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Post by trc666 on May 8, 2011 16:31:56 GMT
These are the timings I've been given for the move, should be running as train 771. Location | Arrive | Depart | Platform/Path | Neasden Depot | | 11:43 | | Wembley Park | | 11/52 | 1 to FL | Harrow on the Hill | | 11/58½ | 3 to SL | Pinner | | 12/04 | 1 | Northwood | 12:08½ | 12:10 | 1 | Northwood Siding | 12:12 | | 22 Siding |
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Post by trc666 on May 7, 2011 17:36:26 GMT
Just out of interest, why wasn't it just run as an 8-car under its own power from Ruislip to Ealing Common and thence Northfields rather than half a unit propelled by a 62 stock?
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Post by trc666 on May 6, 2011 23:23:51 GMT
This is what can be done:
To / From South Hampstead: South Hampstead, Camden Junction, Primrose Hill, Camden Road West Junction, Camden Road (change DC to AC) and vice versa.
To / From Willesden Junction Low Level: Kensal Rise, Kensal Green Junction, Willesden Junction Low Level and vice versa.
To / From Clapham Junction or Richmond: Mitre Bridge Junction (change DC to AC), Willesden Junction High Level, Kensal Green Junction (reverse and change AC to DC on curve), Willesden Junction Low Level and vice versa.
The latter option would have to be done out of passenger service between the high level and low level stations as it involves reversing via a siding / shunt signal.
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Post by trc666 on May 6, 2011 15:23:03 GMT
I hope it isn't 5066, was expecting a hat-trick out of it ;D 5066 did the last public Shoreditch and also the last public ELL service (also taking in the Surrey Quays crossover) and I was on both of them.
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Post by trc666 on May 6, 2011 12:35:50 GMT
I'm guessing that Illogical Use would be something like for example trying to travel from Monument to Bank or vice versa?
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Post by trc666 on May 6, 2011 10:11:22 GMT
I really hope a full unit can be preserved in working order, even if only a four-car double ender.
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Post by trc666 on May 5, 2011 19:06:36 GMT
Shame 3186 wasn't preserved as it had the unique refurb layout.
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Post by trc666 on May 5, 2011 15:34:37 GMT
It will most likely be in service, there was talk previously of another 'last' tour covering rare crossovers and sidings but this isn't going to happen now.
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Post by trc666 on May 5, 2011 13:41:45 GMT
Was it similar to this by any chance? I know there are a couple of these around in London but are boarded up (as are most public conveniences these days).
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Post by trc666 on Apr 30, 2011 17:14:17 GMT
This one has always been a passenger move as it has colour light signals, it's just like a really long crossover that can also be used as a siding, Euston has a similar layout though only facing not trailing, can also be used to access the Piccadilly line eastbound.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 29, 2011 23:19:06 GMT
Ah so looks like I'll be in 71 for the trip then.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 29, 2011 19:08:22 GMT
Which way round are they at the moment as in which one is at the 'A' end and which one is at the 'D' end?
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Post by trc666 on Apr 28, 2011 21:17:01 GMT
I thought 3185 had been scrapped?
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Post by trc666 on Apr 27, 2011 18:57:32 GMT
Some Piccadilly line trains do use the westbound local platform at Acton Town on a regular basis, but I am still yet to see one in the eastbound local, and to see / ride on one all the way along the local lines.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 27, 2011 18:45:28 GMT
So the 96 stock doesn't have the equivalent of weak field then?
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Post by trc666 on Apr 27, 2011 16:33:24 GMT
Wasn't it used last year as well? I'm pretty sure it was, I remember doing a northbound off the southbound at some point last year.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 27, 2011 11:09:42 GMT
Isn't there still a building on Old Street (eastern side of roundabout leading to Great Eastern Street) that has something to do with the station, possibly an emergency exit?
Underneath the roundabout there are a few shops and also public toilets which are run by Islington Council, but it is all starting to look really run down and could do with some renovation.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 26, 2011 17:06:12 GMT
Just started again from scratch on a non-refurb 1967 stock for MSTS, early days yet but this is what I have so far: Cab is just a basic shell without lights and fittings for now, as is the main body frame, but will get round to putting in all the seats and what have you eventually!
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Post by trc666 on Apr 26, 2011 15:08:44 GMT
3016 certainly is still at Low Hall, went there a week ago to have a look at it, the front of it is rather bashed up!
The 'second' 3016 has now been scrapped up at Rotherham with the rest of its unit.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 26, 2011 13:14:55 GMT
Victoria has the most at the minute doesn't it? You have 67, 72 and 09 all running presently.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 26, 2011 11:00:40 GMT
Just a quick update for those who have ordered tickets and not received them. I have just phoned the LTM and they have said that the tickets should be posted next week and everyone should get them by Wednesday 4th May. If you don't receive them by the 4th you can contact the museum on this number - 02075657298.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 25, 2011 18:34:30 GMT
Nice shots.
I only ever see this bloody thing when either:
A) I haven't got my camera on me B) I have got my camera on me, but it's long gone before I can get it out and switch it on C) I have got my camera on me, but it's either out of disk space or the batteries are dead
;D
By the way has anyone got interior shots of this unit?
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Post by trc666 on Apr 25, 2011 11:47:34 GMT
You had a bit of luck there then Went out the other day and didn't see a 67 AT ALL, it was all 09s. I will try and do Brixton again at some point this week on a 67 if I can, haven't been south of Pimlico since 2002, and have only been to Brixton once.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 23, 2011 21:13:15 GMT
Bloody hell! I know recently there was at least one day where all but one train were 09's. I was out on the Vic today but didn't see a single 67. The DMI was messed up earlier, at Finsbury Park there was a Walthamstow due in 6 minutes, but the Seven Sisters behind it due in 5 minutes, did it somehow overtake it? ;D
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Post by trc666 on Apr 22, 2011 22:09:38 GMT
The layout on SimSig is the pre-ELL layout and still has North Woolwich and of course Stratford Low Level so the layout is substantially different now compared to the early 2000s! In fact had a play on it earlier, but I'm on Kings Cross now, someone is hosting a session and I'm on as a client.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 22, 2011 22:04:34 GMT
Sorry I should have made it a bit clearer, I didn't mean the crossover just beyond the platforms, I meant the junction further on (Camden East Junction?). I call it a facing connection as the trains will go across to what is normally the 'wrong' line. That track map is also wrong. The westbound lines from platforms 2 and 7 at Highbury merge west of the station and then splits in to two lines again just east of Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, one of which passes through what used to be platform 1, I know that because I did Camden Road to Highbury in both directions today! ;D
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Post by trc666 on Apr 22, 2011 21:40:58 GMT
That cab is looking excellent!
Yes you'll need the IOW for the third/fourth rails or you could create your own lofted structure if you prefer using 3DS Max or whatever can export to RW.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 22, 2011 16:27:48 GMT
What they are doing is using a facing connection to access the westbound road (but NOT the crossover just east of the platforms at Camden Road), arriving at platform 2 instead of platform 3 at Caledonian Road. They then run straight in to platform 7 at Highbury & Islington (usually westbound NLL). On the return journey, they cross over to the southernmost westbound track and pass through Caledonian Road through what used to be platform 1.
The westbound line is bidirectional so does not need hand signalling or any other special measures.
Platform 2 at Highbury (normally used for ELL) is also bidirectional, but the OHLE ends just before the platform (western end) and the third rail doesn't begin until at least 20/30 yards or so in to the platform so there is a non-electrified gap.
EDIT: Have re-worded this slightly to clarify the situation at Camden Road.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 22, 2011 16:07:05 GMT
That was the only 67 pair I saw today, everything else was 09s.
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Post by trc666 on Apr 22, 2011 15:03:15 GMT
I'm guessing Special would be used for a non-standard terminating point (like Willesden Green, Barbican, Edgware Road, South Harrow that sort of thing), or perhaps a railtour / football special.
Farringdon reverse can't be done without shunting ahead of the station as the crossover is within the platforms and can only directly reverse a 6 car C stock east to west.
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