Just seen it. Looks like the Hull Trains HST with 43020 on the rear.http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97242/2019/05/15/advanced Looks like the next set's on its way north...
Just seen it. Looks like the Hull Trains HST with 43020 on the rear.http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97242/2019/05/15/advanced Looks like the next set's on its way north...
Ahhh, that might be going back on-lease as the second set. Odd that it isn't going to Hull Botanic Gardens...Just seen it. Looks like the Hull Trains HST with 43020 on the rear.
Out of interest, why so few. Is there a plan to increase the numbers later?No, it is still 11 sets and spare vehicles.
Out of interest, why so few. Is there a plan to increase the numbers later?
They've not got unit numbers. In terms of how they are dealt with on systems, they are exactly the same as full sized HSTs. Just the sets of coaches are numbered GW01 for example (instead of say OC45), and they appear on crew diagrams as 255 or 257. Even full sized HSTs appeared on crew diagrams as 253.
Nothing has really changed.
No, it's the coaching set. So which lot of coaches referring to an allotted set number. I.e. GW01, GW02 and so on. Really it should be LA01 but they are a bit different.Is this a depot code relating to the set/diagram number, or is this the Great Western Railway tradition of doing things their own way again?
The reason I ask is if it is a depot code, according to my 1989 Platform 5 book, GW is the depot code for Glasgow Shields. Obviously, it is unlikely that Devon and Cornwall HSTs will have their home depot based in Glasgow.
For example, Edinburgh Craigentinny based HSTs are coded as ECxx, Mk IVs are coded as BNxx (Bounds Green), and East Midlands HSTs are coded NLxx (Neville Hill, Leeds).
Interesting, whilst at Pad yesterday chatting to a director he seemed to think 14, also 150001/2, 202, 207 and 216 will all be off at the end of the current direct award hence the extra GTI sets.No, it is still 11 sets and spare vehicles.
It doesn’t have to be a depot code: CrossCountry sets are XCnn for example. Presumably the GW refers to Great Western in this case.Is this a depot code relating to the set/diagram number, or is this the Great Western Railway tradition of doing things their own way again?
The reason I ask is if it is a depot code, according to my 1989 Platform 5 book, GW is the depot code for Glasgow Shields. Obviously, it is unlikely that Devon and Cornwall HSTs will have their home depot based in Glasgow.
For example, Edinburgh Craigentinny based HSTs are coded as ECxx, Mk IVs are coded as BNxx (Bounds Green), and East Midlands HSTs are coded NLxx (Neville Hill, Leeds).
Are all the Cardiff <> Taunton diagrams now operated by the short 2+4 sets or are there still units running them; and are the two Weston Super Mare <> Bristol Parkway diagrams due to go over to 2+4s or will they stay as turbos?
Thanks...
The one Turbo diagram which end of the day comes off the 18:00 2C87 from Cardiff at Taunton then forms the 2E30 20:35 to Gloucester.1 of the 5 Cardiff <> Taunton circuits is still a Turbo and the WSM <> Bristol Parkways are Turbos and should remain as such
I think the XC ones (maintained at Craigentinny alongside the GNER/NXEC/EC/VTEC/LNER sets) were only denoted 'XCnn' to differentiate them from the ICEC fleet, and that the 'GWnn' sets are to differentiate the GWR GTi sets from the 'classic' GWR sets.It doesn’t have to be a depot code: CrossCountry sets are XCnn for example. Presumably the GW refers to Great Western in this case.
Interesting, whilst at Pad yesterday chatting to a director he seemed to think 14, also 150001/2, 202, 207 and 216 will all be off at the end of the current direct award hence the extra GTI sets.
Over the past few weeks there have been 4 coach HST's running empty coaching stock from St Philips Marsh via Swansea to Carmarthen, Carmarthen to Swansea and return, Carmarthen via Swansea to St Philips Marsh. Could anybody shed any light on the purpose of these empty stock turns.
OK thanks for the info.Swansea drivers training to enable them to have involvement with Cardiff to Taunton services.
I think the XC ones (maintained at Craigentinny alongside the GNER/NXEC/EC/VTEC/LNER sets) were only denoted 'XCnn' to differentiate them from the ICEC fleet, and that the 'GWnn' sets are to differentiate the GWR GTi sets from the 'classic' GWR sets.
Does anyone know if GWR are forming up any more "Classic" GTI HST's? Now that there are no HST's used on Paddington services so there will be spare stock and also due to lack of any more Refurbs coming down? Thanks.
Does anyone know if GWR are forming up any more "Classic" GTI HST's? Now that there are no HST's used on Paddington services so there will be spare stock and also due to lack of any more Refurbs coming down? Thanks.
That seems mildly surprising, as I would have thought most GWR drivers based at Swansea would be very familiar with HSTs, so how much familiarisation is needed. Also, it seems curious to have Swansea drivers involved with services that go no nearer than an hour away from their depot.Swansea drivers training to enable them to have involvement with Cardiff to Taunton services.
They have indeed; but they received their set numbers when at Craigentinny (unless you know any different).XC sets transferred to Laira maintenance some time ago.
That seems mildly surprising, as I would have thought most GWR drivers based at Swansea would be very familiar with HSTs, so how much familiarisation is needed. Also, it seems curious to have Swansea drivers involved with services that go no nearer than an hour away from their depot.
I did see a comment on another forum from someone who was at the Rail Future meeting in Cardiff last weekend who heard directly from TfW that Swansea to Cheltenham HSTs were being considered to relieve its rolling stock shortage. Which would seem a better fit with driver training at Swansea.