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Well one thing I've learnt is that Vacman is pretty reliable in terms of such knowledge. So here's hoping.....
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« Reply #61 on: November 20, 2008, 16:38:31 » |
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As usual the rumours are flying around, the 1st Loco hauled set is 100% guaranteed with the timings in place for loco + stock. 1611 Taunton - Cardiff for example is fast from Weston SM-Bristol
As for the Rail Magazines getting info from here, unlikely as this was posted elsewhere.
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« Reply #62 on: November 20, 2008, 17:11:28 » |
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As usual the rumours are flying around, the 1st Loco hauled set is 100% guaranteed with the timings in place for loco + stock. 1611 Taunton - Cardiff for example is fast from Weston SM-Bristol
As for the Rail Magazines getting info from here, unlikely as this was posted elsewhere.
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« Reply #63 on: December 05, 2008, 16:39:04 » |
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Was that a rake of Cargo D's and grubby 67's I saw this morning at Barton Hill being formed up?
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« Reply #64 on: December 07, 2008, 06:55:16 » |
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right guys, some clarity on some issues, the ATW▸ sets are NOT yet destined to go back to ATW, there are no plans at present, there is a possibilty that 2 sets MAY return to ATW in May but not yet decided, 158's are staying as 3 cars NO MATTER WHAT! I know a few more bits and pieces but I really can't post them because if they get into the public domain then it could affect the outcome but put it this way big plans are afoot for the better at FGW▸ !
As ever, I bow to your insider knowledge, but the last, (but 1?) issue of 'Connect' mentioned that the ATW sets are on temp lease with a 3 month recall. Apparently, the call home was issued in November. Curious and curiouser! Three weeks ago, rumour was rife in the Brizzle area that at least some hybrid 3 car 158s would be shortened, although I have been on holiday and things may well be clearer now. What does seem to be set in stone though, is the non-appearance of the LM▸ 3 car 150s |
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« Reply #65 on: December 07, 2008, 07:53:22 » |
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Three weeks ago, rumour was rife in the Brizzle area that at least some hybrid 3 car 158s would be shortened, although I have been on holiday and things may well be clearer now. What does seem to be set in stone though, is the non-appearance of the LM▸ 3 car 150s
I think I'm right in saying that 7/8 158s are required to operate diagrams on the Cardiff-Pompey line. There are currently 10 hybrid 158s and 1 three car 158 so in theory and with some very careful working you could split a couple of hybrid sets up but this would run the risk of 'short formed' 158s operating in the event of any of the three car 158s being unavailable. During the summer there would also have to be have a loco hauled set operating Mon-Sat on the Bristol-Weymouth line as there probably wouldn't be enough spare sets to strengthen current services on this line and stengthen services in Cornwall as well. |
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« Reply #66 on: December 07, 2008, 08:17:59 » |
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there are no plans to split the 3 cars up (yet anyway) and fgw are in talks with atw and dft about trying to kepp the atw 150's apparently the 3 months notice has not yet been given.
the lm 3 cars are arriving at some point although it is probably going to start towards end of next year in dribs and drabs as lm start to get the 172's
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« Reply #67 on: December 08, 2008, 15:52:52 » |
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A rake of Mk 2s, in bright and shiny rail rail blue and white were at Barton Hill this AM. Stock even bears the old M prefix before carriage number. My driver tells me that they have been testing these with a pair of 67s in readiness for the Taunton-Cardiff adventures. Too bad the blue clashes with the EWS▸ livery.
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« Reply #68 on: December 08, 2008, 16:31:34 » |
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A rake of Mk 2s, in bright and shiny rail rail blue and white were at Barton Hill this AM. Stock even bears the old M prefix before carriage number. My driver tells me that they have been testing these with a pair of 67s in readiness for the Taunton-Cardiff adventures. Too bad the blue clashes with the EWS▸ livery.
Running today. 1500 Cardiff - Bristol TM‡ via the slows. Arriva are also testing their loco hauled set running as 1Z91 |
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« Reply #69 on: December 08, 2008, 20:25:27 » |
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A rake of Mk 2s, in bright and shiny rail rail blue and white were at Barton Hill this AM. Stock even bears the old M prefix before carriage number. My driver tells me that they have been testing these with a pair of 67s in readiness for the Taunton-Cardiff adventures. Too bad the blue clashes with the EWS▸ livery.
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« Reply #70 on: December 08, 2008, 21:09:55 » |
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A rake of Mk 2s, in bright and shiny rail rail blue and white were at Barton Hill this AM. Stock even bears the old M prefix before carriage number. My driver tells me that they have been testing these with a pair of 67s in readiness for the Taunton-Cardiff adventures. Too bad the blue clashes with the EWS▸ livery.
Running today. 1500 Cardiff - Bristol TM‡ via the slows. Arriva are also testing their loco hauled set running as 1Z91 you mean? intercity returns!! thankyou for the pic :0) |
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« Reply #71 on: December 09, 2008, 05:44:38 » |
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I'm always too busy announcing imminent  arrival at BRI» to take photos at Barton Hill. Well shot TSM▸ . |
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« Reply #72 on: December 15, 2008, 08:59:12 » |
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67017 + 67028 allocated to the TAU» - CDF» locohauleds today for those of you who are interested in Skip Haulage. 67017 believed to be the Cardiff end of the set. |
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« Reply #73 on: December 15, 2008, 13:53:52 » |
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Now then, how about painting a pair of skips in nice large-logo blue to match the mark IIs...  |
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