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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2005 9:46:20 GMT
Hi guys.
I have always wondered id the d stock had guards.
I don't see where the guard's panel could have been?
Cheers
James
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Post by q8 on Sept 28, 2005 9:50:31 GMT
D stock had Guards at first and the panels were/are in the drivers cab.
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Post by setttt on Sept 28, 2005 11:07:13 GMT
Did the same apply to the pre-refurb C & 73s?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2005 11:27:30 GMT
Both C stock and 73ts had the guards panel in the cab pre refurb and were operated by the guard in the rear cab until OPO.
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Post by Colin on Sept 28, 2005 13:10:29 GMT
Gaurds panels are basically a door open and close button, a bell button and a door closed indicator light located on both sides of the cab rear bulkhead. The buttons are still there, though with different uses now. Ok lets see if i've got this picture posting thingy type stuff sussed - C stock (basic location) - images.fotopic.net/yb6pg3.jpgD stock (basic location) - images.fotopic.net/ybrn4a.jpg |
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Post by Phil on Sept 28, 2005 13:29:41 GMT
Pics look fine to me.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2005 14:17:47 GMT
the control switch for the guard to put his key in on a D stock has been plated now but it is right next to where the driver puts his/her control key
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Post by TMBA on Sept 28, 2005 14:47:25 GMT
Also where the door open buttons are just below where the TBC is it was just a blank plate - when they were preparing for one man they then placed the buttons where they are now, it made it easier instead of having to get out of your seat and open the doors on the other side, it was lovely at Barking eastbound because you could open both sides without leaving your seat, The guard also made all the P.A. announcements, the close button on the left hand side of the T.B.C. next to the two open buttons used to be a cab door open button. when one man came in they blanked off the position switch location because they said it would be too much weight for the driver to carry around. we never used to use the stabling light until the train was stowed they said it would give the driver added protection at the back of the train.
I'm sure some of you can remember when we used to be Guards or Drivers! some stories to be told there I bet!
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Post by trainopd78 on Sept 28, 2005 15:40:32 GMT
The phrase I remember having drummed into me as a guard is still in my head today. Whenever dealing with anything, the first thing we were told was "remove key, check tail lights".
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Post by piccadillypilot on Sept 28, 2005 15:56:11 GMT
the first thing we were told was "remove key, check tail lights". I remember something about making a note in your notebook as well. Did anyone else get that? |
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Post by q8 on Sept 28, 2005 16:37:39 GMT
Althought he Guards position switch key slot on '73 'C' 'D' stocks has been plated over it is still operative. When the driver puts his control key into that slot and operates it the link connecting the two turns both barrels.
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Post by setttt on Sept 28, 2005 17:14:25 GMT
What did the guards' key look like. Was it much the same as the control key?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2005 17:22:27 GMT
What did the guards' key look like. Was it much the same as the control key? It was a bigger version of a Control Key. I have one somewhere, when I find it I'll take a photo. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2005 17:29:57 GMT
we use the old guards key to open our HO type trainstops they the perfect size to undo the 'pineapple'
nuts which hold down the lid
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Post by q8 on Sept 28, 2005 18:36:57 GMT
Actually there were two types of Guards key. Side lug and centre lug. Centre lug worked the position switch and side lug the doors controls on 'R' stock and the battery switch on 'Q' stock
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Post by Tom on Sept 28, 2005 21:07:42 GMT
we use the old guards key to open our HO type trainstops they the perfect size to undo the 'pineapple' nuts which hold down the lid That brings back memories - I kept hold of my guard's key when I left the Bakerloo, it also came in very handy one night when I had to get to Elephant sidings with a stabled train in the way ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2005 14:46:15 GMT
the ones we use have a centre lug
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Post by towerman on Sept 29, 2005 19:05:10 GMT
Q8,I thought Q stock were like standard stock,the batteries were charged via closed DBVIC and resistor.Thats why cabs were not meant to be in the middle for any length of time.
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Post by q8 on Sept 30, 2005 0:45:19 GMT
No on Q stock there were two separate sets of batteries. The drivers set which were under the transverse seat on the off side behind the cab and the Guards pair which were under the nearside tranvers seat immediately behind the position. Both sets had their own trickle charger from the juice. The east end motor of the 4 car block was always in the middle anyway but I never heard of weak or gassing batteries on a Q. Incidentally both these seats had a lamp in the car light series under the seat as well. Can you think why?
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Post by towerman on Sept 30, 2005 3:57:02 GMT
Was it to prove the battery was charging?
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Post by q8 on Sept 30, 2005 5:54:13 GMT
Good guess but wrong
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2005 9:32:10 GMT
Was it to prove the batteries were present?
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Post by q8 on Sept 30, 2005 9:38:54 GMT
No it was not. It is a much much simpler reason than that.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2005 15:04:48 GMT
Was it there so that the guard could get into the train when it was darker than a *garbled* *garble* and not trip over any obstructions in the saloon?
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Post by q8 on Sept 30, 2005 15:18:51 GMT
No it was pure and simply so that the fitters hafd anought light to see in th dark under the seat when they changed the batteries. I know it sounds potty but that was the reason.
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