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« on: April 01, 2011, 11:41:18 » |
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Has been suggested that FGW▸ will run a summer Saturday HST▸ to Weymouth these year rather than the loco hauled train.
Not sure if it is related, but I can confirm HST stop boards have been installed at Maiden Newton in the last week.
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« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2011, 13:21:07 » |
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Not a april fools joke is it. lol?
I thought this was all rumours, dam i was hoping for the loco hauled back.
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Kingfisherdart
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« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2011, 15:15:56 » |
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No not an April fool! Saw the newly installed boards from the 1110 ex-Weymouth earlier today.
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2011, 16:19:33 » |
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May not be related but I was at Bruton station on Wednesday and spotted some HST▸ stop markers just short of the signal on the down platform  I'll try and remember to grab a picture when I'm next there  |
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Timmer
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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2011, 16:52:55 » |
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Is anyone able to confirm that the extra Bristol-Weymouth summer Saturday service will be operated by the usual 150s/158s that operate on this line?
Thanks
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2011, 17:51:12 » |
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Not sure, although according to reports on WNXX▸ , FGW▸ are to receive 2 class 153's from London Midland for the summer.
Also on WNXX are reports that London Midland are also supposed to have at least 1 of their class 172's in service by august
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2011, 21:16:12 » |
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The "loco hauled" services will be 3x153's this year.
It should provide a similar number of seats (albeit not around tables as per mk3) as the loco-hauled set but with more space than the LHCS▸ as the "spotters" won't be on it.
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2011, 21:42:39 » |
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↑↑↑ Shurely shome mishtake. More likely it's the 'bashers' who will be disappointed. Unless there's some secret cabal of enthusiasts who get all excited about triple 153s.   |
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Timmer
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2011, 21:58:10 » |
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3x153s would be an unusual site. Seen two together many a time bringing back memories of when they were 155s but never three.
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2011, 22:37:12 » |
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Agreed, Timmer: I'd rather like to see three 153s together ...  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2011, 23:49:05 » |
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FGW▸ are obviously plotting something with HSTs▸ on the route. Noted HST 2+7 and HST 2+8 stop markers at Bradford-on-Avon just beyond the Bristol bound platform. Also there's an HST Stop sign on the Westbury bound platform at Trowbridge, but couldn't see any on the other side. I presume the signal will act as the stop point.
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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2011, 00:02:56 » |
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CliveD
Think you'll find they are for the new PAD» service in the May timetable, Trowbridge and BoA» have a direct service now.
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Kingfisherdart
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« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2011, 08:33:22 » |
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It doesn't explain why stop boards have been installed at Maiden Newton and Dorchester West though......
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« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2011, 10:46:28 » |
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Not sure, although according to reports on WNXX▸ , FGW▸ are to receive 2 class 153's from London Midland for the summer.
Also on WNXX are reports that London Midland are also supposed to have at least 1 of their class 172's in service by august
Saw one of the London Midland (City) 153s (153325) on the Looe branch yesterday. |
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