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    Class 321 storage/scrapping

    I'm led to believe that 321349 and 321366 were the units send to Newport yesterday.
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    Caledonian Sleeper

    Currently in bed on the southbound highlander. Safe to say ive cancelled the alarms for the morning. Does anybody know why they use 92’s on these? Just an idea, but for days like today, wouldnt a 91 give you a good shot at making some time up when heavily delayed?
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    TRIVIA - Non-terminal stations where every passenger train stops

    To list a few more: Southend Airport Wickford Rochford Rayleigh Hockley Wivenhoe Thorpe-le-Soken Trimley There a quite a few on the GA branches. However, I feel almost certain that someone is about to inform me that I have completely got the wrong end of the stick with this question. :lol:
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    TRIVIA - Non-terminal stations where every passenger train stops

    Diss is one that I cannot see any Passenger passes in the WTT. And if we are referring to termini as an 'end of the line' station then Harwich International is another.
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    Railway drug test.

    I've called the TOC and let them know. They were very sweet about it and just said there are a number of every day substances that can alter the results of a drug test. In which case it will be sent away for further testing and then they will be able to see what has caused it. Perfect! :) ---...
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    Railway drug test.

    Correct, i had no idea that it could have a bearing. I went out to a wetherspoons for breakfast and it was served with it. Is it worth letting the TOC know now? Thanks.
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    Railway drug test.

    Hello, I had my medical yesterday to become a trainee conductor. All went well but I have to wait for my drug and alcohol screening results. I had poppy seeded bread, 2 slices just over a day before my medical, will this have an effect? And if so, will they be able to ascertain what has...
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    Wabtec Awarded Contract For £60M Class 321 Refurbishment Project.

    I see, so 448 has the new AC traction package? Does anybody know if this is out and about in service at the moment? Might go for a little Jolly and find it if so. :lol:
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    Wabtec Awarded Contract For £60M Class 321 Refurbishment Project.

    I see, I heard the AC buzzing sound in the end carriages and assumed it had been retractioned. No problem :)
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    Wabtec Awarded Contract For £60M Class 321 Refurbishment Project.

    It is indeed! It was on the Harwich branch yesterday, not sure where it has been today though.
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    Wabtec Awarded Contract For £60M Class 321 Refurbishment Project.

    I popped to Colchester the other day and was on an 8-car 321 between Manningtree and Colchester, sat in the coupled cars and the banging and clanging was incredible. My thinking is surely if you have 2 units with different acceleration capabilities, surely this will be even worse? As it...
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    Class 387

    I see, Thanks for the info!
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    Class 387

    I see, I had no idea that they weren't going to be with C2C very long as the 357's have been there a while. Is a full fleet replacement looking likely in the foreseeable? or is it case of the 387's standing in whilst other 357's undergo maintenance and repair?
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    Class 387

    I've just seen a video of the C2C 387's being tested near Three Bridges. Does anyone know why they've bothered to fit shoe-gear on these? Is it purely for the test runs or will it remain? Thanks.
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    Wabtec Awarded Contract For £60M Class 321 Refurbishment Project.

    Nice pics and vids DL! So can this be coupled to standard 321's? or will this be avoided due to the differences in acceleration capabilities between units to save strain being placed on couplers etc.?

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