380 in Britain NOW!

[Peter Sarf]

Last 7X80 is on its way. Passed throgh London to Wembley this afternoon (4/7/2011). Should be on its way North now.

Got em all in London and I can say I am very very glad its over. Worst bit of Spotting (bit ?) I have ever done . Nicer, cheaper and easier to go to Scotland. Guess where I am going tomorrow ! .

 

[Crossforth]

Last 7X80 is on its way. Passed throgh London to Wembley this afternoon (4/7/2011). Should be on its way North now.

Got em all in London and I can say I am very very glad its over. Worst bit of Spotting (bit ?) I have ever done . Nicer, cheaper and easier to go to Scotland. Guess where I am going tomorrow ! .

I'm hoping to see some when I go up to Edinburgh on Wednesday and when I come back on Friday

 

[Peter Sarf]

I'm hoping to see some when I go up to Edinburgh on Wednesday and when I come back on Friday

There are four Edinburgh etc diagrams. 3 stay overnight in Edinburgh. One comes from the West (from Depot via Glasgow Central) for the morning peak. A different one goes West (to Depot via Glasgow Central) after the morning peak and returns for the evening peak but is possibly a different unit (same diagram number). One goes West after the evening peak (to Depot via Glasgow Central). So two (or one ?) changes during the day from previous evening peak. They will be from the range 380101-380108 as these are the only NRN fitted ones. Have to be NRN to go East of Carstairs.

 

[kennythelad]

There are four Edinburgh etc diagrams. 3 stay overnight in Edinburgh. One comes from the West (from Depot via Glasgow Central) for the morning peak. A different one goes West (to Depot via Glasgow Central) after the morning peak and returns for the evening peak but is possibly a different unit (same diagram number). One goes West after the evening peak (to Depot via Glasgow Central). So two (or one ?) changes during the day from previous evening peak. They will be from the range 380101-380108 as these are the only NRN fitted ones. Have to be NRN to go East of Carstairs.

Am I right in assuming two sets are on North Berwick and one on Dunbar turns. Is there no spare unit at Slateford during the off peak?
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Answered my own question. Just found the diagrams on scot-rail.

http://www.scot-rail.co.uk

 

[SC318250]

There are still 2 Class 380 diagrams operated by Class 322. The 2 Class 380 diagrams in operation are the one tha starts from Corkerhill in the morning, and also the one that finishes at Corkerhill in the evening. The other 2 diagrams are still booked Class 322 (including the one that runs to Corkerhill during the day)

There will be one spare Class 380 sitting at Haymarket platform 0, however it has been stabled in the west mddle siding also

 

[318259]

If you really want to see a 380, Glasgow Central is definitely the place to be. You should see quite a lot around platforms 11 - 15.

Don't go on a Sunday though. With the replacement buses between Glasgow and Paisley Gilmour St, there's nothing on platforms 11-15.

 

[SC318250]

Reported on Scot-rail yesterday that due to the Tall Ship races this weekend, that up to 30 of the Class 380 will be in service this Saturday. 28 in the west and 2 in the east.
There may well be the appearance of Class 318 due to a sortage of Class 314, as there are a few Gourock services booked Class 314. Wonder if the shortage of Class 314 is why 318251 has remained at Corkerhill.

 

[rail-britain]

Don't go on a Sunday though. With the replacement buses between Glasgow and Paisley Gilmour St, there's nothing on platforms 11-15.

Also avoid Monday 18 July, as above no service between Glasgow and Paisley GS

 

[SC318250]

Well chosen Monday to do the work being Glasgow Fair Monday. Trains should be quieter that day in the normal rush hours.

I am guessing Paisley Canal trains will be 4 cars these days
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ignore bit about Paisley Canal, as just seen they are caped also
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reported on scot-rail. 380101 derailed in Ayr Townhead

 

[Blindtraveler]

bad luck. Dammaged?

 

[rail-britain]

bad luck. Dammaged?

Very unlikely, as the line speed is very low
Will be quite similar to the Class 320 derailment at Yoker recently
An overnight movement to Shields may be required at low speed, but they simply examine it in place

 

[Damien1986]

I was in Edinburgh on Friday 29th July and got the 1825 Scotrail train from (1750 ex North Berwick) to Motherwell and it was my first time on a class 380 and I must say I was very impressed-they were comfortable and they had a table.They are now my second fave unit alongside the class 318 units and are far superior to the class 334 emus!

 

[Blindtraveler]

still to do a 380 and not rushing as dont like deziros. Any other haters out there done one and if so, thoughts?

 

[alexf380]

Been on a few 380s now that they're on North Berwick runs. they're nice.

 

[CarterUSM]

I like them also from a working perspective. Also very quick, comfortable and spacious. The saloon seats aren't particularly comfortable however.

 

[Blindtraveler]

what are there plusses for staff? are they diogramed for afternoon dunbar runs by the way?

 

[CarterUSM]

what are there plusses for staff? are they diogramed for afternoon dunbar runs by the way?

Mostly the ability to operate the doors from within each coach, as opposed to just the cab on the 322.

 

[Pumbaa]

Mostly the ability to operate the doors from within each coach, as opposed to just the cab on the 322.

Is it a PA set and control panel in each vestibule, or one PA and panel in a vestibule on opposite sides of the coach?

 

[CarterUSM]

Panel with PA in vestibule, opposite sides of coach. Controls on cab bulkhead also, though they're never to be used. Ever!

 

[MacCookie]

what are there plusses for staff? are they diogramed for afternoon dunbar runs by the way?

http://www.scot-rail.co.uk/page/Diagrams:Class+380+SX

Ewan

 

[Pumbaa]

Panel with PA in vestibule, opposite sides of coach. Controls on cab bulkhead also, though they're never to be used. Ever!

Manglement orders to keep you out of your cab?

 

[CarterUSM]

Manglement orders to keep you out of your cab?

Perhaps! Though that has never been stated officially . Not that my portion of the journey is terribly busy anyway. We've no control of anything in the cab either, NRN, emergency plunger and parking brake apart .

 

[Bittern]

Emergency plunger? Is that incase someone blocks up the toilet?

 

[CarterUSM]

Emergency plunger? Is that incase someone blocks up the toilet?

No, it is for the ejector seat.

 

[Crossforth]

No, it is for the ejector seat.

Emergency ejecting loo seat, how... convenient?

 

[Blindtraveler]

thanks for that guys. Believe theres a
thread for toilet related humour and if thats your thing its darn good!