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Post by T.R. on Feb 14, 2010 19:51:23 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2010 17:07:19 GMT
Very nice! And i'm glad the seats are not in the tube layout like the new Overground trains on the North London Line. Also, i'm loving the retro seats! ;D
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Post by Tangy on Feb 15, 2010 22:23:22 GMT
Thanks, some concrete evidence that they have FINALLY been built! These were due to be on the GOBLIN in May last year, what is the chances of them being in service in May this year?
Also with the introduction of the "Flymos" the long awaited 15 minute frequency will be introduced, something which is very badly needed as anyone who uses peak time trains (me included) will tell you.
Also as part of the Users Group for this line, the general thinking is that even with the enchanced frequency, there still will not enough capacity and have made repeated calls for them to be three coaches! However, due to the short platform at South Tottenham, this looks like a fantasy!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2010 0:28:08 GMT
That's splendid! Let's hope that the seats are an improvement to the 378s.
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Post by T.R. on Feb 18, 2010 18:02:15 GMT
That's splendid! Let's hope that the seats are an improvement to the 378s. it looks like 2+2 377-style seating - which is a step up from longitudinal seating (in my opinion)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2010 21:55:43 GMT
That's splendid! Let's hope that the seats are an improvement to the 378s. it looks like 2+2 377-style seating - which is a step up from longitudinal seating (in my opinion) We must remember that the NLL has longitudinal seating for a reason, however - ever used it in the peak times? It's not pretty.
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Post by T.R. on Apr 9, 2010 3:47:19 GMT
Indeed I have - IMO it's improved with the 378s because of the absence of an aisle.
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Post by john on Apr 9, 2010 16:03:50 GMT
it looks like 2+2 377-style seating - which is a step up from longitudinal seating (in my opinion) We must remember that the NLL has longitudinal seating for a reason, however - ever used it in the peak times? It's not pretty. It's not very nice at all. I had to use the NLL from Stratford get to Euston during the tube strikes in the summer, in the morning rush......now that wasn't nice at all!!
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Post by snowman on Jun 21, 2010 10:18:00 GMT
Update on the 172s, testing has found a problem with the new exhausts. The new inside frame bogies meant there were two small exhausts instead of the one larger one (as large one didn't fit) and these are limiting power. The solution is apparently a new exhaust in an insulated duct through the saloon. They need to be retrofitted so unlikely to be in service before September Info is per July Modern Railways magazine
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Post by TA1 on Jul 23, 2010 9:03:00 GMT
Had my first ride on One of the Class 172's it was 172 005.
I Was waiting for the train at 19:57 Departure From Leyton Midland Road Towards Gospel oak and the newer departure board which they've recently installed was showing that the train was two minutes late which i know was unusual for a class 150, unless there where heavy loadings which there weren't at that time mind you! but the victoria line was out but passengers would have alighted at Blackhorse Road & Walthamstow Queens Road.
The train arrived approximately five minutes late and the first thing i was greeted too was Auto Announcements a first for the GOBLIN, as conductors prior to the introduction of the 172's had to make manual annoucements which sometimes tended to be so faint you couldn't catch a word they where saying; the trains engines are awfully quiet compared to the class 150 engines which are throaty and loud; the trains are to quiet and resemble Hybrids :/ nevertheless with the improvements Network rail have undertaken with the line, the ride quality has improved significantly.
Oh i don't think there will be none of the packed like cattle scenarios which have plagued the line for many years; as the new trains are spacious and hopefully when the 15 min timetable comes into effect hopefully very soon then we'll see more improvements but its good to see renovation of stations moving more drastically and what not.
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