afraid. So long as there are in Acton Works by the time I get there after 9am I will be happy!
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jul 1, 2011 21:19:29 GMT
3060 + 3061 are in use this weekend and possibly the last day pair as well (3059 + 3079). One other train remains, which I believe has already been split to allow it to shunt new 09TS units when they are delivered.
3060 + 3061 will transfer to Acton Works at start of traffic on Monday 04/07/2011, with one other train to follow later this month, leaving one whole train for use in Engineering Hours on the Victoria Line.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 27, 2011 21:30:33 GMT
The lifts down to the Piccadilly Line platforms are currently being worked on, so there is no step-free access to the Piccadilly at Earls Court. Much simpler just to put a little label over the existing diagram than to change the whole thing.
Similar thing happened on some Jubilee Line trains when the new line diagrams showing Kingsbury station as step free were put on the trains before the station was finished!
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 27, 2011 16:11:06 GMT
Certainly is something special; it is virtually as withdrawn on the inside. Adverts for £39 holidays in Romania, wood floors, the old style grab handles, guards panel etc. A few fragments of broken glass but I would guess that is a result of the training sessions at Aldwych.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 27, 2011 16:03:29 GMT
Having spent two nights at Stratford Market Depot helping to convert the fleet for full line migration, it was good to see it working today. It was inevitable that we would get a few issues on the first day (Sunday) as all the systems north of Dollis Hill bedded in, but things seem to be going ok at the moment (touch wood).
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 24, 2011 20:44:05 GMT
On the basis that there are no approvals to run 67TS in traffic hours after 30th June, I would say that next Thursday is highly likely to be the last day. I understand though that one train will be retained at Northumberland Park to help with platform / station / vent shaft materials delivery and removal, plus the other remaining units need to be transferred to Acton Works and other destinations.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 24, 2011 20:39:04 GMT
I understand that one wheelset is slightly out of tolerance (back to backs). This was picked up when the wheels were turned on the Northfields lathe, so it has been stuck there waiting for a resolution. As this train doesn't go anywhere it is pointless changing the wheelset out, so it is a case of making sure it is safe to transfer in Engineering Hours back to the Aldwych branch.
Shouldn't be too long now.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 21, 2011 19:27:40 GMT
It's home depot is Ruislip because it comes under TransPlant control, but it spends a lot of time stabled at Northfields because the on-board instrumentation is calibrated on the Heathrow Loop.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 20, 2011 20:10:44 GMT
I notice they use 3061+3160 the most , is there any particular reason fir this? It's one of the best 67's! Seems quicker than the others. Good Regards, Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 20, 2011 18:37:50 GMT
It's been there for ages! Ever since the 1938TS was put into Aldwych for the Blitz exhibition. Been sharing Road 14 with the Cravens stock, hence the TRT has been sharing Road 1 with the AIT.
It is due to move back to Aldwych soon apprently, but was outside at the weekend because the 1938TS unit was being stabled in its place in the shed.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 18, 2011 19:49:25 GMT
When I say spares for the Bakerloo I mean components. I haven't seen anything to suggest that the 72TS Mk II fleet is going to be augmented with 67TS vehicles.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 18, 2011 15:13:57 GMT
It's quite simple actually, 67TS and 72TS are the only ones still around that are gauged for the whole of the LU network (although high lift shoe gear is required for the central London section of the Central Line due to the positive conductor rail height). These are being put into strategic store for future use as engineers vehicles. The trailer cars are there mainly to provide spares for Bakerloo Line.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 16, 2011 21:41:56 GMT
Good to see this out and about, hopefully the corrugation sites can now be whittled down after the long gap after last Augusts incident.
On a related subject - the Milling Machine will be arriving at Lillie Bridge in early July before it does some work on the JLE.
Usual caveats about subject to change etc.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 12, 2011 13:03:22 GMT
A number of Battery Locos, all the Schomas and some of the Tampers have been fitted with TBTC and all are in the process of being commissioned and tested. Some issues to resolve around entering Engineers Trains onto the TBTC system and around signal strength on the BLs. Now that the passenger stock element of TBTC is working the effort can now focus on the TransPlant fleet.
The 6-car AIT will get TBTC eventually, indeed as I am on the AIT Project I have been involved thus far on the TBTC integration design! The reason we are adding two more cars is not explicitly to do with the signalling system, but is a factor in the decision.
The TRT will not get fitted with TBTC and will operate in cancelled enginering hours as it does currently on the Jubilee (and Victoria Line).
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on Jun 5, 2011 18:07:46 GMT
I read a post on here that said when the 96's were on test, one went far up the Metropolitan Line and went at quite a speed. I don't know if anyone can confirm this or how fast it went? Might have been high speed brake testing on Amersham Bank - I believe this section is favoured when 60mph initiation speed brake applications are required. That and Bow Bank on the District Line. I would be surprised though because I doubt the signalling north of Wembley Park is immunised against the 96TS traction package. Regards, Dan
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Post by br7mt on May 27, 2011 22:45:18 GMT
Some of the exterior paintwork is in a shocking state, where the graffiti has been repeatedly cleaned off, has left some cars with big white patches where it has taken the red white n blue paint with it. Although if you look closely we are using vinyls now to improve the appearance I don't think 73TS is going to get an interior refurbishment. Perhaps a deep clean and bit of paintwork touching up, but I haven't heard of an interior refurbishment being planned. Regards, Dan
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Post by br7mt on May 27, 2011 22:42:04 GMT
Right, I'll try and remember what I was told about 96TS traction!
When in TBTC mode the traction equipment gets a higher acceleration rate (full performance). Once the line is completely in TBTC mode there is another traction performance upgrade (enhanced performance) that basically means you can accelerate at this higher rate for longer. This mode will also introduce regenerative braking.
95TS will also get a similar traction performance upgrade, which I have seen in action at Highgate.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on May 25, 2011 20:34:30 GMT
I caught two of the new stock on Monday, both north of EUS. Each was like an oven. Is this usual or was I just unlucky? Usual. Apparently, when the trains are switched to fully regenerative braking, it will make them cooler. Can it really make that much difference - I'm not convinced it will personally. They are much hotter than the 67's ever were, so even with a but of cooling, we'll be no better off than when we started! It should make a big difference. At the moment 09TS cannot use regenerative braking because the 67TS cannot receive the higher voltage generated. This means the new trains are having to use rheostatic braking - burning off all that energy created using the resistor grids. That means heat (and lots of it) gets dumped into the tunnel environment. You have the added complication that the saloon ventilation takes its air from the underframe, which means on the motor cars, where the resistor grids are, you are getting hot air blown into the saloon. Regards, Dan
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Post by br7mt on May 25, 2011 20:29:09 GMT
Most fleets receive a Heavy Overhaul every 9 years, normally involves stripping down traction motors, bogies etc and giving them a thorough clean, inspection and carry out rectification works where required so that they will last another 9 years. In the case of 96TS the fleet has been running with the 'wick turned down' since they entered service, mainly due to the historical issues surrounding the signalling used when the JLE was opened. This also means they have run a lot less miles in the period since they entered service.
Basically this means it has been possible to run further without compromising reliability, although a few items such as dampers have been changed as they were showing signs of wear.
Regards,
Dan
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Post by br7mt on May 25, 2011 18:13:18 GMT
Complete new WTT. At the moment 51 trains plus 2 spares are required out of a fleet of 63. When the full upgrade is achieved this rises to 57 trains plus 2 spares. At the moment fleet maintenance is being taken in house and an effort made to get the long term stoppers fixed, in addition the Heavy Overhaul is due to start later in the year.
All in all a bit of a challenge, so best to take the time to get it right.
Regards,
Dan
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