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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 22:34:41 GMT
Evening all, I know we should be focusing on the Metropolitan line today, but I have had one thing that is bugging my mind;
Why don't the D78 stock operate the Wimbleware line now, because the platforms north of HSK have been lengthened to accommodate the S7 stock, and they are longer than the D78, so why don't they just use the D stock for the Wimbleware from now until they are sent up to the siding in the sky?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 22:39:30 GMT
The platforms north of High Street Kensington haven't been extended, the S7s will be using SDO between HSK and Paddington (Praed St)
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Post by DWS on Sept 26, 2012 22:39:50 GMT
Evening all, I know we should be focusing on the Metropolitan line today, but I have had one thing that is bugging my mind; Why don't the D78 stock operate the Wimbleware line now, because the platforms north of HSK have been lengthened to accommodate the S7 stock, and they are longer than the D78, so why don't they just use the D stock for the Wimbleware from now until they are sent up to the siding in the sky? ELL Because the D stock does not have selective door control, the S stock can keep some doors closed. |
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Post by norbitonflyer on Sept 27, 2012 6:46:11 GMT
and beacuse there aren't enough D78s to cover that route as well as the main line.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 14:01:37 GMT
Wimbleware line?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 15:21:35 GMT
The Wimbledon-Edg ware Road service. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 20:02:36 GMT
Evening all, I know we should be focusing on the Metropolitan line today, but I have had one thing that is bugging my mind; Why don't the D78 stock operate the Wimbleware line now, because the platforms north of HSK have been lengthened to accommodate the S7 stock, and they are longer than the D78, so why don't they just use the D stock for the Wimbleware from now until they are sent up to the siding in the sky? ELL Because the D stock does not have selective door control, the S stock can keep some doors closed. I thought the D stock had selective door control, as the last doors on the last car used to remain closed at Gloucester Road on the westbound platform when the last carriage used to be berthed half in half out of the platform? |
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Post by metman on Sept 27, 2012 20:27:32 GMT
Unfortunately there would need to be more that just the last set of doors to get the D stock in.
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Post by rincew1nd on Sept 27, 2012 20:30:24 GMT
So much to learn, but at least you ask the right questions. Wimbleware = District Dave speak for the Wimbledon to Edg ware Road service of the District Line. It is often thought of in these parts as a separate line , I guess similar to the way in which the Hammersmith Branch used to be. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 20:48:52 GMT
So much to learn, but at least you ask the right questions. Wimbleware = District Dave speak for the Wimbledon to Edg ware Road service of the District Line. It is often thought of in these parts as a separate line , I guess similar to the way in which the Hammersmith Branch used to be. The LT staff term for the Wimbledon - Edgware Road trains was "locals". A local train for local people. ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2012 4:20:26 GMT
So much to learn, but at least you ask the right questions. Wimbleware = District Dave speak for the Wimbledon to Edg ware Road service of the District Line. It is often thought of in these parts as a separate line , I guess similar to the way in which the Hammersmith Branch used to be. Never used that term! |
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Post by rincew1nd on Sept 28, 2012 5:06:39 GMT
I think its only really used on here, not surprising you've not heard of it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2012 20:16:20 GMT
Oddly enough, a few days ago I was at Wimbledon Station and wanted to get to HSK and I asked the passenger assistant when the next Wimbleware train will be arriving and departing, and behold... He actually knew what I meant
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Post by crusty54 on Sept 29, 2012 9:55:53 GMT
seem to remember that D stock would actually hit the walls in the Paddington/Edgware Road area
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Post by Dstock7080 on Sept 29, 2012 10:19:01 GMT
seem to remember that D stock would actually hit the walls in the Paddington/Edgware Road area Certainly didn't when i took one up there. |
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Post by crusty54 on Sept 29, 2012 11:49:04 GMT
seem to remember that D stock would actually hit the walls in the Paddington/Edgware Road area Certainly didn't when i took one up there. track work may have changed this. gauge testing when new |
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Post by PGtrips on Oct 1, 2012 13:20:17 GMT
Certainly didn't when i took one up there. You have aroused my curiosity. When did you do that, and why? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2012 13:27:05 GMT
I remember one instance where ED12(rt2) failed at Hight St Ken and they decided to take it up to Edgware Road but if I remember rightly it cant reverse in the middle platforms and had to go beyond Edgware Road to do the shunt back.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2012 16:56:58 GMT
Certainly didn't when i took one up there. You have aroused my curiosity. When did you do that, and why? Ditto; Mind you, we've all taken wrong 'uns, but that would be good 'un. |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Oct 1, 2012 17:03:07 GMT
You have aroused my curiosity. When did you do that, and why? Ditto; Mind you, we've all taken wrong 'uns, but that would be good 'un. It wasn't exactly a "wrong 'un"! A full account is with the Admins here, for a trot-out in a new feature 'coming soon' ! So, wait with baited breath! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2012 17:08:21 GMT
oooohh, you tease, you.
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