Thought I’d mention since it was brought up previously. Personally I think they look better than the green anyway
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Not until September at the earliest
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The number of 387 diagrams increases from September on SNGX, so they'll be transferring over the next month or so.
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Assume that is more Red 387's running more Southern services as GatEx timetables do not seem to be increasing, just same Victoria to Brighton every half hour.
It did a test trip from Hornsey to Welwyn GC and back this morning too. Couldn’t hear any wheel flats that were mentioned earlier in the thread.
Probably had a bogie replacement since moving to Hornsey? The person who told me was involved with the transfer in some form, so I take their word for it.
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Passed 4 of these in Nene Sidings just now. Couldn’t see fleet #s as was on a non-stop LNER but there was one solo with C2C branding and then 3 which seemed to be partially debranded (no C2C logos but still with the vinyls c2c use on the doors) in a 12 car formation
301, 302, 305 and 306 are the numbers - 303 and 304 have already been cycled through Hornsey for mods as noted up thread.
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387303+304 heading south via the core to Selhurst Depot today on 3Z55
What will they be doing at selhurst?
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Perhaps being fast tracked for the Project Aurora Mods. Makes sense to do them before they enter service with GN
387303 and 304 at Selhurst - would appear as if they’ve received the grey coupling cover as with the other GTR Electrostars.
I assume by grey coupling cover you are referring to the shiny coupling face, that is typical of a good clean up by GTR staff
Yes that’s it - apparently it’s coated in a grey substance to protect it better.
Initially they were coated with a black or grey coating to prevent corrosion, what you see in that image is the coating completely worn off after cleaning with a wire brush and scotch pad and a reasonably nice polish established from the scotch pad
Ahh makes sense, thanks!
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301 has arrived at Hornsey, currently sitting in the South end headshunt.
Edit: 302 & 306 have just arrived at Hornsey from Nene Sidings.
Edit: 302 & 306 have just arrived at Hornsey from Nene Sidings.
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303 & 304 went to Streatham Hill.
387/3s will have some exam work done at Stewart's Lane depot (SHORT TERM)
387/3s will have some exam work done at Stewart's Lane depot (SHORT TERM)
387202 returned on Saturday
Many thanks - any word on when 303 and 304 return to Hornsey?
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Not seen anything yet.
Best keep an eye on RTT
Best keep an eye on RTT
Test runs?
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pretty sure they're on this. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:W79965/2022-08-10/detailed
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You’re correct 303 & 304 returned to Hornsey yesterday afternoon & currently stabled on 4 rd in the depot
Apart from 306 that is still on the Nene.
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