After this week's moves there'll be 8 remaining, but only 5 of those have seen service recently (368, 372, 369, 381, 385).
Not likely! Just my assumption, but it would be tested by a traction type that is actually going to work over the route in future.
That'll be why they tested then new Paddington <> Heathrow Airport 25 kV with two Class 90s then ? Or Dollands Moor with an 86 ?
Nobody told me this was Pedants Corner
A 319 is a comparitive blunt instrument when it comes to drawing power it is far more useful for testing.Nobody told me this was Pedants Corner
I should've said: If Northern are asked to supply rolling stock for the testing of the new OLE, they'll likely send a traction type that is actually going to work over the route in future.
Let's be realistic. Northern want rid of 319s. They're only still in use, very minimally, due to a delay with the 331 east/west swaps. 319 disposals are still scheduled, and by early January they'll all be reduced to razor blades in a scrapyard.
The first Class of Northern unit that will use the new Stalybridge wires in passenger service is the 769. That is virtually identical to the 319 in respect of the load on the OLE.
Point taken regarding class 769. But the OP asked if 319372 would test the OLE, and I think there's more chance of pigs flying
An excellent point and why didn't I think of it ?
Why?Point taken regarding class 769. But the OP asked if 319372 would test the OLE, and I think there's more chance of pigs flying
I believe the 769s are leased until sometime in 2025. That is also when Lostock to Wigan electrification is scheduled to be complete, enabling EMUs to take over Stalybridge to Wigan services from the 769s.
Leased to 1 March 2025.
This is a railway forum primarily used by enthusiasts - you should take it as read that pedantry will existNobody told me this was Pedants Corner
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Nt necessarily. The Chat Moss line was tested by a Pendolino, a type that only uses the route on diversions,
Whats a ADD?
Usually in the context of OHLE it means ‘auto dropping device’ I believe. This thread will probably explain better than I can
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Yes, but in this context it’s a component of an electrical unit or locomotive, not something installed on the track which was implied here in post 283 above.Usually in the context of OHLE it means ‘auto dropping device’ I believe. This thread will probably explain better than I can
ADD- what does it mean?
What is an ADD? I notice according to this: http://www.opentraintimes.com/stats/rtppm that EC were affected by one today. Joe:)
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Realtime Trains | 5Q77 0758 Allerton Depot to Newport Docks (Simsgroup) | 20/12/2023
Real-time train running information for 5Q77 0758 departure from Allerton Depot to Newport Docks (Simsgroup) on 20/12/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.Realtime Trains | 5Q76 0758 Allerton Depot to Newport Docks (Simsgroup) | 22/12/2023
Real-time train running information for 5Q76 0758 departure from Allerton Depot to Newport Docks (Simsgroup) on 22/12/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
Looks to be 2 units - no idea of what numbers.
