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Post by a60 on Jul 4, 2011 13:33:35 GMT
Right, now, where are they going? Booths, Eastleigh, or DSM?
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Post by graeme186 on Jul 4, 2011 13:37:43 GMT
What I thought was just a little ironic was that the train (T445) in advance of T717 on its up journey from Watford to Northwood was 5056-5040
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Post by panniertank on Jul 4, 2011 14:19:43 GMT
7-car 5207 - 5132 duly made the one-way journey from Neasden depot to Northwood siding via Watford today as Set 717. Indeed.  i had the pleasure of being on board. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 14:20:12 GMT
Right, now, where are they going? Booths, Eastleigh, or DSM? Not Eastleigh bound afaik. Lots of 72TS on lorries this week but no A60s. |
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Post by a60 on Jul 4, 2011 14:21:57 GMT
Must alternate between Booths and Eastleigh then.... Did DSM gain anything out of the trial scraps?
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Post by citysig on Jul 4, 2011 21:17:26 GMT
7-car 5207 - 5132 duly made the one-way journey from Neasden depot to Northwood siding via Watford today as Set 717.   Nothing like internal official documents, with detailed plans of the run etc. to make people look stupid. Next time I won't be sharing any such information, we'll just wait until the day. My suspicions are now on the fact that Mr Panniertank must be bribing the depot better than he did in a previous incarnation. Enjoy your gloating Mr P - for now... |
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Post by 21146 on Jul 4, 2011 23:27:49 GMT
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Post by 21146 on Jul 4, 2011 23:31:55 GMT
7-car 5207 - 5132 duly made the one-way journey from Neasden depot to Northwood siding via Watford today as Set 717. Nothing like internal official documents, with detailed plans of the run etc. to make people look stupid. Next time I won't be sharing any such information, we'll just wait until the day. My suspicions are now on the fact that Mr Panniertank must be bribing the depot better than he did in a previous incarnation. Enjoy your gloating Mr P - for now... For myself, I only saw car numbers during the event (first hand), as for times/dates, that was via STNs and info not gained from on here. Re. for what other people say/do, they can go.... Seriously, not getting involved in the debate involving those for whom the end of the A Stock is the greatest calamity ever to befall LU. There's far more on that subject I could raise regarding past events (eg. the "Company Disaster"), and maybe to come as in the future as well, as we see what's emerging over the (Project) Horizon. www.flickr.com/photos/24772733@N05/5902577081/in/photostream/ |
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Post by redsetter on Jul 5, 2011 6:56:06 GMT
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Post by metman on Jul 5, 2011 21:17:48 GMT
Think that was from the 5066-5167 move, probably a trailer!
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Post by astock5000 on Jul 5, 2011 23:52:08 GMT
Think that was from the 5066-5167 move, probably a trailer! The photo caption says it's 6179. |
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Post by redsetter on Jul 6, 2011 15:48:58 GMT
their far to good to scrap,the pictures' could well be on a run to amersham not to the scrap yard.quality design never goes out of fashion. compared to last day of the 1967 stock,what stands out is the sizable corrosion on the door in the picture.  www.flickr.com/photos/24772733@N05/5889370122/in/photostream/ the A stock exhibits none of this by the pictures seen only the attempts to remove graffiti and the earlier filth detracted from the appearance and a poor choice of seat material.considering they are fifty years old and still hold their own. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2011 19:13:13 GMT
Redsetter, get over it. Tunnels are far nastier environments for trains than the open air - the 92ts on the W&C compared to Central proves this.
A stock has to go, and that's the end of it. Whilst I like it, I can accept that it's time is up. There are many reasons why the S stock is superior and in the end it's what we need to progress forwards.
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Post by graeme186 on Jul 6, 2011 20:13:37 GMT
7-car 5207 - 5132 duly made the one-way journey from Neasden depot to Northwood siding via Watford today as Set 717. Only 6207 and 5207 left at Northwood this evening. |
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Post by metman on Jul 6, 2011 21:04:47 GMT
What's left then?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2011 22:11:10 GMT
Those two that are in the siding! - i.e. 5207 and 6207. They will (should) go tomorrow (Thursday).
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Post by metman on Jul 7, 2011 6:43:54 GMT
Just re read that, gosh yesterday must have been a looong day! ;D
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Post by graeme186 on Jul 7, 2011 20:45:08 GMT
Those two that are in the siding! - i.e. 5207 and 6207. They will (should) go tomorrow (Thursday). ....and have. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2011 22:28:50 GMT
Thanks.
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Post by redsetter on Jul 8, 2011 14:00:58 GMT
lets hope there's some outside preservation soon for these old timers,they deserve it.
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Post by citysig on Jul 9, 2011 9:52:18 GMT
This coming week has been heralded as the first where weekly S-stock deliveries will commence... and weekly A-stock disposals will continue.
The booked, previously used path on Monday lunchtimes will remain the regular path used until October - by which time it is hoped disposals will commence via rail.
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Post by metman on Jul 9, 2011 10:13:12 GMT
There is an S7 coming next right?
Any A stock going this Monday?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2011 10:25:19 GMT
Is there any reason why an S7 & S8 (or 2x S8s) couldn't be delivered together - shouldn't be a problem for 4 x class 20s, or would the formation be too long? Once rail removal is possible could 16 x cars of A stock be removed as one train?
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Post by malcolmffc on Jul 9, 2011 12:28:51 GMT
Excellent news. If all goes well hopefully the S Stocks will be in the majority on the Met line by Xmas.
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Post by citysig on Jul 9, 2011 12:53:39 GMT
There is an S7 coming next right? Any A stock going this Monday? As far as I know the answers to both questions is "Yes." However, whilst there will definately be a delivery of new stock, things are a little more vague on the old stock. It is likely a disposal trip will run this Monday, but not as confirmed. Unit numbers have been mentioned, but after last time, I'm keeping quiet and we'll just wait and see. |
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Post by citysig on Jul 9, 2011 12:56:08 GMT
Is there any reason why an S7 & S8 (or 2x S8s) couldn't be delivered together - shouldn't be a problem for 4 x class 20s, or would the formation be too long? Once rail removal is possible could 16 x cars of A stock be removed as one train? Let's not get greedy ;D I know what you're suggesting, and in theory it would save time, but I think at the start and finish of each journey there would be space limitations on having the long train arrive - certainly in Neasden Depot space is limited. |
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Post by phillw48 on Jul 9, 2011 13:08:13 GMT
Is there any reason why an S7 & S8 (or 2x S8s) couldn't be delivered together - shouldn't be a problem for 4 x class 20s, or would the formation be too long? Once rail removal is possible could 16 x cars of A stock be removed as one train? Let's not get greedy ;D I know what you're suggesting, and in theory it would save time, but I think at the start and finish of each journey there would be space limitations on having the long train arrive - certainly in Neasden Depot space is limited. It would also be too long for some signal block sections when you take into account the two match wagons and a total of four locomotives. And don't forget that the two locomotives at the back of the train are not working. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2011 15:03:35 GMT
Is there any reason why an S7 & S8 (or 2x S8s) couldn't be delivered together - shouldn't be a problem for 4 x class 20s, or would the formation be too long? Once rail removal is possible could 16 x cars of A stock be removed as one train? Let's not get greedy ;D I know what you're suggesting, and in theory it would save time, but I think at the start and finish of each journey there would be space limitations on having the long train arrive - certainly in Neasden Depot space is limited. There is a potential way around this problem - Configure the train as follows Class 20 + S7 + 2 Class 20's + S8 + Class 20 then split into 2 trains when they arrive at Neasden. Xerces Fobe |
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Post by phillw48 on Jul 9, 2011 17:20:44 GMT
Let's not get greedy ;D I know what you're suggesting, and in theory it would save time, but I think at the start and finish of each journey there would be space limitations on having the long train arrive - certainly in Neasden Depot space is limited. There is a potential way around this problem - Configure the train as follows Class 20 + S7 + 2 Class 20's + S8 + Class 20 then split into 2 trains when they arrive at Neasden. Xerces Fobe The train would then need four match wagons, making it even longer. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2011 22:42:42 GMT
Let's not get greedy ;D I know what you're suggesting, and in theory it would save time, but I think at the start and finish of each journey there would be space limitations on having the long train arrive - certainly in Neasden Depot space is limited. There is a potential way around this problem - Configure the train as follows Class 20 + S7 + 2 Class 20's + S8 + Class 20 then split into 2 trains when they arrive at Neasden. Xerces Fobe I'm guessing the design build of 'S' stock doesn't incorporate through multiple working for EE type 1's!!! Therefore this would equate to one x class 20 on the equivalent of a D700+ load, ie around 20 British rail MkI/II carriages A tad much for a 1,000 hp diesel! |
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