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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 11:34:10 GMT
If it runs, the first Class 345 will be arriving at Ilford Depot (w/c 5th December).
Testing will commence shortly on the GEML mainline. Almost certainly on the Ilford - Witham test slot. A first opportunity to see the future as Aventras will be flooding into WA and GA lines over the next 4 years.
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Post by alholmes on Dec 4, 2016 9:50:26 GMT
Arrives Ilford on Wednesday. Journey starts from Old Dalby on Tuesday.
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Post by dazz285 on Dec 4, 2016 17:35:27 GMT
A mate of mine at Crossrail says it's due on the 13th.
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Post by spsmiler on Dec 4, 2016 18:17:25 GMT
I saw this info somewhere else but did not share it here because I thought that special train schedules etc., was not allowed here on DD.
Anyway, thanks, I am hoping to able to see it in on its way, providing that it sticks to the scheduled time!
I'm undecided where though. It might be Stratford, it might be lineside near to Ilford depot (from the car park near to Farm Foods). I've filmed from here before, its not on railway property but passing trains temporarily block the view.
Simon
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Post by dazz285 on Dec 4, 2016 19:00:06 GMT
A mate of mine at Crossrail says it's due on the 13th. Change of plans.. He just rechecked his paperwork.. Delivery w/c 5th not w/c 12th December |
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on Dec 4, 2016 20:29:51 GMT
I saw this info somewhere else but did not share it here because I thought that special train schedules etc., was not allowed here on DD. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2016 21:31:52 GMT
I am guessing as it is a train for the National Rail network with overhead equipment that it will be arriving under it's own steam rather than pulled by another train?
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Post by domh245 on Dec 4, 2016 21:42:38 GMT
I am guessing as it is a train for the National Rail network with overhead equipment that it will be arriving under it's own steam rather than pulled by another train? Nope, it'll be coupled up to something (the move from Derby to Old Dalby was a class 67 IIRC) - It'd have problems leaving Old Dalby without a diesel propelling it. I think that even without large parts of it's route unelectrified, there would be issues with sourcing a sufficiently trained driver. There are a few points where the locomotive could be detached and left to move under it's own power, but I'd be surprised if that were done. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2016 20:31:22 GMT
It's a shame that Old Dalby's rusting Anglia Class 47 can't join the DRS locos for one last trip over GEML metals.
Quite weird seeing that old relic dragging the 345 unit around the site. |
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Post by alholmes on Dec 6, 2016 23:34:39 GMT
It's not departed Old Dalby yet - should have left two hours ago.
I notice there's an identical path in RTT in a couple of days time, arriving Ilford at 11.11 on Friday morning.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 8:29:13 GMT
Did it leave in the end, or has it been delayed until another day?
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Post by domh245 on Dec 7, 2016 8:54:28 GMT
Did it leave in the end, or has it been delayed until another day? It was cancelled. Realtimetrains says it was due to "a problem at the depot" but those delay/cancellation reasons aren't always entirely true. |
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Post by norbitonflyer on Dec 7, 2016 10:00:42 GMT
Did it leave in the end, or has it been delayed until another day? It was cancelled. Realtimetrains says it was due to "a problem at the depot" but those delay/cancellation reasons aren't always entirely true. Well, whatever the problem was, (whether with the loco, the unit itself, the train crew, or the trackwork), it must have been either "at the depot" or "on the road", and if the train never left the depot it is more likely to have been the former. |
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Post by domh245 on Dec 9, 2016 1:34:32 GMT
There is currently something headed from Old Dalby to Ilford due through Stratford at about 1045.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 11:53:22 GMT
It has arrived at Ilford.
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Post by domh245 on Dec 9, 2016 17:39:08 GMT
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Post by spsmiler on Dec 9, 2016 21:18:45 GMT
That was filmed whilst walking home, I went a 'very long way around' after leaving Ilford station to see if I could see the train in Ilford depot. Earlier in the day I used my camcorder too. This was at platform 10a at Stratford. Sorry, a message about this video should have been published here earlier today but I had to go out. There is a surprise at the end of the film... Enjoy! Simon |
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Post by Chris W on Dec 9, 2016 22:06:31 GMT
Maybe this is an appropriate time to re-flag: The fact that the originally mentioned delivery didn't take place is a prime example of how unreliable such reports of delivery might be. Additionally I would like to highlight the focus that the criminal fraternity gave to deliveries when the S Stock were en-route. [Admin hat off]Whilst timings might be available elsewhere (which may or may not actually take place as per above), I will personally take the view that members who post timings/provide links to timings are knowingly supporting these activities and are allowing the District Dave forum to become a source of information for these individuals to actively target deliveries [/Admin hat back on] |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 23:47:59 GMT
I would not have any illicit information to post even if I wanted to, but I am curious as to what use the details of delivery would be to the criminal fraternity - it would not be easy to steal one.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 23:49:47 GMT
I would not have any illicit information to post even if I wanted to, but I am curious as to what use the details of delivery would be to the criminal fraternity - it would not be easy to steal one. No, but it would be easy to vandalise one. |
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Post by Chris M on Dec 10, 2016 9:09:51 GMT
More than one S stock was "tagged" by graffitiers en route to London.
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on Dec 10, 2016 9:20:53 GMT
I would not have any illicit information to post even if I wanted to, but I am curious as to what use the details of delivery would be to the criminal fraternity - it would not be easy to steal one. I've got this unlikely vision of a brand new 345 being nicked from Ilford by balaclava clad villains on the back of a fleet of low loaders without alerting the local police, or worse still, a modern day version of "Von Ryan's Express".  As has been said above, it's all about vandalism sadly. The people who enjoy freestyle painting will often refer to forums like this one in order to (hopefully) get their information, hence our reason for suppressing such. I assume that tagging a brand new train carries some sort of kudos amongst them......... |
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Post by crusty54 on Dec 10, 2016 9:53:08 GMT
I would not have any illicit information to post even if I wanted to, but I am curious as to what use the details of delivery would be to the criminal fraternity - it would not be easy to steal one. I've got this unlikely vision of a brand new 345 being nicked from Ilford by balaclava clad villains on the back of a fleet of low loaders without alerting the local police, or worse still, a modern day version of "Von Ryan's Express". As has been said above, it's all about vandalism sadly. The people who enjoy freestyle painting will often refer to forums like this one in order to (hopefully) get their information, hence our reason for suppressing such. I assume that tagging a brand new train carries some sort of kudos amongst them......... When the tagging craze first hit London, the clear instruction was that the train must not run in service. The aim was to ensure that tagging appeared pointless in that their efforts would not be seen. Unfortunately, too many trains got tagged and train services were affected by the ban. |
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Post by John Tuthill on Dec 10, 2016 10:12:57 GMT
I've got this unlikely vision of a brand new 345 being nicked from Ilford by balaclava clad villains on the back of a fleet of low loaders without alerting the local police, or worse still, a modern day version of "Von Ryan's Express". As has been said above, it's all about vandalism sadly. The people who enjoy freestyle painting will often refer to forums like this one in order to (hopefully) get their information, hence our reason for suppressing such. I assume that tagging a brand new train carries some sort of kudos amongst them......... When the tagging craze first hit London, the clear instruction was that the train must not run in service. The aim was to ensure that tagging appeared pointless in that their efforts would not be seen. Unfortunately, too many trains got tagged and train services were affected by the ban. I remember reading a few years ago that after a spate of graffi on Birmingham buses the sh*ts were caught. The magistrate as part of the punishment said they would clean up the mess they'd caused. Brilliant I thought 'til some do gooder moron pointed out that they were too young to do such work  |
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Post by crusty54 on Jan 20, 2017 2:27:44 GMT
Saw a test train pass through Seven Kings at speed towards Ilford around 01:45. Running on the fast lines. Looked good. Back the other way around 02:30.
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Post by danwoodhouse on Feb 9, 2017 0:13:49 GMT
I'm not sure about that nose on the front of the class 345
dont seem right for a metro type train
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Post by crusty54 on Feb 9, 2017 5:47:23 GMT
I'm not sure about that nose on the front of the class 345 dont seem right for a metro type train The front looks good in reality. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 23:04:43 GMT
The final moquette can be seen in this video:
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Post by phoenixcronin on Feb 22, 2017 9:57:17 GMT
Even the old lady kept calling it Crossrail!
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Post by silenthunter on Mar 9, 2017 22:22:36 GMT
I believe that 345 005 has now arrived at Ilford.
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