A stock- Acton Works

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Its finally time for the A60 body spare at acton works to go off for scrap. Two cars are already on the back of lorries, with 1 dm already gone.

[a60]

Any idea of where its going for scrap? Or is that information not for public consumption?

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I don't know where exactly they are going, but by the end of the day all 8 cars should be gone.

[a60]

I thought there was only 5 cars in Acton Works, 5112-6112+6113+5113 and 6132. Correct me if I am wrong.

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Jun 5, 2017 16:23:33 GMT a60 said:

I thought there was only 5 cars in Acton Works, 5112-6112+6113+5113 and 6132. Correct me if I am wrong.

You might be right, I have never played close attention to the number of cars, just nerd out about there being A stock in the sidings

In other news, I expect the rest of stock in the acton works sidings to be going very soon.

[a60]

Ah fair enough so. I imagine everything is going to make way for that new shed for the 92ts?

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Jun 5, 2017 17:06:19 GMT a60 said:

Ah fair enough so. I imagine everything is going to make way for that new shed for the 92ts?

Yes, I just wonder what they plan to do with the D78 RAT etc while the work is being carried out. And what about track access for 72TS etc in the mean time.

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Jun 5, 2017 18:17:22 GMT @luacton said:

Jun 5, 2017 17:06:19 GMT a60 said:

Ah fair enough so. I imagine everything is going to make way for that new shed for the 92ts?

Yes, I just wonder what they plan to do with the D78 RAT etc while the work is being carried out. And what about track access for 72TS etc in the mean time.

As reported in Rail Engineer, the scope of works for the Bakerloo 72 stocks is now frozen until Mid-2018 when work will resume for completion by 2020, The main objective of the recent work undertaken at Acton was rectifying structural defects such as corrosion in the frames. In 2018 the focus will shift to modifying certain trailers for disability access etc. which will inevitably require under seat equipment being relocated and re-wired.

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Jun 7, 2017 11:03:39 GMT @martin12 said:

Jun 5, 2017 18:17:22 GMT @luacton said:

Yes, I just wonder what they plan to do with the D78 RAT etc while the work is being carried out. And what about track access for 72TS etc in the mean time.

As reported in Rail Engineer, the scope of works for the Bakerloo 72 stocks is now frozen until Mid-2018 when work will resume for completion by 2020, The main objective of the recent work undertaken at Acton was rectifying structural defects such as corrosion in the frames. In 2018 the focus will shift to modifying certain trailers for disability access etc. which will inevitably require under seat equipment being relocated and re-wired.

Thanks for the info, but what I was referring to with the 72's is that they are brought to Acton via rail, and I was assuming that 28 would be swallowed by the new workshop for the central line project. I have seen the drawings now and know that both 27 and 28 road will remain in place.

The main focus currently is trying to clear the yard out before they start ripping up the track.

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Jun 7, 2017 13:32:46 GMT @luacton said:

Jun 7, 2017 11:03:39 GMT @martin12 said:

As reported in Rail Engineer, the scope of works for the Bakerloo 72 stocks is now frozen until Mid-2018 when work will resume for completion by 2020, The main objective of the recent work undertaken at Acton was rectifying structural defects such as corrosion in the frames. In 2018 the focus will shift to modifying certain trailers for disability access etc. which will inevitably require under seat equipment being relocated and re-wired.

Thanks for the info, but what I was referring to with the 72's is that they are brought to Acton via rail, and I was assuming that 28 would be swallowed by the new workshop for the central line project. I have seen the drawings now and know that both 27 and 28 road will remain in place.

The main focus currently is trying to clear the yard out before they start ripping up the track.

Ah right, understood, are there any other layout changes specifically related to this project or is this the result of a general consensus to clear old rolling stock at the works?

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Jun 7, 2017 17:27:55 GMT @martin12 said:

Jun 7, 2017 13:32:46 GMT @luacton said:

Thanks for the info, but what I was referring to with the 72's is that they are brought to Acton via rail, and I was assuming that 28 would be swallowed by the new workshop for the central line project. I have seen the drawings now and know that both 27 and 28 road will remain in place.

The main focus currently is trying to clear the yard out before they start ripping up the track.

Ah right, understood, are there any other layout changes specifically related to this project or is this the result of a general consensus to clear old rolling stock at the works?

The yard is going to disappear completely, except those two roads.

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Jun 7, 2017 19:22:14 GMT @luacton said:

Jun 7, 2017 17:27:55 GMT @martin12 said:

Ah right, understood, are there any other layout changes specifically related to this project or is this the result of a general consensus to clear old rolling stock at the works?

The yard is going to disappear completely, except those two roads.

Thanks very much.


Martin

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More flats is it ?

[notverydeep]

Jun 7, 2017 20:45:11 GMT @aetearlscourt said:

More flats is it ?

I believe the change is to build a new workshop to facilitate 1992 Stock AC Traction and associated works...

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Jun 8, 2017 9:54:34 GMT notverydeep said:

Jun 7, 2017 20:45:11 GMT @aetearlscourt said:

More flats is it ?

I believe the change is to build a new workshop to facilitate 1992 Stock AC Traction and associated works...

Yes, the building will be built with the primary focus on the 92 overhaul but it is to be 'future proofed' so it should be possible in theory to get an s stock inside without uncoupling.

[metman]

RIP 5112 one of my favourite units. It only remains in 4nm now 😢

[a60]

I believe its one way trip was to Booth's, I saw a picture on Instagram (of all places) of 5112 on the back of a lorry going up the M1.

[countryman]

Jun 8, 2017 20:02:25 GMT metman said:

RIP 5112 one of my favourite units. It only remains in 4nm now 😢

My goodness, you'll need a microscope to see that run .

[antharro]

Nano-scale train modelling. A new art form. :-D