Thameslink/ Class 700 Progress

[Class377/5]

Looks like they're going to try again Friday, Q paths are "activated" on Friday
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http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/L07621/2015/11/12/advanced

If the 3W01s are activated are they likely to be an normal ECS move or a test run for the 700s?

The paths are booked ECS runs for testing and commissioning purposes.

 

[SpacePhoenix]

@Class377/5 is there minor problems with the unit? It looks like the Q paths on Friday have been deactivated

 

[Class 466]

@Class377/5 is there minor problems with the unit? It looks like the Q paths on Friday have been deactivated

It will run when it runs. Constant pestering won't get it running any sooner... Wait and see!

 

[Julian G]

It will run when it runs. Constant pestering won't get it running any sooner... Wait and see!

And there's also a block on the BML between south of Three Bridges this week.

 

[Dr Iver]

It's not got its certificate yet to go out on the main line. It's not far off though. If it would have been this week it would have gone up to Blackfriars as I mentioned earlier, the main line has a block on all week!

 

[Class377/5]

@Class377/5 is there minor problems with the unit? It looks like the Q paths on Friday have been deactivated

Nothing wrong with any of the units. It's the last bit and is making everything is signed off and that's a lot of paperwork.

Patience. It'll happen sooner than later.

 

[trainmania100]

@Class377/5 is there minor problems with the unit? It looks like the Q paths on Friday have been deactivated

Nearly every WTT path shown as runs as required will not show the yellow activation banner at the top of the timetable until 48 or so hours before its scheduled run. If it does happen to run the banner will get removed again

 

[LBSCR Times]

Tuesday at the earliest, and it has to go to Brighton first, before Blackfriars.

 

[Julian G]

@Class377/5 is there minor problems with the unit? It looks like the Q paths on Friday have been deactivated

Found this for next month.


3W01 22+01 Three Bridges TL Up Depot Bedford Pfm 3 00+20
3W02 (Q)00+30 Bedford Pfm 3 Brighton Pfm 6 02+56
3W03 03+52 Brighton Pfm 6 London Blackfriars Pfm 4 05+12
??

3W80 22+36 Three Bridges TL Up Depot Cricklewood South Sidings 00+59
3W86 03+10 Cricklewood South Sidings Bedford Pfm 3 03+59
3W87 04+12 Bedford Pfm 3 Three Bridges TL Up Depot 06+41

3W90 22+44 Three Bridges TL Up Depot Brighton Pfm 3 23+16
3W91 23+32 Brighton Pfm 3 Three Bridges Pfm 3 00+07
3W92 00+17 Three Bridges Pfm 3 Brighton Pfm 7 00+48
3W93 00+58 Brighton Pfm 7 Three Bridges Pfm 2 01+21
3W94 01+44 Three Bridges Pfm 2 Brighton Pfm 7 02+07
3W95 02+57 Brighton Pfm 7 Haywards Heath Pfm 1 03+14
3W96 03+24 Haywards Pfm 1 Brighton Pfm 7 03+42
3W97 03+56 Brighton Pfm 7 Three Bridges Pfm 3 04+29
3W98 04+42 Three Bridges Pfm 3 Brighton Pfm 7 05+13
3W99 05+26 Brighton Pfm 7 Three Bridges TL Up Depot 05+59

 

[SpacePhoenix]

When's the next one due for delivery?

 

[insane_lewis]

I think next few days

 

[Class377/5]

I think its next week.

 

[Dr Iver]

@Class377/5 is there minor problems with the unit? It looks like the Q paths on Friday have been deactivated

Still the problem with the brakes which is putting everything back which means the first one in passenger service will be in April now.

 

[insane_lewis]

I think its next week.

That's what I'm hearing too now

 

[SpacePhoenix]

Just had a quick search for Dollands Moor (Gbrf) on RTT no paths showing between there and Three Bridges until at least 12/12/15. How many days in advance will a path appear on there?

 

[Julian G]

Just had a quick search for Dollands Moor (Gbrf) on RTT no paths showing between there and Three Bridges until at least 12/12/15. How many days in advance will a path appear on there?

1-3 days sometimes.

 

[Class377/5]

700108 was out shunting alongside 700107 today. First time out the shed for 700108.

Still the problem with the brakes which is putting everything back which means the first one in passenger service will be in April now.

No its not.

 

[Dr Iver]

Care to elaborate?? (The brake issue or the April date....)

 

[Class377/5]

Care to elaborate?? (The brake issue or the April date....)

No brake issue holding up testing.

 

[trainmania100]

VSTP path Three Bridges to Brighton and return just added
any ideas if this could be the 700 on test?
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/L07633/2015/11/24/advanced
Looks similar to those paths people hinting about 3W90, as it is 5Z90

 

[Julian G]

VSTP path Three Bridges to Brighton and return just added
any ideas if this could be the 700 on test?
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/L07633/2015/11/24/advanced
Looks similar to those paths people hinting about 3W90, as it is 5Z90

5Z90 22+44 Three Bridges TL Depot-Brighton
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O46391/2015/11/24/advanced
and the return
5Z91 23+26 Brighton-Three Bridges TL Depot
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O46390/2015/11/24/advanced

 

[trainmania100]

5Z90 22+44 Three Bridges TL Depot-Brighton
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O46391/2015/11/24/advanced
and the return
5Z91 23+26 Brighton-Three Bridges TL Depot
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O46390/2015/11/24/advanced

Shame so late, way past my bed time lol
Great to see them getting out under their own power

 

[4-COR 3142]

Shame so late, way past my bed time lol
Great to see them getting out under their own power

Fortunately my beauty sleep can wait! 700 107 ran to Platform 3 at Brighton yesterday night.

 

[Class377/5]

So 700107 was the first 700 to make a trip on the mainline under its own power last night working the following

5Z90 22+44 Three Bridges TL Depot Up Side to Brighton
5Z91 23+26 Brighton to Three Bridges TL Depot Up side

Arriving (click on for video)

700107 arrives at Brighton by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr

Departing (click on for video)

700107 leaves Brighton by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr

700107 in Brighton shed

700107 at Brighton by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr

700107 at Brighton by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr

700107 at Brighton by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr

700107 at Brighton by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr

700107 at Brighton by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr

700107 made it first of many trips here. This will soon be a very common sight

700107 at Brighton by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr

 

[SpacePhoenix]

Did the testing go ok, no problems?

Was it someone from Siemens driving, route conducted by a Thameslink driver?

 

[trainmania100]

Anyone know if there is going to be another test run soon?

 

[Class377/5]

Thameslink drivers. Testing should be regular now but not following paths found so far. More of a slow ramp up.

 

[Kentish Paul]

How much thinner can train seats get?

 

[physics34]

How much thinner can train seats get?

It's not just that, its the way they are tight up against the sidewall with no room for your arm or your feet and have no "armroom " or armrests between the seats either.

Its a shame about the deficiencies in passenger accommodation cos I think they are really smart looking trains..... Looking forward to ...."maybe" driving them.

 

[Domh245]

I noticed some green LEDs on some of the carriage ends, and from what I can tell, they were the carriages with toilets fitted. I assume then that these LEDs are some kind of CET/Water indicator?