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Title: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: bobm on October 01, 2020, 12:54:29 Been to the Isle of Wight a couple of times over the last few weeks and taken what I expect to be my final trips on the current Class 483 stock before it is withdrawn in January to be replaced with the new Viva Rail trains in the spring.
In no particular order, a few pictures from around the island as they prepare to move into history. (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw1.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw2.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw3.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw4.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw5.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw6.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw7.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw8.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw9.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw10.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/iowfw11.jpg) Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: grahame on January 02, 2021, 14:29:33 https://twitter.com/SW_Help/status/1344608602972164097/photo/1
(http://www.wellho.net/pix/20210102_04.jpg) Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: JayMac on January 03, 2021, 13:46:05 Finn will miss them too!
(https://i.ibb.co/NTDtS6N/IMG-20190226-133735-2.jpg) Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: PhilWakely on January 03, 2021, 13:59:52 Quote from: SW Twitter feed We know that government restrictions mean that you can't travel to see the final Class 483 in servie this weekend Judging by photos on several rail enthusiast Facebook groups, 'a number' of enthusiasts have made the pilgrimage today. Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: grahame on January 03, 2021, 14:16:36 Quote from: SW Twitter feed We know that government restrictions mean that you can't travel to see the final Class 483 in servie this weekend Judging by photos on several rail enthusiast Facebook groups, 'a number' of enthusiasts have made the pilgrimage today. I applaud everyone who's made the decision to 'visit' just virtually today, even though they would - had circumstance been different - been there in person. Please feel free to share pictures and links from earlier dates only here. Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: grahame on January 03, 2021, 14:53:36 From 13th October 2020. THANK YOU for not riding today unless you are on an essential local journey.
(http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_101.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_102.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_103.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_104.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_105.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_106.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_107.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_108.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_109.jpg) More to follow in a few minutes Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: grahame on January 03, 2021, 15:26:10 From 13th October 2020. THANK YOU for not riding today unless you are on an essential local journey. Further pictures from that day (part 2 of 2) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_200.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_201.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_202.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_203.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_204.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_205.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_206.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_207.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_208.jpg) (http://www.wellho.net/pix/oct13_2020_209.jpg) Enjoy! Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: smokey on January 03, 2021, 15:36:56 Cracking good photographs.
But I'm bemused, back in 1967 the Island line, Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin was closed for some 3 months whilst the line was electrified, as former deep tube stock was to be used the tracks were also raised in the station platforms to avoid a large step down, also the track was raised in Ryde Tunnel to prevent problems with flooding and the third rail. Question are the new class 484s Straight Electric or Bi Mode Battery and Electric, as if the trackbed needs to be lowered again in Ryde Tunnel won't flooding become an issue? Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: IndustryInsider on January 03, 2021, 15:42:50 They can be viewed today on the Esplanade webcam at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34YMtblpGaE and a pier head one here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkmhN7P8U-4
Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: PhilWakely on January 03, 2021, 16:49:08 I hope that the Island Line graphic above the windows in the 483s will survive into the new generation.....
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ww255/PhilWakely/Island_Line.jpg) Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: ellendune on January 03, 2021, 19:21:10 Cracking good photographs. But I'm bemused, back in 1967 the Island line, Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin was closed for some 3 months whilst the line was electrified, as former deep tube stock was to be used the tracks were also raised in the station platforms to avoid a large step down, also the track was raised in Ryde Tunnel to prevent problems with flooding and the third rail. Question are the new class 484s Straight Electric or Bi Mode Battery and Electric, as if the trackbed needs to be lowered again in Ryde Tunnel won't flooding become an issue? Apparently the track does not need to be lowered in the tunnel. The first of the 484's has already been through it! Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: grahame on January 03, 2021, 20:06:34 Cracking good photographs. But I'm bemused, back in 1967 the Island line, Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin was closed for some 3 months whilst the line was electrified, as former deep tube stock was to be used the tracks were also raised in the station platforms to avoid a large step down, also the track was raised in Ryde Tunnel to prevent problems with flooding and the third rail. Question are the new class 484s Straight Electric or Bi Mode Battery and Electric, as if the trackbed needs to be lowered again in Ryde Tunnel won't flooding become an issue? Apparently the track does not need to be lowered in the tunnel. The first of the 484's has already been through it! My understanding is that the gauging is a complex mix of the width and height profile with the carriage length around the bends in the tunnel. 484 carriages are 18 metres long, class 150 are 20 metres, Mk 3 carriage s 23 metres and class 800 are 26 metres. Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: grahame on January 03, 2021, 22:30:10 from on the Wight (https://onthewight.com/heres-where-isle-of-wight-class-483-trains-are-going-next-after-3-million-miles-of-service/)
Quote Today (Sunday) marks the end of an era as Isle of Wight residents prepare to bid an emotional farewell to Island Line?s famed and beloved 82-year-old trains. The final Class 483 train will roll out of the iconic Ryde Pier Head Station at 23.17 this evening, closing a historic chapter for Island Line passengers and staff. The trains, which are estimated to have travelled in excess of 3 million miles in their 82 years, will enjoy a retirement which befits their cherished status. Article goes on to talk about where the trains will be going. Also to note Quote Saying goodbye to a truly iconic train fleet Commenting, South Western Railway?s Managing Director Mark Hopwood said: "Today we?re saying goodbye to a truly iconic train fleet which is held in great affection by people living on the Island and elsewhere. "These trains had already been carrying passengers for half a century by the time they arrived on the Island in 1989, coincidentally the same year that I started my first job on the railway, but they have served our customers well ? even if they have on occasion shown their age. This is in no small part thanks to the exceptional team at Ryde Depot, who have gone above and beyond to keep the trains running. "While this may be an emotional end to one era, it?s also the start of an exciting new one. The GBP=26 million being invested in new trains and major infrastructure upgrades will help to deliver a railway fit for 2021, with performance and customer experience both set to be transformed." Mark returns to GWR tomorrow ... looks like there's not even a short holiday between jobs in the rail industry! Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: JayMac on January 03, 2021, 22:59:51 A few more images from my trip to IoW in February 2019.
(https://i.ibb.co/dtJdgzY/dav.jpg) (https://i.ibb.co/nffJz0b/dav.jpg) (https://i.ibb.co/cDyc3y0/dav.jpg) Title: Re: Farewell to the Class 483s Post by: JayMac on January 04, 2021, 18:57:52 A great report on the Class 483 on BBC South this evening. Luckily I could pick it up. My aerial points at Mendip, but I'm far enough south in Somerset to pick up BBC South from the Rowridge transmitter on the Isle of Wight.
Mark Hopwood CBE featured in the report. He's good at doing farewells to rolling stock. He's a proper enthusiast. Most should be able to watch BBC South Today at some point over the next 24 hours on iPlayer. Edited for typos. This page is printed from the "Coffee Shop" forum at http://gwr.passenger.chat which is provided by a customer of Great Western Railway. Views expressed are those of the individual posters concerned. Visit www.gwr.com for the official Great Western Railway website. Please contact the administrators of this site if you feel that content provided contravenes our posting rules ( see http://railcustomer.info/1761 ). The forum is hosted by Well House Consultants - http://www.wellho.net |