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Post by dangeruxb on Nov 5, 2012 17:53:11 GMT
Passing the back of Ruislip Depot on the Met/Pic, it can be clearly seen that this train is being cut up onsite. I have however noticed, a front end of one of the driving cars (back to the first doors) seems to have been placed aside. Is this for preservation? The rest of the train is slowing disappearing into a pile of scrap
Apologies if this is in the wrong place, struggled to find a section for it
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Post by metman on Nov 5, 2012 18:29:00 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2012 19:34:39 GMT
When was the last time that was used?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2012 20:49:07 GMT
It was last used several years ago. No exact date in my records.
TCC5 is no more (apart from its cab, which is being kept - don't know for what at the moment). TCC4 is currently under the cutter's torch.
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Post by a60 on Nov 5, 2012 21:25:39 GMT
Is the old weedkiller 38TS still in existance? If so, how long will it be before it gets scrapped?
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Post by bruce on Nov 5, 2012 21:34:36 GMT
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Post by br7mt on Nov 5, 2012 22:27:03 GMT
The old 38TS Weedkilling Train is next on that road for cutting up.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2012 22:31:45 GMT
I was surprised to see the unit as we passed the depot on the Farewell to the A- Stock tour in September
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Post by brigham on Nov 16, 2012 14:32:00 GMT
Are there no preservationists active in LT circles? I've been involved with various old car/ bus/ rail groups over the years, and the idea that cutting-up pre-war vehicles is just something to mention 'in passing' amazes me.
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Post by norbitonflyer on Nov 16, 2012 14:40:13 GMT
Given that they have been extensively modified from their original condition, and are of no more historical interest than other examples of 1938 stock which have been preserved (or indeed are in daily operational service on the other side of the Solent!) I assume no-one thought the Tunnel cleaning and weedkilling rains were worth preserving. Given their specialised uses, they may well need to be dismantled in any case to retrieve specialised components that are to be re-used in whatever replaces them.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2012 15:11:10 GMT
It would be much appreciated if anybody could get some photos before both Tunnel Cleaner and Weed Killer train return to just bits of metal. Myself and I'm sure many others will have wanted to see the interiors of these trains!
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Post by dangeruxb on Nov 27, 2012 12:22:02 GMT
As said above TCC5, apart from the Cab, is no more and going on todays pass, they are well and truely getting stuck in to TCC4!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2012 13:05:16 GMT
As said above TCC5, apart from the Cab, is no more and going on todays pass, they are well and truely getting stuck in to TCC4! Apart from the cab of TCC5, the scrapping of the Tunnel Cleaning Train is now complete. They are now working on the weed killing unit and the first car should be "no more" very soon, other to follow next week. |
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Post by metman on Nov 27, 2012 17:47:27 GMT
Which train carries out weedkilling now? Battery locos and a converted GP wagon?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2012 18:35:30 GMT
Which train carries out weedkilling now? Battery locos and a converted GP wagon? Correct |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2012 0:46:25 GMT
The weed killing unit of ex-1938 Stock is now history and in that great scrapyard in the sky.
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Post by Ben on Dec 7, 2012 11:52:50 GMT
A shame. I remember years back seeing it pass through Ickenham working. The offside sink, over the bogie by the cab, and the mish-mash of different seating moquettes where cushions were still in place.
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Post by dangeruxb on Mar 4, 2013 14:48:01 GMT
This cab is still sat there, long after the rest of its remains have been cleared away. Any clues what its being kept for?
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