Does it have black window bands?
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Virgin Trains (VTWC) new livery being introduced
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Does it have black window bands?
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Yeah, they'll all be getting them don't know about the 9 cars though
Idk if it's a good idea or not but they could keep the 9 carriage trains without them so they are distinguished from the 11 carriage units. Probably pointless idea but who knows
EE Andy b1
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A bit of a pointless idea as you say as most passengers don't know or even care about the paint scheme as they don't even know much between different TOCs.
The amount of people that say "British Rail" still is unbelievable! or maybe it isn't.
The amount of people that say "British Rail" still is unbelievable! or maybe it isn't.
XCTurbostar
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I'll be interested to see if 390104 gets some sort of additional Alstom branding.
EE Andy b1
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It might get Siemens/Alstom branding if the merger goes ahead!!
I wouldn't bother otherwise as Alstom have nothing much to shout about nowadays in the UK.
EE Andy b1
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Yes Red. As shown on 390114.
E_Reeves
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So the voyager was due out today? Has it left/ready to leave? I haven't had chance to see if the path has been put back in
EE Andy b1
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Nothing showing and that original path not found.
E_Reeves
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The second path from Euston to Barton has left, could this be it or is this just a regular working?
EE Andy b1
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That's a regular Sunday working.
I presume 221101 was going to be tagged on to get it to Barton for further checks before release to traffic.
Will have to keep an eye open!
E_Reeves
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Okay I found another path for Friday 5th October: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54554/2018/10/05/advanced
Possibly forming the 2023 Euston - Wolverhampton: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C72814/2018/10/05/advanced
If this is correct, my guess is that any checks they would've done at Barton are being done at Ilford so it can get straight into service.
EE Andy b1
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Good find!
So if finished in time for Friday could work 2023 to Wolverhampton with booked set off 1B80 then 5D44 2244 Wolves to Barton.
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Has anyone got any updates on the re-liveried Voyager? Still due out this evening?
E_Reeves
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At the moment, it looks hopeful as the path is still in the system. We'll have to see later this evening. I wonder if anybody will be able to take pictures of it at Euston?
palmersears
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Path from Ilford to Euston activated at 1544, so clearly not an automatic activation. Makes the chances of it running slightly more favourable...
palmersears
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It's on the move! Due Euston 2008.
One of the first photos has appeared on Twitter (not mine, credit to the poster!):
https://twitter.com/ProfHurst/status/1048281477182644224?s=19
Think the yellow may need a rethink!
https://twitter.com/ProfHurst/status/1048281477182644224?s=19
Think the yellow may need a rethink!
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I also didn't see a Virgin Logo on it...
Only temporary any the yellow .Gets peeled off 2019 when the newer lights get added. Having said that, they look like they've been changed .But still only single Headlights.
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I generally don't mind the flowing silk but it doesn't suit the Voyagers.
EE Andy b1
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221101s new livery makes it look like a different unit completely in that photo. I quite like the look, although a little sad looking!!
Better again next year when the full black front emerges with it's new lights.
Better again next year when the full black front emerges with it's new lights.
EE Andy b1
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Was 101 in passenger use do you know or locked out of use on 9G44?
E_Reeves
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Is the 2nd coach back white too because it looks reddish from the photo... it may be because of the danger aspect on the signal though
All coaches are white, with the same swoosh pattern on them at carriage ends.
fgwrich
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A video has appeared on Youtube.
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