175s to GWR

REVUpminster

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Re: 175s to GWR

« Reply #30 on: January 29, 2025, 18:01:22 »

Quote from: TonyK on January 29, 2025, 16:06:20

That was another tour of England! Will they still need two Class 37s when they go into service?

Supposed to be about speed restrictions. Seeing the youtube video I'd like to know what speed it was going.

Another thing that surprises me is only one unit at a time will take ages. They have moved two units before.


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REVUpminster

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Re: 175s to GWR

« Reply #31 on: February 05, 2025, 07:30:55 »

175007 left Ely yesterday. Got as far as Leicester when it was realised they had the wrong unit, 175010, which has axle problems.

Apparently still at Leicester in the goods yard.


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REVUpminster

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Re: 175s to GWR

« Reply #32 on: Yesterday at 11:42:33 »

175010 left Leicester goods yard Tuesday and is back at Ely.

175007 has now left Ely today on it's way to Laira arriving tomorrow.

Apparently they have modifications to be done at Laira including a new drivers seat.


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IndustryInsider

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Re: 175s to GWR

« Reply #33 on: Yesterday at 11:45:35 »

I'm getting increasingly doubtful that the units will be in service before the end of the summer.


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Re: 175s to GWR

« Reply #34 on: Yesterday at 12:46:48 »

Quote from: IndustryInsider on Yesterday at 11:45:35

I'm getting increasingly doubtful that the units will be in service before the end of the summer.

It’s looking that way sadly. I guess more time for HST^▸ fans to ride the Castles.


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eightonedee

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Re: 175s to GWR

« Reply #35 on: Yesterday at 20:49:58 »

Although it does not really affect those of us in the Thames Valley, that is disappointing. Is it a driver training issue, do they need repair?


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