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  1. MetroDriver

    Rail junctions map / locations

    That's an interesting site I never knew about!
  2. MetroDriver

    Non consented use of image - what rights do I have - please help!

    Have you reported the image shown on the campaign page? You could then give a valid reason for it's removal and see what facebook will do about it in the first instance...
  3. MetroDriver

    New announcements on Central Line [Update 08/12: not actually real]

    Quite strange that the original (longer) Video clip has a different, and original soundtrack with it then. And on another user's channel..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAL600gXAcs
  4. MetroDriver

    Midland Metro Bells

    We use MP3 sound files for the Bell & Horn on our Urbos 3 Trams.... hope that helps!
  5. MetroDriver

    "TRTS" is short for "Tram Ready To Start" - basically driver indicating via a push switch that...

    "TRTS" is short for "Tram Ready To Start" - basically driver indicating via a push switch that the tram is ready to move and signal selected ahead via track loops.
  6. MetroDriver

    Actually since my previous message we had the new one built replacing the old out-of-use one...

    Actually since my previous message we had the new one built replacing the old out-of-use one, and indeed we can and do use it when required. It was used when we first re-opened the street section between Priestfield and The Royal until they finished rebuilding Wolverhampton St Georges stop.
  7. MetroDriver

    Midland Metro Rolling Stock

    I wuld like to clarify that we do indeed have 21 Urbos 3 trams. As Andy rightly posted, 37 was delivered back in July and is awaiting the endurance testing phase. Tram 17 has been undergoing an extensive rebuild for a while now. It arrived first, but underwent many modifications as a testbed...
  8. MetroDriver

    Hiya, sorry for the delay - yes it was used in the early days but soon fell out of use and was...

    Hiya, sorry for the delay - yes it was used in the early days but soon fell out of use and was decommisioned a long time ago with the overheads being re-wired to take it out of use...
  9. MetroDriver

    Midland Metro Rolling Stock

    Tram 17 was only robbed of some parts whilst it was out of action itself due to another issue (since resolved) due to the spares lead time from Spain. It is common enough with large fleets to do so anyway, but the spares situation has since kept others from joining the operational fleet whilst...
  10. MetroDriver

    Midland Metro Rolling Stock

    Last Thursday (12th) a full Urbos 3 service was accomplished. Slightly short-lived however as the next day saw T69's supplement an ever growing availability of Urbos 3's - and that continues each day. Evening services are pure Urbos trams though....
  11. MetroDriver

    Wem Station, Shropshire.

    Handy ariel shot might convince them.... from 1938! http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw058400?search=railway&ref=5539
  12. MetroDriver

    Pistoia Yard - Italy

    I wonder if this group is responsible for what you saw? http://www.italvapore.it/eng/blog/ Having googled the site, I can see what you mean about how it looks!!! http://www.stella459.com/?p=105 http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rimessa_ferroviaria_pistoia_39.jpg...
  13. MetroDriver

    BRCW old site destroyed by fire :(

    Those with an interest in the history of railways in the Midlands as I am must be saddened at the demise of what was left of the former Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd site in a major fire today.... I passed the scene several times today whilst driving at work, and it's a mess :(...
  14. MetroDriver

    Image (preferably PNG format) of InterCity swallow

    Found this big jpeg? http://www.letsbebrief.co.uk/letsbebrief-content/uploads/InterCity_Cover.jpg
  15. MetroDriver

    Birmingham's new trams to enter service on 5th Sep

    Our fleet is currently (today) running 6 Urbos 3's in service out of 8 available for use.... they are gradually being introduced into service rather than a total replacement during weekdays - Sunday service only requires 6 trams in total so there are times when we have a full service on Sundays...
  16. MetroDriver

    The Model Railway Layout Design Software SCARM

    Just checked the site myself using various scans, and main reported error is that the version of Wordpress used is outdated and vulnerable.... Also no firewall protection to stop malicious activity being inserted into the site by hackers.... That may explain why an ISP has flagged the site...
  17. MetroDriver

    Birmingham's new trams to enter service on 5th Sep

    Some responses from me to your points above: Firstly, that glass between our cabs and the passengers is tinted, not so obvious from the saloon but very dark looking back for us in the cab :wink: 1) Those screens will indeed have a multitude of uses given time! I've seen various test...
  18. MetroDriver

    Birmingham's new trams to enter service on 5th Sep

    Yes the new Urbos 3 entered passenger service this morning shortly after 10am. A couple of official ceremonies and then we ran 4 of the new fleet interspersed between 6 of the T69's.... A VERY busy day with a lot of public and enthusiasts riding the Urbos 3's and many photos and Videos taken I...
  19. MetroDriver

    What is this lineside sign?

    Spring Catch Points: http://www.selectequip.co.uk/signage/railway-signs/line-side-signage/spring-catch-points
  20. MetroDriver

    Birmingham's new trams to enter service on 5th Sep

    Actually the service will run to Wolverhampton on the 5th.... the schedule is that the street section closes at the end of service that day. And now officlally announced: http://networkwestmidlands.com/wolverhampton/WolverhamptonChangesMetro.aspx

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