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Post by TMBA on Feb 16, 2007 16:03:22 GMT
So, who got caught up when that engineering train stalled going into West Ken this morn? I think it took about 40 mins before they cleared the main  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2007 18:17:45 GMT
What engineering train was it?>
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Post by TMBA on Feb 16, 2007 19:33:30 GMT
Not sure but it was approx 0940 this morning just after the peak and by the sound of it they were blocking back to Acton Town by the time it finished |
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Post by prjb on Feb 16, 2007 20:03:18 GMT
I don't think it was an engineers train, it was described as a four car stock move. They sent a battery loco out to drag it in though!
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Post by Chris M on Feb 16, 2007 21:16:14 GMT
Getting a Battery loco on scene with that amount of blocking back must have been an interesting challenge for the controllers!
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Post by solidbond on Feb 16, 2007 21:20:51 GMT
Getting a Battery loco on scene with that amount of blocking back must have been an interesting challenge for the controllers! Not really - they got the Battery loco out of Lillie Bridge, sent it W/B through West Ken E/B and coupled it up to the defective train - or at least that was what they were intending to do, whether that is what actually took place, I don't know as I was at Upminster at the time  |
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Post by setttt on Feb 16, 2007 23:08:29 GMT
I don't think it was an engineers train, it was described as a four car stock move. They sent a battery loco out to drag it in though! It was the 4 car 1972mkI unit they've been working on at Northfields for the past 3(?) years or so. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2007 23:11:31 GMT
why would they move it during the peak... it seems a bit bizarre.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2007 23:48:17 GMT
Indeed. I find it quite unusual that the 1972TS would be moving around at such a critical time - surely it would have been better to try it in the off-peak?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2007 23:56:41 GMT
what are they even going to use it for?
is it for the track recorder or just a random spare train?
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Post by setttt on Feb 16, 2007 23:59:57 GMT
what are they even going to use it for? is it for the track recorder or just a random spare train? I believe the intention is still to convert it into another track recording vehicle. Whether or not it will replace the Cravens unit I don't know. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2007 8:36:17 GMT
MSO said a while back that the 1972TS, with its two trailer cars, will indeed replace the Cravens. which has gotten a bit long in the tooth. The best part is that CHTL may be sold (or given) the existing Cravens to use either as a Christmas tree or as a static exhibit. The really best part is that the Central Line ATP controller in the Cravens may also make its way to CHTL as well.
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Post by towerman on Feb 17, 2007 21:37:50 GMT
On the NOC reports it's described as a 4 car Asset Inspection Train.The battery loco coupled up on the east end and dragged it clear of the main,apparently,they were trying to back shunt into Lillie Bdge with only one motor working and got gapped.
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