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Control of the new facility at Kettering has officially been handed over to EMR. https://www.northantstelegraph.co.u...g-marks-major-milestone-ps15bn-scheme-3031532
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New arrivals are coming
We’re very excited to announce some big news about new trains joining our fleet. New additions to the EMR family will soon be helping to create better journeys across our network.
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Looking at the 170 in the image it has the EMR logo on the front and large unit numbers (although only the last three numbers) instead of the smaller (full) number 170417 has.
It does feel a bit like their Abellio counterparts at Greater Anglia shared quite a few tips with them.The outgoing livery would be better if EMR cleaned their trains every now and then...
That’s true, even the FLIRTs are becoming incredibly filthyIt does feel a bit like their Abellio counterparts at Greater Anglia shared quite a few tips with them.
That’s true, even the FLIRTs are becoming incredibly filthy
Let’s hope EMR maintain their final fleet better than their interim fleet.
Testing only, I assume?Possible 180 down to St Pancras on the evening of the 17th
Yes. If these are the paths it looks like it will stop at most stations.Testing only, I assume?
Also 43277 and 43290 have moved from Barrow Hill to Burton West Yard today presumably for storage and will never work for EMR.
Yep. Something to do with passenger/train interface checks at the curved platforms. Yours truly is the Driver. Booked to run for the next four Tuesdays.Testing only, I assume?
Pics from the Manton run would be great to see!Yep. Something to do with passenger/train interface checks at the curved platforms. Yours truly is the Driver. Booked to run for the next four Tuesdays.
Looking at the diagram it's back via Manton. Will that be a first?
I'm afraid I can't help out there. All electronic devices must be off in the cab. Would be a tad dark too, although if any night time photography experts fancied the challenge I would indeed love to see the results!Pics from the Manton run would be great to see!
Thanks - no I wasn't thinking you would be the one to do the pics! Tho as you say not easy light wise in general.I'm afraid I can't help out there. All electronic devices must be off in the cab. Would be a tad dark too, although if any night time photography experts fancied the challenge I would indeed love to see the results!
That didn't take too long then.The 180(s) on a test run down to St. Pancras have ironically developed a fault. Developed dragging brakes and has come to a stand at/near Radlett.
To be moved at 10mph if possible.
Developed dragging brakes and has come to a stand at/near Radlett.
The 180(s) on a test run down to St. Pancras have ironically developed a fault. Developed dragging brakes and has come to a stand at/near Radlett.
To be moved at 10mph if possible.
It is indeed.Is that 5C79?
It is indeed.
Dragging brake on 55910. Took 10mins to fix, but 50mins to get authority for, and implement line block to enable access to relevant isolating cocks. 10mph reduction in speed going forward, terminated Cricklewood due to engineering works at St Pancras.Cheers!
Nice to hear from the person at the front end! Thanks.Dragging brake on 55910. Took 10mins to fix, but 50mins to get authority for, and implement line block to enable access to relevant isolating cocks. 10mph reduction in speed going forward, terminated Cricklewood due to engineering works at St Pancras.
Apart from that all went well. 110 and 111 an absolute pair of flyers!
Dragging brake on 55910. Took 10mins to fix, but 50mins to get authority for, and implement line block to enable access to relevant isolating cocks. 10mph reduction in speed going forward, terminated Cricklewood due to engineering works at St Pancras.
Apart from that all went well. 110 and 111 an absolute pair of flyers!
According to Wikipedia the 180's have the same engines as a 222 so I would imagine they have very similar performance.Very interesting... Would you say the performance (bar the problems) is on par with a 222 or a short HST?
I'd say a the performance is better than a 222. I even had to ease right down on the power going up Sharnbrook. Maybe the transmission is more efficient than 222's? Braking seems superior and more positive too. I was using my regular 222 braking points in low brake, and still having to take it off. Handling wise overall i'll give them 10/10. Spend a bit of time and money ironing out some glitches, and there are a few annoying glitches, and you'd have a great train.Very interesting... Would you say the performance (bar the problems) is on par with a 222 or a short HST?