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ATW Bubble Car 121
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youngiecj
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I am sure I read somewhere it will be out of action for a while....
anthony263
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ATW are supposed to be trying to source some new wheelsets for the class 121 which is the reason why it is taking so long to get the 121 back in action.
The former network rail 121's that were in the sidings at ATW's Canton depot have moved recently to the Colas rail depot so I have been wondering if something is up.
I wouldnt be surprised if the management at Arriva Trains Wales have been in contact with Chiltern to see if they can get some parts from them.
Besides I am sure someone will be posting a thread on here if they spot the Arriva 121 back in service
The former network rail 121's that were in the sidings at ATW's Canton depot have moved recently to the Colas rail depot so I have been wondering if something is up.
I wouldnt be surprised if the management at Arriva Trains Wales have been in contact with Chiltern to see if they can get some parts from them.
Besides I am sure someone will be posting a thread on here if they spot the Arriva 121 back in service
anthony263
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It did make a very brief appearance back in the summer before failing again much to the dissapointment of many of us
Gareth Marston
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I know someone on heritage railway who wouldn't have it due to the lack of spare parts to keep it going.
headshot119
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We don't seem to have any problems in our group keeping first gen units going.
Shame it's still out of action I was hoping to cop it when I'm in Cardiff on Monday.
Gareth Marston
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take the city line to Radyr you might catch a glimpse of it at the back of Canton
Pugland53
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Looks like 'bubbles' is due out on Monday, not sure how long for though.....
anthony263
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Seen the information posted to one of the gen groups
I wonder how long it will last this time around
12CSVT
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Even when the bubble is working it is usually Monday - Friday only (scheduled maintenance at weekends)
Been here since Friday though!
PHILIPE
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Booked Saturdays also. Maintenance Sundays.
CarltonA
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Mildly amusing anecdote:- I was on the P Risborough - Aylesbury bubble car shuttle. When we got to Aylesbury I was the only passenger who could open the door being somewhat mature and the rest being youngsters who expected to press a button. They all looked blank then followed me out with a relieved look.
craig87034
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55032 had run out on test earlier today should be back on the Bay shuttles tomorrow
PHILIPE
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Out on Bay today after new wheel sets. Still working 16 30
craig87034
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55032 is back on the bay shuttles
CardiffKid
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Not at 13:30 this afternoon it wasn't
87015
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Was out first thing. Some riot involving doors occured and after a few cancellations 143623 has replaced it.
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55032 back out today (Friday)
PHILIPE
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It seems that Bubbles has burst again. 153 on Bay Monday ad Tuesday.
D365
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Are 'Bubble Cars' worth it, considering the downtime and other factors?
PHILIPE
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ATW don't seem to want to give up on it. It didn't work for about 5 months last Winter and after a few on/off appearances in the Summer gave up again until last week.
D365
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5 months last winter? You counted two too many :P Jks, ATW and Chiltern are gently motivating them, it seems - like an assembly we had recently from a guy 'motivating' us for our exams.
87015
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Chiltern's 55020 has been going for ten years without much dowtime at all. 55034 has also basically worked since that one entered service. Perhaps ATW should be asking why then 55032 keeps being broken on Canton...
NSEFAN
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Perhaps they should send it to Aylesbury TMD for some TLC? 
anthony263
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Perhaps they should send it to Aylesbury TMD for some TLC?
I have been thinking that for a while maybe someone from Chiltern should come and see how ATW are maintaining 55032.
Then again it is being used on an intensive short distance shuttle service compared to the service the Chiltern class 121's perform
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