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Post by loughtonsiding on Jul 28, 2007 1:22:32 GMT
Sorry to revive this after over a month, but a very interesting accident report has now been made available at the Railways Archive: www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/docSummary.php?docID=1189It relates to a collision between an LMS freight train and an LNER passenger train at the Widened Lines junction at Kings Cross, in July 1932. Given the previous discussion about tripcocks, it is noteworthy that the report states that the LMS loco was not tripcock fitted, but makes no criticism of this. It's also interesting to note that on the day prior to the accident 332 trains passed over that part of the Widened Lines, all steam-hauled except for 6 (the Up Widened Line being electrified to Moorgate at that time). |
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Post by version3point1 on Aug 1, 2007 3:38:17 GMT
All's quiet...    A bit sad seeing her just sit there in the depot really. She's starting to really rust away on the inside too. |
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Post by hearnia on Sept 14, 2007 12:58:25 GMT
Another trip on the Met is pencilled in for 7th December. This trip has been requested to convey Peter Hendy and others who were unable to be present at the re-inauguration earlier in the year
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Post by hearnia on Nov 8, 2007 10:09:52 GMT
For those in the loop, Special Timetable Notice 183/07 gives the exact timings for this run. It's valid 3rd to 7th December but the train will only run on the 7th and one other day TBA.
Ruislip depot 1105, HOH6 11:47, Neasden Depot 12:00-13:00, HOH1 13:25, AMR1 13:49, HOH2 1427, AMR 15:09, HOH6 15:48, Ruislip Depot 16:35
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 12:52:45 GMT
Any chance anybody can get me some cab pics please.
I'm struggling to find alot of different shots for my MSTS 3D model and was wondering if i wanted to go and take my own pics how and who would i apply to get permission if at all possible to visit Sarah in the depot.
Darren.
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Post by c5 on Nov 23, 2007 12:53:54 GMT
Any chance anybody can get me some cab pics please. I'm struggling to find alot of different shots for my MSTS 3D model and was wondering if i wanted to go and take my own pics how and who would i apply to to get permission if at all possible to visit Sarah in the depot. Darren. It's out again on 7 December, starting from Harrow. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 12:55:48 GMT
Damn, I have to be in London on the 8th. Isn't that just typical.
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Post by happybunny on Nov 23, 2007 14:29:38 GMT
So can people actually ride on this train? Is it a steam train?
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Post by Chris M on Nov 23, 2007 15:40:31 GMT
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Post by c5 on Nov 23, 2007 16:32:00 GMT
So can people actually ride on this train? Is it a steam train? As well as Chris M's post, it pulls 4 ex EMU Mark 1's. |
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Post by metman on Nov 24, 2007 1:14:02 GMT
who would you have to kill to get onto this train??
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2007 20:40:32 GMT
She should be out on test tomorrow (Wednesday) and then on the VIP run on Friday
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Post by metman on Dec 6, 2007 1:08:32 GMT
Was she out and about today? Also, I heard that LT12 can run off 3rd rail using 750vDC, how does that work?
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Post by Oracle on Dec 6, 2007 9:57:49 GMT
I asked years ago about this conversion: it was also done with the Standard Stock Track Recording Train that was "lent" to BR (towed to Wimbledon initially to gain the third rail). I was told that it was relatively simple to do and involved moving the negative cabling to connect to the rail wheels to provide the earth return. Whether it is true or not I have no idea but it sounded plausible.
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Post by metman on Dec 6, 2007 10:44:48 GMT
That must be it then!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2007 13:35:12 GMT
How is the Earth strap connected to the wheels on 3rd rail trains. Is it via sliprings on the axle or is it just bonded to the bogie frames.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2007 11:28:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2007 15:09:21 GMT
Nice photos. Looks like it's had a repaint into an earlier livery - Metropolitan crests instead of "London Transport".
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Post by Tom on Dec 8, 2007 15:52:43 GMT
Nice photos. Looks like it's had a repaint into an earlier livery - Metropolitan crests instead of "London Transport". And not a very good repaint at that... |
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Post by edb on Dec 9, 2007 23:30:53 GMT
That is awful!
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