GWR operating short 'HSTGTi' sets (see diagrams section for workings)

[43096]

I'm pretty sure all Standard Class GW Mk3s are like that. Nothing strange here.

Not all of them, but certainly the majority. The others have a whopping 4 tables....

 

[co-tr-paul]

As posted earlier, GW01 is only a prototype set and we are told that the seating layout will change
How much we don't know yet.

 

[scotraildriver]

The ScotRail driver training HSTs are all four coaches, and anecdotally are easily outperforming the existing sprinters.

As an example on the steep climb out of Queen St a 170 will do about 35 at the top of the tunnel. The HST is doing almost 60. Absolute rockets.

 

[co-tr-paul]

It was 198 that was replaced so GW01 is now 005 and 187.

 

[co-tr-paul]

Update, 187/194. Unsure if 5 actually made it into set due to mondays non service.

 

[spark001uk]

What's the chance of getting on one of these sets w/c 27/8 (Mon) ?

 

[83G/84D]

2+4 HST not out to play this morning presumably an issue with it yesterday at Laira. Replacement unit was 150221.

 

[Apedlar12]

2+4 HST not out to play this morning presumably an issue with it yesterday at Laira. Replacement unit was 150221.

Yep 150221 on the diagram

 

[spark001uk]

What's its booked diagram at the moment?

 

[83G/84D]

What's its booked diagram at the moment?

It should be listed in this thread, hasn’t changed- same as it ever was.

 

[iantherev]

See post #898.

 

[spark001uk]

OK thanks got it now. I see 2P49 showing as cancelled today.

 

[spark001uk]

Looks like 2P85 preceding it ran about 20 late throughout and got canned at Plymouth, crew issue. Hence 2P49 not running either. The diagram seems to be resuming with 2C51?

 

[83G/84D]

Spare full size slam door HST on 2E12 0600 Penzance to Exeter this morning as short HST still unavailable. I understand the plan is to swap it out for the short HST later today at Plymouth.

 

[spark001uk]

Was that full size hst on the diagram yesterday as well?

 

[D1009]

Was that full size hst on the diagram yesterday as well?

See post #907.

 

[spark001uk]

See post #907.

What I meant was, did it get swapped with 150221 yesterday at some point, as 2E12 would normally be formed from the last one down lastnight. Unless the spare hst in question was at pz?

 

[83G/84D]

What I meant was, did it get swapped with 150221 yesterday at some point, as 2E12 would normally be formed from the last one down lastnight. Unless the spare hst in question was at pz?

The spare HST was at Penzance, 150219 now covering for the 2+4 HST.

 

[spark001uk]

The spare HST was at Penzance, 150219 now covering for the 2+4 HST.

OK well fingers crossed it's in use when I'm down in a couple of weeks!
Thanks for the timely info.

 

[Apedlar12]

150221 on the diagram today atm unless it is swapped out for the usual set or a slam set later...

 

[dmncf]

I just passed the 'Castle' set approaching Newton Abbot, which is now on its usual diagram.

 

[D1009]

Yes, in Totnes at this minute. 43187/194.

 

[spark001uk]

Assuming the set is only out to play in the week, what would likely be the plan for it on Bank hol Monday (27th) ?

 

[PHILIPE]

Assuming the set is only out to play in the week, what would likely be the plan for it on Bank hol Monday (27th) ?

As it's a normal service, would suggest as usual. Somebody else may be able to confirm this.

 

[dmncf]

I saw the 'Castle' set on its usual diagram today, making its lunchtime visit to Penzance.

 

[83G/84D]

Don't know if this is correct however heard that from December the current 2+4 HST working will switch to a single Class 802 unit. The 2+4 HST will switch to a different diagram which includes the 1557 Plymouth - Penzance.

Second and third 2+4 sets due before end of the year.

 

[D1009]

I saw the 'Castle' set on its usual diagram today, making its lunchtime visit to Penzance.

43041 is now on the Penzance end of it, missed the other end.

 

[D1009]

Don't know if this is correct however heard that from December the current 2+4 HST working will switch to a single Class 802 unit.

I'd heard that as well, but at the moment December feels a long way away!

 

[Apedlar12]

Looks like 150221 is running the GTI diagram today

 

[YorkshireBear]

Don't know if this is correct however heard that from December the current 2+4 HST working will switch to a single Class 802 unit. The 2+4 HST will switch to a different diagram which includes the 1557 Plymouth - Penzance.

Second and third 2+4 sets due before end of the year.

I didn't realise the class 802s we're for anything other than London services???