Greater Anglia Bombardier Aventras (Class 720): Technical discussion and introduction

[wickham]

Yes of course, they do ALL arrive from Derby loco hauled because Derby is not electrified !! Overlooked that minor fact !!

 

[SeaKing]

When are we likely to see 141,144 or 510 in traffic.

 

[720144]

When are we likely to see 141,144 or 510 in traffic.

720144 has been in service for over 2 months since December last year. Didn’t u mean 720143*

Still awaiting for 720141, 720143, 510 & 516 to finish mileage runs & into service.

 

[SeaKing]

720144 has been in service for over 2 months since December last year. Didn’t u mean 720143*

Still awaiting for 720141, 720143, 510 & 516 to finish mileage runs & into service.

Yes sorry, see Southend to Shenfield runs were all cancelled today.

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720144 has been in service for over 2 months since December last year. Didn’t u mean 720143*

Still awaiting for 720141, 720143, 510 & 516 to finish mileage runs & into service.

Yes sorry, see Southend to Shenfield runs were all cancelled today.

 

[3973EXL]

720503

Realtime Trains | 5Q21 1013 Willesden T.M.D to Ilford E.M.U.D. | 19/02/2025

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[Peter Sarf]

720503

Realtime Trains | 5Q21 1013 Willesden T.M.D to Ilford E.M.U.D. | 19/02/2025

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That means there is now a "vacancy" at Willesden for another 720 !.

Does anyone know where 720505 is ?. I assume Wembley still - but precisely which bit.

 

[Brent Goose]

When I worked at Willesden around 10 years back it was a London Overground facility - has this changed?

 

[Class15]

When I worked at Willesden around 10 years back it was a London Overground facility - has this changed?

Since then it’s also lost the sleeper to Wembley. It’s an LO facility but they usually have a bit of space. They also have an 08 I think, or maybe that moved.

 

[43096]

Since then it’s also lost the sleeper to Wembley. It’s an LO facility but they usually have a bit of space. They also have an 08 I think, or maybe that moved.

Willesden is an Alstom depot, isn’t it?

 

[Peter Sarf]

When I worked at Willesden around 10 years back it was a London Overground facility - has this changed?

As it is now an Alstom depot it gets to work on other Alstom (ex Bombardier) trains from time to time. Notably a each 720 on its way to Ilford.
Operationally it is a London Overground depot.

 

[720144]

Yes sorry, see Southend to Shenfield runs were all cancelled today.

Yeah I noticed that too on rtt & it’s ok.

720503

Realtime Trains | 5Q21 1013 Willesden T.M.D to Ilford E.M.U.D. | 19/02/2025

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Brilliant. That means Willesden is clear again for the next 720 to head south from Derby. Presumably it will be 104 according to the list.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

They also have an 08 I think, or maybe that moved.

That's 09 007, I think - but I seem to recall it carries the original number and is in green livery.

It would make a good picture next to a 720 wouldn't it?

 

[3973EXL]

720143/503

Realtime Trains | 5G33 0815 Ilford E.M.U.D. to Southend Victoria | 20/02/2025

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[720144]

720143/503

Realtime Trains | 5G33 0815 Ilford E.M.U.D. to Southend Victoria | 20/02/2025

Real-time train running information for 5G33 0815 departure from Ilford E.M.U.D. to Southend Victoria on 20/02/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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All further test runs are cancelled after 5G33.

 

[GeoffS]

That's 09 007, I think - but I seem to recall it carries the original number and is in green livery.

It would make a good picture next to a 720 wouldn't it?

D3671

 

[3973EXL]

All further test runs are cancelled after 5G33.

Only 5G34 to 5G39 were Caped.
5G40 onwards ran.

 

[720144]

Only 5G34 to 5G39 were Caped.
5G40 onwards ran.

Many thanks.

 

[3973EXL]

Realtime Trains | 0D20 0928½ Leicester L.I.P. to Derby Litchurch Lane | 28/02/2025

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Realtime Trains | 5Q68 1245 Derby Litchurch Lane to Willesden T.M.D | 28/02/2025

Real-time train running information for 5Q68 1245 departure from Derby Litchurch Lane to Willesden T.M.D on 28/02/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 0F70 1817 Willesden T.M.D to Leicester L.I.P. | 28/02/2025

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[720144]

Realtime Trains | 5Q68 1245 Derby Litchurch Lane to Willesden T.M.D | 28/02/2025

Real-time train running information for 5Q68 1245 departure from Derby Litchurch Lane to Willesden T.M.D on 28/02/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Heads up that will definitely be 720104 ?

 

[Gulf1159]

All (Southend line) test runs on both Tuesday 25 Feb and Wednesday 26 Feb Ran and were 10 cars both days

720141 was the country end unit on Tuesday. Not sure of the other unit on Tuesday or what was on the test train on Wednesday

 

[Peter Sarf]

Any sightings/news on 720505 ?.
Has it (been) moved on from Wembley ?.

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Realtime Trains | 0D20 0928½ Leicester L.I.P. to Derby Litchurch Lane | 28/02/2025

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Realtime Trains | 5Q68 1245 Derby Litchurch Lane to Willesden T.M.D | 28/02/2025

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Realtime Trains | 0F70 1817 Willesden T.M.D to Leicester L.I.P. | 28/02/2025

Real-time train running information for 0F70 1817 departure from Willesden T.M.D to Leicester L.I.P. on 28/02/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Looks like its not happening today ?. The light loco from Leicester has not happened and now 5Q68 itself is overdue. Not activated except for the light loco return to Leicester - which is maybe curious.

 

[720144]

720141 was the country end unit on Tuesday. Not sure of the other unit on Tuesday or what was on the test train on Wednesday

Either 510 or 516 as 143 has been coupled to 503 last week.

 

[3973EXL]

Possible move 03/03
"Q" as required

Realtime Trains | 0D20 0926 Leicester L.I.P. to Derby Litchurch Lane | 03/03/2025

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Realtime Trains | 5Q68 1245 Derby Litchurch Lane to Willesden T.M.D | 03/03/2025

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Realtime Trains | 0F70 1816 Willesden T.M.D to Leicester L.I.P. | 03/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 0F70 1816 departure from Willesden T.M.D to Leicester L.I.P. on 03/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[Peter Mugridge]

The unit to be displayed at the Greatest gathering has been announced as likely to be 720 506.

 

[720_Aventra]

720510 and 720516 are reported to be in service today.

720510

Realtime Trains | 2Y02 0534 London Liverpool Street to Ipswich | 01/03/2025

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720516

Realtime Trains | 2O98 0551 London Liverpool Street to Cheshunt | 01/03/2025

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[87electric]

The unit to be displayed at the Greatest gathering has been announced as likely to be 720 506.

Switched from 503 then?

 

[720144]

The unit to be displayed at the Greatest gathering has been announced as likely to be 720 506.

That’s been in service for well over 2 years, should be 1 of the remaining 3 still sat at derby currently, which are 104, 504 & 534.

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720510 and 720516 are reported to be in service today.

Brilliant, that leaves us with 143 & 503 to enter service next

 

[JonathanH]

Brilliant, that leaves us with 141,143 & 503 to enter service next

720141 in operation between Stansted Airport and Cambridge.

Realtime Trains | 2H04 0712 Stansted Airport to Cambridge North | 01/03/2025

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[Russel]

I'm on a single 720 on the 0918 Liverpool St - Clacton, I thought the Clactons were normally double sets?

 

[wickham]

As 720141 started it's day today 01.03.25 at Cambridge does that indicate that it entered service yesterday in order to get there for today ?
Anyone know ?