Merseyrail Class 777 introduction updates

[DJH1971]

Apparently 777013 is also due to come here soon.

 

[MDB1images]

6X29 showing as activated for Wed Dollands Moor to Crewe(day stop)and onto Kirkdale.

I presume this does day stop in Crewe Down Sidings which I presume is the sidings opposite the carriage she'd(only reason I ask is I've seen photos on previous deliveries of it in the Up/down loop in the station and wondered if it in fact stays at that location).

 

[Ladder23]

What’s the confirmed unit?

Realtime Trains - 6X29 0312 Dollands Moor Sdgs to Kirkdale C.S.

Realtime Trains provides live realtime running information for the Great British railway network using open data.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[FrodshamJnct]

What’s the confirmed unit?

Realtime Trains - 6X29 0312 Dollands Moor Sdgs to Kirkdale C.S.

Realtime Trains provides live realtime running information for the Great British railway network using open data.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

777012 and 777014 hauled by 66779.

 

[dave4jackie]

Heard it was about the middle of this month last time.

i was right with october as it's on it's way today

777012 and 777014 hauled by 66779.

if it ever gets to crewe over 4 hours late so far

 

[FrodshamJnct]

i was right with october as it's on it's way today



if it ever gets to crewe over 4 hours late so far

Yes that 10+ hour wait in Crewe might become a tad shorter...

 

[LedshamJct]

Anyone have any idea why it's running so late?

 

[FrodshamJnct]

Anyone have any idea why it's running so late?

Showing as cancelled as of 0818. No idea why.

 

[DBS92042]

Showing as cancelled as of 0818. No idea why.

Looking at Traksy, it appears to just be sat in Willesden Euroterminal at the moment

 

[Jamesrob637]

Anybody passing Willesden on a Avanti or London Midland able to back this up?

 

[DBS92042]

Realtime Trains - 6X29 1233 Acton Lane Rec Sdgs Gbrf to Bletchley

Realtime Trains provides live realtime running information for the Great British railway network using open data.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Looks like this is it's new timings.

 

[DJH1971]

Realtime Trains - 6X29 1233 Acton Lane Rec Sdgs Gbrf to Bletchley

Realtime Trains provides live realtime running information for the Great British railway network using open data.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Looks like this is it's new timings.

So back on then

 

[Steelwheels]

Anyone have any idea why it's running so late?

I think the gaps are for social distancing/cleaning between crews changing over as we are now aware of the CO-VID levels rising again.....

 

[Jamesrob637]

Anyone have any idea why it's running so late?

It's pathed for some lengthy stops en-route too - will likely be on time by Merseyside.

 

[Pacef8]

Hopefully the artful dodgers don't read this column.

 

[Ladder23]

a lot cleaner than the other recent one!

when's the next 777 due?

 

[FrodshamJnct]

So apparently a loco fault on 66779 caused the delay at Willesden. It’s now been cancelled again (at Bletchley) due to severe wheel flats on a barrier wagon and deemed too dangerous to continue.

 

[Grumpy Git]

So apparently a loco fault on 66779 caused the delay at Willesden. It’s now been cancelled again (at Bletchley) due to severe wheel flats on a barrier wagon and deemed too dangerous to continue.

Would the wheel flats have been caused by the problem with the original loco (train brake fault)?

 

[FrodshamJnct]

Would the wheel flats have been caused by the problem with the original loco (train brake fault)?

I don’t know, I’d need someone with a lot more knowledge than I to answer that one!

New path in for 0110 apparently for a reduced speed move to Crewe. It would appear 66783 is being sent to Bletchley to assist on 0Z29 at the moment.


15/10 update - 66779 and 66783 eventually made it to Crewe with the new units at 0528 this morning.

 

[Liverpool 507]

Hopefully the artful dodgers don't read this column.

According to Mersey Railways, apparently both units have been graffitied overnight.

 

[Jamesrob637]

According to Mersey Railways, apparently both units have been graffitied overnight.

In Bletchley? First Tonbridge now somewhere else down south.

 

[FrodshamJnct]

According to Mersey Railways, apparently both units have been graffitied overnight.

Oh you’re joking!! What a day it was for those units!!

Just seen these on the Facebook group:

 

[Steelwheels]

Hopefully the artful dodgers don't read this column.

Looks like they did sadly

 

[Pacef8]

Bugger ! 24hour security would be cheaper than the clean up.

 

[Scouse77]

That looks like reflections and not graffiti

 

[FrodshamJnct]

That looks like reflections and not graffiti

It’s definitely graffiti.

 

[Vespa]

Bugger ! 24hour security would be cheaper than the clean up.

Indeed ! Penny wise, pound foolish.

 

[Grumpy Git]

Bugger ! 24hour security would be cheaper than the clean up.

A proper deterrent would be better than both. I'd tattoo their bloody foreheads.

 

[Camden]

It's ridiculous that brand new trains aren't properly monitored while left on vulnerable locations. These units have cameras that can see down each side of the train. How much would it cost to have someone sit in the cab watching the monitors while it's being moved. As for the vandals, clearly proper deterrents are needed.

 

[Bletchleyite]

It's ridiculous that brand new trains aren't properly monitored while left on vulnerable locations. These units have cameras that can see down each side of the train. How much would it cost to have someone sit in the cab watching the monitors while it's being moved. As for the vandals, clearly proper deterrents are needed.

Where was it - Bletchley CS? Units don't get graffitied often there, the site is reasonably secure.