The class 2 moves above are test trains, mileage runs etc not passenger services.Many thanks, very helpful! I couldn't remember exactly what happened as it had been so long.
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Was that the first 730/2 passenger service?
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tfw756rider
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Ah thanks, I did wonder - non-passenger Class 2s are a new one on me.
Normally anything with a Q in headcode is some sort of test/mileage train.
tfw756rider
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Thanks a lot for that, I'm used to seeing 3Qxx for test/mileage trains but now I know that they can be 2Qxx.
3Q are normally the yellow Network Rail test trains.
Supposedly Crewe - Euston. Dates are still up in the air, been told December but also late Summer. Hopefully find out something concrete soon.
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I guess it depends on the area, thanks
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If it's worth anything, the latest issue (March 2025) of Modern Railways states May. But you're far more in the know than I.
I'm not so sure of that! I can only go off internal updates, passing conversations with exec team and training schedules which constantly change. Others may know far more than me unfortunately
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Realtime Trains | 0R57 0807 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Derby Litchurch Lane | 06/03/2025
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Realtime Trains | 5Q72 1000 Derby Litchurch Lane to Wembley Inter City Depot | 06/03/2025
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Realtime Trains | 0M58 1718½ Wembley Inter City Depot to Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) | 06/03/2025
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Is 004 in the Birmingham pool or the WCML pool ?
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No - I think 196007 to 196012 inclusive are the East West Railway units.
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730204？thx if anyone have informationRealtime Trains | 0R57 0807 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Derby Litchurch Lane | 06/03/2025
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This is the class 730 thread. I assume @Chorley Cake was talking about 730 004.
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730004 is out of traffic stabled in Bletchley Carriage sidings
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Apologies - I recall thinking I was on the 196 thread
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Friend has seen report it is 37510 + 730203.
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Thanks
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Thank youApologies - I recall thinking I was on the 196 thread
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There's one on its way to Rugby with no obvious return journey, so maybe it's going to be stabled at Rugby for a bit.
Interestingly, RTT shows it as
"Pathed as Class 730 EMU
Planned for 110mph max"
whereas most of the regular 730 test runs are pathed as Class 350.
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Interestingly, RTT shows it as
"Pathed as Class 730 EMU
Planned for 110mph max"
whereas most of the regular 730 test runs are pathed as Class 350.
Realtime Trains | 5Q70 0944 Wembley Inter City Depot to Rugby | 07/03/2025
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Stabled at Rugby, 730226.There's one on its way to Rugby with no obvious return journey, so maybe it's going to be stabled at Rugby for a bit.
Interestingly, RTT shows it as
"Pathed as Class 730 EMU
Planned for 110mph max"
whereas most of the regular 730 test runs are pathed as Class 350.
Realtime Trains | 5Q70 0944 Wembley Inter City Depot to Rugby | 07/03/2025
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Peter Sarf
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I just remembered somewhere it was stated that a 730 is kept at Rugby to retain rights to the siding.
Could this be a thing ?.
Or is it just somewhere to keep the 730s while they wait for use ?.
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Does anyone know if LNWR have options to purchase further 730s if they decide to run extra WCML services once HS2 opens, or would that need different stock? Happy to open a new thread if it's not just a yes/no answer!
No they don’t. It wouldnt be them deciding to run extra services.
sbrignall72
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Does anyone have a list of the complete storage locations for the 730/2s. I know 209 and 222 have moved from Doncaster to Gascoigne Wood today. MTIA
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And 232 and 233 have gone in the opposite direction
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Realtime Trains | 5Q72 1030 Gascoigne Wood Sidings to Willesden T.M.D | 11/03/2025
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Realtime Trains | 5Q72 1030 Gascoigne Wood Sidings to Willesden T.M.D | 11/03/2025
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Given there is a unit known for it I feel it still has a chance.
The 5Q68 for a 720 from Derby due into Willesden the same time looks less likely.