I took a 314 around the Cathcart circle earlier . Basic units but hardworking.
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Class 314 Withdrawals
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I took a 314 around the Cathcart circle earlier . Basic units but hardworking.
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Rick1984
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Does anyone know how long they where in Blue Grey livery? Can't imagine it was that long
Colby James
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Hi all
https://www.heritagerailway.co.uk/3665/scotrail-class-314-electric-unit-to-be-preserved/
Does anyone know which Class 314 is being saved for Preservation after the final railtour I know this article dates from 9th February 2018 it has been promised Angel Trains are to keep one safe for preservation
Do we know which unit is going to be preserved I do not know which unit it is we don’t know if the unit at Eastleigh 314204 or the ones 314202 or 314205 or 314209 or 314210 or 314214 or 314216 are being saved for Preservation can anyone clairfy what unit is being saved for Preservation yet can anyone help
I have asked Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway and they got no plans to buy one and does anyone know which or where what Railway it’s going to.
https://www.heritagerailway.co.uk/3665/scotrail-class-314-electric-unit-to-be-preserved/
Does anyone know which Class 314 is being saved for Preservation after the final railtour I know this article dates from 9th February 2018 it has been promised Angel Trains are to keep one safe for preservation
Do we know which unit is going to be preserved I do not know which unit it is we don’t know if the unit at Eastleigh 314204 or the ones 314202 or 314205 or 314209 or 314210 or 314214 or 314216 are being saved for Preservation can anyone clairfy what unit is being saved for Preservation yet can anyone help
I have asked Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway and they got no plans to buy one and does anyone know which or where what Railway it’s going to.
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Just because Angel are keeping one aside for preservation doesn’t mean one will be preserved: it needs someone to actually want to take one on. EMU preservation has not had a great record thus far, so I would be sceptical about the likelihood of this happening.
Colby James
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Okay. But I still think it’s possible but we don’t know what one is being saved yet we will have to wait and see first
We also don't know if that's still the case, as, the units are no longer leased from Angel.
Rail Magazine said:
It may very well be the case that Abellio have a site in mind (or, indeed, someone bidding for a unit); but, it'd likely be a static display.
hexagon789
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First into Strathclyde Red/Black was '216 in August 1983, the last in Blue/Grey was '213 which was repainted in August 1984.
Rick1984
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Cheers
Bringback309s
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Never knew 314s wore blue / grey - any pics?
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The farewell tour has now been confirmed by Scotrail https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/so-long-farewell-scotrail’s-class-314-goodbye
Mandatory donation to MND Scotland to board. Not sure which journey I want to do!
Mandatory donation to MND Scotland to board. Not sure which journey I want to do!
Same here, and from what I picked up it would have been three donations, one for each leg.
hexagon789
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From introduction until 1983/4.
One here on scot-rail: http://www.scot-rail.co.uk/photo/scaled/16736/
hexagon789
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But it's another traction type with increasingly obsolete components that you have to try and maintain by sourcing parts and then have to also maintain driver knowledge on and the duties of which can be ably performed by other retained units such as the 318s and 320s.
Im hoping to do all three, im only worried about getting to the toilet.
hexagon789
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Ayr, Cumbernauld and Helensburgh all have station facilities
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Saw a red 314 which was full of graffiti when I passed Yoker depot. Does anyone know which unit this is?
hexagon789
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Likely 205
Fleetwood Boy
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Unless it’s moved to Yoker in last day or two, it’s not 205. It’s been one of the most regular performers recently and I was on it on Monday.
Think there’s a stored unit at Yoker though?
it is 215 which was suppose to have gone to Glasgow Works on Monday
hexagon789
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I thought 215 had already met it's maker?
Glasgow Works bound?
Being a bit generous with Ayr! Some grotty portaloos out in the carpark 200yrds from the platforms is all there is nowadays!
Looking at the timings , better be quick !
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Without going too off topic what the script with Ayr Station? Are they in the process of repairing it still?
It's a disaster! Been no movement really on anything for almost a year now. Structural survey was pretty grim and to make the building safe is estimated at £10million (note to refurbish it and bring back into use would be alot more ontop of the £10mil to make safe).
Staff are currently enduring another winter of having to work out of cramped portacabins and platform staff are out in all weathers with little to no shelter, as are passengers waiting on trains. Transport Scotland, Network Rail and ScotRail are basically sitting on their hands along with the council and failing passengers and staff! If it had been in Glasgow or Edinburgh it would have been sorted long ago!
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