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If 10217 does come will it be coming on the down sleeper train?
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GWR Cornish Night Riviera Sleeper and GWR Class 57 updates from Long Rock
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Any newly refinished coach goes road from Wolverton to Reading for fitness to run, then out of use In train to us for all its exam/testing/training before entry into public service. Will keep you informed so don't panic !
10217s entry will be a while off yet as on train staff will all need training for it.
IF it gets here next week !
Regarding Night Riviera rescue, correct in saying now mostly 2 locos either end. Plus DRS have the rescue contract should it be required. Often, trips are now TNT as loco due for exam works down to us and return afterwards.
10217s entry will be a while off yet as on train staff will all need training for it.
IF it gets here next week !
Regarding Night Riviera rescue, correct in saying now mostly 2 locos either end. Plus DRS have the rescue contract should it be required. Often, trips are now TNT as loco due for exam works down to us and return afterwards.
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co-tr-paul
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It is also possible that the "stopped" loco at PZ may be used for the " Veg-Ex". As happend on week 1 of this years operation.
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Any news on 10217 coming on tonight's down sleeper?
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I'm off till Tuesday 
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Both answers are previously posted but, starting from PZ end:
A coach, brake standard open
B coach, disabled standard open
C coach, buffet lounge
D,E,F,G coaches and H on Fri down, sun up, Sleepers.
After refurb, D sleeper will have easy access sleeper berth and toilet.
At some point, an extra sleeper will be added all days, coach H/I , but currently unsure most likely start of next summer timetable.
A coach, brake standard open
B coach, disabled standard open
C coach, buffet lounge
D,E,F,G coaches and H on Fri down, sun up, Sleepers.
After refurb, D sleeper will have easy access sleeper berth and toilet.
At some point, an extra sleeper will be added all days, coach H/I , but currently unsure most likely start of next summer timetable.
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This morning a shiny newly painted GWR sleeper car was on the A33 into Reading.
Traffic stopped me catching its number
Traffic stopped me catching its number
co-tr-paul
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If its a SLEP that should be 10601, first easy access berth coach.
Buffet didn't arrive.
Buffet didn't arrive.
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I went to see the sleeper yesterday and the only coach oou was 12100 and at first I thought it was 10217
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Is long rock viewable from road?
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No complete rake yet . Fleet update due for posting but have been distracted and some vehicles due for release soon.
Just to add we do have 10601 knocking around as well, must have been hiding in the wheel lathe.
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Last nights down was brake coach less due to a power fault so top n tailed 602 and 603.
Tonights up will include BG 6348 as emergency parking brake/linen/bike space.
SLEPD 10601 unfit to run so should be down here now next week before entry into service.
Tonights up will include BG 6348 as emergency parking brake/linen/bike space.
SLEPD 10601 unfit to run so should be down here now next week before entry into service.
co-tr-paul
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I'm on rest day ! Was the set the right way round ? The brake is normally at the PZ end regardless of up or down service .
6348 is through piped.
6348 is through piped.
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Shouldn't matter. FGW_DID may be able to explain any Reading shunt ...!!!!
Could be to enable traincare staff to access clean linen sent from us ?
Currently, our A road - old shed - is being repainted so LND end would help our staff too !
Update: did not operate on up last night.
Could be to enable traincare staff to access clean linen sent from us ?
Currently, our A road - old shed - is being repainted so LND end would help our staff too !
Update: did not operate on up last night.
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oooo chocolate !!10601 due down tonight for pre service entry exams . Should be in service next Friday down.
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Any news about 10217?
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Still at Wolverton...... .
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Depot officially opened today. Secretary of State turned up. 10601 didn't !
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Any sign of the invisible GWR MD?
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If not in the shot, then not there... !
FGW-DID thanks for conformation, conference call was still not 100% .... .
57 + 10. Should sound nice up Dainton on a still summer night !
FGW-DID thanks for conformation, conference call was still not 100% .... .
57 + 10. Should sound nice up Dainton on a still summer night !
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Double headed from Reading is what I'm hearing. 57604 Pendennis Castle up front at Paddington, load 10 as you say, with 57605 Totnes Castle on the rear. 57605 to run round at Reading for remainder of journey, is what I've read elsewhere.