dk1
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dk1
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The virus is spreading thenIt was either 330,331 or 326
Abbo
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A correspondent has reported to me that '3 and a bit and 4 and a bit' trains on the Ipswich to Cambridge and Ipswich to Peterborough services appear to running on diesel throughout from his observations at Stowmarket. If correct , why ?
dk1
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Only if the pantograph is isolated (or driver error as it's easy done). There are a couple running like this so might just be those witnessed.
Abbo
Member
Thanks.
dk1
Veteran Member
They have pan protection so would apply the brakes and drop the pantograph before reaching Haughley Junction for example. I've done it many times on shunt moves. It's no big deal running to the next station or signal stop on diesel mode then switching to electric. Very easy to forget after operating diesel only trains all these years.
dk1
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Ahh see what you mean. It's no problem mate. Before we leave it asks us our destination. If we set the wrong one then it's slapped wrist timeBeing a bit dense here..
Abbo
Member
Ah, the wonders of modern technowlogy.Ahh see what you mean. It's no problem mate. Before we leave it asks us our destination. If we set the wrong one then it's slapped wrist time
Abbo
Member
Has any progress been made on multiple running while we have been 'confined' ~ except that is for the brave NHS and rail staff. ?
dk1
Veteran Member
There has been ongoing testing and I think it's getting imminent.
Abbo
Member
Thanks.
dk1
Veteran Member
Reminded me of the Voyager dragging the Pendolino testing on the WCML.it
The 'test' they did with the 755 and 745 a couple weeks back seemed to work pretty well
Could do what some Dutch traffic lights do by having a countdown with the dots around the light like a timer so that you know how long you have to wait. In this case it would be the lights around the button, however it would probably mean having to rewrite then to control each led separately.
And accompanied by the jingle from the TV programme!
Abbo
Member
MNR magazine 'Blastpipe' has reports of 755+745 coupling tests being undertaken in Dereham station. Anyone know if they were successful ?
fat_boy_pete
Member
There was a description of a successful drag of a 745 by a 755/3 from LST to COL, so I would guess yes.
In fact it was London to Norwich, waited at Colchester for a T3 to be given up, left here like a scalded cat ! (75/3 hauling 'dead' 745)
F Great Eastern
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I notice that Mr Denby has been in the local press today talking about the introduction of the new trains in a meeting with Suffolk County Council stating that the issues in late 2019 and early 20020 with the 755s were caused by technical and software problems as well as infrastructure difficulties. I mean, who'd have known?
It's amazing how they drop the spin and finally start to fess up when they realise that there is an opportunity to bury the release of these details bering in mind they were at pains to deny that was the case and were saying that it had nothing to do with their new trains and were only too happy to call people out who suggested actually it might be.
It's amazing how they drop the spin and finally start to fess up when they realise that there is an opportunity to bury the release of these details bering in mind they were at pains to deny that was the case and were saying that it had nothing to do with their new trains and were only too happy to call people out who suggested actually it might be.
samuelmorris
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Is it amazing though? Perfect time to bury bad news from all parts of society...
F Great Eastern
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samuelmorris
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I did but thought I'd highlight it There are zero surprises here. "Move along, nothing to see".... etc.
Fortunately for GA the pandemic has led people to forget about the 'new trains in 2019' promise for daily 321 and 317 users.
There are zero surprises here. "Move along, nothing to see".... etc.Fortunately for GA the pandemic has led people to forget about the 'new trains in 2019' promise for daily 321 and 317 users.
samuelmorris
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F Great Eastern
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I would expect to see MTIN increase during the Covid period really, since with less units being required they can be more selective with which ones they send out whereas with a full timetable they'd not be able to be so picky.
samuelmorris
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As would I, we won't see data from that period until June or July, so time will tell...
87015
Established Member
Much lower mileage being run though. Its why generally inner suburban units comes out much lower - the whole use of MTIN as a measure is massively skewed. You can have far fewer failures but a much lower MTIN than an IC fleet.
RailWonderer
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A 755/3 ran the 09:00 ex-NRW and 11:30 ex-LST two days ago, captured here:
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Would've wanted to be on that one, but that would just be selfish and irresponsible in these times I think.
755327 on Belstead Bank Ipswich
GA Class 755/3 No.755327 on Belstead Bank Ipswich working 1P24 11:30 Liverpool Street-Norwich on 11th May 2020 (daily exercise).The Class 755 was replacing a Class 745 and worked to London on the 09:00 off Norwich.
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