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« on: November 13, 2008, 23:47:41 »
When they end up in reverse formation where in London are FGW▸ (First Great Western) able to turn their HSTs▸ (High Speed Train) ?

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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2008, 11:34:41 »
They'll usually run from Paddington or Old Oak Common out to Greenford via Park Royal and back via West Ealing.
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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2008, 08:38:08 »
What tends to cause a reverse formation on the GW▸ (Great Western) mainline? 
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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2008, 09:21:31 »
The first and last services of the day that run from Paddington to Cardiff via Bristol do it automatically!
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2008, 22:10:56 »
As does the 18 03 Pad to Frome evening service
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« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2008, 06:18:05 »
Reading Triangle also a recognised turning spot.
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« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2008, 09:11:03 »
Didcot Triangle, Rhubarb  loop and also entering SPM▸ (St Philip's Marsh (Bristol depot)) via North Somt junct and exiting at Bedminster will turn a set
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« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2008, 17:42:02 »
Gloucester?
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« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2008, 18:14:54 »
Quote from: Btline on November 16, 2008, 17:42:02
Gloucester?

Yes but normally most FGW▸ (First Great Western) Services go on to Cheltenham Alstone sidings which has the effect of turning the set back again
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« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2008, 22:51:59 »
Also the Laira triangle.
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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2008, 10:44:50 »
Keeping up with the ls the Llandore triangle. Non use of which contributed to the Southall crash by not having operational AWS▸ (Automatic Warning System) in the front cab.

Presumably running the circle Padd to Hereford via  Worcester and onto Bristol via Maindee. Also Exeter out via Yeovil back via Taunton. 

Lots of possibilities
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2008, 11:45:10 »
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Lots of possibilities


Indeed. Though there's less of a pressing need to reverse sets now that Selective Door Operation has been added to the CDL▸ (Central Door Locking) system.
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2008, 00:55:31 »
Quote from: dog box on November 15, 2008, 22:10:56
As does the 18 03 Pad to Frome evening service

This service is booked via it's diagram to be turned at the end of the day so will be in the correct formation when arriving at the Marsh! as is 1T88 Cheltenham to Bristol HST▸ (High Speed Train)
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