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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 16:45:55 GMT
The way S stock doors work, is that they are all opened by the driver, and then after 45s of being open they automatically close, but do not lock, and the orange ring around the button becomes lit. If this is pressed, they open, of course with door chimes, and again stay open for 45s until the doors re-close. Nothing like DLR/NR.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2011 13:49:54 GMT
On NR, Electrostars seem to have individually auto-closing doors - certainly 376s and 378s do. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2011 18:16:22 GMT
I don't actually recall a 376 closing it's own doors, but they are a rarity on the Bexleyheath Line. If they do, it's certainly an exception to the rule though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2011 19:59:38 GMT
almost all NR Power door trains close the doors by themselves after 45-60 seconds, door controls then activate for passengers to get back out
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2011 21:02:59 GMT
almost all NR Power door trains close the doors by themselves after 45-60 seconds, door controls then activate for passengers to get back out I've seen 375s, Networkers and Networker Turbos have their doors sit open for forever and a week.. |
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Post by graeme186 on Feb 11, 2011 23:24:28 GMT
21007+21008 have returned to service and today formed T451
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Post by astock5000 on Feb 12, 2011 18:48:28 GMT
As an aside, the newest arrival to London entered passenger service yesterday, and ran during the evening peak with no issues whatsoever. Which unit is that? 21017 was seen in service on the 7th, and when it was delivered about a week earlier prjb posted "We won't have another for a little while now as we have enough in London and want to allow testing outside of London to continue unhindered". However, a thread on RailUK Forums suggests that one was delivered on the 9th. |
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Post by t697 on Feb 12, 2011 20:32:03 GMT
21017 was seen in service on the 7th, and when it was delivered about a week earlier prjb posted "We won't have another for a little while now as we have enough in London and want to allow testing outside of London to continue unhindered". However, a thread on RailUK Forums suggests that one was delivered on the 9th. 21017/21018 did indeed run in service first time on 7 Feb. Looked superb that morning but someone 'modified' the interior of one car later that day. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2011 20:50:19 GMT
I saw a photo somewhere of one being dragged South on the 10th...
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Post by citysig on Feb 12, 2011 21:05:50 GMT
I have to hold my hands up and say I didn't note which unit it was. We were told it was the train's first day in service, and I have also seen the reports of another train arriving.
However, I don't think another train has arrived this week, which would mean that the train used yesterday was probably 21017/21018 and so was not as new as I was lead to believe.
Still. Nice and shiny all the same, and it still ran without a hitch ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2011 21:27:50 GMT
Looked superb that morning but someone 'modified' the interior of one car later that day. Etched on it's first day? I know the 92ts is pretty bad for that, but they could at least make some effort to remove said damage. Doesn't quite seem Met-like either.. I must say I don't really see vandalised A stock. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2011 22:54:23 GMT
Looked superb that morning but someone 'modified' the interior of one car later that day. Etched on it's first day? I know the 92ts is pretty bad for that, but they could at least make some effort to remove said damage. Doesn't quite seem Met-like either.. I must say I don't really see vandalised A stock. You're lucky! Whilst I only occasionally see graffiti on the outside, the poor windows can get a right hammering. All so some spotty herbert can see his 'tag'! |
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Post by flippyff on Feb 12, 2011 23:24:02 GMT
However, I don't think another train has arrived this week, which would mean that the train used yesterday was probably 21017/21018 and so was not as new as I was lead to believe. <snipped> Where was this going - See 11th Feb picture > Clicky Here |
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Post by astock5000 on Feb 13, 2011 1:30:14 GMT
I have to hold my hands up and say I didn't note which unit it was. We were told it was the train's first day in service, and I have also seen the reports of another train arriving. However, I don't think another train has arrived this week, which would mean that the train used yesterday was probably 21017/21018 and so was not as new as I was lead to believe. Still. Nice and shiny all the same, and it still ran without a hitch ;D Now I think about it, even if a unit was delivered on the 9th or 10th it couldn't have entered service that quickly - 21017 took nine days. Maybe someone got confused with 21007 re-entering service. |
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Post by citysig on Feb 13, 2011 11:23:57 GMT
Where was this going - See 11th Feb picture > Clicky HereThat is one of the pictures / reports I saw. Trouble is, wherever it was going it hasn't (as far as I'm aware) ended up on our metals. So where has it gone? Maybe it's been train-napped  I bet that metman bloke (amongst others) is involved ;D ;D. |
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Post by metman on Feb 13, 2011 11:46:18 GMT
Oi! I can prove my whereabouts on the 11th! Actually, I had a day on Friday  Could it be that the date is wrong!  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2011 11:48:06 GMT
It was 21019+21020 Derby to Old Dalby.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2011 16:03:07 GMT
Beaten to it - sure I've read on here somewhere that there are no direct deliveries from Derby - all go to Old Dalby first for testing and then are delivered Old Dalby - Neasden.
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Post by citysig on Feb 13, 2011 21:23:09 GMT
Oi! I can prove my whereabouts on the 11th! Actually, I had a day on Friday Could it be that the date is wrong! Ok ok. Those posters above me have proven your innocence (unless they're in on it as well  ) But I'm watching you metman  ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2011 21:27:34 GMT
Oi! I can prove my whereabouts on the 11th! Actually, I had a day on Friday Could it be that the date is wrong! Ok ok. Those posters above me have proven your innocence (unless they're in on it as well ) But I'm watching you metman ;D Well you haven't looked in his back garden then- there's a mighty big dog collar and a long leash to be found, with a rather large object in the middle... ;D ;D |
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Post by metman on Feb 13, 2011 22:11:26 GMT
Trust nobody! ;D
Looks like 19-20 is going to undergo some serious testing.
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Post by tubeprune on Feb 14, 2011 14:24:21 GMT
It was 21019+21020 Derby to Old Dalby. The caption to the photo says it was taken on 10th Feb. The train is on the up road, about a mile and a half south of Leicester. If he was going to Old Dalby, he's taken the wrong stick at Syston ;D ;D. If he's going to London from Old Dalby, he must have gone back to Syston to get on to the MML. This is the long way round. Perhaps they aren't allowed to go via Corby. Anyone know? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2011 15:43:25 GMT
All I was told that it was Derby to Old Dalby, not knowing the layout, I didn't query it. Will re-check info source when poss.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2011 15:50:40 GMT
My source confirms it was going to Old Dalby - by whatever route it seems ;D ;D
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Post by SE13 on Feb 14, 2011 18:47:29 GMT
My source confirms it was going to Old Dalby - by whatever route it seems ;D ;D If they were doing a de-tour, they could have squeezed Lincoln in. Tight-wads ;D |
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Post by den on Feb 14, 2011 18:54:44 GMT
What pre-recorded message does the S-Stock come with? I heard "This train is currently stuck at a red signal. It will be moving shortly" (or something like that) today, but was wondering what other ones there are.
Also, is it the driver's choice on whether to use the pre-recorded message or the PA system or should the pre-recorded messages always be used where possible?
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Post by metman on Feb 14, 2011 18:57:42 GMT
Is there a I'm sorry but the doors on this car will not open, please move to the car to exit this train. ;D I jest.
I personally prefer to hear the driver speak, it is more personal.
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Post by SE13 on Feb 14, 2011 19:22:56 GMT
I personally prefer to hear the driver speak, it is more personal. And invariably amusing to boot. |
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Post by cso on Feb 15, 2011 9:09:56 GMT
The problem with the driver speaking is that, well, they don't... at least not on the A Stock. I did here one complate about the automatic announcements, and that was that it makes it harder to sleep on the trains  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2011 18:17:44 GMT
While we're on the subject of automated announcements, the first DVA announcement I've heard in 6 years on Chiltern's trains happened last weekend. Maybe they're bringing them back again?
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