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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 10:50:43 GMT
I notice that the middle rail is missing now and has been for some time.
Would it be a case of just removing this middle piece?
What about the electric cables that power it. I guess that's all removed as well?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 13:07:21 GMT
I think you will find that a fair amount of cabling was stolen soon after the line closed. As the third & forth rail were not required by ORPs I suppose they removed the remainder.
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Post by Antje on Jun 10, 2012 13:09:17 GMT
EOR* does not require the electrification in the short term, but having a Central line train return to Ongar for a special may be something that EOR could pursue.
*No, not Enhanced Oil Recovery.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 16:29:38 GMT
EOR* does not require the electrification in the short term, but having a Central line train return to Ongar for a special may be something that EOR could pursue. *No, not Enhanced Oil Recovery. "Unfortunately due to the costs, safety issues and legislation, there are no plans to re-electrify the branch." eorailway.co.uk/departments/rolling-stock/emus/So unless LUL are happy to have their 92's hauled up by a steam train, which would certainly be interesting, I doubt we will see the central returning to ongar. |
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Post by causton on Jun 10, 2012 21:02:30 GMT
EOR* does not require the electrification in the short term, but having a Central line train return to Ongar for a special may be something that EOR could pursue. *No, not Enhanced Oil Recovery. "Unfortunately due to the costs, safety issues and legislation, there are no plans to re-electrify the branch." eorailway.co.uk/departments/rolling-stock/emus/So unless LUL are happy to have their 92's hauled up by a steam train, which would certainly be interesting, I doubt we will see the central returning to ongar. How long do the batteries last on a battery loco?  Just an idea! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 21:08:15 GMT
Apparently they can go from Ruislip depot to as far as Banbury on the Chiltern
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Post by Fahad on Jun 10, 2012 21:10:14 GMT
While we're on ideas, I have a much less sensible one...
How quickly does a 92TS decelerate while coasting? ;D
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Post by plasmid on Jun 11, 2012 0:10:39 GMT
While we're on ideas, I have a much less sensible one... How quickly does a 92TS decelerate while coasting? ;D No idea, but it was originally envisaged that they would be allowed to coast from 100km/h to 120km/h on downhill gradients. |
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Post by Fahad on Jun 11, 2012 14:19:37 GMT
Is Epping to Ongar uphill, like Theydon to Epping?
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Post by Deep Level on Jun 11, 2012 14:26:17 GMT
Is Epping to Ongar uphill, like Theydon to Epping? Diesel Locomotive one way and "drop it" as it were ;D. |
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Post by mikebuzz on Jun 15, 2012 13:15:55 GMT
Are there any old Craven or 49 stock drivers that could be converted to diesel?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2012 18:12:43 GMT
"Unfortunately due to the costs, safety issues and legislation, there are no plans to re-electrify the branch." eorailway.co.uk/departments/rolling-stock/emus/So unless LUL are happy to have their 92's hauled up by a steam train, which would certainly be interesting, I doubt we will see the central returning to ongar. How long do the batteries last on a battery loco? Just an idea! A battery loco would do it easily. Back in 1981 a pair of battery locos went from Amersham to Quainton Road. |
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Post by jammers on Jun 16, 2012 22:34:22 GMT
Is Epping to Ongar uphill, like Theydon to Epping? Diesel Locomotive one way and "drop it" as it were ;D. There is a hill out of Epping and out of North Weald to Ongar - when wet and with leaves the old Craven Stock would struggle to get to Ongar on some Autumn days. |
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Post by redsetter on Jun 16, 2012 23:48:17 GMT
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Just an idea!
