C2C 387s

[158798]

The doors won’t change, there’s no need.

Thought I’d mention since it was brought up previously. Personally I think they look better than the green anyway

 

[43102EMR]

Any word on when the GatEx /2s return south? (Probably a discussion for a separate thread)

 

[Class455]

Any word on when the GatEx /2s return south? (Probably a discussion for a separate thread)

Not until September at the earliest

 

[Class 466]

Not until September at the earliest

The number of 387 diagrams increases from September on SNGX, so they'll be transferring over the next month or so.

 

[Minstral25]

The number of 387 diagrams increases from September on SNGX, so they'll be transferring over the next month or so.

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.

 

[St. Paddy]

Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but I’ve just spotted 303 sitting outside Hornsey with GN branding applied. The Navy blue doors remain for now

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.

 

[43102EMR]

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.

 

[dodecahedron67]

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

 

[43102EMR]

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.

 

[Class 466]

387303+304 heading south via the core to Selhurst Depot today on 3Z55

 

[physics34]

387303+304 heading south via the core to Selhurst Depot today on 3Z55

What will they be doing at selhurst?

 

[Class455]

What will they be doing at selhurst?

Perhaps being fast tracked for the Project Aurora Mods. Makes sense to do them before they enter service with GN

 

[43102EMR]

https://twitter.com/03_179/status/1554389200530817025?s=21&t=Mehn1rO48y5V2j9tmsuoVQ

387303 and 304 at Selhurst - would appear as if they’ve received the grey coupling cover as with the other GTR Electrostars.

 

[aleggatta]

https://twitter.com/03_179/status/1554389200530817025?s=21&t=Mehn1rO48y5V2j9tmsuoVQ

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

 

[43102EMR]

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.

 

[aleggatta]

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

 

[43102EMR]

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!

 

[physics34]

2 of them are now at streatham hill down sidings. Sorry , didnt see numbers

 

[43102EMR]

387303 and 304 - were supposed to move back to Hornsey but was caped due to lack of available train crew.

 

[Class315]

301 has arrived at Hornsey, currently sitting in the South end headshunt.

Edit: 302 & 306 have just arrived at Hornsey from Nene Sidings.

 

[ert47]

303/304 at Three Bridges

 

[TBDDesiro]

303 and another are at Three Bridges around 13:50

303/304 at Three Bridges

Beat me to it!

 

[03_179]

303 & 304 went to Streatham Hill.

387/3s will have some exam work done at Stewart's Lane depot (SHORT TERM)

Any word on when the GatEx /2s return south? (Probably a discussion for a separate thread)

387202 returned on Saturday

 

[43102EMR]

303 & 304 went to Streatham Hill.

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?

 

[03_179]

Not seen anything yet.
Best keep an eye on RTT

 

[43102EMR]

303/304 at Three Bridges

Test runs?

 

[Class 466]

Not seen anything yet.
Best keep an eye on RTT

pretty sure they're on this. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:W79965/2022-08-10/detailed

 

[Class315]

pretty sure they're on this. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:W79965/2022-08-10/detailed

You’re correct 303 & 304 returned to Hornsey yesterday afternoon & currently stabled on 4 rd in the depot

 

[St. Paddy]

387305 moved to Hornsey around lunchtime today, the last one to leave Nene sidings

 

[jamieP]

387305 moved to Hornsey around lunchtime today, the last one to leave Nene sidings

Apart from 306 that is still on the Nene.