Makes sense - that was the 6-car 303 working in the past.314s used to work 1735 Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town when the 314s moved across to Central high level
They announced that certain peak via Cumbernauld trains would be 6 car in the new timetable. Maybe they don't bother splitting in the middle of the day.Have they added more capacity on to the Edinburgh via Cumbernauld route for the 314 farewell as I just saw a 6 car 385 heading past Gartcosh and we tend to get no more than a 4 car really.
Have they added more capacity on to the Edinburgh via Cumbernauld route for the 314 farewell as I just saw a 6 car 385 heading past Gartcosh and we tend to get no more than a 4 car really.
Here's a basic video of the tour. Shortened down to 6 minutes.
Overall it was an excellent experience. Class 314 no more
Fully agreed. Did all three legs myself and donated as much as I was able to such a worthy cause. Props to all involved at ScotRail in organizing this fantastic send-off for this oft-overlooked, but hardy breed of EMU.Here's a basic video of the tour. Shortened down to 6 minutes.
Overall it was an excellent experience. Class 314 no more
They played Billy Connolly - Last Train to Glasgow Central over the tannoy as it was the last class 314 passenger service and it was also on Scotrail's TwitterWhat was that song with the funny bit about when the ticket man came? I couldn't understand every word but I could tell it was amusing
A thoroughly enjoyable day with big thanks to all concerned at ScotRail. Thought the staff were different class throughout. My only suggestion for improvement would have been longer loo breaks: I think it's fair to say a few bladders were suffering by the time Helensburgh was reached!
I really liked the fact the tour mixed places the 314s haven't been in years with one completely new destination rather than their regular haunts.
A great day but I'll miss the old 314s a lot. I maintain that, stick in high back seats and a PIS and they're much better trains than the 318s and 320s.
A thoroughly enjoyable day with big thanks to all concerned at ScotRail. Thought the staff were different class throughout. My only suggestion for improvement would have been longer loo breaks: I think it's fair to say a few bladders were suffering by the time Helensburgh was reached!
I really liked the fact the tour mixed places the 314s haven't been in years with one completely new destination rather than their regular haunts.
A great day but I'll miss the old 314s a lot. I maintain that, stick in high back seats and a PIS and they're much better trains than the 318s and 320s.
well done to all involved.
anyone confirm what date 314214 moved to Yoker CS please
many thanks
Objectively speaking, is there any significant reason to justify a 314 to be preserved?
New of bit track at Rutherglen that links to the Argyle line was a bonus. Did 314s work to Helensburgh?
They played Billy Connolly - Last Train to Glasgow Central over the tannoy as it was the last class 314 passenger service and it was also on Scotrail's Twitter
Has a 314 been to Carstairs before? I've had 303s there so it seems likely that a 314 made it when they worked on the Argyle Line.Was a great day out . Wasn't as busy as i was expecting but might be due to it being a weekday and the LNER tour on the day. Yes, good to get a 314 to places like Carstairs which ive never been .
New of bit track at Rutherglen that links to the Argyle line was a bonus. Did 314s work to Helensburgh?
Yeah , longer toilet breaks was the only gripe.
Has a 314 been to Carstairs before? I've had 303s there so it seems likely that a 314 made it when they worked on the Argyle Line.
Yes they have even made it to Larkhall and done the recently electrified route to Whifflet via Carmyle. I was a bit gutted that they didn't do anything unusual during the week long Rutherglen block in July 2018. The Newton trains were extended to Larkhall or Motherwell via Hamilton but they were all 3218s or 320s.I'm fairly certain they had been to Carstairs before, yes. The 314s have done pretty much the entire Strathclyde electrified network now, although Drumgelloch is the furthest east they have been on the North Clyde to my knowledge.
Yes they have even made it to Larkhall and done the recently electrified route to Whifflet via Carmyle. I was a bit gutted that they didn't do anything unusual during the week long Rutherglen block in July 2018. The Newton trains were extended to Larkhall or Motherwell via Hamilton but they were all 3218s or 320s.
Got to be a certainty. They worked Lanarks for years and the Argyle line still serves Carstairs to this day. I’ll be amazed if they haven’t.I'm fairly certain they had been to Carstairs before, yes. The 314s have done pretty much the entire Strathclyde electrified network now, although Drumgelloch is the furthest east they have been on the North Clyde to my knowledge.
Did they do any Lanarks more recently when there was engineering work?