C Stock formation reports

The Wimbledon branch is signalled by Network Rail, I'm not sure what will happen when the SSR is re-signalled.

I get Richmond, but isn't the north end of the Met' all LU then fringing with NR north of Amersham.

Not sure how we drifted so far off-thread in this, so can i wrap-up the deviation by concluding that under the proposed Bombardier SSR resignalling Command and Control of the Wimbledon branch was to transfer to LU as they own the infrastructure, assets stations etc.
Signalling would be optimised for LU operation, spacing etc. then lineside signals, controlled by LU, would be installed for NR trains.
The Richmond route would remain under NR Command and Control, so the ATO/TBTC system would be overlaid onto the existing signalling.


could we now return this thread to the correct matter in hand: C Stock formation reports.

I think 5550 was the middle of 162, but I neglected to pay close attention, which almost certainly makes the Edgware Rd end 5594 if anyone could confirm?

The last 4 remaining trains are expected to be withdrawn from service shortly before that date, full details as yet unavailable.

Due to this weekends engineering work WTT145 will come into full operation tomorrow.
My apologies for not making it clear but my 'the last four remaining trains' meant the last four passenger service workings, yes 8 trains still survive.
It is still intended to provide the usual 4xC / 4x S from tomorrow, until 29 May. After this date is, as i said in my previous post, still awaiting confirmation.

A little off topic, but the official final run of the C stock is Sunday 29 June. Tickets are not available yet.
www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/events-calendar/heritage-vehicles-outings

Any idea of which units may be present?

As 'C Day' approaches can I with respect ask for more clarity in posts regarding the 'final run' of the C Stock? A farewell tour approx one month after the end of normal C stock traffic is surely long after the genuine event. Enjoyable as many seem to find it, participation in a tour by 'sealed train' crowded with enthusiasts, not stopping anywhere and making a succession of almost but not quite station stops is far removed from the genuine travel experience, i.e. doors opening and closing at stations, a cross section of London society boarding and alighting, platform announcements telling you to check the destination on the front of the train as the dot matrix platform indicator is a bit temperamental (per Putney Bridge, Fulham Broadway and Earls Court yesterday), the driver explaining to anxious commuters looking at their watches that a 2 minute wait will even out the service, etc, etc, in other words the full experience of sub-surface travel by classic stock, warts 'nall. For me at any rate the last time such travel is possible will be the genuine last run of the C Stock. The railtour definition of 'last run' is unclear anyway - for example will there ever be a 'Last Run' of '38 tube stock? I suggest that Farewell specials and final runs in normal traffic be clearly distinguished in future posts.

It will be recalled that when the A ended on the Met in 2012 one rake was put out on a full service diagram a week or two after scheduled A traffic ended - this was a great gesture by LU to the travelling public and the station announcement at Harrow that this was the last chance to travel by A after half a century of service set the scene perfectly. Fingers crossed something similar could happen again - perhaps a C Stock lap of honour by service train on the Circle?

Getting word that (all 4 booked passenger sets)
72 73 74 and 76 planned for 'S' stock operation from Tuesday 3rd June
with relevant moves for onward disposal of six sets leaving just two for the final days

I'm sure it was train 74 but for sure 1 C stock was cancelled today at Edgware Road and sent to Hammersmith Depot for " Scrapping "

5555 ought to be sent to Acton Museum to join 5034 when the time comes.

There were indeed three Cs in service at around 14:00 as well.

Train 073 had 5551 in the middle, train 074 was 5594 5550 5733. I didn't get 076, but the spare in Parsons Green sidings was 5533 5517 5592 and I think its number was 137 (is it always 137? I don't really know).

In all likelihood 076 had 5524 in the middle, based on previous posts, I doubt there's much coupling and juggling of units going on these days, but it would be nice if someone could confirm this, of course.

It does indeed, I'm sorry, I didn't read it through properly, I just navigated straight here from the 'recent posts' page and then responded to locopix. As I say, I had a brief look through to find the other unit (unit is the right word isn't it?) but didn't read the posts properly. Thanks!

'Wimbleware' services as of 12:17 on Saturday 31st May 2014;

T071
5533+5517+5592
T072
21360+21359
T073
5545+5524+5529
T074
21349+21350
T075
5733+5550+5594
T076
21229+21330

Units are shown from South to North and S stock formations have also been included for completeness.