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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2011 5:42:35 GMT
 Just as you get used to the through trains to Chesham they go and reintroduce the branch shuttle for Sun 28th and Mon 29th Aug in connection with track renewals at Harrow. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2011 8:17:04 GMT
Just proves the old saying, "never say never". Another "last day" on Bank Holiday Monday then ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2011 10:09:20 GMT
Will it be possible to get to Chalfont by Chiltern that weekend?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2011 11:50:57 GMT
Nope. No Chiltern services south of Amersham via the Met on both days, and Met reversing south to north at Northwood.
Train 407 is operating every 40 mins and not the (former) usual 30 mins.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2011 11:55:36 GMT
Why do they do this, when I'm bloody miles away in Japan! |
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Post by redsetter on Aug 16, 2011 16:17:07 GMT
seem to remember it was mentioned as returning in august but not for what purpose.now we know.
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Post by causton on Aug 16, 2011 22:29:49 GMT
Why every 40 minutes though? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2011 8:20:05 GMT
Why every 40 minutes though? This is nothing new and the shuttle has operated at 1.5 tph on many occasions over the past couple of years Reason being that Northwood is used to reverse the entire north end service on the Met (reversing limited at 6 tph) This 6 tph is split between 3 tph WF and 3tph AME The shuttle therefore cannot connect with every AME service so connects with every other one at 40 minute (1.5 tph) intervals |
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Post by Antje on Aug 17, 2011 12:27:36 GMT
I assumed that the 407 on 11 December 2010 was the "last regularly scheduled" day of the shuttle. It's still allocated for situations like these.
But how did you know it was coming back?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2011 14:28:55 GMT
But how did you know it was coming back? Not sure who you are directing this question to:- If it is LNWR electric, then I imagine it is because he has received/viewed the printed TTN for the weekend in question as it was issued at the end of last week (apologies if I have presumed incorrectly) If it is myself, then that is because matters such as this are part of the day job |
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Post by metman on Aug 17, 2011 21:15:46 GMT
We I missed the last shuttle due to being hungover/family party, so I will be on this one!! ;D
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Post by citysig on Aug 18, 2011 16:53:42 GMT
Yes, make sure you catch it, because when it finishes, there will never ever be another Chesham shuttle service formed of 4-cars of A-stock. Honest. No really ;D
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Post by metman on Aug 18, 2011 16:59:18 GMT
Do we know the unit that will be used?
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Post by citysig on Aug 18, 2011 17:04:19 GMT
Far too early to say - that probably won't be known by the depot itself until a day or 2 before. What I do know is that there will be 2 units. Both units will run as an 8-car to Rickmansworth, and be split overnight. One will then become the shuttle, with the other becoming the spare.
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Post by Hassaan on Aug 18, 2011 17:43:18 GMT
It will definitely be two double enders though.
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Post by rincew1nd on Aug 18, 2011 19:49:54 GMT
One will then become the shuttle, with the other becoming the spare. spare? The only spare, or just the spare for the shuttle?  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2011 20:13:20 GMT
Yes, make sure you catch it, because when it finishes, there will never ever be another Chesham shuttle service formed of 4-cars of A-stock. Honest. No really ;D I just have a feeling there maybe just one more very last chance in January 2012 for another trip on 407. I could be wrong, but it was I that predicted the August outing. All I will say though is after January there will have to be a plan B, as by then the 8 + 4 car A stocks will be much reduced in number. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2011 20:47:16 GMT
Just when you thought it was safe -The Last day of the Chesham Shuttle 2 ;D
4 coaches on the run from a cruel scrap merchant hide out in a quiet Chiltern blackwater hopelessly running back and forth in the vien hope they will be saved.
A tear jerking thriller from the people who brought you
Last Acton Hero!
Xerces Fobe ;D
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Post by graeme186 on Aug 18, 2011 21:44:16 GMT
Do we know the unit that will be used? There are currently 2 x double ended formations in service - 5062+5100 and 5064+5092. That could of course change by next weekend. |
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Post by cso on Aug 18, 2011 21:47:26 GMT
Maybe 5091 should do it if it's still around ;-)
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Post by citysig on Aug 19, 2011 9:59:45 GMT
Yes, make sure you catch it, because when it finishes, there will never ever be another Chesham shuttle service formed of 4-cars of A-stock. Honest. No really ;D I just have a feeling there maybe just one more very last chance in January 2012 for another trip on 407. I could be wrong, but it was I that predicted the August outing. All I will say though is after January there will have to be a plan B, as by then the 8 + 4 car A stocks will be much reduced in number. I have no doubt it will be back again - mainly because those of us in charge of running the service haven't been told anything (just as everyone and his uncle knew about August before we did). My reply was in support of my current "egg on face" campaign which some are aware of. With the way things have been going lately, I have jumped back on the "never say never" wagon, rather than believing my official info ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 11:47:28 GMT
How very wise! Have you tried the Evening Standard - often a good source of early info ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by SE13 on Aug 21, 2011 8:33:37 GMT
How very wise! Have you tried the Evening Standard - often a good source of early info ;D ;D ;D And the statutory picture of a 67ts to back the story up.... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2011 16:52:40 GMT
Just when you thought it was safe - The Last day of the Chesham Shuttle 2 ;D 4 coaches on the run from a cruel scrap merchant hide out in a quiet Chiltern blackwater hopelessly running back and forth in the vien hope they will be saved. A tear jerking thriller from the people who brought you Last Acton Hero! Xerces Fobe ;D Yes, very good that  . Maybe the best way for the A stock to end its service would be to assemble and fire live artillery either side of the Chesham branch on one of these Sinatra like "last ever" outings and allow it to die in battle rather than being dragged off to a cold fate at the breakers. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2011 9:39:23 GMT
With the above line closures in mind, how would I get to Chalfont from London? Is a replacement bus? I don't want to have to drive. |
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Post by alfie on Aug 24, 2011 10:25:13 GMT
Replacement bus to Northwood.
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Post by antharro on Aug 24, 2011 21:02:52 GMT
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On topic - excellent that 407 will be running, unfortunately I more than likely won't be around to see it. Someone take some pics/video!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2011 9:11:02 GMT
I'll be there somehow. How far is it to walk from Watford Junction to Watford (MET)? I'm not good with buses!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2011 9:45:26 GMT
I'll be there somehow. How far is it to walk from Watford Junction to Watford (MET)? I'm not good with buses! Did it once a few years ago I walk at a fairly brisk pace Took me pretty much bang on 20 mins |
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Post by SE13 on Aug 25, 2011 9:47:42 GMT
I'll be there somehow. How far is it to walk from Watford Junction to Watford (MET)? I'm not good with buses! It's no stroll in the park! |
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