1X01 returns!

[heart-of-wessex]

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/S73184/2013/12/24/advanced

1X01 is out again this year, think the calling pattern is different. Anyone out for the shots?

 

[Goatboy]

Is that just something the owner of that site puts in, as it doesnt show in any of the other realtime sites

 

[callum112233]

No. It's a real service. I booked my ticket weeks ago.

 

[David Goddard]

All passengers must have a beard and wear a big red suit with black boots.

 

[transportphoto]

It even jumps off the rails and serves Heathrow Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal Five (Bus) and Heathrow Terminal Four (Bus)!

 

[gazthomas]

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/S73184/2013/12/24/advanced

1X01 is out again this year, think the calling pattern is different. Anyone out for the shots?

Yo ho ho

 

[Tom]

It even jumps off the rails and serves Heathrow Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal Five (Bus) and Heathrow Terminal Four (Bus)!

That will be because it is operated by sleigh. It even clearly takes line SKY on departure from North Pole.

 

[Manchester77]

Are london midland only tcikets valid on this service?

 

[lm321412]

Are london midland only tcikets valid on this service?

Hope not!

Don't want Christmas Cancelled due to a member of the train crew being unavailable!

 

[Nym]

Hope not!

Don't want Christmas Cancelled due to a member of the train crew being unavailable!

That would be fine, it would stop all this "Christmas Cheer" at work...

 

[Darren R]

He doesn't appear to be stopping at my local station! ad:

 

[GatwickDepress]

No engineering allowances? Ack, he's going to be down by fifteen femtoseconds at Exeter Central...

 

[MCR247]

No engineering allowances? Ack, he's going to be down by fifteen femtoseconds at Exeter Central...

But has the sleigh got OTMR fitted

 

[heart-of-wessex]

It seems to be able to go everywhere, so Heathrow Bus shouldn't be an issue, more believable than some Rail Replacement Bus 0B00 schedules that, for instance, are booked to stop on the Up/Down Through at Eastleigh!

I've noticed that too, no pathing nor engineers allowances, no terminal minutes slack either!

Don't know if the owner did that or not, apparently a couple of years ago it appeared in TRUST though

 

[causton]

He doesn't appear to be stopping at my local station! ad:

What station is that?

 

[Darren R]

Ah - found it! Seems Santa Claus is coming to town after all......that's a pity - it suddenly occurred to me I could use it as an excuse to do no Christmas shopping!

 

[Wikipedia]

I've got a choice of station! Now do I go for Appleby (APP) or Penrith (PNR)? Hope they still have some cheap first advances left!

 

[tsr]

I should imagine the interchange at Smallbrook Junction must be for the Polar Express, which will surely have to cover Imperial Wharf (then using Willesden North Junction, whilst running fast to Lapland).

I trust any delays due to the blockade at Stoats Nest Junction will be compensated for by Sleigh Repay...

 

[Bevan Price]

Scrooge TV news bulletin, issued at 00:02 on 25 December 2013.
"We regret to inform viewers that Santa may be very late today. He was arrested for speeding in a 20 mph zone in the London area, and when tested, he was found to have an alcohol content 100 times the legal limit for sleigh driving. His helpers hope that he may be released on bail later today."

Bulletin issued at 12:30. "We are pleased to report that Santa has been released on bail. Unfortunately, present distribution cannot proceed, as the unattended reindeer were stolen, and it is understood that reindeer steak may be on the menu at some less reputable eating places. Much Beeching Railfreight have agreed to deliver all the presents within the next 2 weeks. "

 

[Eagle]

I notice the UID is given as S73184; I assume that's a mistake for the more usual S7738461375.

 

[gnolife]

I feel sorry for any people unfortunate enough to have Imperial Wharf as their closest station - it's booked to pass through rather than call.

It calls for me either between Didcot Parkway and West Worthing if I use Heald Green, or between Milliken Park and Wick if I use Manchester Airport.

I note that my sister has the bad luck of being between Moor Street and Rowley Regis, and Twerp is between Stoke Mandeville and Sevenoaks.

 

[Tracked]

Hang on people, have you read the small-print:

Operational Information

Schedule from ITPS
Timed for 75mph max
Pathed as Class 14x (Pacer) DMU

Merry Christmas ...

 

[DarloRich]

But has the sleigh got OTMR fitted

not only that but it is ECTS/ERTMS fitted for use in Europe

 

[Lockwood]

No love for Newhaven Marine?

Also, no comments about North Pole Depot?

 

[D6975]

Next stop after my local station is Lympstone Commando.
I wonder if they'll let him off.

 

[bnm]

It would appear that no-one has been good in Fishguard & Goodwick. Not calling there.

 

[Gathursty]

Haha!

I wonder why the person entered it in a jumbled up fashion rather than just going A-Z.

 

[trentside]

Nice one!

The only problem, if it's what I think it's supposed to be, won't it be showing a red light at the front end?

 

[heart-of-wessex]

Good point! lol! Need's to be white and must have a tail lamp too!

Anyone know if it's booked to do any parliamentary lines, 'PSUL' bits or other rare bits?

 

[ryan125hst]

Blimey! Santa's route card will be interesting

I wonder if they'll have a few spare reindeer in siding up and down the country? The fines incurred due to any delays as a result of reindeer problems could jeopardise Christmas next year otherwise.