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Post by District Dave on Jun 17, 2010 8:16:12 GMT
Dave, Will the cabin shunters be the existing Tube Lines Transplant ones do you know? To the best of my knowledge they will be. I'm working closely with CMO Fleet's trainers to agree all the procedures and radio protocols for the depot and all the stuff we are agreeing will be the same for both the Depot and Operational staff so we're all working to the same plan!
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Post by District Dave on Jun 16, 2010 19:42:26 GMT
As I'm heavily involved in this issue I can add a little detail.
As mentioned the use of Lillie Bridge is indeed closely related to the S Stock project and it will be eventually used to stable S7 trains.
In the meantime (as mentioned) it will be used to stable both C and D Stock trains from the introduction of the next timetable in December 2010. Trains will stable both via West Kensington and from Kensington Olympia.
It will be available from September for use by passenger stocks for unscheduled and diverted reversals, stabling etc.
A programme of training District line Train Operators will commence from mid-July to be completed by the time the depot becomes available - all T/Ops will be trained.
Work to update the depot is well advanced. Traction Current rails have been renewed, the sectionalisation switches are currently being installed and the new walkways are approaching completion. The new cabin shunters cabin has been installed.
It will indeed be possible to stable up to 10 trains on the roads allocated to the operational trains; two roads (effectively spurs) will be decommissioned - all others will remain available.
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Post by District Dave on Jun 10, 2010 21:52:39 GMT
I notice a number of the images are mine and solidbonds and have obviously been ripped off from my web site. I suppose it's a form of flattery but I'm not impressed - all my stuff is clearly noted as copyright. I hope LU see that the Underground logo is also being used - perhaps their lawyers will tak steps !
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Post by District Dave on May 26, 2010 21:24:41 GMT
Do D78s still need to cut out end doors on platform 2? I seem to remember from D78 Refurb design that this was the only platform that D78 needed a door cut-out, but maybe there were later adjustments to the station? As juliang says it is the only location where the cut out is still needed - there has been no changes to the platform. Platform 3 was modified some years ago whereby we pull into the tummel at the front of the train and there are monitors located adjacent to where the train halts, hereby negating the need to cut the rear doors out. Occasionally there is a need for the cut outs to be used - for example a few months ago when works were being done on the east end of the westbound platform at Parsons Green the cut out was used as the very end of the platform was part of the work site. This enabled trains still to stop rather than having to carry passengers on to Putney Bridge and for them to return to PG on an eastbound service.
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Post by District Dave on May 26, 2010 15:19:53 GMT
Though we don't have any timetabled moves through P.2, it's not unheard of for District trauns to go through this route - on departure trains can still be routed to Earls Court.
There's many reasons why it could have gone through that route - for example the signaller couldn't get the points to set correctly, he had selected the wrong route and the driver was instructed to accept that route rather than hold the service up whilst the signaller corrected the route or perhaps the T/Op had accepted a wrong route in error - it happens!
HTH
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Post by District Dave on Apr 26, 2010 19:19:33 GMT
Thats really interesting, does the train have a TEP like the D stocks ( I don't think its called a TEP anymore but its years since I drove one so forgive me for that) and can air defects, bursts etc be sorted out from the cab? Many thanks. The TEP on the D Stock was replaced by the TMS on the D Stock some years ago, but fulfils a very similar function. A photo of the TMS can be seen at www.trainweb.org/districtdave/html/d78_stock_9.html. I'm not yet formally trained on the S Stock yet but from what I understand there will still be air isolations to be done outside the cab and also brake isolations on individual cars. I emphasise these are my interpretations at this time - there are more knowledgeable people here and I'm sure they may be able to add flesh to these bones.
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Post by District Dave on Apr 26, 2010 19:00:46 GMT
Indeed, I had a go a couple of weeks ago, it's quite good really. Nice to know that appentices get the opportunity to try these things first before trainers on a line which will be using them get the opportunity........
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Post by District Dave on Apr 26, 2010 16:12:11 GMT
For those who are interested in such things, I was at our training centre at Ashfield House today and had an opportunity to have a go on the S Stock simulator that they're currently fettling ready for when training proper commences.
For those who don't know there will be three; the one at Ashfield House, one at Neasden (and it sounds like the software has been refined a bit further on this one) and eventually a third at Hammersmith.
I 'drove' from Watford to Harrow on the Hill and it seems very realistic - the graphics are very good indeed. The trainers threw a variety of weather conditions at me, and a couple of defects; defect handling is a doddle - the train tells you what's wrong and how to fix it and virtually all defects are done from inside the cab - brilliant.
All in all I'm very impressed.
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Post by District Dave on Mar 23, 2010 15:55:18 GMT
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Post by District Dave on Feb 27, 2010 21:35:32 GMT
Hmmm....
I'll try to remember to see if I can find anything when I go back to work next week.
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Post by District Dave on Feb 27, 2010 21:30:13 GMT
Thanks for that.
Strange it appears on there but not on the six month sheet, but there we are!
Your hypthisis could well be right - especially of the NR station will be closed to the public.
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Post by District Dave on Feb 27, 2010 21:03:40 GMT
Do you have the link for this? I've checked the 'Station Closures Six Month Look Ahead' page at www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/livetravelnews/realtime/tube/station-closures.pdf and it makes no mention of this closure. As to the second question I'd guess that this is to underline that the station will also be closed as usual on the Sundays involved as well as the Saturdays - it's probably to save confusion and misunderstanding.
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Post by District Dave on Feb 19, 2010 18:46:02 GMT
Almost certainly door interlocks
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Post by District Dave on Feb 10, 2010 22:40:54 GMT
Dave - I think I've devoured every digram and 'article' on your site and TubePrune's over the years. I frequesntly go back and re-read them, and they continue to inspire me. Thank you all! Jimi, Glad they continue to be of interest - one day I'll get round to revamping the site, but it's a daunting task! Dave
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Post by District Dave on Feb 10, 2010 22:16:58 GMT
What you need are semaphores. I'm sure the Bluebell (or even the RH&D) could help you out if you said please please pretty please often enough ;D Nice idea - but they use track circuits too - so you'd just have the signal arms waving at you instead of lights flashing like a disco lol!!!
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Post by District Dave on Feb 9, 2010 15:10:49 GMT
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Post by District Dave on Feb 9, 2010 13:14:55 GMT
Not at all unusual to see them in Ealing Common.
Probably there for brake testing on the test track; from time to time most stocks appear in the Common; in fact I can't think of a current stock I've not seen in there.
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Post by District Dave on Jan 24, 2010 16:17:36 GMT
So you're suggesting that a DMT is capable of fiddling with something - particularly on the NR side of things - that results in a reduced train service?
Oh please - I don't think so!
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Post by District Dave on Jan 23, 2010 20:58:12 GMT
I read somewhere that the United Airlines train once made it to Ealing Broadway There is a tale of a Picc train that accepted a wrong signal to Ealing Broadway. The customers made it back to Ealing Common. Then that Picc train also accepted a wrong signal! Indeed I was told that story by Tubeprune some years ago - I'm pretty sure it was during his time on the Picc and I *think* he can probably name names - though of course he's far too discrete to do so (and - no - it wasn't he!).
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Post by District Dave on Jan 23, 2010 20:10:22 GMT
Shhhhh they don't usually need encouragement Nice one. ;D ;D ;D GENTLEMEN - ENOUGH!Rest assured we have been keeping watch on this thread and whilst it has drifted from the OT it has grown 'naturally'. Pease give us some credit for knowing what's what and if you're unhappy with the way this forum is administered please feel free to leave and 'enjoy' yourselves elsewhere. I'm sorry if this seems harsh, but I'm becoming increasingly tired with the sniping at the staff here - if it were not for them this forum (as with most) would have deteriorated into anarchy long ago. Thankyou. Dave
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Post by District Dave on Jan 17, 2010 19:57:08 GMT
A thread had been started which after consideration the staff had decided to allow, although it - if strictly interpretted - was possibly in breach of our guidelines etc.
We had tried to emphasise that the post was effectively directing members to an external link and requested that it not be the start of an in depth discussion of the topic.
This is because the topic is one that potentially could bring us into conflict with the legal system - in particular the coroners courts - and could well result in the closing down of this forum and also action against the Admins personally!
Unfortunately a couple of the posts have started to become of a 'speculative' nature and we fear that the boundaries are being pushed.
So therefore the thread has been deleted - hence this announcement.
We trust you will understand and emphasise that this is not intended as either censorship or strangling of discussion.
Dave
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Post by District Dave on Dec 23, 2009 16:49:28 GMT
I think to be more precise on a 73TS it is Selective Close - similar to what is fitted to the D Stock.
As the train was (by your description) a Northfields reverser I suspect the situation was as follows:
It is generally used at terminii so that as much heat is kept in the cars as possible when the weather is as it is at the moment and when the train is waiting its booked departure time - on occasions some drivers will use it at open section stations where they are aware that they will be held longer than normal.
On the D Stock using Selective Close closes all the doors on the train except for one door on each car. I'm not sure what proportion of the doors on a 73TS remain open.
Hope that helps.
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Post by District Dave on Dec 18, 2009 22:23:17 GMT
Ah it could well be the radio system - it was to the right of the driver and looked rather hi-tech. Indeed the control panel for the DVA is on the left, above their heads; it still remained there, I just wasn't sure whether they'd added a new one as I hadn't seen the one on the right before. But it is most unlikely that they have as it would be very costly. To be absolutely accurate on this, the DVA did indeed used to be on the right of the desk - where the Connect radio head is now located - as can be seen in the photo at www.trainweb.org/districtdave/html/c69_77_stock_7.html - it is visible to the extreme top right of the photo. Closer detail can be seen at www.trainweb.org/districtdave/html/c69_77_stock_9.html and this is the unit that has been relocated.
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Post by District Dave on Dec 15, 2009 9:43:47 GMT
Sounds like it - maybe wet beds that needed attention; IIRC there were a few soggy spots through P3!
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Post by District Dave on Dec 5, 2009 22:03:10 GMT
But, I've got to finish the DR articles first and then do the CLR and LER. No pressure then? !!
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Post by District Dave on Dec 30, 2008 20:32:48 GMT
Belatedly, my best wishes for the festive season and for a Happy New Year to all the members and readers of this forum.
Thank you all for visiting and contributing.
On a personal note, my thanks to all the staff - admin and mods - who help this place what it has become; without them all we would not be the place this forum has become.
I know that a few members think 'we' can be heavy handed on occasions but IMHO this approach is what has resulted in this forum being probably the best I visit and contribute to; the quality of discussion is second to none and arguments remain generally reasoned and considered - long may it contine.
But - essentially - give thanks to your Mods and Admins - they are why we continue to grow - thanks guys.
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Post by District Dave on Dec 18, 2008 16:38:20 GMT
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Post by District Dave on Oct 30, 2008 11:11:31 GMT
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Post by District Dave on Oct 21, 2008 19:02:58 GMT
It's alright dave you're not going mad. I can only remember one in 8 and 9 too ;D Phew **wipes brow** I thought I'd lost it!!
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Post by District Dave on Oct 21, 2008 13:50:29 GMT
Ealing Broadway has C stock stopping marks so any of the platforms can be used. Seth is correct C stock stopping marks are available at all platforms at Ealing Broadway. Are you sure? I hadn't commented before as I couldn't remember one in P7. I was in P8 yesterday and P7 was vacant so I took a slow stroll up and I'll be b******d if I could find it! Or is my eyesight worse than I thought?
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