NightatLaira
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Just thought I'd get 5 very simple questions about York station off my mind that have been bugging me for a while..
Is Platform 2 ever used these days for anything at all other than locomotive stabling?
Do they ever run an electric loco down some of the rarely used electrified bays? I.e. 1,6,7 and 8? For cleaning the tarnish off - or just to check the catenaries can still 'pick up the power'?
When the new East Coast clock-face timetable kicks into operation in 2011, I'm guessing Platform 1 is too long for a 91 unit so will terminating York services use platforms 6 & 7? If they use other 'through' platforms won't this just clog things up? And if they do use 6 & 7, where will the Northern DMUs which normally sit here head to?
Does anyone know of a decent hoard of pictures/maps/diagrams of the 'old York station' pre-1988, before the wires came in? Back in the day when it had 15 usable platforms etc? That would be really good to look at!
When the Caledonian Sleepers are put through York on a diversion have they ever been known to use the 'Holgate Freight Avoider' - or have they always gone through the station?
Is Platform 2 ever used these days for anything at all other than locomotive stabling?
Do they ever run an electric loco down some of the rarely used electrified bays? I.e. 1,6,7 and 8? For cleaning the tarnish off - or just to check the catenaries can still 'pick up the power'?
When the new East Coast clock-face timetable kicks into operation in 2011, I'm guessing Platform 1 is too long for a 91 unit so will terminating York services use platforms 6 & 7? If they use other 'through' platforms won't this just clog things up? And if they do use 6 & 7, where will the Northern DMUs which normally sit here head to?
Does anyone know of a decent hoard of pictures/maps/diagrams of the 'old York station' pre-1988, before the wires came in? Back in the day when it had 15 usable platforms etc? That would be really good to look at!
When the Caledonian Sleepers are put through York on a diversion have they ever been known to use the 'Holgate Freight Avoider' - or have they always gone through the station?