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Post by spsmiler on Apr 19, 2024 10:45:02 GMT
While we're on, what happened to the gap at Hainault? As a kid, I always wanted to go there, to see what it looked like in real life. It was only ever a paper gap - in reality platforms i and 2 are and always were through platforms, even if they were not always used as such. But when London Transport took over this route they rebuilt one of the platforms 2 in to an island and replaced its ornate full-length Great Eastern Railway platform canopy with a half-length Art Deco canopy, and the new platform leads in to the depot at its northern end.
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 18, 2024 16:23:16 GMT
Seems someone has done an oopsie on the online map and made the section between Wanstead and Roding Valley blue instead of red ! Is it the same blue as the Piccadilly, or a subtly different blue? Perhaps the Hainault Loop is shortly to become a 'different mode'. I suspect that xtmw was correct - the blue was a mistake. now corrected.
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 15, 2024 21:57:55 GMT
For the R stock the NDM with correct pattern windows, seats and passenger doors at both ends would have been a minimum requirement. R47 / R59 DM's would have been nice too but are not essential for an authentic R stock train.
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 13, 2024 17:15:23 GMT
I miss the flare-sided subsurface trains* and Class 306 emus.
*For these I only knew what I think was PCM / camshaft control gear on the CO / CP trains with COP trailers. I am too young to have known the Metadynine (spelling?) control gear from when they were first built, nor the versions which were classified as Q38.
I also recall that the sound was different for R stock because their fluorescent tube lighting control gear emitted a constant 'whine', even when calling at stations.
The slam door BR trains, and 1960ts (onwards) LU trains are a different story as I have video and sound of these.
btw, I also recall how the lights would dim slightly when trains with bulb lights pulled away from rest.
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 12, 2024 11:13:10 GMT
So this coming weekend they will be testing the new trains...
Just the one train?
Assuming that all goes well might it mean that the first of these will soon be in passenger service?
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 12, 2024 11:00:32 GMT
Interesting call this one (akin to who will be taking the Bill for LCH/excess journey time). Defo not Signalling problem - they just implement the TSRs requested by Track. Track will undoubtedly say not their problem because the track is probably OK - just it can't be verified via a service provided by others. So it comes down to the Track Recording Vehicle being the route cause - A fleet Asset? But if its down to a lack of spare parts could Stores & Logistics be the route cause ? The good news seems to be that they have narrowed down the problem to one of the track features measured (Cant) - Now hunting for the fix /spare part/ or redesign. Interesting comments re: which 'cost centre' should bear the burden of the financial implications of the problems being discussed in this thread. I have a question which might be better if split off to a new thread. Was it always like this? ie: have there always been all these (competing?) cost centres - even in the days before the formation of the LPTB? or were the financial implications of issues that affect the service and cause increased (and / or unexpected) operating costs managed differently?
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 10, 2024 21:07:35 GMT
very radical perhaps but cant the Cravens train be borrowed for the Hainault Woodford shuttle - an 8 car train is not needed there! (would be far more useful to far more people shuttling between Leytonstone and White City)
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 10, 2024 20:54:46 GMT
maybe a local museum or historical society would have documented such changes?
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 8, 2024 12:49:19 GMT
Yes watch this space indeed (with a degree of concern) ... as Metromodels stuff was 3D printed and Radleys was injection moulded, and Radleys were poised to introduce a proper R stock car (either DM or NDM, with two pane central windows).
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 8, 2024 12:42:37 GMT
Which brings to mind this week's Bakerloop bus proposal! The only was that could work would be to create 24/7 bus lanes along already congested roads, as has happened on the approach to Gants Hill on SL2. Voters beware the things you aren't told about when you vote!! Yes, but in a fit of genius the 24/7 bus lanes are where congestion did not exist before (but buses now risk being delayed as traffic tries to merge in to a single file and traffic turning left into the side roads must cut across the bus lanes) and nothing has been done to even try and reduce - the sometimes significant - delays at the roundabouts at Charlie Browns and Gants Hill. So in effect creating the bus lanes was a PR exercise - lots of spin (look we've created xx miles of new bus lanes) and only harm to ALL road users. One despairs with transport planners - so full of hubris / lacking in real world practicality that they could not even organise a drinking session in a brewery.
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 4, 2024 17:06:30 GMT
Surely the Bakerloo extension south of Elephant and Castle must hold some sort of record in terms of how long it’s been proposed for? It’s been talked about since at least the 1940’s! Northern Heights extension from Edgware was already an old plan when works began. But I am not sure *how* old.
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 1, 2024 20:23:56 GMT
oh good! Thanks for the info
its crazy how trains accelerate just as they enter a station - when they should be slowing down!
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 1, 2024 20:16:32 GMT
No need for a service increase as the signalling can deliver around 32-34tph between White City and Leytonstone, before the disruption it wasn't uncommon to see a train every minute or two during the peak I agree with your comment re: No need for a service increase but feel a need to clarify your comment before the disruption it wasn't uncommon to see a train every minute or two during the peak The reality is that no matter what the timetable is, bunching still occurs and I still often see eastbound trains almost nose to tail - at Stratford station, eastbound, off-peak! Also, it tends to happen that several trains in a row serve either the Epping or the Hainault branches, so that when a train for the other branch finally arrives it is quite crowded. If only the eastbound GEML local / electric line (nowadays Elizabeth line) service could be that frequent again - it would help reduce on-train overcrowding. (It was prior to 1990 signalling alterations).
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 1, 2024 10:33:45 GMT
maybe the train driver's shift is about to end and by running ecs there is less likelihood of delays causing enforced overtime
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Post by spsmiler on Apr 1, 2024 10:31:18 GMT
its a money pit, and at a time when the cupboard is bare that is unaffordable
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 31, 2024 12:55:50 GMT
Formalisation of the Harrow 'Hot Weather' plan, in operation until 29 September conditions permitting I am convinced that I have travelled on northbound trains making that very move. Admittedly it was years ago.
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 31, 2024 12:49:40 GMT
To be honest, I think it’s time a new Signalling System is installed on the Central Line. Maybe that will help the refurbished trains work better. Maybe upgrade the power on the Line as well so that it can benefit the AC Motors? Please, PLEASE... no (and NO!) What is there works - and some people might say that it actually works better (fewer foibles) than some other automated train control systems. It does not matter that this does not use the latest in 'all singing, all dancing' moving block tech.
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 31, 2024 12:41:47 GMT
The Ilford Recorder (local newspaper) dated 28th March 2024 says that the bridge will remain closed for now, as Redbridge council cannot afford a replacement.
So for now the option remains No.3, as suggested by Chris M (above).
My personal views: As this bridge is over a London Underground service and also used by several London Buses services its replacement should be funded by London. In effect this means TfL, perhaps under instruction from the GLA and Mayor of London. For all I care they will welcome to add extra spin on the press release about their funding it by including segregated cycle lanes - as well as segregated footpaths and segregated motorised traffic lanes.
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 27, 2024 9:57:16 GMT
If the branch line is ever electrified would there be a need to install signalling immunisation for Central Line trains in the Greenford station area? Not really in my domain and probably others better placed to answer, but, if we are talking about the trains only, Thanks but I was thinking of Central line signalling in the area around Greenford station, not the trains themselves as yes they already run alongside 25kV AC tracks at the two stations you mentioned.
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 23, 2024 21:05:56 GMT
Regarding electrification, the Greenford branch (and the other Thames valley branches) should have been electrified at the same time as the GWML and long term I think that will probably happen. If the branch line is ever electrified would there be a need to install signalling immunisation for Central Line trains in the Greenford station area? As this is the Vivarail thread I think this might be of related interest - I visited the Island Line on Tuesday 19th March 2024. Only 484 005 was in service and there was an hourly frequency. I bought a through ticket from Waterloo to Shanklin, I think this was the best option. Certainly it was the easiest. The foot crossing was about 10 minutes walk from Lake station, walking in the direction of Shanklin station. Riding an Island Line Class 484 Train On The Isle Of Wight
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 18, 2024 13:31:46 GMT
In light of the possibility of a wasted journey I have not gone to West Ealing today and as I have a busy week I'm unlikely to go there at all this week.
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 16, 2024 19:59:34 GMT
but this only applying to zones 1 and 2 is frankly bizarre. Maybe because the cycle hire scheme only operates in zones 1 and 2?
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 16, 2024 19:50:14 GMT
Thanks for the info, but I am now in a quandary - because I saw a report somewhere else (Twitter I think) saying that an ITV TV News report (yesterday 15th March) had informed viewers that the tests had proven satisfactory and the train enters service this coming Monday.
So guess where I was planning to go on Monday?! My camcorder battery is being charged 'right now' as I type this.
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 16, 2024 1:15:54 GMT
How much slippage time was caused by the pandemic?
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 14, 2024 22:15:43 GMT
Maybe its because I'm becoming old fashioned, or that when I grew up these technologies just did not exist - so we all used other ideas, but anyway, I rarely use any of these softwares for these functions .. and I tend to get where I am going easily enough!
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 13, 2024 23:45:04 GMT
Its great that an autumn 2024 map has already been released but I'm trying to remember summer 2024 - my mind draws a blank. What happened - did we swap seasons with Australia?
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 8, 2024 11:54:57 GMT
Now that the services are supposed to have been enhanced, etc., I was looking to go to the Isle of Wight to sample their Vivarail trains.
But I've had difficulty booking tickets - now I realise why. The line is closed - full bus substitution - to resolve flooding issues.
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 8, 2024 11:49:52 GMT
Any use on LU metals? eg: during the Amersham Fayre weekend?
Or will the 1938ts be the only LU heritage train this year (2024)
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 8, 2024 11:46:42 GMT
Ilford used a temporary entrance and completely rebuilt the station building.
West Hampstead cut down trees to clear a vacant space and built a new station building next to the existing building, which was meant to be closed afterwards. Leyton will be doing the same except that the new construction will be where the station house was before the A12 road was built.
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 7, 2024 21:10:11 GMT
Thanks for the link. This looks to be where the platform access will be located (filmed on the westbound platform, my camera is pointing towards Leytonstone) The glass brick passageways remind me of West Ham. Other aspects of the works remind me of Newbury Park and West Hampstead North London Line stations. At Ilford they kept the gateline where it was - but just made it much wider.
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