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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2009 16:32:31 GMT
New Bogie frames are being fitted to replace the old in TMU Unit at Acton,because of fracturing, movement of the bogies etc. below some pic's of new Bogies.   |
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Post by astock5000 on Jun 9, 2009 17:05:03 GMT
Are the new bogie frames the same design as the old ones, or are there any differences?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2009 17:29:35 GMT
These are the same design and dimentions as the old frames ok,
But they were made in Austria.
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Post by d7666 on Jun 9, 2009 17:48:44 GMT
These are the same design and dimentions as the old frames ok, But they were made in Austria. ... by Siemens. -- Nick |
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Post by superteacher on Jun 9, 2009 17:56:09 GMT
Will they allow the trains to return to 100km/h running, or is that an issue with the motors still?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2009 18:01:52 GMT
Their is a BAD issue with the motors at the moment, try to keep you informed.!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2009 18:04:31 GMT
Seems also to be a problem with flats on wheels too... horrid knocking noise on 91271.
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Post by 100andthirty on Jun 9, 2009 19:38:05 GMT
the new bogie frames are a new design but the general dimensions are the same as the existing frames. This enables re-use of pretty much all of the bogie mounted equipment.
There are associated changes to the motor mounting and to the gearbox.
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Post by d7666 on Jun 9, 2009 20:43:29 GMT
Their is a BAD issue with the motors at the moment, try to keep you informed.! Alongside the bogies replacement is a total motor overhaul. Removed motors are AIUI stripped and one major component is overhauled and modified by an external contractor. Acton are to have a special production line to both re-assemble the motors mating the external overhauled bits with the overhauled rest, fit to bogie, and fit bogie to train. There is some waflle about all this in the new internal mag ''Maintenance Matters'' but its a bit glossy and vague. I been trying to find more nitty gritty technical details for my own interest before this thread came up but not got anywhere yet.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2009 5:08:26 GMT
Seems also to be a problem with flats on wheels too... horrid knocking noise on 91271. When the 92s first entered service, we were told that it was impossible to put flats on them. |
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Post by Colin on Jun 11, 2009 7:14:13 GMT
And the Titanic was meant to be unsinkable!
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Post by metman on Jun 11, 2009 7:17:02 GMT
Ha ha ha!! Well hopefully things will improve on the central line soon!
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Post by towerman on Jun 11, 2009 19:44:10 GMT
So much for Japanese workmanship!!!
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Post by Ben on Jun 11, 2009 20:02:21 GMT
Presumably this implies that the fleet isn't likely to be replaced soon then? Cos IIRC someone mentioned a few months back that their replacement was being considered.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2009 20:07:12 GMT
No chance of replacements yet! It's summat like 2017 before the Piccy even gets considered! I've said all along they badly need a mid life refresh; Metronet was supposed to address this, but their collapse has meant this has had to be reconsidered. It's fine addressing these flashovers and locked traction motors but internally, they are diabolical.
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Post by superteacher on Jun 11, 2009 21:20:25 GMT
There seem to be fewer cancellations then there were a few months ago.
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Post by plasmid on Aug 7, 2009 20:49:20 GMT
I saw a Central Line train at Leyton earlier this week with new bogies fitted. The train was leaving as I came down the stairs so I couldn't see how many bogies were replaced or snap a picture in time.
Also the kit attached to the bogie looked new too!
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Post by towerman on Aug 7, 2009 21:22:17 GMT
The Chancery Lane unit 93256/92256 has been done.
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Post by 100andthirty on Aug 9, 2009 17:43:41 GMT
Also the kit attached to the bogie looked new too! unfortunately it isn't - just overhauled! |
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Post by ducatisti on Aug 9, 2009 19:03:22 GMT
Oddly enough, I saw a lorry loaded with bogie frames parked up outside a retail park just of the north circular on Tuesday, hope he wasn't taking them to Halfords. Anybody any idea what he was doing there?
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