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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2012 15:02:06 GMT
Hi guys, Just got on the train at UB but before that a C stock arrived on the EB. Never thought I'd see that!!  But why is it going to Upminster?? Also, I thought C Stock wasn't cleared past Barking?? James |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2012 16:26:51 GMT
Hi guys, Just got on the train at UB but before that a C stock arrived on the EB. Never thought I'd see that!! But why is it going to Upminster?? Also, I thought C Stock wasn't cleared past Barking?? James C-Stocks are cleared between Barking & Uxbridge, but not in passenger service, I presume it was going to Upminster for some maintenance (Wheel lathe?) |
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Post by Colin on Mar 14, 2012 17:09:35 GMT
C stocks have been cleared to run between Barking & Upminster for at least 2 years now!!
They usually only come for a spin on the wheel lathe - in fact there was a C stock sat on that road yesterday......
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Post by Tubeboy on Mar 14, 2012 17:53:09 GMT
At line speed or at a reduced speed?
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Post by Colin on Mar 14, 2012 19:07:01 GMT
Full line speed on that section is 45mph - C stocks are cleared to do 40mph (their maximum permitted speed).
If they were only permitted at low speed they wouldn't be allowed through there in traffic hours!!
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But why is it going to Upminster?? Also, I thought C Stock wasn't cleared past Barking??
