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Post by Colin on Jan 30, 2011 3:20:25 GMT
You can tick another off on your wanted list - we have 5018/19 at Upminster....
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Post by graeme186 on Jan 30, 2011 12:11:43 GMT
Thank you very much indeed Colin for advising me that 5018 is currently at Upminster Depot.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2011 20:40:13 GMT
how was A stock trailers able to make it to upminster?, i thought there would be gauging issue after liverpool street?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2011 20:45:47 GMT
how was A stock trailers able to make it to upminster?, i thought there would be gauging issue after liverpool street? Washing up liquid  ;D ;D |
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Post by metman on Jan 31, 2011 21:18:49 GMT
They tested it and they fitted! Why would the trailers not fit?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2011 21:46:08 GMT
how was A stock trailers able to make it to upminster?, i thought there would be gauging issue after liverpool street? I should hope not seeing as they go past liverpool street every 7 minutes! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 3:20:09 GMT
lol bengley you know what i mean  if they not heading towards aldgate |
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Post by Colin on Feb 1, 2011 5:46:34 GMT
Well they used to go through Aldgate East on their way to the East London line, so I'm not sure where you've got this idea from either.
There may have been some sort of restriction on the North curve at Aldgate whereby they were only allowed through with no trains in the opposite direction, though I think there's some debate about how true that is - in any case though, all A stock movements to and from Upminster now occur only during engineering hours, so it's all academic these days.
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Post by Antje on Feb 1, 2011 12:13:53 GMT
Hi,
A brainwave hit me yesterday: the idea is why can't the TfL donate the A Stock to house the homeless in developing countries?
Thanks.
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Post by graeme186 on Feb 1, 2011 19:31:15 GMT
Further to my posting of Friday, A60 Unit 5134/35 is also now back in passenger service after an absence of approx two months.
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Post by graeme186 on Feb 1, 2011 19:33:28 GMT
Apologies, I should have written A62 Unit 5134/35
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Post by graeme186 on Feb 4, 2011 11:46:22 GMT
5018/19 back from Upminster Depot and in service coupled to 5152/53. Has any Met unit taken its place at Upminster do we know?
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Post by astock5000 on Feb 4, 2011 13:16:06 GMT
Will 5066 re-enter service, or will it stay as the RAT? There may have been some sort of restriction on the North curve at Aldgate whereby they were only allowed through with no trains in the opposite direction, though I think there's some debate about how true that is I thought the restriction was on St. Mary's curve.(I read somewhere that the track had to be moved closer to the centre of the tunnel, and the signalling modified so no trains could pass there, not just A stock). I've never heard anything about restrictions at Aldgate. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 16:54:54 GMT
As of last week, the RAT hadn't been reformed.
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Post by JR 15secs on Feb 4, 2011 17:03:00 GMT
Will 5066 re-enter service, or will it stay as the RAT? There may have been some sort of restriction on the North curve at Aldgate whereby they were only allowed through with no trains in the opposite direction, though I think there's some debate about how true that is I thought the restriction was on St. Mary's curve.(I read somewhere that the track had to be moved closer to the centre of the tunnel, and the signalling modified so no trains could pass there, not just A stock). I've never heard anything about restrictions at Aldgate. The restriction was on St Mary's curve signalling adjusted accordingly. There was a restriction at Neasden NB also a while ago. |
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Post by a60 on Feb 4, 2011 17:03:30 GMT
Any other A Stock been put into Northwood 22 sidings?
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Post by oneround on Feb 4, 2011 17:24:03 GMT
Nope.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 18:34:36 GMT
How frequently will they be withdrawn?
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Post by oneround on Feb 4, 2011 19:22:38 GMT
How frequently will they be withdrawn? A required really, but given how the currret 5 ( one has been stopped since dec) S stock are performing right now the general thinking is to hold fire with the next round of scrapping. The biggest problem, is that Neasden depot has lost so much stabbing space, and the power upgrade is so late. |
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Post by Colin on Feb 9, 2011 0:59:30 GMT
Has any Met unit taken its place at Upminster do we know? That would have been 5182/3 as they are in Upminster as I type - that said, 5183 had the control key in..... I wonder if that suggests the heating etc was being kept on for a move tonight..... I shall report around this time tomorrow (ie, after I stable in Upminster) should I spot a different A stock in there.... |
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Post by graeme186 on Feb 9, 2011 10:01:53 GMT
Thank you very much Colin. I would be very grateful if you could advise on any future A stock arrivals at Upminster Depot.
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Post by prjb on Feb 9, 2011 21:33:11 GMT
A required really, but given how the currret 5 ( one has been stopped since dec) S stock are performing right now the general thinking is to hold fire with the next round of scrapping. That is not correct I'm afraid. The disposal plan has not been changed as a result of the two major 'S' Stock failures, or the teething problems we are experiencing. The disposal plan is in place and as more new trains are delivered the old ones will be scrapped in accordance with it. |
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Post by oneround on Feb 9, 2011 21:42:55 GMT
Any other A Stock been put into Northwood 22 sidings? Keep your eyes peeled in April. |
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Post by oneround on Feb 9, 2011 21:44:24 GMT
Thank you very much Colin. I would be very grateful if you could advise on any future A stock arrivals at Upminster Depot. At moment in time Neasden has no stopped units for wheel turning, and the prevoius backlog has almost gone. |
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Post by metman on Feb 9, 2011 22:53:14 GMT
If the next one goes in April, it won't be too bad. I guess, if S stock can start running to Aldgate by the end of March then they can operate any service and they can be sent down on mass.  Any news on which units will be going next or could that be a last minute thing ie 5006. |
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Post by Colin on Feb 10, 2011 2:21:26 GMT
Thank you very much Colin. I would be very grateful if you could advise on any future A stock arrivals at Upminster Depot. I'll do my best, though annual leave and rest days may get in the way - perhaps some of my Upminster colleagues will see this and help with any sightings. Anyway, we now have double ender 5092/3. At moment in time Neasden has no stopped units for wheel turning, and the prevoius backlog has almost gone. That'll be twice in three posts that you've been wrong then, seeing as there is an A stock in Upminster depot right now. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 14:56:18 GMT
Has anyone got a picture of an A stock and D stock side-by-side yet? Don't think I've ever seen the two in the same shot. As said elsewhere it would be great if they could park one next to a C stock unti there and take a snap, for posterity.
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Post by Colin on Feb 10, 2011 15:34:47 GMT
Whilst it is indeed quite possible to get an image the three side by side in Upminster depot, being there in daylight is another matter (especially at this time of year).
Watch this space though (not literally of course) - I'm sure it'll happen one day.....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 16:09:53 GMT
It has happened! See Underground News January 2011 - photo page 5, lower (in B&W). A, C and D in one photo in daylight.
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Post by oneround on Feb 10, 2011 16:35:33 GMT
Thank you very much Colin. I would be very grateful if you could advise on any future A stock arrivals at Upminster Depot. I'll do my best, though annual leave and rest days may get in the way - perhaps some of my Upminster colleagues will see this and help with any sightings. Anyway, we now have double ender 5092/3. At moment in time Neasden has no stopped units for wheel turning, and the prevoius backlog has almost gone. That'll be twice in three posts that you've been wrong then, seeing as there is an A stock in Upminster depot right now. AND? At the time of my post no trains were listed for movement or STOPPED. I hope this clarifies matters. |
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if they not heading towards aldgate 
Any news on which units will be going next or could that be a last minute thing ie 5006.
