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Southern Class 313 withdrawal/storage/scrapping updates
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that1pepfan
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Weekdays as there's 2 extra diagrams
Littlehampton to Portsmouth is 313s on Saturday but the Brighton trains are all 377s.
Solent&Wessex
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Are the current 313 diagrams on your blog, showing dated January 2023, still correct for Mondays to Fridays?
03_179
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Yes they are
I don't think it is said enough, so a big thank you to Part Time Spotter for posting the daily 313 allocations. They have proved a godsend not only over the last two very enjoyable days on the South Coast but also throughout the last few years.
They allowed me to catch up with 313203, a unit which had eluded me for three years, and two Seaford trips on 313201 on which was witnessed a spectacular show of waves lapping Newhaven Breakwater. Hardly waited for a train over the two days and avoided most of the appalling weather, thanks to PTS' allocations.
'Big Blue' was on good form, too. Now let's hope it manages not to break itself again before the farewell tour, as I'm sure they will want to use it on that. Perhaps it will be timed to work the last public service in May as well, availability permitting?
They allowed me to catch up with 313203, a unit which had eluded me for three years, and two Seaford trips on 313201 on which was witnessed a spectacular show of waves lapping Newhaven Breakwater. Hardly waited for a train over the two days and avoided most of the appalling weather, thanks to PTS' allocations.
'Big Blue' was on good form, too. Now let's hope it manages not to break itself again before the farewell tour, as I'm sure they will want to use it on that. Perhaps it will be timed to work the last public service in May as well, availability permitting?
Islineclear3_1
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Yup seconded.... I too have very much appreciated them and been able to plan some of my trips accordingly
and @parttimespotter.... just over 5 weeks to go before you have one less class to post diagrams on
03_179
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LOL ... I may replace with something else lol
As far as I can tell the last day will be 20th May 2023.
As far as I can tell the last day will be 20th May 2023.
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+3Yup seconded.... I too have very much appreciated them and been able to plan some of my trips accordingly
and @parttimespotter.... just over 5 weeks to go before you have one less class to post diagrams on
The information on PTS is invaluable and much appreciated.
If you are looking for something to replace the 313s with then personally I’d love the 325s.
03_179
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I can't get the 325s I'm afraid ... I'd love to it'd make it easier to clear up for me too LOL
50002Superb
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Understood!!!
Looking at the TOPS threads I suspect 507/508s will be in demand but an awful lot of work (and not one I’m interested in personally)
03_179
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I did look at hte MerseyRail ones but that's huge ... Just don't have the time.
What I have planned is not "new" just expanding on a class I do
What I have planned is not "new" just expanding on a class I do
Minstral25
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Appreciating your 313 post today - Popping out to the coast today so can find that 201 is on Seafords - Thanks
03_179
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Saturday allox on the blog
WesternLancer
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Hi all - are 313s on the Seaford Brighton services today? (and if so is it all of the services?)
Thanks
Thanks
XCTurbostar
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See this link @WesternLancer
https://partimespotter.wordpress.com/2023/04/15/313-allocations-15-04-2023/
Do a 'Find in Page' or CTRL+F in this page for Seaford and you will find out.
Thanks,
https://partimespotter.wordpress.com/2023/04/15/313-allocations-15-04-2023/
Do a 'Find in Page' or CTRL+F in this page for Seaford and you will find out.
Thanks,
WesternLancer
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Thanks! Exactly what is needed.
Great link - massive thanks to @Partimespotter too.
that1pepfan
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According to SN Rail Twitter
"The last services for the 313s will be on 20 May. They will be running all day on Saturday 20 May on the Brighton to Seaford/Lewes routes and some to Portsmouth. They will also be operating on the Littlehampton to Bognor Regis/Portsmouth & Southesea route."
"The last services for the 313s will be on 20 May. They will be running all day on Saturday 20 May on the Brighton to Seaford/Lewes routes and some to Portsmouth. They will also be operating on the Littlehampton to Bognor Regis/Portsmouth & Southesea route."
That just looks like the normal 313 runnings then
TheHSRailFan
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Was this said in DMs?
I've been meaning to mention: Brighton have a home match on Saturday 20th May, so won't this affect the use of 313s on the Seaford line? It is normally long-formed 377s on matchday Saturdays.
Looking at the Saturday diagrams, the last 313 service would be the 2353 Seaford - Brighton. If it is 377s on the 20th, presumably one of the Littlehampton/Portsmouth/Bognor circuits will provide the last service unless they plan to do anything special.
Looking at the Saturday diagrams, the last 313 service would be the 2353 Seaford - Brighton. If it is 377s on the 20th, presumably one of the Littlehampton/Portsmouth/Bognor circuits will provide the last service unless they plan to do anything special.
Islineclear3_1
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Any ideas what is earmarked for the farewell tour or is this secret?
03_179
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A pair of 377/3s
Islineclear3_1
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Peter Mugridge
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I'd be very surprised if 313 201 wasn't one of the pair.
Islineclear3_1
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Indeed...
that1pepfan
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313201 & 313208 is on the railtour! It's in HY as of this afternoon.
Islineclear3_1
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I wonder why 208 was chosen ...
that1pepfan
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One of the lowest mileages I suppose
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