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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2011 11:26:25 GMT
How long is 5000/01 still going to be working for or would that be preserved?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2011 12:49:47 GMT
I am awaiting an update on this unit. A couple of months ago it was supposed to be "September" (2011) for its withdrawal. I would suggest that it was unlikely to be preserved or kept running to the last (which would be nice!) but as it was the first unit, I am told it is "different" from the rest (but not in appearance, of course). We wait and see.
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Post by A60stock on Sept 22, 2011 18:27:56 GMT
any rough ideas to when the last month of working a stock will be?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2011 18:51:57 GMT
Won't be that long the way S stock is being pushed into service. 1850 at Baker Street tonight 5 out of 7 trains seen were S stock.  |
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Post by metman on Sept 22, 2011 19:06:26 GMT
Perhaps mid 2012. Work it out- one per week from now! Still a lot of A60/62 stock in service. Remember only 39 trains off peak. |
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Post by uzairjubilee on Sept 22, 2011 19:25:27 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2011 19:29:08 GMT
33 off peak now!
410-413 Amersham
414-417 Chesham
420-427/430-435 Uxbridge
440-447/450-452 Watford
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Post by redsetter on Oct 4, 2011 19:08:35 GMT
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Post by graeme186 on Oct 4, 2011 21:30:43 GMT
definitely slow of the mark, but have they always been like this? i notice from videos that the 62ts which dates from the same era was alot quicker of the mark! perhaps the a stock could have been like this and they would probably be replaced even later! Since we know which 'A' End Unit will be forming T717 next Monday 10/10, both 5040 and 5042 should make it safely to 50 years in passenger service tomorrow 05/10. Unless there is any change overnight, 5040 has been coupled to 5163 and 5042 coupled to 5153. |
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Post by graeme186 on Oct 5, 2011 11:46:38 GMT
definitely slow of the mark, but have they always been like this? i notice from videos that the 62ts which dates from the same era was alot quicker of the mark! perhaps the a stock could have been like this and they would probably be replaced even later! Since we know which 'A' End Unit will be forming T717 next Monday 10/10, both 5040 and 5042 should make it safely to 50 years in passenger service tomorrow 05/10. Unless there is any change overnight, 5040 has been coupled to 5163 and 5042 coupled to 5153. 5042 is on T415 today should anyone want to photo it. 5040 was on an AM peak working so I have no idea what plans Neasden has for it this evening. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2011 22:59:24 GMT
33 off peak now! 410-413 Amersham 414-417 Chesham 420-427/430-435 Uxbridge 440-447/450-452 Watford Don't know where 39 came from, but 33 becomes 35 in December! |
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Post by A60stock on Oct 6, 2011 13:28:02 GMT
so what are peoples views on the a stock now, still fit for service? do we think they feel like theyre actually really old now?
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Oct 6, 2011 14:46:51 GMT
so what are peoples views on the a stock now, still fit for service? do we think they feel like theyre actually really old now? They might be old - but that doesn't mean they're bad. They might actually be better than the newer S stock. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2011 18:13:26 GMT
Imo they are better than the S stock.
Like Chrisvandenkieboom said above, they may be old, but that doesnt make them unfit for service. A complete mechanical everhaul and interior refresh and deep clean will keep them going surely?
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Post by metman on Oct 6, 2011 18:20:45 GMT
They are still in good nick, but need more an more maintence to keep them going. Parts are also becoming hard to find. Apart from that they are fine, and still provide a good service IMO.
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Post by rincew1nd on Oct 6, 2011 18:45:02 GMT
Parts are also becoming hard to find. Apart from that they are fine Have they tried Booth's in Rotherham?  |
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Post by metman on Oct 6, 2011 18:46:46 GMT
Yes! A few parts do get brought back down on occassion!  |
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Post by metman on Dec 4, 2011 11:49:02 GMT
Tomorrow, 05/12/2011 sees my favourate unit 5056 reach its half century. It is currently coupled to 5169. Will it be out on the line and if so do we know which diagram? I'd love to take a photo and have a ride. Cheers Metman, proud Met user.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 11:59:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 13:00:49 GMT
5056 & 5168 NOT WORKING TODAY.
9 S STOCK & 20 A STOCK OUT TODAY.
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Post by metman on Dec 4, 2011 13:15:40 GMT
Are they working tomorrow, or is it a case of wait and see? Could someone give her a quick wash? ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 15:39:41 GMT
You don't ask for much do you?!!!  |
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Post by metman on Dec 5, 2011 7:51:58 GMT
Happy Birthday to 5056-6056-6057-5057. I wonder what unit they entered service with this day 50 years ago. With both 5054 and 5058 scrapped it may be she will be on her own.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2011 9:21:18 GMT
5056 entered service on 5/12/61, either (and most likely) with something else, or could have been on the Chesham shuttle - we will probably never know! Happy birthday 5056 ....
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Post by allan60 on Feb 15, 2012 17:37:49 GMT
Does anyone know what the next units are due to become 50 years in service?
And lastly, when did 5002, 5006, 5028, 5030 and 5032 and if you know any A62 stock trains come into service please?
Thanks
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Post by metman on Feb 15, 2012 19:04:12 GMT
5028 didn't make it. It (5028-6028) was scrapped after the Kilburn collision in 1984. 5029-6029 now trade as part of unit 5232.
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Post by graeme186 on Feb 15, 2012 20:03:37 GMT
Does anyone know what the next units are due to become 50 years in service? And lastly, when did 5002, 5006, 5028, 5030 and 5032 and if you know any A62 stock trains come into service please? Thanks Next due are 5080 and 5082 on 20th Feb. 5002=11/09/61, 5006=18/07/61, 5028, 5030, 5032=21/08/61 (all three) 5124 & 5126=20/07/62, 5228 and 5230=13/12/63 |
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Post by allan60 on Feb 15, 2012 21:25:30 GMT
Does anyone know what the next units are due to become 50 years in service? And lastly, when did 5002, 5006, 5028, 5030 and 5032 and if you know any A62 stock trains come into service please? Thanks Next due are 5080 and 5082 on 20th Feb. 5002=11/09/61, 5006=18/07/61, 5028, 5030, 5032=21/08/61 (all three) 5124 & 5126=20/07/62, 5228 and 5230=13/12/63 Thank you graeme186 for the info, now we know what units are due to make it to the special 50 years in service. |
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Post by t697 on May 18, 2012 18:54:45 GMT
I'm sure I've seen a date of entry to service list somewhere on here. Anyone checked whether there are any units left that might just reach 51 years of service?
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Post by metman on May 18, 2012 19:13:14 GMT
Perhaps car 5034 (ex 5008) might, but not sure about the rest. 5012 has an outside chance but it's unlikely.......
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