CrossCountry Voyager fire Derby 18 Jul 18

[sufian123]

There was no question, it was a statement. I don't list out unit numbers in my sleep like some do. Point was, there were two five-cars that became four-cars.

Yes xc have 221136 and 221140. Those are original 5 cars.

 

[ValleyLines142]

What is the latest on 221127?

 

[43055]

What is the latest on 221127?

Still at Central Rivers but is now more towards the front of the Depot not hidden at the back. I don't think theirs an engine on the affected vehicle still so I think it will be a while before it come back out.

 

[ValleyLines142]

Still at Central Rivers but is now more towards the front of the Depot not hidden at the back. I don't think theirs an engine on the affected vehicle still so I think it will be a while before it come back out.

Could it at least be operated as a 4 car unit for the time being?

 

[1e10]

Could it at least be operated as a 4 car unit for the time being?

It was a driving car that burned.

 

[Dave91131]

Does anybody know whether this unit is back in service? Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Minilad]

Does anybody know whether this unit is back in service? Thanks in advance for any info.

Still at Central Rivers. Still engineless in the affected vehicle

 

[Dave91131]

Still at Central Rivers. Still engineless in the affected vehicle

Many thanks for the info, I know not to bother trying to find it at New Street for a while yet then.

Cheers

 

[Minilad]

Many thanks for the info, I know not to bother trying to find it at New Street for a while yet then.

Cheers

Day return to Burton and you would be almost guaranteed to see it on CZ. It's usually parked outside and easily viewable from passing trains

 

[Minilad]

Have been informed 221127 has now been moved to Ilford. Maybe someone local could confirm

 

[sufian123]

Have been informed 221127 has now been moved to Ilford. Maybe someone local could confirm

It’s still in Central Rivers.

 

[Minilad]

It’s still in Central Rivers.

Whereabouts?

 

[sufian123]

Whereabouts?

At the main depot Barton under needs wood. In south Staffordshire. Closest station is Barton on Trent. It’s in repair. According to a person from the depot i know. It’s right inside the shed. If they bring it out you might see it from the train.

 

[Minilad]

At the main depot Barton under needs wood. In south Staffordshire. Closest station is Barton on Trent. It’s in repair. According to a person from the depot i know. It’s right inside the shed. If they bring it out you might see it from the train.

I know where CZ is. I am an XC driver! I meant whereabouts on the depot it is as I haven't seen it for awhile. Either inside or outside

 

[sufian123]

I know where CZ is. I am an XC driver! I meant whereabouts on the depot it is as I haven't seen it for awhile. Either inside or outside

Ah I see. What I heard sorry

 

[Minilad]

Ah I see. What I heard sorry

No worries. I am there tomorrow night so will have a look

 

[Minilad]

221127 is still at CZ. Parked outside in view of the main line. So not gone to Ilford just yet

 

[sufian123]

221127 is still at CZ. Parked outside in view of the main line. So not gone to Ilford just yet

Thanks for confirming. I thought so he didn’t get it wrong.

 

[bnsf734]

I was on the M1 today around Watford Gap and saw what I assume to be the DMSL of 221127 heading south on a low loader so perhaps its trip to Ilford has come. Unfortunately I couldn't get the number to confirm - its hard enough from a platform let alone an 8 lane M1 motorway! There was a boarded up window on the left hand side, which would be about the position of the fire looking at photos in this thread.

 

[diffident]

Surely the voyagers are reaching the end of their life expectancy???

 

[JamesT]

Surely the voyagers are reaching the end of their life expectancy???

You're joking, right? They're not even 20 years old. 30-40 years seems to be the usual lifespan expected of rolling stock, so they've plenty of life left in them.

 

[sufian123]

This year XC lost 3 voyagers.

221127 Derby fire
220032 Brockenhurst fire
221132 hitting a deer.

 

[diffident]

You're joking, right? They're not even 20 years old. 30-40 years seems to be the usual lifespan expected of rolling stock, so they've plenty of life left in them.

...For properly built machines! The voyagers are nothing more than a hornby trainset up-scaled in dramatic fashion!

 

[voyagerdude220]

This year XC lost 3 voyagers.

221127 Derby fire
220032 Brockenhurst fire
221132 hitting a deer.

Not good at all.

Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any more information about the fire involving 220032?

 

[DanDaDriver]

...For properly built machines! The voyagers are nothing more than a hornby trainset up-scaled in dramatic fashion!

I will guarantee they’re in better nick than most HST’s, even if spotters don’t like the windows or whatever.

 

[sufian123]

Not good at all.

Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any more information about the fire involving 220032?

220032 was dragged to central rivers on the same day.

 

[philthetube]

You really cannot blame the voyagers for sustaining damage when hitting a deer.

 

[sufian123]

You really cannot blame the voyagers for sustaining damage when hitting a deer.

I’m just saying 3 are out of service atm. 172s suffered fire as well.

 

[M60lad]

How is having 3 sets (Voyagers) out of service affecting potential service levels at the moment?

 

[sufian123]

How is having 3 sets (Voyagers) out of service affecting potential service levels at the moment?

Short forms at the min loss of 2 5 cars and 1 4 cars. Recently suffering from short forms