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Post by Dstock7080 on Aug 20, 2012 16:19:37 GMT
403 is between Chesham and Chalfont heading s/b according to that website I found. I'll see anyone on it at Harrow if I make it. That should be NB at 17:05. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 16:25:17 GMT
Awaiting to leave chesham for Aldgate on 5091
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Post by paulsw2 on Aug 20, 2012 16:27:05 GMT
Also on 5091 just departed Chesham
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Post by madandy on Aug 20, 2012 16:40:09 GMT
Also on 5091 just departed Chesham Do you want to wave to me at Willesden Green? If so what time you passing and what carriage? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 17:08:31 GMT
Left Harrow 1806, semi fast
God I havn't been on one for ages! Feels good to be back
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 17:46:42 GMT
403 has turned into a semi fast Watford at Baker Street, with 446 now a fast Chesham  |
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Post by harrowman on Aug 20, 2012 19:22:49 GMT
Looks like the poor driver is desperately trying to escape. Camera shy.  |
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Post by 21146 on Aug 20, 2012 20:44:37 GMT
Looks like the poor driver is desperately trying to escape. Camera shy. Quite the reverse, on its return he asked for a copy of the photo to be emailed to him as a souvineer. |
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Post by harrowman on Aug 20, 2012 22:04:33 GMT
Camera shy. Quite the reverse, on its return he asked for a copy of the photo to be emailed to him as a souvineer. My wrong presumption, if that was me I would wave my hand in front of my face so not to be identified. ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 2:15:26 GMT
Quite the reverse, on its return he asked for a copy of the photo to be emailed to him as a souvineer. Good show! ;D Anyway, it was nice to meet up with an old friend (in the case of 446 on the 20:41 Baker Street - Uxbridge) last night, and indeed as the train clattered off into the sunset after I had alighted it was very poignant. I just wish I'd remembered my camera but watching 5034 going north seemed like one of those moments I'll never forget (rather like when I rode on a 1959 stock from Morden to Waterloo back in 1999, the last time I'd ever get to ride on one of these - not saying it'll definitely be the same with the A stock, but it struck a chord)..........  Anyway, today is less exciting than yesterday, seems it's back to normal, and an all S8 stock service is out  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 2:29:35 GMT
403 has turned into a semi fast Watford at Baker Street, with 446 now a fast Chesham Yep, that's what they're timetabled to do. During the daytime off-peak the trains stay on the routes they're numbered for (for example 401 - 406 stay on Aldgate - Chesham), but in the peaks anything can happen and Mon to Fri before and after the peaks tend to be pretty jumbled up too. Saturdays and Sundays however, a train will (mainly) stay on it's set route all day  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 6:27:54 GMT
403 has turned into a semi fast Watford at Baker Street, with 446 now a fast Chesham Yep, that's what they're timetabled to do. During the daytime off-peak the trains stay on the routes they're numbered for (for example 401 - 406 stay on Aldgate - Chesham), but in the peaks anything can happen and Mon to Fri before and after the peaks tend to be pretty jumbled up too. Saturdays and Sundays however, a train will (mainly) stay on it's set route all day Thanks for that, was just a tad confused as whilst sitting there on 403, 446 departed on a fast Chesham! We were in the front car so could not see it in the platform  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 8:12:44 GMT
Also on 5091 just departed Chesham Seems we were on the same train too! I skipped work and joined car 6090 at HOH. At Chesham I changed carrages to 5090 whereupon some chap boarded and complained about the lack of air conditioning. I decided not to reply. Stayed with the train to Baker Street - shame about the lack of TO announcements between Chesham - HOH. But I suspect that's the result of TO getting used to S stocks doing it for them. The TO south of HOH was more informative. At Baker Street (P1) I noticed the other set arrive on platform 2 destined for Watford. Two A stocks in service side by side. How lucky was that. Remained on the train to North Harrow where I alighted. Filmed it on my camera phone as it disappeared in to the sunset. IMO the advantage about this, was that unlike a tour - this train was in normal passenger service - doing exactly what they are designed to do. Very poignant. Dean |
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Post by a60 on Aug 21, 2012 10:04:46 GMT
I imagine, there's none out today, then!
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Post by harrowman on Aug 21, 2012 10:25:28 GMT
I imagine, there's none out today, then! According to The Major, none, I'm afraid. |
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Post by a60 on Aug 21, 2012 10:40:36 GMT
The only hope we have is if one of the one return-trip 47x trains run A Stock. Unlikely however.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 13:22:07 GMT
What are the remaining A stocks normally go out to play and what operating numbers do they run on? also where are the remaining ones based at?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 13:35:01 GMT
What are the remaining A stocks normally go out to play and what operating numbers do they run on? also where are the remaining ones based at? Well, up until yesterday many people (including me) didn't think A stock were putting in much of an appearance anymore, but yesterday shows there is hope As for which set numbers, could be anything, though I would suspect it'll be workings which start and finish at Neasden (where the four remaining A stock trains spend their time). Yesterday was a big surprise, as there hadn't been a passenger A stock trip since just before the Olympics (literally, it was a rush hour train the morning of the opening ceremony)! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 13:45:27 GMT
The only hope we have is if one of the one return-trip 47x trains run A Stock. Unlikely however. Unfortunately not the best of news regarding the PM peak trains, all S stock as well............ |
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Post by redsetter on Aug 21, 2012 15:50:43 GMT
was going to say they'd escaped,if only for a short while. ;D
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Post by harrowman on Aug 21, 2012 16:12:30 GMT
was going to say they'd escaped,if only for a short while. ;D Yeah, I can imagine the line controller ticking them off, saying get back into Neasden depot you naughty trains.  ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 18:21:45 GMT
was going to say they'd escaped,if only for a short while. ;D This is all becoming rather reminiscent of 'Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine' by the Reverend W. Awdry.........  |
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Post by harrowman on Aug 21, 2012 23:14:11 GMT
was going to say they'd escaped,if only for a short while. ;D This is all becoming rather reminiscent of 'Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine' by the Reverend W. Awdry......... Quote...Stepney's stay is almost over, but in his place a rude S stock arrives and starts insulting the remaining four A stocks. |
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Post by metman on Aug 22, 2012 7:48:29 GMT
What would the fat controller say? ;D
Any A stock out today?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2012 8:18:47 GMT
Don't think so, so far. Monday's appearance was due to a number of faults with the S Stock building up over the weekend. Shall we watch this weekend and next Monday morning? Bet our luck won't run twice |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2012 11:14:18 GMT
Don't think so, so far. Monday's appearance was due to a number of faults with the S Stock building up over the weekend. Shall we watch this weekend and next Monday morning? Bet our luck won't run twice Well, all S stock again but as you say, with Monday's happenings there's always hope |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2012 11:42:08 GMT
Hi Everyone,
I have just joined the group- pretty much for my love of the A stock! On Monday I saw A stock in service between Eastcote and Rayners Lane, approx 1.45 pm. I do not have any other details as I was walking around a park and was about 100 feet away!
My partner works for TFL and has just emailed me this internal buletin. Hope it is of use to you guys!
"The last A stock rail tour will take place on 29 September 2012.
The tickets will go on sale via the LT museum website on Monday 3 September. Tickets will be priced at: £40 for Adults
£15 for children (please note: under 11s are not permitted due to the lack of toilet breaks in the afternoon)
This will be a ‘celebratory’ trip, with the chance to purchase memorabilia and talk trains with other enthusiasts.
The plan is to operate this A stock train on the line during the few days prior to this last outing, just to make sure everything is working well for the big event. Further details on this to follow."
Regards to all,
Jason
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2012 12:21:52 GMT
£40!!!!  I dont know how much these things costs but that sounds really really expensive! I was actually looking at going to this, it would have been my first forray into the world of rail tours, last day services etc etc. Unfortunately I cant justify spending that amount of money on it. Big shame. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2012 12:58:02 GMT
I know! Perhaps the train is plated in gold? |
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Post by harrowman on Aug 22, 2012 13:00:11 GMT
£40!!!! I dont know how much these things costs but that sounds really really expensive! I was actually looking at going to this, it would have been my first forray into the world of rail tours, last day services etc etc. Unfortunately I cant justify spending that amount of money on it. Big shame. I shall most definitely be paying my £40. It will be interesting to see how many turn up, I suspect many on this forum, including those who have moaned abut the price. As I said earlier, had the cost been that of a travel card the train would be packed, not good news for me or those poor souls on the Chesham service train who will have change onto ours at Chalfont. |
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