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Post by harrowman on Aug 17, 2012 21:33:48 GMT
Likely the trip from Chalfont to Chesham and return will be available to usual passengers the booked Chesham train being diverted to Amersham. I think this happened when previous special trains have run to Chesham I bet that will go down like a brick. Not only do they have to change trains, but have to leave their shiny new S stock for an old 1960 A stock with no seats available. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by norbitonflyer on Aug 17, 2012 21:47:13 GMT
How will they make sure that nobody "stows away" on the train after sneaking on at Chesham? Lunch break at Chalfont or shortly thereafter? Check all tickets at the re-start. Go Chesham, Chalfont, Amersham - then normal passengers for Rickmansworth and beyond would not be tempted to stay on board. |
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Post by harrowman on Aug 17, 2012 21:51:27 GMT
At this rate what's the 150 year celebrations gonna be like? Steam train round the Circle = £300  Far more than than that when fire insurance is included.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2012 21:55:06 GMT
Far more than than that when fire insurance is included. ;D norbitonflyer, I can see the merits of terminating at Chalfont, reversing and then doing lunch at Amersham, it would get a lot of the people off but the reversal would have to be pretty quick so it didn't hold up the rest of the service. With two drivers this should be achievable. However, has LUL/LTM set this timetable in stone or not? I haven't seen a special notice for it yet............ |
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Post by Antje on Aug 17, 2012 23:15:43 GMT
Boris should attend this. He was so for the S Stock that his presence would be good for PR.
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Post by harrowman on Aug 17, 2012 23:37:16 GMT
Boris should attend this. He was so for the S Stock that his presence would be good for PR. Good idea, can someone arrange a bendy bus to take him to Moorgate station. ;D |
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Post by Antje on Aug 18, 2012 1:44:36 GMT
Boris should attend this. He was so for the S Stock that his presence would be good for PR. Good idea, can someone arrange a bendy bus to take him to Moorgate station. ;D No, the S Stock itself. Side by side |
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Post by harrowman on Aug 18, 2012 8:59:43 GMT
As the tour starts at Moorgate that would be your best chance to see the two stocks side by side.
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Post by harrowman on Aug 18, 2012 16:23:04 GMT
I'll be there because this is a part of my life I may never be able to experience again.  Not so, a unit of A 60 stock used for track adhesion duties will be maintained for passenger use on special occasions. |
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Post by metman on Aug 18, 2012 16:33:18 GMT
I did say 'may'! Well hopefully they will be out and about.
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Post by harrowman on Aug 18, 2012 16:40:52 GMT
I did say 'may'! Well hopefully they will be out and about. You did indeed, my apologies.  |
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Post by Antje on Aug 18, 2012 17:16:31 GMT
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Post by Harsig on Aug 19, 2012 6:16:38 GMT
Uxbridge - Aldgate (using very old A4 code.... So old that as far as I know it never actually existed, such trains using the A3 or BK3 codes instead. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2012 7:24:18 GMT
The '4' applied in the other direction - semi fast "to" Uxbridge - UX4. All stations Uxbridge UXO and, for those of us senior enough to remember, UXA for those that went over the Bakerloo/Jubilee early/late on a Sunday - and yes, I'm afraid I do recall them, and it was with 4-car trains too in those days!
Perhaps wandering off topic (apols!), there was also an AA description (Aldgate all local stations), used by southbound Circles ex-Neasden/Wembley Park early on Sunday mornings than ran via the Bakerloo/Jubilee.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 12:59:44 GMT
So old that as far as I know it never actually existed, such trains using the A3 or BK3 codes instead. Ah-ha! Thanks Harsig, I thought you'd know if I'd got that right or not The '4' applied in the other direction - semi fast "to" Uxbridge - UX4. All stations Uxbridge UXO and, for those of us senior enough to remember, UXA for those that went over the Bakerloo/Jubilee early/late on a Sunday - and yes, I'm afraid I do recall them, and it was with 4-car trains too in those days! Perhaps wandering off topic (apols!), there was also an AA description (Aldgate all local stations), used by southbound Circles ex-Neasden/Wembley Park early on Sunday mornings than ran via the Bakerloo/Jubilee. Many thanks Reganorak, that's very interesting stuff! I love it when threads yield some interesting info such as this, and being connected with the journeys that the A60s would have worked over their lifetime, seems fitting! I can remember the UXA/BKA trips being around (though I never travelled on them) when I was a teenager, and WTT305 (26th Jan 1997) indeed has these early morning and late at night, pure gold! Going back to the tour, if the Museum/LUL have set the plans in stone, our opportunity to (maybe) see these old workings resurrected for a day has probably passed by.........  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 13:27:54 GMT
No chance of any 'A' workings (train descriptions, not stock!!) any more (e.g. UXA, BKA etc) because there is no way the Met can run via the Jubilee in either direction now - new signalling and what goes with it, of course, progress |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 14:59:27 GMT
No chance of any 'A' workings (train descriptions, not stock!!) any more (e.g. UXA, BKA etc) because there is no way the Met can run via the Jubilee in either direction now - new signalling and what goes with it, of course, progress Indeed, TBTC has put a spanner in the works somewhat (although the A3, AM6 codes are still possible  , though someone told me before that the passing of current from the 96 stock regen braking system would cause little surges to and from the A60 - I'm not very technically minded so don't know if this would happen or not.......... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2012 13:44:34 GMT
£40 is a bit too much :/ I wonder if there is any chance of a student ticket being available? Seeing as you can get one to enter the LTM surely its possible?
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Post by elo10538 on Aug 26, 2012 16:05:35 GMT
I have been assured that if you do think £40 is too much to pay for the farewell A Stock trip the you certainly won't like the price of the Steam Special Trips to be run in connection with the MET 150 Anniversary.
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Post by harrowman on Aug 26, 2012 17:31:03 GMT
£40 is a bit too much :/ I wonder if there is any chance of a student ticket being available? Seeing as you can get one to enter the LTM surely its possible? I am a member of the London Transport Museum Friends and am not sure if I will get a discount, somewhat I doubt it, and quite frankly I don't care, as I believe the profit will go to good causes. BTW do university students get discounted drinks at the uni bar? |
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Post by harrowman on Aug 26, 2012 18:23:37 GMT
I have been assured that if you do think £40 is too much to pay for the farewell A Stock trip the you certainly won't like the price of the Steam Special Trips to be run in connection with the MET 150 Anniversary. Can't wait for the complaints to come in on that one. ;D |
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Post by rincew1nd on Aug 26, 2012 21:39:38 GMT
I guess part of the problem is that there are silly fools out there prepared to pay rediculous amounts for the luggage racks, so as for actually travelling on an actual train... *ker ching!*
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Post by harrowman on Aug 27, 2012 7:39:02 GMT
I guess part of the problem is that there are silly fools out there prepared to pay rediculous amounts for the luggage racks, so as for actually travelling on an actual train... *ker ching!* Well don't buy the luggage racks and don't travel on the train. Simples, eek! |
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Post by elo10538 on Aug 27, 2012 7:56:53 GMT
The luggage racks aren't selling and I suppose we'll have to wait and see what the actual prices are for the Steam Specials but expect it to be quite high, given the rarity of the event that will take place, and the cost of putting it on in the first place.
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Post by harrowman on Aug 27, 2012 8:34:55 GMT
I realise this is a discussion, so I will add another two pence worth.
Regarding the thread title, I am sick and tired of the negativity of some of the posts here. Nobody is forcing anyone to pay up, as with most businesses the choice is yours, you just vote by walking away.
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Post by rincew1nd on Aug 27, 2012 12:06:28 GMT
I guess part of the problem is that there are silly fools out there prepared to pay rediculous amounts for the luggage racks, so as for actually travelling on an actual train... *ker ching!* Well don't buy the luggage racks and don't travel on the train. Simples, eek! Bit late for that now, still trying to figure out how to erect the thing! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2012 13:48:48 GMT
I realise this is a discussion, so I will add another two pence worth. Regarding the thread title, I am sick and tired of the negativity of some of the posts here. Nobody is forcing anyone to pay up, as with most businesses the choice is yours, you just vote by walking away. Sick and tired of the negativity? A few people, myself included have commented that £40 is an awful lot of money to pay, which, it is! If you get sick and tired over that then may I suggest you dont go on internet forums - forums are for discussion. In this instance regarding the farewell tour and things associated with it, such as the prices. It's just as easy as saying "dont pay up" etc. Some people would really want to go on this tour but are priced out of it due to the cost which I think is a great shame and is something that should be discussed. |
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Post by harrowman on Aug 27, 2012 14:05:57 GMT
I realise this is a discussion, so I will add another two pence worth. Regarding the thread title, I am sick and tired of the negativity of some of the posts here. Nobody is forcing anyone to pay up, as with most businesses the choice is yours, you just vote by walking away. Sick and tired of the negativity? A few people, myself included have commented that £40 is an awful lot of money to pay, which, it is! If you get sick and tired over that then may I suggest you dont go on internet forums - forums are for discussion. In this instance regarding the farewell tour and things associated with it, such as the prices. It's just as easy as saying "dont pay up" etc. Some people would really want to go on this tour but are priced out of it due to the cost which I think is a great shame and is something that should be discussed. Don't get shirty with me, as you obviously have reading difficulties, I did say this was a disscusion at the start of my post. I would PM you but in your case it would be pointless! |
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Post by metman on Aug 27, 2012 15:17:58 GMT
Perhaps we can get away from all this and get back on topic. I personally think the price is a lot but I'm going to have to fork out and go on the tour. Of course, people will vote with their feet but I'd be surprised if the train was not full. I would like to see a more interesting route down to Acton and maybe a run on the test track but some things are not possible.
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Post by harrowman on Aug 27, 2012 15:39:58 GMT
Perhaps we can get away from all this and get back on topic. I personally think the price is a lot but I'm going to have to fork out and go on the tour. Of course, people will vote with their feet but I'd be surprised if the train was not full. I would like to see a more interesting route down to Acton and maybe a run on the test track but some things are not possible. I certainty would like to see more intersrting routes, unfortunately we haven't been given an explanation of why not. |
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