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7008
Nov 14, 2007 15:02:02 GMT
Post by District Dave on Nov 14, 2007 15:02:02 GMT
I have just been advised that in the imminent future 7008, 17008 and 8008 will have the external stickers removed, thus returning it to an aluminium finish. It will, however, retain its red door.
It is expected to depart to Derby in about mid December and will then not see the light of day again until probably the end of May 2008.
So keep your eyes peeled.
I will try to update when the changes have taken place.
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7008
Nov 14, 2007 19:02:14 GMT
Post by Chris W on Nov 14, 2007 19:02:14 GMT
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7008
Nov 15, 2007 9:20:15 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2007 9:20:15 GMT
Last time i rode on that beast, it was late at night and unfortunately i had one too many to drink to take in the carriage  |
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7008
Nov 15, 2007 13:46:51 GMT
Post by glasgowdriver on Nov 15, 2007 13:46:51 GMT
i seen this train today quite funny when it pulls in all the passengers are like "why is every car different" shame to see it go |
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7008
Nov 15, 2007 18:17:19 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2007 18:17:19 GMT
I hate this train, it looks hideous, both inside and out. I for one will be glad to see it sent away for refurb.
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7008
Nov 16, 2007 3:04:31 GMT
Post by Colin on Nov 16, 2007 3:04:31 GMT
I agree with Jim - it drives poorly - especially the brakes, and as for the white cab..............
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7008
Nov 16, 2007 7:18:55 GMT
Post by Chris W on Nov 16, 2007 7:18:55 GMT
Think there's a division here between the T/O's and enthusiasts... as an enthusiast I like the unit because its non standard (a tarted up refurb prototype), however its obvious that its anyting but the favourite of staff...  |
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7008
Nov 16, 2007 18:16:16 GMT
Post by happybunny on Nov 16, 2007 18:16:16 GMT
In the refurbished car there is a major loud digital kind of DIIIING DOOONNG that sounds when the doors open .. its so annoying I wondered what the hell it was first time I travelled in this car. Can't say it bothers me that its going
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7008
Nov 18, 2007 20:47:32 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2007 20:47:32 GMT
I have only ever managed to get this unit 5 times and 3 of them were short trips for Whitechapel shutdown weekends.
I like it because of it's novelty value, the white cab is very reflective if you drive with the cab light on, but I tend to hang my fleece / jacket or coat on the hook behind me and that blocks the reflections just where you need them blocked !
On the plus side, this unit is FAST !!! (Brakes aren't up to much though !)
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7008
Nov 18, 2007 23:12:31 GMT
Post by metman on Nov 18, 2007 23:12:31 GMT
In the refurbished car there is a major loud digital kind of DIIIING DOOONNG that sounds when the doors open .. its so annoying I wondered what the hell it was first time I travelled in this car. Can't say it bothers me that its going Is it like a lift door opening. The 96ts used/still make that noise! |
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7008
Nov 19, 2007 16:33:23 GMT
Post by District Dave on Nov 19, 2007 16:33:23 GMT
Change of plan it seems, I have been advised!
I'm now told that the vinyls will reamin until it goes away - date to be advised to me shortly I hope.
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7008
Nov 19, 2007 16:36:52 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2007 16:36:52 GMT
Change of plan it seems, I have been advised! I'm now told that the vinyls will reamin until it goes away - date to be advised to me shortly I hope. Personally I did think the idea of removing the vinyls for a month or so until it goes away for refurb was a bit pointless, but I suppose the idea was that Bomardier will charge more for removing them. |
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7008
Nov 23, 2007 11:55:10 GMT
Post by Dstock7080 on Nov 23, 2007 11:55:10 GMT
Well, unit 7008 finally departed Ealing Common by road just before 11am this morning.
The trailer carrying 7008 itself suffered a small steering failure after it left Museum Way, causing an extra delay to the traffic in the area!
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7008
Nov 23, 2007 13:47:56 GMT
Post by happybunny on Nov 23, 2007 13:47:56 GMT
With the road works there.. that should have been fun  |
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7008
Nov 30, 2007 22:52:59 GMT
Post by prjb on Nov 30, 2007 22:52:59 GMT
I have seen the three car unit today in Derby, it is uncoupled and the decals on the motor car (7008) have almost entirely been removed. 7008 is almost entirely back in aluminium finish except for a fully red cab front, it looks rather odd!
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