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Post by Dstock7080 on Feb 23, 2017 16:12:40 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)? Towards the end of April, 8 weeks from tomorrow will be close. |
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Post by humbug on Feb 23, 2017 21:18:53 GMT
So when are the specials being run (or am I being hopeful)?
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Post by twobellstogo on Feb 23, 2017 21:23:09 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.... With the loss of 7532/3, I wouldn't mind 'Olympic' 7007 being part of the last D stock to run... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 22:03:50 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)? Towards the end of April, 8 weeks from tomorrow will be close. Longer than I thought, then. Is that just so LUL can extract the maximum permissible mileage out of them, while keeping new S stock in the sidings? Not that I'm complaining or anything! But it just seems a bit odd, given that there can now only be four or five (max.) trains now available for service, maybe 2 or 3 out on any given day. Experts, please advise the uninitiated on what is going on... |
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Post by superteacher on Feb 23, 2017 22:08:43 GMT
Towards the end of April, 8 weeks from tomorrow will be close. Longer than I thought, then. Is that just so LUL can extract the maximum permissible mileage out of them, while keeping new S stock in the sidings? Not that I'm complaining or anything! But it just seems a bit odd, given that there can now only be four or five (max.) trains now available for service, maybe 2 or 3 out on any given day. Experts, please advise the uninitiated on what is going on... They have had enough S stock to run the whole service for around 3 months now. It's probably a case of "the D's have some mileage left, so let's use them." |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Feb 24, 2017 7:35:52 GMT
Longer than I thought, then. Is that just so LUL can extract the maximum permissible mileage out of them, while keeping new S stock in the sidings? Not that I'm complaining or anything! But it just seems a bit odd, given that there can now only be four or five (max.) trains now available for service, maybe 2 or 3 out on any given day. Experts, please advise the uninitiated on what is going on... They have had enough S stock to run the whole service for around 3 months now. It's probably a case of "the D's have some mileage left, so let's use them." Things are still tight, with 6 S7 trains away from London either undelivered (2) or returned for ATC Automatic Train Control fitment (4). +1 temporarily loaned to Metropolitan Line =7 fleet: 133 trains, peak requirement District/Circle/H&C Lines: 109 |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Feb 24, 2017 9:49:36 GMT
Fri 24/02
Rmd-Upm T22 7526+7037
EBwy-Upm T27 7012+7095
AM T104 7046+7503.
7032+7057, 7018+7007 out of service ECom
7030+7535 out of service Upm.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 9:59:16 GMT
Thanks Dstock7080.
I'll keep an eye on here in case things change.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 11:57:00 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.... With the loss of 7532/3, I wouldn't mind 'Olympic' 7007 being part of the last D stock to run… What's the significance of "Olympic", I don't know about this? Of course, it's of interest as being the lowest numbered now remaining, if not the first in service. |
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Post by Antje on Feb 24, 2017 12:40:39 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)? Towards the end of April, 8 weeks from tomorrow will be close. I cannot confirm nor deny any last day and farewell tour dates at this time.  |
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Post by MoreToJack on Feb 24, 2017 13:53:30 GMT
With the loss of 7532/3, I wouldn't mind 'Olympic' 7007 being part of the last D stock to run… What's the significance of "Olympic", I don't know about this? Of course, it's of interest as being the lowest numbered now remaining, if not the first in service. 7007 conveyed the Olympic torch as part of the 2012 rally. |
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Post by mb2014 on Feb 24, 2017 14:32:31 GMT
95+12 still T27 I am on it 1438 ex Ealing B :-)
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Post by Dstock7080 on Feb 24, 2017 15:41:59 GMT
What's the significance of "Olympic", I don't know about this? Of course, it's of interest as being the lowest numbered now remaining, if not the first in service. 7007 conveyed the Olympic torch as part of the 2012 rally.  © BBC 24 July 2012  © Dstock7080 24 July 2012 |
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Post by mb2014 on Feb 24, 2017 16:41:20 GMT
7526+7037 still train 22. I saw 7046+7503 westbound at Victoria about 1620 but missed the train number
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Post by mb2014 on Feb 24, 2017 16:47:48 GMT
7526+7037 still train 22. I saw 7046+7503 westbound at Victoria about 1620 but missed the train number 22 was going to Parsons Green according to train describers and operator but they changed their minds at Earl's Court and we are going to Ealing B as booked |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 19:16:21 GMT
What's the significance of "Olympic", I don't know about this? Of course, it's of interest as being the lowest numbered now remaining, if not the first in service. 7007 conveyed the Olympic torch as part of the 2012 rally. © BBC 24 July 2012 © Dstock7080 24 July 2012 Holding the flame is one of the best signallers that the company had now of course retired spending his time on the Met and finishing off at Whitechapel |
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Post by mb2014 on Feb 24, 2017 19:27:25 GMT
I saw 7046+7503 westbound at Victoria about 1620 but missed the train number That was train 102 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 22:02:50 GMT
What's the significance of "Olympic", I don't know about this? Of course, it's of interest as being the lowest numbered now remaining, if not the first in service. 7007 conveyed the Olympic torch as part of the 2012 rally. Oh right, thanks for that. |
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Post by superteacher on Feb 25, 2017 0:14:01 GMT
May try to seek a D stock on Saturday, so any info on which (if any) are running would be appreciated.
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Post by t697 on Feb 25, 2017 8:51:38 GMT
May try to seek a D stock on Saturday, so any info on which (if any) are running would be appreciated. Ealing Common list shows 2 D78 both Spares. Not seen Upminster list. If you want a change from that the ATC installed S8 21050 is running today. |
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Post by decaded on Feb 25, 2017 18:39:13 GMT
As one of his colleagues,I can assure you that John has not retired,and continues to hold
the fort at Whitechapel.....probably until the end.
K.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 19:18:26 GMT
I'm sure by one of his colleagues that I was told John had retired if he hasn't and you see him next wish him all the best please
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Post by superteacher on Feb 25, 2017 19:46:48 GMT
In the end, dodgy weather and main line engineering works dissuaded me from going to London. Not sure if I would have seen any D's.
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Post by decaded on Feb 26, 2017 0:43:24 GMT
I'm sure by one of his colleagues that I was told John had retired if he hasn't and you see him next wish him all the best please I will....in fact next weekend we're both on nights K. |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Feb 26, 2017 8:38:20 GMT
In the end, dodgy weather and main line engineering works dissuaded me from going to London. Not sure if I would have seen any D's. Sadly none came out to play yesterday. Sun 26/2 Rmd-Upm T11 7526+7037 Wim-THill T56 7046+7503 (due to T/Op shortage these may change or be cancelled during the day) |
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Post by mb2014 on Feb 26, 2017 9:54:00 GMT
T11 now 21526
7046-7503 on the way to Wim
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Post by Hassaan on Feb 27, 2017 8:19:12 GMT
7536+7037 seen on T34 (Upminster to Ealing Broadway)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 14:15:22 GMT
I can only give the leading car number but as of 14:00
T006 7032
T033 7012
T034 7526
T062 7018
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Post by philthetube on Feb 27, 2017 14:51:44 GMT
Now that the line is mainly S stock does the average driver, (not enthusiasts) curse or smile when a D arrives.
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Post by MoreToJack on Feb 28, 2017 8:23:45 GMT
This morning:
11 - 7526+7037
15 - 7012+7095
62 - 7018+7007
7030+7535 at Upminster, 7032+7057 & 7046+7503 at Ealing Common.
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