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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2011 20:53:41 GMT
From what I have been told, 5004 unit will be out and about on 12 June. It is being spruced up for the occasion - I just hope the graffiti vandals don't get to it beforehand.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2011 21:40:40 GMT
How spruced up?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2011 22:06:40 GMT
Making sure that the red front is red and not "white" through graffiti cleaning and not replacing the red, for example.
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Post by graeme186 on Jun 4, 2011 21:18:43 GMT
From what I have been told, 5004 unit will be out and about on 12 June. It is being spruced up for the occasion - I just hope the graffiti vandals don't get to it beforehand. That's great news. Thank you very much for the advice. |
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Post by antharro on Jun 6, 2011 16:39:37 GMT
Questions!
- Is there anything planned beyond 5004 being out and about?
- Anyone going to be out and about for a ride?
- And does anyone have timings?
I need to get my weekend travel booked!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2011 21:26:38 GMT
I'm up for anything that's going this weekend. I need a day out!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2011 21:27:12 GMT
I should be out and about on sunday
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2011 13:52:32 GMT
Good news - saw unit 5004 out on train 440 this morning.
Bad news - the front cab of 5004 is in a disgusting state. More white (through graffiti removal) than red. Someone's got to get their finger out if it will be "spruced up" by Sunday.
Similarly, the front cab of DM 5034 (ex-5008, which car was also on that first train in service) is in an equally depolorable state!
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Post by metman on Jun 8, 2011 16:15:42 GMT
Something must be done, even if I'm allowed on the front with a red spray can! ;D
I'm working on my garden this Saturday, but may get a chance to have a ride in the late afternoon if I can find the units whereabouts....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2011 17:16:41 GMT
Yeah i'd quite happily repaint it! ;D  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2011 21:30:20 GMT
Something must be done, even if I'm allowed on the front with a red spray can! ;D You would most likely get arrested as a graffiti artist in this perverse country we live/exist in ! Xerces Fobe |
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Post by graeme186 on Jun 9, 2011 11:31:13 GMT
Bad news - the front cab of 5004 is in a disgusting state. More white (through graffiti removal) than red. Someone's got to get their finger out if it will be "spruced up" by Sunday. Waiting for my train at Rickmansworth this morning, 5004 passed through and it would appear that the front end cab of 5004 was dealt with overnight. Well done Neasden Depot! 5004 is currently formed up with 5157. |
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Post by metman on Jun 9, 2011 11:52:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2011 14:07:40 GMT
Now that's amazing  Good stuff. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2011 17:30:33 GMT
What are the odds of any advance information on what 5004 is doing on sunday? The ealiest I can get to London by train is 09.19 arriving at Waterloo. Is there a 'Spoons in Amersham?
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Post by 21146 on Jun 9, 2011 18:18:28 GMT
Was running as Train 432 today. Front looked good but the blue skirt is badly faded on both sides alas.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2011 18:30:48 GMT
Maybe dealt with tonight?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2011 19:54:11 GMT
I was wondering whether anyone had any information about planned stock workings over the weekend - ?
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Post by metman on Jun 9, 2011 22:39:12 GMT
I'm laying a patio on Sunday but should be finished by 5. I'd like to take a ride and some photos but would like to know where 5004 will be? Saw 5034 (the orignial 5008) eariler, didn't look too hot  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2011 7:09:44 GMT
What are the odds of any advance information on what 5004 is doing on sunday? The ealiest I can get to London by train is 09.19 arriving at Waterloo. Is there a 'Spoons in Amersham? Hi Metman No "Spoons' in Amersham however there is one in Watford with a hidden bonus it is on the Met's projected site for their Watford station which never materialised. Got to pick my other half up from High Wycombe mid afernoon might be able to meet up on Sunday morning - PM me your mobile no. if interested. Xerces Fobe |
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Post by knap on Jun 10, 2011 8:04:18 GMT
What are the odds of any advance information on what 5004 is doing on sunday? The ealiest I can get to London by train is 09.19 arriving at Waterloo. Is there a 'Spoons in Amersham? No 'Spoons in Amersham, in fact no real pub in Top Amersham / Amersham on the Hill. As well as the one in Watford mentioned else where, there is a 'Spoons in Rickmansworth |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2011 9:24:21 GMT
5004/5157 on 422 today
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2011 10:48:39 GMT
Bearing in kind what officially ended that weekend Rickmansworth would be quite fitting!
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Post by greatcentral on Jun 10, 2011 23:09:59 GMT
There is real ale in Top Amersham - Boot and Slipper on road to Chesham 8 mins walk from station but more expensive than Spoons.
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Post by citysig on Jun 11, 2011 1:54:06 GMT
I was wondering whether anyone had any information about planned stock workings over the weekend - ? As I write I can tell you that 5004 is still with 5157 for today (Saturday) and will start the day on Train 426. If nothing occurs, this train will stable at Rickmansworth over Saturday/Sunday at 0114. This does mean it will also be out and about on Sunday - but it could form any one of 9 possible services. Of these 2 are Uxbridges, 3 are Watfords and 4 are Amersham/Cheshams, so if I were a betting man... ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 12:55:04 GMT
Being a betting man I'll narrow the odds ...
If it sticks all day, being a Ricky South Stabler, it will form 1 of 5 Sunday morning starters
3 are on the Amerhsam/Chesham circuit, 1 on the Watford, 1 on the Uxbridge
visit Mr Chandler and stick you're money on an appearance at the north end of the Met!
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Post by citysig on Jun 11, 2011 14:57:21 GMT
Now, ordinarily I would have bet on that kind of scenario, but when you say "Ricky south stabler" you mean per the timetable, but of course won't be privy to all the eventualities that may occur today that mean it may stable north not south. Yes I know that gives me the (unfair) edge, and being the night controller I could sway things even further by changing it over to a Watford stow  ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 15:21:06 GMT
Either way could it's moves be posted asap tomorrow so that us 'outsiders' who have to up early know where to head and, more importantly, whether I have time for breakfast! Many thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 17:58:47 GMT
Saw 5004 today- looking good! It's on the south end of the train, seen at Moorgate.
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Post by citysig on Jun 11, 2011 18:15:22 GMT
Either way could it's moves be posted asap tomorrow so that us 'outsiders' who have to up early know where to head and, more importantly, whether I have time for breakfast! Many thanks. So important to you, you had to post it twice I'll do my best to have which train it's on posted up here by around 0600-0700 (service dependant of course). |
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