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Post by t697 on Feb 17, 2017 17:01:02 GMT
Chatter around the web suggests that two more D's are going next week. 7016 and 7532. Now's the time for your tales, memories and experiences with those two.... |
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Post by decaded on Feb 17, 2017 19:57:10 GMT
pm service :
005 7057/7018
054 7037/7526
106 7007/7018
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Post by superteacher on Feb 18, 2017 8:55:03 GMT
There doesn't seem to be much nostalgia for the D stock amongst the drivers. Whenever there is a driver change, the relieving driver normally seems to moan about having to drive the D! Obviously the S stock has pampered them! Strange to think that when the D's came in, they were a big advance in driver comfort when compared to the CO/CP and R stock. How times and expectations change.
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Post by Dstock7080 on Feb 18, 2017 10:15:20 GMT
Only amongst some drivers!
I was lucky to be reformed 25x55 last week, as the relieving driver of 55 was untrained on D Stock.
Indeed when introduced the D Stock were dubbed "biscuit tins" by us nostalgists, due to their flimsy and bland appearance and that a biscuit tin probably contained more metal!
Certainly Ds had better heaters, had speedometers that actually worked, compared to Rs and actually had speedos compared to CO/CPs! 6-7 people could fit into a D cab, about 3-4 on the older trains.
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Post by superteacher on Feb 18, 2017 10:22:07 GMT
Only amongst some drivers! I was lucky to be reformed 25x55 last week, as the relieving driver of 55 was untrained on D Stock. Indeed when introduced the D Stock were dubbed "biscuit tins" by us nostalgists, due to their flimsy and bland appearance and that a biscuit tin probably contained more metal! Certainly Ds had better heaters, had speedometers that actually worked, compared to Rs and actually had speedos compared to CO/CPs! 6-7 people could fit into a D cab, about 3-4 on the older trains. I suppose it's got to the point now where any trip on a D could potentially be that driver's last, as there are so few left now. Even finding one for a ride requires military timetabling precision! When did D stock training for new drivers actually finish? |
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Post by Antje on Feb 18, 2017 11:40:00 GMT
All these summary reports remind me of the time when enthusiasts were reporting the demise of the MS61 on the RER in near real-time last year. There was a Facebook group that would often post the position of the last train(s), usually in the form of "NELY 61 towards Boissy-Saint-Léger departed Châtelet at 0935" and we would all then chase the train.
Not sure if there is as much passion for the D Stock as much as the MS61 on the RER, the A Stock on the Tube and the still-in-service R32 on the New York Subway, though.
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Post by North End on Feb 18, 2017 13:12:15 GMT
There doesn't seem to be much nostalgia for the D stock amongst the drivers. Whenever there is a driver change, the relieving driver normally seems to moan about having to drive the D! Obviously the S stock has pampered them! Strange to think that when the D's came in, they were a big advance in driver comfort when compared to the CO/CP and R stock. How times and expectations change. A friend of mine who is a driver on the District hates driving D Stock. His reasoning is that they are ok trains, but that they have gone into a decline in their final days in terms of non-essential maintenance. Perhaps others could elaborate on this. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2017 13:13:07 GMT
There doesn't seem to be much nostalgia for the D stock amongst the drivers. Whenever there is a driver change, the relieving driver normally seems to moan about having to drive the D! Obviously the S stock has pampered them! Strange to think that when the D's came in, they were a big advance in driver comfort when compared to the CO/CP and R stock. How times and expectations change. I was doing an inspection from the cab of a D stock approx 3 months ago now and the driver who I know to be an Upminister driving stated what a proper train it was not the plastic rubbish of a S stock. |
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Post by superteacher on Feb 18, 2017 14:23:55 GMT
There doesn't seem to be much nostalgia for the D stock amongst the drivers. Whenever there is a driver change, the relieving driver normally seems to moan about having to drive the D! Obviously the S stock has pampered them! Strange to think that when the D's came in, they were a big advance in driver comfort when compared to the CO/CP and R stock. How times and expectations change. A friend of mine who is a driver on the District hates driving D Stock. His reasoning is that they are ok trains, but that they have gone into a decline in their final days in terms of non-essential maintenance. Perhaps others could elaborate on this. I was on one yesterday, and both drivers (there was a change at Barking) were having trouble stopping it in the right place. Often it would pull up short, needing a little motoring to get it to the stopping mark. It was also very jerky when pulling away. Really added to the old train feel! |
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Post by paulsw2 on Feb 20, 2017 13:39:08 GMT
T47 is a D my train happy days
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Post by paulsw2 on Feb 20, 2017 15:34:27 GMT
An addition T2 is also a D 7503 on the east end have not seen any others out
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Post by Chris M on Feb 22, 2017 18:06:30 GMT
Train 122 is a D-stock. 7032 is on the west end, rather glad I missed the train ahead by a few seconds now!
Edit: unit 7057 is on the east end
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Post by superteacher on Feb 22, 2017 19:10:50 GMT
Train 122 is a D-stock. 7032 is on the west end, rather glad I missed the train ahead by a few seconds now! Edit: unit 7057 is on the east end You have to very lucky to find one by chance! Not sure how many were out today. |
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Post by Chris M on Feb 22, 2017 19:46:27 GMT
Indeed, it was shame I didn't have time for a proper ride. Plaistow to Bow Road isn't long enough for what may be a last journey.
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Post by lt on Feb 22, 2017 19:52:06 GMT
Came through Earls Court this morning around 7.30 saw 7007 pull into adjacent platform, unfortunately as it was rammed solid, decided against leaving the S Iwas on for what could have been my final D ride..
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Post by superteacher on Feb 22, 2017 19:55:09 GMT
Hopefully you will get a few more chances. There will be a last official run at some point, but nothing is confirmed at the moment.
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Post by paulsw2 on Feb 22, 2017 21:33:04 GMT
I have been blessed my train T126 was a D 7012-7095 T36 was a D as well as T122
I will miss these workhorses
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Post by lt on Feb 22, 2017 21:40:53 GMT
Hopefully you will get a few more chances. There will be a last official run at some point, but nothing is confirmed at the moment. The sad part is I remember sitting on the platform whilst some of the D stock predecessor's went by in case a D turned up! |
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Post by superteacher on Feb 22, 2017 21:56:38 GMT
Hopefully you will get a few more chances. There will be a last official run at some point, but nothing is confirmed at the moment. The sad part is I remember sitting on the platform whilst some of the D stock predecessor's went by in case a D turned up! Time sure flies eh . . . |
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on Feb 22, 2017 21:59:17 GMT
I have been blessed my train T126 was a D 7012-7095 T36 was a D as well as T122 I will miss these workhorses I never forgave them for replacing the previous incumbents, particularly the red ones!  To me, they were the start of the modernization that stripped away the soul of the Underground, although admittedly, that soul was usually late and/or filthy!  |
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Post by superteacher on Feb 22, 2017 22:22:09 GMT
I have been blessed my train T126 was a D 7012-7095 T36 was a D as well as T122 I will miss these workhorses I never forgave them for replacing the previous incumbents, particularly the red ones! To me, they were the start of the modernization that stripped away the soul of the Underground, although admittedly, that soul was usually late and/or filthy! Message from D stock overlords: Whistlekilller is NOT welcome on the farewell tour . . .  |
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Post by alholmes on Feb 22, 2017 22:34:39 GMT
T104 was D stock this morning - 7037/7526
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on Feb 22, 2017 22:39:41 GMT
I never forgave them for replacing the previous incumbents, particularly the red ones! To me, they were the start of the modernization that stripped away the soul of the Underground, although admittedly, that soul was usually late and/or filthy! Message from D stock overlords: Whistlekilller is NOT welcome on the farewell tour . . . I'll probably be unavailable although I'm not unaware of the feelings running high about the removal of these units. I shall therefore raise a dead trout to their memory (as I'll probably be fishing somewhere on the day) and wish gods speed to whichever end or rebirth awaits them.  |
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Post by MoreToJack on Feb 22, 2017 22:41:02 GMT
I have been blessed my train T126 was a D 7012-7095 T36 was a D as well as T122 I will miss these workhorses I never forgave them for replacing the previous incumbents, particularly the red ones! To me, they were the start of the modernization that stripped away the soul of the Underground, although admittedly, that soul was usually late and/or filthy! Red trains?! I can *just* remember silver ones. I'll dust off your zimmerframe for the farewell. 🙃 |
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Post by John Tuthill on Feb 22, 2017 23:35:03 GMT
I never forgave them for replacing the previous incumbents, particularly the red ones! To me, they were the start of the modernization that stripped away the soul of the Underground, although admittedly, that soul was usually late and/or filthy! Red trains?! I can *just* remember silver ones. I'll dust off your zimmerframe for the farewell. 🙃 Better make that two then |
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on Feb 22, 2017 23:35:24 GMT
I never forgave them for replacing the previous incumbents, particularly the red ones! To me, they were the start of the modernization that stripped away the soul of the Underground, although admittedly, that soul was usually late and/or filthy! Red trains?! I can *just* remember silver ones. I'll dust off your zimmerframe for the farewell. 🙃 Jack....... zimmerframe indeed........I'll lay off the hrrrrumphing but they had comfortable seats and smelt of wee. That's all you need to know young man. |
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Post by shunterl44 on Feb 23, 2017 8:58:25 GMT
Just seen a D stock trailer heading north on the M40. Saw another one yesterday as well. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the numbers.
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Post by Dstock7080 on Feb 23, 2017 9:02:47 GMT
Just seen a D stock trailer heading north on the M40. Saw another one yesterday as well. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the numbers. Today was 17016 and 7016. Yesterday was 7533 8016. Thu 23/2 EBwy-Upm T30 7012+7095, T45 7526+7037 AM T103 7046+7503. 7018+7007 out of service ECom 7030+7535 out of service Upm |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 13:33:36 GMT
Rather looks as though the end is very nigh. 7533, one of the first into service all those years ago, apparently not being kept for last public working/farewell tour, then....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 14:32:38 GMT
Hello everybody,
I’ve been lurking on this thread for a few weeks in readiness to nip down to London and get my last go on the latitudinal seating.
Any best guesses as to when the final day of normal service is likely to be (or how many weeks off we are)?
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