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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2011 18:28:10 GMT
Posting from a 73ts, Waiting for my train at Eastcote, I bump into 5090/5091 heading for Uxbridge, antje's 1960 - 2010 from 11/12/2010 (last day of the chesham shuttle) writing was still there! Very surprised by this. Also I noticed a red destination blind on the back. Anyone interested it should be near Eastcote heading Eastbound now
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Post by metman on Jan 10, 2011 18:41:20 GMT
Some trains do use the red destination blind. Reminds me of the old SR units EPBs etc that used to have two red lines were the train number was.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2011 19:52:40 GMT
True, Ive just never seen an LU train with one!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2011 21:52:18 GMT
Was it just a blank red panel?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2011 22:20:36 GMT
Yeah
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Post by rincew1nd on Jan 10, 2011 22:42:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2011 22:53:29 GMT
LOL
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2011 23:00:46 GMT
Mind you, that particular debate did take a new turn the other week....  A new turn.. that's the worst pun I've heard all day! I'm sure it was unintentional. Set it to something like Edgware Road! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2011 23:11:12 GMT
Pretty sure 5090 was the front half of last Thursdays 8.26 Chesham - Aldgate (ironically!) and it looked like it had at least had some sort of wash since the 'last' day!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2011 23:16:48 GMT
Well, 1960 - 2010 could still be clearly seen
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Post by rincew1nd on Jan 10, 2011 23:33:40 GMT
Also I noticed a red destination blind on the back. I seem to recall reading elsewhere on here that if a tail-light was out, then the plain red panel should be displayed. |
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Post by metman on Jan 10, 2011 23:39:48 GMT
As they are now LEDs they are more reliable, although that doesn't mean they don't fail! Could the stabling light be used in addition?
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Post by SE13 on Jan 10, 2011 23:40:15 GMT
I'll have a look for the thread regarding rear blinds tomorrow, I'm still on the search for something else! I've managed to find fairly much everything I was originally looking for (don't recall this on though) and a few more besides.... Will update if I see it, though I think it might have been in the chat area, and that'll take forever to find something in!
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Post by rincew1nd on Jan 10, 2011 23:50:56 GMT
Bah, I've found lots of references to The Great Rear Blind Debate, but can't actually find the debate. I think it's in the Met board, but then again it might be buried in the old "Circles to go" thread. Bah, it's late, I need to go to bed, there's a talking glass of milk on the TV :S
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Post by SE13 on Jan 11, 2011 8:51:37 GMT
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Post by metman on Jan 11, 2011 15:19:59 GMT
Still not washed today either!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2011 15:34:40 GMT
I did hear whilst onboard 5090 on 11/12 that the trainwash was knackered
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Post by metman on Jan 11, 2011 15:40:25 GMT
Bucket and water?
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Post by rincew1nd on Jan 11, 2011 20:11:09 GMT
Nope, it was where there was great debate from some that the rear blind should accurately reflect the train's destination (as per the rules I think, with counter-argument that the rear blind doesn't matter. |
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Post by SE13 on Jan 11, 2011 20:17:58 GMT
Nope, it was where there was great debate from some that the rear blind should accurately reflect the train's destination (as per the rules I think, with counter-argument that the rear blind doesn't matter. I did see that one... I've written a few down, let me try the links and edit accordingly. |
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Post by astock5000 on Jan 24, 2011 0:34:25 GMT
Unit 5090 still hasn't been washed:
Is there any reason why the DMs are more dirty than the trailers?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2011 17:53:20 GMT
Maybe due to the fact they are at the front of the train and get all the rain thrown straight at them?
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Post by t697 on Feb 2, 2011 19:54:10 GMT
5090/91 unit still filthy on 1 Feb. Perhaps we are trying a new free and ever changing livery? Actually most A stock is quite dirty at the moment. Some trouble with weather and wash machines I suspect.
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Post by oneround on Feb 2, 2011 21:23:31 GMT
The wash is fine, And YES the unit has still not been cleaned!!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 21:29:28 GMT
LOL, I saw 5090 again the other day, Antje's 1960 - 2010 Still visible but covered in a layer of grime! 5090/91 Is actualy quite a significant unit, on 'The Tube' (Im sure you all know its a documentary of the tube made for itv and now shown on sky3 usualy on weekends!) there was an episode where one driver had served for 45 years or so and was shown driving 5090 in a few of the shots, Im sure there are a few other things its significant for but I cant think of them!
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Post by metman on Feb 2, 2011 23:21:58 GMT
Dear old Fred!
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Post by metman on Feb 13, 2011 10:36:45 GMT
Took 5090-91 yesterday from West Harrow - Eastcote and guess what? Yup, still filthy and noticably worse than the A60 unit that was leading the train!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2011 21:51:42 GMT
LOL, I saw 5090 again the other day, Antje's 1960 - 2010 Still visible but covered in a layer of grime! I saw it too at Harrow on the Hill  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2011 0:40:48 GMT
Still the same on 15th February.
Oops make that the 16th.
Andy
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Post by metman on Feb 17, 2011 18:44:52 GMT
Yes, saw it at Baker Street still with the added lettering. ;D
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