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Post by a60 on Oct 6, 2014 14:59:41 GMT
Hi all, While I was waiting at Harrow I heard a train that didn't quite sound like an S Stock approaching, I was pleasantly surprised to see 5110 with the RAT. I managed to get a few shots of it (albeit not of great quality). Here's one of my shots: www.flickr.com/photos/127666424@N03/15272294189/ |
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Post by phillw48 on Oct 6, 2014 16:26:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 17:30:13 GMT
It was out earlier than that as well. I saw it passing harrow about 6.10am this morning. I only noticed as I saw an ark that was a lot brighter than normal out of the corner of my eye.
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Post by metman on Oct 6, 2014 18:10:32 GMT
Excellent I was wondering when I'd see a proper unit on the Met again!
Looking forward to seeing and hearing it.
Question: when is it likely to run to chesham as my wife will want to know when her train is cancelled!?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 19:09:44 GMT
To be honest, I was surprised to see it out. ~I heard a few days ago it was not in a fit state to run.
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Post by a60 on Oct 6, 2014 20:05:25 GMT
Any idea as to why it was allegedly unfit to run? Or is it not for public consumption?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 20:10:36 GMT
Sadly, the public don't really get to consume it as such  |
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Post by metman on Oct 7, 2014 6:40:21 GMT
I had noticed it had moved from the back of Neasden so assumed it was being made ready for service. The problem is both units sit there all year doing nothing! They need to be used to keep them working in order and its is therefore important for preservation in the future.
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Post by a60 on Oct 7, 2014 15:38:55 GMT
Well I had noticed that 5234 has been parked up again at the back of the depot (although I think it has been cleaned (correct me if I'm wrong))
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2014 19:10:18 GMT
Fab news! Was thinking about Mr A only today! Is there a timetable kicking about?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2014 20:05:10 GMT
There is a new team responsible for maintaining the RAT fleet. A few days ago they were training on it in the depot (the reason why it was moved around within the depot). To put it simply, I have seen a picture of it being assisted by an s stock. I shall say no more.
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Post by Indefatigable on Oct 7, 2014 21:24:49 GMT
What is the inside like on this train? Has it had internal modifications or does it still have the seats in place as if it had only just come out of service?
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Post by metman on Oct 7, 2014 21:43:49 GMT
Last time I was on 5110 everything was still there.
I do hope 5234 and 5110 are ok. 5234 is especially important historically as it was the first unit in service.
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Post by Indefatigable on Oct 7, 2014 23:12:21 GMT
Last time I was on 5110 everything was still there. I do hope 5234 and 5110 are ok. 5234 is especially important historically as it was the first unit in service. Ah, so in theory there is nothing to prevent it being placed into revenue service? How interesting |
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Post by metman on Oct 8, 2014 7:59:58 GMT
I'm not sure that is quite true. It was used as part of a heritage run but that was over a year ago so it may need some internal maintenance prior to taking passengers again. Engineering stock has a nasty habit of allowing the interiors to deteriorate when not in use. You'd need to ask one if the depot team on site.
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Post by philthetube on Oct 8, 2014 8:10:43 GMT
It should not cause any cancellations to Chesham services, the rat is only booked to visit Chesham in engineering hours, it is only sent in traffic hours if rail conditions become too bad for normal traffic as as the S stock generally performs better than the A stock did on slippery tracks I would not expect that to happen.
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Post by Antje on Oct 8, 2014 23:06:38 GMT
I may try photographing the RAT at some point, perhaps where the train doesn't go fast. Due to forum rules, the timings should be PM'd to me rather than made public. Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 6:43:09 GMT
Is the Network Rail RTT out and about on the Met this year? If so, does anyone have timings of where to see it? A couple of years ago it went north though amersham at about 7.25am; used to cause raised eyebrows from the commuting masses (including me!).
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Post by MoreToJack on Oct 9, 2014 11:21:41 GMT
I may try photographing the RAT at some point, perhaps where the train doesn't go fast. Due to forum rules, the timings should be PM'd to me rather than made public. Thanks. They are publicly available in the latest Met WTT, which can be obtained on the TfL website. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 16:59:16 GMT
I haven't seen reference to it elsewhere but there is also a Network Rail RHTT that takes in the Overground from Hackney all the way to Richmond, i.e. it takes in the District Line. Whether it is actually spraying when it reaches Gunnersbury I don't know. It seems to only reach Richmond at the weekend reversing at Willesden at other times. It starts at Broxbourne and takes in Harlow, Cambridge, Royston, Cambridge again, Broxbourne again, Hackney, Richmond, Hackney, Hertford East, Broxbourne. Click here for 2013 photo of said formation at West Hampstesd. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 17:55:24 GMT
If the RAT was to be out in a Saturday near Christmas and members all donated some money to a suitable charity could this not this be part of the Christmas Meet this year?
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Post by abe on Oct 10, 2014 11:37:44 GMT
The NR railhead treatment train passed NB through Chalfont & Latimer this morning at about 06.25 with its usual roar of diesel engines and hiss from the sprays. At the south end was one of the red DB-branded locos, I think.
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Post by carltona on Oct 10, 2014 13:35:19 GMT
At the south end was one of the red DB-branded locos, I think. This may well have been 66001, as it was at Marylebone yesterday with the railhead treatment train. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 18:56:00 GMT
I spotted the RAT again today passing Harrow on the Hill around 12.30
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Post by metman on Oct 10, 2014 22:35:10 GMT
66001 was in use last year.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2014 7:57:01 GMT
66001 is one of only a few 66s fitted with trip cock equipment I believe along with 66017 & 66019.
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Post by drpete on Dec 1, 2014 17:20:40 GMT
The NR railhead treatment train passed NB through Chalfont & Latimer this morning at about 06.25 with its usual roar of diesel engines and hiss from the sprays. At the south end was one of the red DB-branded locos, I think. It went through Ricky station about 9.10 on Saturday morning. Could barely tell what colour the locos were they were so filthy, but the DB one was on the back. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 9:22:24 GMT
The RAT was shunting about at Harrow on the Hill yesterday around 2.30ish
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 16:25:07 GMT
It went through Ricky station about 9.10 on Saturday morning. Could barely tell what colour the locos were they were so filthy, but the DB one was on the back. They get so filthy from the chemicals being "thrown up" - check this photo of a RHTT passing Kew Gardens which I posted in the Photography section recently click here |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 18:45:46 GMT
It went through Ricky station about 9.10 on Saturday morning. Could barely tell what colour the locos were they were so filthy, but the DB one was on the back. They get so filthy from the chemicals being "thrown up" - check this photo of a RHTT passing Kew Gardens which I posted in the Photography section recently click hereChemicals? I thought it was just water they actually spray? |
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