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« Reply #90 on: May 21, 2009, 22:38:52 » |
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yes thats my only option really, just me and a friend from axminster wanted to use the service and well for him its a long journey if we could change at yeovil it wold be easyer for both, but there is more chance of them doubling the whole former southern line electrifying it and upgrading it to 125 line speed and putting a connection from y j to weymouth lol so its via st davids for me
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« Reply #91 on: May 21, 2009, 22:39:16 » |
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I do too Chris!  Just goes to show how wrong he was to believe what he read in a certain Rail magazine back at the start of the year which said the loco service wouldn't be happening this summer. I won't be using them as a source for posting on this forum again thats for sure. Whoops  I just admitted it was me who started this post!!!! |
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« Reply #92 on: May 21, 2009, 23:09:53 » |
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In all fairness, the plan was to use SWT▸ 158s and it was not decided until the last minute to use the loco hauled set. It must bring in some additional revenue whatever the weather, the front coach often full of railway enthusiasts who are likely to be on rover tickets.
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« Reply #93 on: May 21, 2009, 23:13:30 » |
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I'm slightly confused now...! (Doesn't take much when i've been up since 4:00AM)
Are they stealing the Cardiff - Taunton Loco Hauled Set...? Or are they leasing another set...?
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« Reply #94 on: May 21, 2009, 23:30:53 » |
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The loco set doesn't operate weekends.
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« Reply #95 on: May 21, 2009, 23:32:52 » |
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I See... All makes sense now  |
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« Reply #96 on: May 22, 2009, 06:55:09 » |
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In all fairness, the plan was to use SWT▸ 158s and it was not decided until the last minute to use the loco hauled set. It must bring in some additional revenue whatever the weather, the front coach often full of railway enthusiasts who are likely to be on rover tickets.
That makes sense as you can almost guarantee there will be rail enthusiasts bashing the service every weekend with nice weather being a bonus. |
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« Reply #97 on: August 29, 2009, 00:30:52 » |
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September 5th FGW▸ 's last weymouth loco hauled *maybe* somewhat special......
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« Reply #98 on: August 29, 2009, 12:37:25 » |
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Could the number of tractors in Dorset increase by 2 in a day...?
Saying that...!! Intercity back to the coast!?
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« Reply #99 on: September 04, 2009, 17:52:45 » |
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September 5th FGW▸ 's last weymouth loco hauled *maybe* somewhat special......
According to some people over at RailUKforums, it's going to be a couple of 37's on the Weymouth loco service tomorrow. Expect quite a few bashers on it tomorrow! Cheers, Mike |
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« Reply #100 on: September 04, 2009, 20:49:09 » |
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Certainly one way to guarantee the last loco hauled service of the summer is full and standing. Good thinking by FGW▸ and DBS» which is nice to see a TOC▸ thinking outside the box as it were by doing something different.
If anyone is travelling on this service and is able to post some pics that would be great.
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« Reply #101 on: September 04, 2009, 23:20:22 » |
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The bush telegraph suggests 37 401 and 37 670 double-headed on load 5 (not sure what the practicalities of this are with respect to shunt-releasing etc at Weymouth but I'm sure someone else here will be). 37 670 is now resplendent in bright DB» red...have they got around to painting 401 in the same livery yet?
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« Reply #102 on: September 05, 2009, 09:59:37 » |
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According to Modern Railways 401 is to retain large logo livery, and be joined by 425.
419 and 670 are the only two so far in DB» red. Possibly to be joined by 422 and 669.
It was 419 that fell down near Carlisle causing taxis to be used from Glasgow for passengers going to Thurso and Skye, who missed their connections. See post on use of taxis for missed connections.
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« Reply #103 on: September 05, 2009, 19:21:03 » |
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Well I didn't see them but sure heard them as they rumbled their way through Bath.
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« Reply #104 on: September 06, 2009, 11:06:33 » |
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Saw the set arrive at Temple Meads whilst passing through just before 9am. The number of enthusiasts did make me wonder whether there would be any room for any unsuspecting "normal" passengers hopiing to enjoy a day out in Weymouth.
Still, well done to FGW▸ for doing something slightly different.
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