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Post by superteacher on Jun 13, 2012 21:08:57 GMT
Interesting that the policy still seems to be to run most of the remaining A's on all day runners. Why not? It seems to be the usual practice in such circumstances to work the old assets until they wear out - no point in sparing them: might as well get as much use out of them as possible: it will also mean that the new assets will take longer to reach their overhaul mileage. I see that 5119 is still running - does that mean someone repaired the windows? It goes against many of the replacements of the past that's all. I'm not complaining about it, but usually the last days of any given stock are usually spent on peak hours only workings. |
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Post by a60 on Jun 14, 2012 13:28:35 GMT
Probably LU getting their money's worth from the A Stock in their last few days.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2012 23:32:31 GMT
A stock becoming increasingly thin on the ground on the Met, today being the first day I've noticed it to such an extent. Some sets changed diagrams throughout the day, probably due to the signal failure at Uxbridge mid-day. Spent a hour or two on the line during the peak this afternoon, only saw one A on a 'fast' train, this being 5116+5203, saw it departing Harrow pfm 6 showing 'Fast Aldgate'  on the rear, and on the return journey as a SF Amersham. Had a ride in both 5034 (ex 5008) which is paired with the numerically youngest 5231, heard some almost worrying bangs and creaks coming from the trailer car 6231! 5012S+5181N 416 Leaving Baker Street with an all stations Chesham at 20:20 5022N+5113N 453 midday, 424 evening peak 5034S*+5231N* came out as 466 during the eve peak, and ran a Hillingdon all stations. Returned to service as 454. 5062N+5161S* 431 ALD-UXB midday, working 465 ALD-WFD during eve peak 5094N+5103S 424 ALD-UXB midday, working 431 during eve peak 5096S+5109N 452 5116+5203 40x 405? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2012 13:01:15 GMT
Friday 15th June
5022N 5113S T443
5062N 5161S T453
5090N 5061S T471 until 09.40 ALD reformed into 413
5094N 5103S T426
5119N 5024S T422 reformed to S Stock by 12.40 - then T450
5181N 5012S T451
5231N 5034S T404
T717 from Wednesday had left Northwood by road.
nv not out today. Hopefully those that are north of Northwood get an 'A' in the country!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2012 15:20:57 GMT
Forgetful RE above post
Friday 15th June
5203N 5116S 427
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Post by allan60 on Jun 16, 2012 17:59:32 GMT
Today's Sightings From Wembley Park and Aldgate and rather surprised to see a few out.
16/06/2012:
5203N+5116S 426
5090N+5061S 430
5100N+5189N 4??
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Post by Fahad on Jun 18, 2012 15:17:09 GMT
5113N+5122S T402
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2012 18:05:21 GMT
Monday 18th June
T403 5090N 5061S
T411 5161N 5062S
T412 5113N 5022S
T424 5231N 5024S
T430 5094N 5103S
T446 5119N 5024S
T402 & T463PM also 'A's
T717 5096N 5109S
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2012 19:21:14 GMT
Monday 18th June T403 5090N 5061S T411 5161N 5062S T412 5113N 5022S T424 5231N 5024S T430 5094N 5103S T446 5119N 5024S T402 & T463PM also 'A's T717 5096N 5109S All nine of the remaining 'A' stock in service were in service this PM peak. 5012+5181 T463PM 5100*N+5189S Caught this working a semi fast Watford T402 5203N+5116S T446 (5024S+5119N) working a packed Chesham fast at Baker Streetat 18:30 Was nice to have a spin along the fast lines between Harrow and Wembley southbound in 6091, the train could've given the HST i came back to London in a run for it's money :-) |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2012 7:15:46 GMT
T412 5113N 5022S All nine of the remaining 'A' stock in service were in service this PM peak. Was nice to have a spin along the fast lines between Harrow and Wembley southbound in 6091, the train could've given the HST i came back to London in a run for it's money :-) It's great that all 9 were putting on a brilliant show yesterday. I had a fantastic spin out to Amersham and back from Baker Street on 5022/5113. Northbound I rode in 5112 in the middle of the train and southbound right up front in 5022. Both these cars have quite severe wheel flats and some of 5112's doors now really slam shut without the aid of anyone deliberately holding them open. I hope though that this is the lucky unit which ultimately gets preserved. The only thing lacking was some fast line running, as from HotH northwards we seemed to just trundle along at nothing much more than a walking pace, with the rhythmical thudding of the wheel flats keeping time!. All in all though, another memorable trip on A stock, almost certainly my last spin out to Amersham on them. Funnily enough my last trip to Amersham on A Stock on Friday 1. June was on 5096/5109, which took its leave from the Met yesterday (18/06/12). Make the most of the last few weeks of operation Folks! and above all enjoy every minute left!. Best Wishes Green Lion. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 1:08:35 GMT
19 June 2012
Midday off peak
401 (CHM - ALD) 5119N 5024S
414 (AME - ALD) 5161N 5062S
415 (AME - ALD) 5094N 5103S
416 (AME - ALD) 5203N 5116S
427 (UXB - ALD) 5231N 5034S
430 (UXB - ALD) UNIDENTIFIED 'A'
455 (UXB/WAT -BST) 5100N 5189S (5188 very bad flats)
Therefore no 'S's away from Amersham between 413 and 411 - a goodly 2 hour gap!
Plus - 5090N 5061S was identified as T404 at 14.35ish Croxley heading NB showing CHESHAM! But was not in service! You would think after 50+ years service on the Met an 'A' would not get lost.
That's probably me done now with the 'A's. 'Twas an excellent lazy summer's day with some excellent sunbathing opportunities at Watford and Chesham! 8 sets in service, so a fair amount of variety still, and a couple of good runs to end the very long association. Last trip 5118 out of Chesham to Baker St - can't do better than that to sign off.
Best wishes to all the 'A' Stock fans. Enjoy the finale.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 22:17:46 GMT
Today 20/06/2012
5022+5113N 415 AMS-ALD
5024+5119N 453
5034+5231N 446 BST-UXB/WAT + 1809 ALD-CHM Fast
5062+5161N 43x UXB-ALD third digit of running number not shown on both ends
5090+5061S 416 AMS-ALD + 1709 ALD-CHM fast
5094+5103S 414 AMS-ALD
5100+5189S
5116+5203N 443 BST-UXB/WAT
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Post by graeme186 on Jun 21, 2012 8:33:17 GMT
Anyone seen 5012+5181 over the last 2-3 days? I'm wondering if it has been withdrawn which will be shame given 5012 will have reached 51 years in passenger service on Tues.
Remaining A Stock noted on all day runners 404, 413, 414, 421 coming in this morning. Also formed 466 and 470.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2012 11:10:42 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2012 14:44:19 GMT
I really want to try and get some more rides on A stock before game over. Tomorrow I am driving from the Eurotunnel terminal, Folkestone to Birmingham and will stop off at Uxbridge. I reckon to get there around 18h00. Could someone please pm me any information on what formations are on the Uxbridge services. Many thanks. I reckon this will be my last chance.
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Post by graeme186 on Jun 21, 2012 18:00:49 GMT
Anyone seen 5012+5181 over the last 2-3 days? I'm wondering if it has been withdrawn which will be shame given 5012 will have reached 51 years in passenger service on Tues. Answering my own question of earlier today, 5012+5181 is in service this evening as T475. |
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Post by metman on Jun 21, 2012 21:35:59 GMT
It is luck whether you get an A stock. Uxbridge is a reasonable chance if you wait a while. Otherwise go to Harrow.
I saw on 19/06/2012
5012+5181
5034+5231*
21/06/2012
Tonight I saw
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5119+5024
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Post by Antje on Jun 22, 2012 13:02:45 GMT
I can confirm a #22 and #34. #34 is now my most commonly spotted rake.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2012 14:14:26 GMT
when out and about got to see
5034/5230
5012/5180
plus one was too far away to see
video's i got of them
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2012 18:46:11 GMT
Good amount out today, saw at least six sets on my travels.
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Post by graeme186 on Jun 22, 2012 21:06:10 GMT
Good amount out today, saw at least six sets on my travels. Yep, just 5116+5203 missing this evening. Interestingly, 5012+5181 forms T431 which means its scheduled to stable in Uxbridge Sidings. Clearly, it could be changed over at some point this evening but I would have thought that if this set was off for scrap Monday, Neasden would want it tonight. Perhaps 5012 may still yet reach 51? We'll see. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2012 21:08:30 GMT
Got to Uxbridge late due to heavy traffic M25. 402 5231-5035 in sidings. 451 5103-5094 on 21:40 Uxbridge to Aldagte.
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Post by Antje on Jun 22, 2012 21:31:31 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2012 21:34:57 GMT
The poor thing looks like its dying. And in a way, it is.
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Post by metman on Jun 23, 2012 10:06:30 GMT
Very sad site.  On a positive note I did see 5062+5161 and 5119+5024 [430] |
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Post by metman on Jun 23, 2012 23:50:39 GMT
23/06/2012
Used/Saw
5034*+5231 [446]
5061+5090 [454]
5119+5024 [422]
5103*+5094 [444]
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Post by crusty54 on Jun 24, 2012 11:13:21 GMT
Seen something that suggests A stock will be peak hours only after this week
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Post by 21146 on Jun 24, 2012 20:30:25 GMT
Seen something that suggests A stock will be peak hours only after this week Only two in service at 2130 today. |
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Post by metman on Jun 25, 2012 6:18:08 GMT
5034+5231 was one of them.
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Post by graeme186 on Jun 25, 2012 8:18:45 GMT
Change: 5116+5189.
Could this change be connected with Wednesday's run of T717?
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on the rear, and on the return journey as a SF Amersham. Had a ride in both 5034 (ex 5008) which is paired with the numerically youngest 5231, heard some almost worrying bangs and creaks coming from the trailer car 6231!
On a positive note I did see 5062+5161 and 5119+5024 [430]
