Greater Anglia/DRS 47s Norwich

[Class 170101]

At least 6 weeks away from completion.

 

[159220]

Shame. I guess it gives DRS time to convert over to DBSO/Class 37?

How are the RHTTs with Class 57s running if this bridge is closed?

 

[Trainfan344]

Shame. I guess it gives DRS time to convert over to DBSO/Class 37?

How are the RHTTs with Class 57s running if this bridge is closed?

Simple, They run to Acle, driver swaps ends, and then go back towards Norwich.

 

[CockneySparrow]

Simple, They run to Acle, driver swaps ends, and then go back towards Norwich.

Cant they go the other way via Berney Arms

 

[dk1]

Cant they go the other way via Berney Arms

Problem area is Brundall-Acle.

 

[Rick1984]

One thing I always wondered. Why didn't they use a DVT compatible 47 instead of having to top and tail?

 

[D6975]

One thing I always wondered. Why didn't they use a DVT compatible 47 instead of having to top and tail?

Because DRS haven't got any.

 

[Rick1984]

they do according to wiki but i guess there either inoperable or wiki isn't up to date. point being you shouldn't go off wiki

 

[david_VI]

Drivers are being trained up for the 37 currently so I believe it starts running soon!

 

[chubs]

What about the DBSO?

Is the short set meant to be around forever now, or will it be retired when all DMU's are available?

 

[dk1]

What about the DBSO?

Is the short set meant to be around forever now, or will it be retired when all DMU's are available?

No DBSOs available yet due to Cumbrian Coast changes but watch this space.

Short set will continue until the end of the current franchise extension, so October 2016.

 

[Trainfan344]

Any update as to 37's taking over the Short Set yet?

 

[dk1]

Any update as to 37's taking over the Short Set yet?

Most driver training done so shouldn't be too far away.

 

[david_VI]

Starts in May