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Post by harlesden on Oct 5, 2010 21:02:12 GMT
Was it last year the Watford Junction-Euston service was transformed into a Watford Junction-Stratford service for several weeks?
I just wondered if the 378's had been run over the diversionary route between South Hampstead and Camden Road. I noticed that while the diversion was in operation, the trains seemed to run over this stretch of line at a much slower speed.
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Post by andypurk on Oct 5, 2010 21:42:32 GMT
Was it last year the Watford Junction-Euston service was transformed into a Watford Junction-Stratford service for several weeks? I just wondered if the 378's had been run over the diversionary route between South Hampstead and Camden Road. I noticed that while the diversion was in operation, the trains seemed to run over this stretch of line at a much slower speed. 378's run over this route every weekday, although only as empty stock. There is an ECS move after the morning peak which runs from Camden Road to Queens Park, where it reverses to run into Euston. |
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Post by glenntandh on Oct 6, 2010 2:41:41 GMT
LOROL have told passenger groups that there is a possibility of the much appreciated Watford-Stratford service reappearing during the Christmas/New Year engineering blocks.
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Post by harlesden on Oct 6, 2010 7:27:41 GMT
Yes, a direct train between Harlesden and Highbury & Islington was much appreciated and will always be welcome.
Happy to know I wasn't the only one impressed with the special service.
Just curious to know if it is possible for a train from Clapham Junction, calling at Willesden Junction to then join the DC line
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Post by suncloud on Oct 6, 2010 9:20:01 GMT
I believe that such a service would require the train to pass through WJ HL reverse beyond it and then into WJ LL. To do this without detriment to the current service through the High Level platforms I would imagine would prove challenging. I often felt a platform on the tracks used by the through Southern services would prove a helpful interchange there though...
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Post by glenntandh on Oct 6, 2010 10:21:28 GMT
It was LOROL that came up with the idea of Watford-Stratford service, some in TfL London Rail were jealous that they never thought of it!
A WLL train to the DC would have to reverse at Kensal Green Junction, either on the up Hampstead Loop or in the RES turn-back siding.
North London Railways (remember them?) came up with an idea for a Willesden 'Hub' in 1994 which included the replacement of the slow line platforms, nothing ever came of it though.
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Post by ninefoot on Oct 11, 2010 14:38:22 GMT
Back on the 4th June when the NLL was suffering power supply problems I caught 378023 from Dalston Kingsland heading west which went via Primrose Hill to Willesden Junction in passenger service. Not exactly a scheduled working though.
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Post by metrolander on Oct 15, 2010 19:13:59 GMT
Forgive me if it's bad form to make such a specific query, but does that ECS move through Primrose Hill always happen around the same time? Was just pondering to myself that a train passing underneath the footbridge might give an interesting twist to a stroll round that rather pleasant way some time, tis but round the cornerish...
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Post by dazz285 on Oct 15, 2010 22:24:21 GMT
Be there at about 20.30 tomorrow, Saturday, and I'll wave as I pass you as I head ECS to QP ;-)
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Post by metrolander on Oct 16, 2010 22:00:16 GMT
Regrettably old son I was out of the area this particular evening, but should you ever spy a random lookin geeza atop the bridge feel fee to give it a cheeky 'poop poop' as you pass! (and yes, before anyone wants to point out that this would actually be impossible...)
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Post by dazz285 on Oct 17, 2010 6:38:45 GMT
Well for the time being there is an ECS from Stratford to either Willesden Tmd or Euston every Saturday leaving at about 20.25ish. Can't say if it will go via Gospel Oak or Primrose Hill..
Opp's almost forgot.. Poop Poop !!!!! ;D
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Post by harlesden on Oct 17, 2010 7:22:32 GMT
Noticing your signature, wondering what's happened to routemasterkeith. Has anyone checked the Hampstead Heath tunnel?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2010 22:50:22 GMT
For those who may be interested - Stratford HL to Willesden LL Bay (via Primrose Hill) scheduled for February 2011 during the next NLL blockade. I'll found out dates shortly and advise.
Martin
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Post by metrolander on Oct 18, 2010 23:14:22 GMT
I quite fancy doing that, I envisage a commanding view of Camden lock and market, followed by lots of bendy bits and unusual tunnels. It'll be a treat to get one train between home and Camden proper
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Post by glenntandh on Oct 19, 2010 18:57:48 GMT
For those who may be interested - Stratford HL to Willesden LL Bay (via Primrose Hill) scheduled for February 2011 during the next NLL blockade. I'll found out dates shortly and advise. Martin So, it looks like we won't be getting a Watford-Stratford service again after all? Should prove interesting, trying to timetable a service out of the Low Level bay to Stratford while the DC is still running into and out of Euston along with the Bakerloo! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2010 21:52:02 GMT
Was it ever suggested to run the Stratford to Watford Junction route as a permanent service, obviously this would mean not running trains into Euston so LO would lose a direct central london connection.
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Post by harlesden on Oct 19, 2010 21:58:40 GMT
This would be popular with many people. I'd find it very useful myself for the year or so I have left in London (soon relocating to Brooklyn NY).
Perhaps LM could organize peak hour stops at Wembley Central and Queens Park to compensate for the loss of LO services into Euston.
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