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Are all 3 units on this working?
Yes, 777011/017/150
Assuming the points failure was at Hillmorton Junction, did the consist reverse all the way back to Milton Keynes and return using the fast lines?
Thanks Rhys
No it seemed to be just north of Rugby, reversed all the way to Hilmorton Junction and then crossed over onto the Down Slow back through Rugby.
43480 + 43468
Thank you
777017/150 2nd August 2023 on 7Q78 22:56 Walton Old Jn.M.S.C.Sdgs to Kirkdale C.S.
Probably because, at least for the moment, more 777s means a less reliable service, and so isn't being met with much enthusiasm.
Another reason for lack of interest is in respect of the motive power bringing them into the area too. Rail Adventure Class 43 power cars in awful grey livery are not exactly enticing to record either, add to that the amount of barrier wagons included (I accept for brake force) in the consist and the Class 777's almost become non descript amongst the combination of vehicles. I just give them amiss frankly and when the Class 777's take over the whole operation on Merseyrail, than I will not bother recording them either and that is after photographing various Units on the system since 1981, as sadly the Class 777's have no character, bland and lifeless!
Another reason for lack of interest is in respect of the motive power bringing them into the area too. Rail Adventure Class 43 power cars in awful grey livery are not exactly enticing to record either, add to that the amount of barrier wagons included (I accept for brake force) in the consist and the Class 777's almost become non descript amongst the combination of vehicles. I just give them amiss frankly and when the Class 777's take over the whole operation on Merseyrail, than I will not bother recording them either and that is after photographing various Units on the system since 1981, as sadly the Class 777's have no character, bland and lifeless!
I do like Class 43's especially with the original Paxman engines but they are strange being on non passenger trains, it does not seem right. Yes, no reason not to use them on other trains but ........ ! Yes, I do like Class 60's in their original two tone grey sector liveries, they looked smart.It's a funny old situation, some think the RA 43s look really good and I've seen many a comment about the 60s looking their best in the original grey, it really is a matter of personal taste of course, I really liked driving the MML 43s in Bambi livery but detested them in Stagecoach, as for boring 777s, you should try living down here with 700s
As for the Class 700's, at least they look like a Unit.With the Headbolt lane extensions, there can't be that many units spare for 8 car working once the service is fully 777 based. The rolling stock purchase seems to have been done on the expectation of zero passenger growth, which is unfortunate likely as if getting a seat is unlikely, passengers may well just drive. Hopefully they will take up some of the option for more units.
Headbolt services will be run by the 777/1 battery units, of which there will be 7 in total, with likely 4 or 5 needed to run the normal 15-minute service (up from 3 or 4 on the old Kirkby service).
