metman
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Post by metman on Aug 23, 2012 21:00:52 GMT
And why not! People devote huge amounts of time to just one steam loco! I think it speaks volumes for the A stock that the last 4 can devote so much interest.
I'd love to see 5189 on the last run. It's a fine unit and especially quick!
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Post by bronzeonion on Aug 23, 2012 21:07:21 GMT
And why not! People devote huge amounts of time to just one steam loco! I think it speaks volumes for the A stock that the last 4 can devote so much interest. I'd love to see 5189 on the last run. It's a fine unit and especially quick! Yes I would love to see 5188 on it too, the 62's seem overlooked all the time |
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Post by superteacher on Aug 23, 2012 21:11:39 GMT
I'd just like to know when the last passenger run will be! It would also be nice to see an A stock out tomorrow as I'll be in town!
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Post by madandy on Aug 23, 2012 22:06:09 GMT
I have to admit it does seem laughable looking at the thread title that we have been talking about only 4 trains, for the last few weeks. ;D Much as we all love them I could some up the point I made earlier against a background of all the S8's being in and the farewell tour being planned 5 weeks ahead while none are running by suggesting that there is probably an small element of "For God's sake get rid of them and put us out of our misery. I remember when those last four trains of 1038 stock were running on the Northern Line spending up to an hour at Morden whenever I was in South London waiting for one to ride up to Edgware or High Barnet on, a quarter of my mind determined to wait until it came, another quarter telling me to get a life, another quarter telling me to make bloody sure I did when the were finally gone and the remaining quarter simply hoping they would go soon so I could get on with things. Look ahead three weeks and think of what this thread will be like then! |
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Post by metman on Aug 23, 2012 22:15:49 GMT
Yes I know what you mean...
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Post by dennis on Aug 24, 2012 7:13:31 GMT
A stock spotted departing Northwick Park about 10.40 Monday. About 10 minutes later another was heading north along the fast line with Chesham on destination blind - approached too quickly to get a photo. Didn't expect to see two in service in a short space of time. Clicky for piccy<<Rincew1nd - edit: Image changed to link, as per forum rule 8d>> |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Aug 24, 2012 8:53:12 GMT
A stock spotted departing Northwick Park about 10.40 Monday. About 10 minutes later another was heading north along the fast line with Chesham on destination blind - approached too quickly to get a photo. Didn't expect to see two in service in a short space of time. They also followed each other at 16:11 ex-BKrSt4 (T446 UXB), 16:15 ex-BKrSt2 (T403 CHM). |
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Post by greenlion83 on Aug 25, 2012 10:35:18 GMT
Let's hope that if 5034 is one of the units on the farewell tour, that the extra TLC which is being given to the train booked for the tour involves the repainting of its red front, which is now more white than anything else.
A few months ago when I was in London regularly, I used to wait for A Stock over S Stock wherever possible and I'm sure wasted hours in doing so, but I think it's an integral part of the hobby for some and there's absolutely no shame in it.
Take care all!
Green Lion.
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Post by antje on Aug 25, 2012 11:08:31 GMT
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Post by Guest on Aug 25, 2012 11:20:45 GMT
Let's hope that if 5034 is one of the units on the farewell tour, that the extra TLC which is being given to the train booked for the tour involves the repainting of its red front, which is now more white than anything else. A few months ago when I was in London regularly, I used to wait for A Stock over S Stock wherever possible and I'm sure wasted hours in doing so, but I think it's an integral part of the hobby for some and there's absolutely no shame in it. Take care all! Green Lion. Who said anything about shame? I admit until now, I always waited for an A stock, even though I felt very uncomfortable listening to the suspicious behavior announcements! |
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Post by 1018509 on Aug 25, 2012 11:26:43 GMT
What sort of mods are needed that necessitates the S8 to go back?
Are any of these mods being done at Neasden?
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Post by Guest on Aug 25, 2012 11:52:30 GMT
What sort of mods are needed that necessitates the S8 to go back? Are any of these mods being done at Neasden? Correct me if I'm wrong anyone, but as I understand it, all trains are being sent away for the mods to be done. |
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Post by metman on Aug 25, 2012 12:18:39 GMT
Yes they are going back to Derby.
I've waited an hour at Harrow just to go one stop! The only good think about the new timetable was there are more trains on the line!
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Post by Guest on Aug 25, 2012 12:23:45 GMT
An hour wait for one stop! That's outrageous, was any explanation given?
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Post by metman on Aug 25, 2012 12:42:48 GMT
Well there were only about 7 A stock running so it was worth waiting and letting all the snakes go bye ;D
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