Thepacerfan
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Does anybody know if there is a way to access the tops allocation. Thanks
Yes. You get a log in and get the system put onto your work computer by your employer if they agree that you require access.Does anybody know if there is a way to access the tops allocation. Thanks
Yes. You get a log in and get the system put onto your work computer by your employer if they agree that you require access.
ThanksAs far as I'm aware, there isn't a way to access it unless you're in the industry (but I may be wrong). The best bet for an enthusiast is either the pair of TOPS Requests threads on this site, or certain operators on RealTime Trains.
-Peter
Does anybody know if there is a way to access the tops allocation. Thanks
You're welcome. It should be noted that, in the case of the TOPS Requests on here, the people answering requests are doing so in their spare time and therefore you can't expect a response straightaway.Thanks
You can make such requests using TRUST, I used to train people on using it and getting the most out of it - it really is a good bit of kit IF you know how to get the best out of it. If you don't then it's not going to be useful for you.Yes get a job that requires access to the system, get trained how to use it (god that is an odd interface) then get wound up when you cant make it work! The give up and get someone esle to do it!
It is a system like no other i have used, makes no sense and drove me mad! Glad i dont have to use it now!
Seriously?I've noticed following futile requests by a poster recently is that TOPS Requests in respect of WMT rarely ever get answered especially in respect of 170s
I am sure this is because the members kind enough to help out aren't always available to answer such requests as they are busy working. I have been lucky enough to receive a number of allocations from such members in the past and always try to remember this. Therefore, members complaining because those with access are not immediately telling them where purple 170534 or whichever unit they want is, should remember that searching the units is something the members very kindly do while working, but is not their job.TOPS Requests in respect of WMT rarely ever get answered
Seriously?
As far as I can see there is only 1outstanding request on the TOPS threads which was this morning. I have personally anwered a large amount of 170 requests in the last 2 weeks and have seen responses from other posters too.
Remember that people need to be accessing a work computer to access TOPS/Trust and on weekends (Especially Sundays) there will be less people working.
Remember that people need to be accessing a work computer to access TOPS/Trust and on weekends (Especially Sundays) there will be less people working.
As said futile poster I have to agree now it is probably down to day of the week. Sadly, being busy on weekdays, weekends are the only days I am really free. I do think that despite it being country wide WMT queries are rarer than others but have not looked at everything on the forums so cannot say for sure.I've noticed following futile requests by a poster recently is that TOPS Requests in respect of WMT rarely ever get answered especially in respect of 170s which at present are undergoing a programme of formation changes and transfers thus generating added interest. I understood that TOPS was a universal system so that anybody with access would have access throughout the UK. but this leaves me wondering if access could possibly be restricted to those within a particular TOC if so desired.
There are a couple of different systems that are in 'general availability' to railway staff - some can be locked down, some can't be. TOPS only really contains allocations for freight, and a limited number of passenger (Caledonian Sleeper), workings. TRUST is a viewing medium for other allocations and ISTR they can be punched straight into it via other systems or it goes and contacts things like Gemini Mainframe itself. You've also got Genius Mobile (not to be mistaken with Genius) which is the main medium most people seem to be getting allocations by internally most days - this one can be locked down.I've noticed following futile requests by a poster recently is that TOPS Requests in respect of WMT rarely ever get answered especially in respect of 170s which at present are undergoing a programme of formation changes and transfers thus generating added interest. I understood that TOPS was a universal system so that anybody with access would have access throughout the UK. but this leaves me wondering if access could possibly be restricted to those within a particular TOC if so desired.
As far as I'm aware, there isn't a way to access it unless you're in the industry (but I may be wrong). The best bet for an enthusiast is either the pair of TOPS Requests threads on this site, or certain operators on RealTime Trains.
-Peter
Interestingly there are no LNER allocations showing on RTT for today (at present)Real Time Trains has unit allocations for Avanti, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern, ScotRail and South Western Railway.