GWR operating short 'HSTGTi' sets (see diagrams section for workings)

[PHILIPE]

The set was apparently 43009+43029.

The set was worked by 43170 + 43187

 

[PHILIPE]

New ground for HST GT1 in traffic today. 2U12 0925 St James Park to Cardiff Central today which ran as a STP ECS from Laira

 

[59CosG95]

GW07 has been on test recently, and is formed thus:

• 48121 (ex-42027)
• 48120 (ex-42201)
• 48119 (ex-42204)
• 49107 (ex-44064)

Additionally, 43092 has now had its Castle nameplate applied; "Cromwell's Castle" is the plate in question.

 

[paulwestwood]

New ground for HST GT1 in traffic today. 2U12 0925 St James Park to Cardiff Central today which ran as a STP ECS from Laira

Are you sure about this as it was booked a 158 from St James to St. David's and then booked GW02 Exeter St. David's to Cardiff.

 

[PHILIPE]

Are you sure about this as it was booked a 158 from St James to St. David's and then booked GW02 Exeter St. David's to Cardiff.

Looking at RTT you could very well be right. Lets forget St James Park

 

[DannyMich2018]

GW07 has been on test recently, and is formed thus:

• 48121 (ex-42027)
• 48120 (ex-42201)
• 48119 (ex-42204)
• 49107 (ex-44064)

Additionally, 43092 has now had its Castle nameplate applied; "Cromwell's Castle" is the plate in question.

That is great, no report of this GW07 been released from Doncaster yet so is it awaiting to leave Doncaster or has it already come down to Laira? GW06 came down back in August so is due now. Thanks

 

[59CosG95]

That is great, no report of this GW07 been released from Doncaster yet so is it awaiting to leave Doncaster or has it already come down to Laira? GW06 came down back in August so is due now. Thanks

See here:

43158 & 43154 eastbound Totnes 09:59 on:

3Z23 08:50 Laira to Bristol Temple Meads

Coaches: 48121 48120 48119 49107 - set GW07

Does anyone know the former identities of the converted coaches please?


02/10/19

 

[Spirit555]

Today 43198 and 43040 worked 0E23 St Phillips Marsh to Doncaster Wabtec. Next set coming ??

 

[Cabralman]

Hi

Does anyone know if GWR is planning to use its 4 additional GWR owned HST power cars (43088/156/160 and 162) for two additional 4 car sets and if so are they to be painted GWR green?

Does anyone know the previous identities of set GW02?

 

[nat67]

Hi

Does anyone know if GWR is planning to use its 4 additional GWR owned HST power cars (43088/156/160 and 162) for two additional 4 car sets and if so are they to be painted GWR green?

Does anyone know the previous identities of set GW02?

Apparently they are to be used as spares and eventual scrap.

 

[Mag_seven]

Today 43198 and 43040 worked 0E23 St Phillips Marsh to Doncaster Wabtec. Next set coming ??

They have just come through Derby on route from Doncaster to Laira with the latest outshopped "Castle" set.

 

[83G/84D]

They have just come through Derby on route from Doncaster to Laira with the latest outshopped "Castle" set.

5V84 1131 Doncaster - Laira.
GW08:- 43040, 48124, 48129, 48122, 49108, 48126 and 43198.

A 2+5, not sure why.

 

[Mag_seven]

A 2+5, not sure why.

There were two Trailer Guards Standard (TGS) vehicles in the formation. I guess one of those didn't make it in a previous move or is perhaps a spare?

 

[Bringback309s]

There were two Trailer Guards Standard (TGS) vehicles in the formation. I guess one of those didn't make it in a previous move or is perhaps a spare?

There was a 2+3 GTI running round a couple of months back, could be to make that set back up

 

[43096]

There were two Trailer Guards Standard (TGS) vehicles in the formation. I guess one of those didn't make it in a previous move or is perhaps a spare?

Only 49108 of those listed is a TGS.

 

[Mag_seven]

Only 49108 of those listed is a TGS.

I can't comment on the list but I saw this today with my own eyes and I could have sworn there were two TGS vehicles in the formation - they were the rear two vehicles.

 

[83G/84D]

I can't comment on the list but I saw this today with my own eyes and I could have sworn there were two TGS vehicles in the formation - they were the rear two vehicles.

The formation I listed is the one shown on the consist in TRUST / TOPS.

As I haven't seen the train I cannot say what vehicles were or were not on the movement.

 

[Pete_uk]

Apparently they are to be used as spares and eventual scrap.

DONT USE THE 'S' WORD!

Is the reliability on par with when they were on the mainline?

 

[irish_rail]

DONT USE THE 'S' WORD!

Is the reliability on par with when they were on the mainline?

Anecdotally speaking they seem pretty good. I have driven about 10 2+4sets with no issues at all other than one with a slightly dodgy wiper. Laira seem to be doing a pretty good job, probably helps that old oak etc are now out of the picture haha.

 

[Spirit555]

It has been posted elsewhere as only having 1 TGS and 4 TS vehicles

HTH

Mark

 

[Mitchell Hurd]

Anecdotally speaking they seem pretty good. I have driven about 10 2+4sets with no issues at all other than one with a slightly dodgy wiper. Laira seem to be doing a pretty good job, probably helps that old oak etc are now out of the picture haha.

I bet GWR drivers much prefer driving a 2+4 HST with no potentially noisy passengers behind you compared to a Turbo or 15x.

I'm not saying that the DMU's are bad trains but 4-coach HST's are an improvement for staff and passengers I think !

 

[Mag_seven]

I can't comment on the list but I saw this today with my own eyes and I could have sworn there were two TGS vehicles in the formation - they were the rear two vehicles.

It has been posted elsewhere as only having 1 TGS and 4 TS vehicles

HTH

Mark

Fair enough - it was going quite fast (through Bristol parkway when I saw it) so my eyes must have been playing tricks on me.

 

[irish_rail]

I bet GWR drivers much prefer driving a 2+4 HST with no potentially noisy passengers behind you compared to a Turbo or 15x.

I'm not saying that the DMU's are bad trains but 4-coach HST's are an improvement for staff and passengers I think !

As an HSS (high speed driver) I am used to not having to put up with passenger noise. However on IETS , we have to put up with noise that the crew make as the crew seats are just behind the cab wall.

 

[S-Bahn]

I bet GWR drivers much prefer driving a 2+4 HST with no potentially noisy passengers behind you compared to a Turbo or 15x.

I'm not saying that the DMU's are bad trains but 4-coach HST's are an improvement for staff and passengers I think !

Amen to that. Absolute godsend on Cardiff-Bristol.

 

[DannyMich2018]

5V84 1131 Doncaster - Laira.
GW08:- 43040, 48124, 48129, 48122, 49108, 48126 and 43198.

A 2+5, not sure why.

It's great to have set 8 so only 3 more to go now, I'd imagine the extra vehicle is a spare? Also anyone know the previous numbers to the coaches above? Thanks

 

[43096]

It's great to have set 8 so only 3 more to go now, I'd imagine the extra vehicle is a spare? Also anyone know the previous numbers to the coaches above? Thanks

Reported on hstgen.co.uk as:
48122 ex 42214
48124 ex 42212
48126 ex 42138
48129 ex 42008
49108 ex 44067

 

[DannyMich2018]

Reported on hstgen.co.uk as:
48122 ex 42214
48124 ex 42212
48126 ex 42138
48129 ex 42008
49108 ex 44067

Thanks a lot!! Danny

 

[Pete_uk]

As an HSS (high speed driver) I am used to not having to put up with passenger noise. However on IETS , we have to put up with noise that the crew make as the crew seats are just behind the cab wall.

If they are staff just tell them to shut the... flip up!

 

[irish_rail]

If they are staff just tell them to shut the... flip up!

I like to think we are one big happy family, wouldn't want to upset anyone or create an us and them thing between drivers and catering.
Too be fair they tend to stay quiet about my driving haha

 

[Pete_uk]

I like to think we are one big happy family, wouldn't want to upset anyone or create an us and them thing between drivers and catering.
Too be fair they tend to stay quiet about my driving haha

Open the throttle up and leave them on the floor and see if there is still harmony!

Seriously it's good that there is no them and us, in any work place.