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« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2009, 19:57:16 » |
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Im sure i read on here somewhere that a Turbo used to do an excursion down to Weymouth? Am i Imaginging that? if it did, does that mean it's cleared?
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« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2009, 21:30:58 » |
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Im sure i read on here somewhere that a Turbo used to do an excursion down to Weymouth? Am i Imaginging that? if it did, does that mean it's cleared?
They operated between Westbury and Weymouth in July 1994 during the Tall Ships Race which began in Weymouth to cover the extra passenger loadings that took place at the time. So yes there is history of Turbos operating on the Weymouth line. |
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« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2009, 21:44:17 » |
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Arriva have to give three months notice for the return of the rolling stock. AIUI▸ they have not done so yet but it could happen at anytime. I am sure we will hear about it if it does happen.
According to a back number of 'Connect', (mid Nov I think), this has already been given and is now the subject of protracted negotiation. The 3 month recall is in the frame because this was only a short term lease. |
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« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2009, 01:10:56 » |
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Im sure i read on here somewhere that a Turbo used to do an excursion down to Weymouth? Am i Imaginging that? if it did, does that mean it's cleared?
They operated between Westbury and Weymouth in July 1994 during the Tall Ships Race which began in Weymouth to cover the extra passenger loadings that took place at the time. So yes there is history of Turbos operating on the Weymouth line. But if you're looking at a Bristol to Weymouth, the Turbos aren't cleared Westbury to Bathampton - I understand that there are clearance issues along the platforms at Trowbridge station and under Dundas aquaduct. |
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« Reply #19 on: January 06, 2009, 08:57:56 » |
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Im sure i read on here somewhere that a Turbo used to do an excursion down to Weymouth? Am i Imaginging that? if it did, does that mean it's cleared?
They operated between Westbury and Weymouth in July 1994 during the Tall Ships Race which began in Weymouth to cover the extra passenger loadings that took place at the time. So yes there is history of Turbos operating on the Weymouth line. But if you're looking at a Bristol to Weymouth, the Turbos aren't cleared Westbury to Bathampton - I understand that there are clearance issues along the platforms at Trowbridge station and under Dundas aquaduct. Cue Melksham?  |
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« Reply #20 on: January 06, 2009, 09:46:54 » |
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Im sure i read on here somewhere that a Turbo used to do an excursion down to Weymouth? Am i Imaginging that? if it did, does that mean it's cleared?
They operated between Westbury and Weymouth in July 1994 during the Tall Ships Race which began in Weymouth to cover the extra passenger loadings that took place at the time. So yes there is history of Turbos operating on the Weymouth line. But if you're looking at a Bristol to Weymouth, the Turbos aren't cleared Westbury to Bathampton - I understand that there are clearance issues along the platforms at Trowbridge station and under Dundas aquaduct. Cue Melksham? Ah - I thought of that, but there's the Trowbridge platform issue as I understand it. If that weren't the case, a summer Saturday / Sunday service from Oxford using Turbos that are Monday to Friday peak units to Weymouth, via Swindon and Westbury, would be attractive. No long distance ECS▸ workings, Weymouth connection off Cardiff - Portsmouth, or onwards from Malvern - Warminster / Brighton at Westbury ... |
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« Reply #21 on: January 06, 2009, 12:45:33 » |
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It would be interesting to know by how much the turbos foul the Trowbridge platform and whether a relatively low cost remedy is practicable. The value of the Melksham 'diversion' is proved time and time again. Surely it would be a useful route for summer specials. Personally, I can't understand why a longer platform is not provided at Melksham and why this town gets such a paltry service, but I guess that this is not the place to pursue that argument.  |
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« Reply #22 on: January 06, 2009, 18:45:34 » |
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« Reply #23 on: January 06, 2009, 19:14:03 » |
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No rolling stock.
Quite frankly I'd be perfectly happy sitting on a wooden crate in the bowels of an EWS▸ truck. All I want is a useable train service. I'm not fussy! Anything will do! |
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« Reply #24 on: January 06, 2009, 19:38:57 » |
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No rolling stock.
Quite frankly I'd be perfectly happy sitting on a wooden crate in the bowels of an EWS▸ truck. All I want is a useable train service. I'm not fussy! Anything will do! You've solved the rolling stock problem! There's probably a few car wagons spare at Portbury what with the downturn, could be Britain's first double decker commuter trains!  |
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« Reply #25 on: January 06, 2009, 20:08:51 » |
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No rolling stock.
Quite frankly I'd be perfectly happy sitting on a wooden crate in the bowels of an EWS▸ truck. All I want is a useable train service. I'm not fussy! Anything will do! Er DB» Schenker truck.  |
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« Reply #26 on: January 06, 2009, 20:44:39 » |
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No rolling stock.
Quite frankly I'd be perfectly happy sitting on a wooden crate in the bowels of an EWS▸ truck. All I want is a useable train service. I'm not fussy! Anything will do! You've solved the rolling stock problem! There's probably a few car wagons spare at Portbury what with the downturn, could be Britain's first double decker commuter trains! Bring back motorail! |
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« Reply #27 on: January 06, 2009, 21:02:28 » |
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No rolling stock.
Quite frankly I'd be perfectly happy sitting on a wooden crate in the bowels of an EWS▸ truck. All I want is a useable train service. I'm not fussy! Anything will do! You've solved the rolling stock problem! There's probably a few car wagons spare at Portbury what with the downturn, could be Britain's first double decker commuter trains! Bring back motorail! Yes, bring back the 1970s motorail service that ran from Worcester to Torbay! |
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