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Post by thewintersoldier on May 6, 2016 13:22:46 GMT
Unfortunately the AC traction train I was supposed to drive had a fault and reverted back to its old version. I'm due to be rebooked next week. Sod's law.....
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Post by thewintersoldier on May 12, 2016 13:58:40 GMT
Finally drove an AC traction train. It's a little different from a drivers point a view. Drivers are taught to put the brake into step one, power to power notch one, feel a "kick" then release the brake. The kick no longer happens now. Which I had to get used to, and so did my trainee. They are quicker on acceleration, and have excellent brakes. A much needed upgrade as down of those units have suffered over the years and every single one of them seems to behave differently particularly the 455/9 variations are known to have poo brakes.
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Post by snowman on May 13, 2016 13:58:05 GMT
Not sure if these pictures have been linked before, some of the class 707 cars are in the train going to test track in Germany class 707 pics The test livery is simpler than current suburban fleet as that has a vertical yellow area flanking each door opening, I expect these will be added along with the wavy orange section by the drivers doors
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Post by thewintersoldier on May 16, 2016 12:06:24 GMT
Not sure if these pictures have been linked before, some of the class 707 cars are in the train going to test track in Germany class 707 pics The test livery is simpler than current suburban fleet as that has a vertical yellow area flanking each door opening, I expect these will be added along with the wavy orange section by the drivers doors We have training school staff in Germany learning the stock at the moment.
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Post by thewintersoldier on May 19, 2016 12:27:08 GMT
Platform extensions are beginning on the Windsor Side according to a recent traincrew bulletin -
Feltham platforms 1&2 country end Egham 1&2 London end Virginia Water platforms 1&2 country end Chertsey 1&2 Virginia water end Sunningdale 1&2 country end Ascot 1-3 London end Martins heron 1&2 country end Working platform 1 country end Camberley 1&2 frimley end
Ascot and Virginia water are gaining new footbridges
Work will be on going untill summer 2017
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Post by John tuthill on May 19, 2016 14:38:02 GMT
Platform extensions are beginning on the Windsor Side according to a recent traincrew bulletin - Feltham platforms 1&2 country end Egham 1&2 London end Virginia Water platforms 1&2 country end Chertsey 1&2 Virginia water end Sunningdale 1&2 country end Ascot 1-3 London end Martins heron 1&2 country end Working platform 1 country end Camberley 1&2 frimley end Ascot and Virginia water are gaining new footbridges Work will be on going untill summer 2017 So that means the level crossing is going? Feltham-a place to avoid!
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Post by thewintersoldier on May 19, 2016 14:43:04 GMT
Platform extensions are beginning on the Windsor Side according to a recent traincrew bulletin - Feltham platforms 1&2 country end Egham 1&2 London end Virginia Water platforms 1&2 country end Chertsey 1&2 Virginia water end Sunningdale 1&2 country end Ascot 1-3 London end Martins heron 1&2 country end Working platform 1 country end Camberley 1&2 frimley end Ascot and Virginia water are gaining new footbridges Work will be on going untill summer 2017 So that means the level crossing is going? Feltham-a place to avoid! It looks like it. It's misused anyway by people using it to get out/in the station without tickets or people who can't be arsed to use the footbridge and jump over. So I can't wait to see the back of it, however, the traffic will PILE over Hounslow road. I'm glad I don't drive the 90!
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Post by routew15 on May 19, 2016 16:50:29 GMT
Platform extensions are beginning on the Windsor Side according to a recent traincrew bulletin - Feltham platforms 1&2 country end Egham 1&2 London end Virginia Water platforms 1&2 country end Chertsey 1&2 Virginia water end Sunningdale 1&2 country end Ascot 1-3 London end Martins heron 1&2 country end Working platform 1 country end Camberley 1&2 frimley end Ascot and Virginia water are gaining new footbridges Work will be on going untill summer 2017 So that means the level crossing is going? Feltham-a place to avoid! Hounslow Council held a consultation on the changes at Feltham in Spring. More details on the changes at Feltham
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Post by thewintersoldier on Jun 6, 2016 23:20:54 GMT
The shepperton branch is to close for 8 days in July to allow work to be done in and around fulwell tunnel. Should be interesting for enthusiasts and unpopular for local residents.
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Post by snoggle on Jun 16, 2016 11:33:44 GMT
MTR Corporation are partnering with First Group to bid for the South Western franchise. An interesting development in the battle against Stagecoach.
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Post by thewintersoldier on Jun 16, 2016 16:15:31 GMT
MTR Corporation are partnering with First Group to bid for the South Western franchise. An interesting development in the battle against Stagecoach. I wonder what colour uniform I'll be wearing next year? All interesting development.
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Post by John tuthill on Jun 16, 2016 16:24:34 GMT
MTR Corporation are partnering with First Group to bid for the South Western franchise. An interesting development in the battle against Stagecoach. I wonder what colour uniform I'll be wearing next year? All interesting development. Hope for your sake it's not this!! Attachment Deleted
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Post by smiler52 on Jun 16, 2016 20:05:45 GMT
I wonder what colour uniform I'll be wearing next year? All interesting development. Hope for your sake it's not this!! View Attachmentit will be if first get there hands on it
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Post by snoggle on Jun 30, 2016 8:27:54 GMT
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Post by thewintersoldier on Jul 1, 2016 11:56:56 GMT
First MTR combined should surely secure the franchise. Wonder if I'll get an Oyster card.....
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