DJH1971
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777013 is due next apparently
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Merseyrail Class 777 introduction updates
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Just noticed the following moves.
Edge Hill to Crewe IEMD
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R03319/2020-10-21/detailed
Crewe IEMD to Crewe CS
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R03320/2020-10-21/detailed
Crewe CS to Kirkdale
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H00517/2020-10-21/detailed
Mark
Edge Hill to Crewe IEMD
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R03319/2020-10-21/detailed
Crewe IEMD to Crewe CS
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R03320/2020-10-21/detailed
Crewe CS to Kirkdale
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H00517/2020-10-21/detailed
Mark
Wyrleybart
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Sorry for the ask, but can anyone please confirm how many 777s have been delivered so far ?
Thanks
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MR-507508
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10 units have been delivered so far, once 012 and 014 are delivered this evening.
004 and 006 are at Crewe for modifications including guard panels since August.
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FrodshamJnct
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66783 has left Crewe 103E with 777012 and 777014 (and 1 barrier coach) on 6X29.
Wyrleybart
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Thanks MR
Jamesrob637
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Graffiti included or not this time round?
Liverpool 507
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Graffiti has been cleaned off both units at Crewe.
LeylandLen
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Theres a path for a move tomorrow, but its 'runs as required' so not sure if it runs, has anyone info please ??
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Realtime Trains - 6X29 0244 Dollands Moor Sdgs to Kirkdale C.S.
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Vespa
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Soon there will be no room at Kirkdale depot.
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There was recently a talk by David Powell, who is the bloke in charge of the Merseytravel rolling stock replacement project, to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Permanent Way Institute. It's been uploaded to YouTube, and is full if interesting titbits as well as confirmation of the work required to the turnback siding in Liverpool Central.
Also an older one where he confirms:
Driver Opens
Guard Closes (from Saloon)
Trains using ADSO at some stations
Battery range expected to be 15-20 miles, which is conservative to ensure they can also get back. As the battery units can't also have AC equipment, they're thinking about a clever option of using 750v OHLE to give the option to charge en-route without needing to add 3rd rail.
Also an older one where he confirms:
Driver Opens
Guard Closes (from Saloon)
Trains using ADSO at some stations
Battery range expected to be 15-20 miles, which is conservative to ensure they can also get back. As the battery units can't also have AC equipment, they're thinking about a clever option of using 750v OHLE to give the option to charge en-route without needing to add 3rd rail.
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LedshamJct
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Does anyone know if there will be a new 777 delivery run this week?
LeylandLen
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The earliest path I can find is one into Kirkdale on the night of Nov 25th, 2 weeks away .
Is this happening tomorrow?
Jamesrob637
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Also, have the two at Crewe three weeks ago now been moved to Liverpool?
jamesst
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Kirkdales now at the limit for new units as far as I know, not sure where any future 777s will be stored.
Vespa
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Saw 507/8 trains stabled at siding in New Brighton, West Kirkby and I think at Birkenhead depot as well, there's only so many that can be stabled at West Kirkby 4 at most I would imagine and New Brighton maybe the same as well as overnight stabling of active units for next day operation otherwise to they would have consider parking overnight at each stations each requiring guarding or run through the night to prevent that which would eat into driving hours.
bazzoh
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Is the siding in the tunnel (the one next to the stock interchange line) still there and an option?
jamesst
Member
No, no safe or authorised walking route
bazzoh
Member
Ah ok thanks!
Although a few lucky drivers got to go up there ECS during the Loop Blockade in 2017!
Bletchleyite
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Presumably you could dump a double set in the disused James St platform, but that's not a lot of capacity!
That platform sees a number of empty stock moves every day (at various times throughout the day too) as its the access line for the stock interchange.
There are electrified sidings at Southport that have not seen regular use for some years but could be if required. I haven't been past for some months but there appeared to be some new lighting in place alongside them. There is also one siding left at Hall Road but perhaps not a safe walking route at the side.
jamesst
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The sidings at Southport see regular use especially if the platforms need to be cleared overnight for whatever reason.
Vespa
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They'll have to hurry up the training or build new tracks to park the extra trains.
Vespa
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Aye that's the conundrum, 507/8 are running out of miles and more new trains are coming in reducing space this would require some inventive space saving system, temporary unpowered sidings can be built on spare land if available or hiring siding from other railway even heritage railways as they are idle at the moment but that's really a last resort.
If a mileage extension can be granted to the 507/8 it will provide a breathing space up continue service.
If a mileage extension can be granted to the 507/8 it will provide a breathing space up continue service.