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scott118
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shortage of DMUs ?
causton
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Yes, GA have less DMUs available to them than they need. Therefore, they call this a "shortage of DMUs"
CockneySparrow
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They used to have this set on standby going back to the NXEA days and used it on the Yarmouth workings when and if there was a shortage of DMUs, it did however always do the half 5 from Norwich everyday though
Now it has its own set diagram running between Yarmouth/Lowestoft and Norwich, not sure what set they use nowadays, used to be a couple of DRS 47s and AGA carriages from the GEML, however there was talk of DRS supplying the carriages and changing to 37s
I think they have had class 20s on the set as well but a long time ago
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At one point they had two sets the AGA set and a DRS set but the DRS set went back due to problems
scott118
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Having it's own set of diagrams for the hauled set, doesn't seem like a shortage of DMU's to me....
I'm lead to believe the 37's, aren't compatible with the dbso's that they intended to run on these workings, hence the continued working's of the 47's...
I'm lead to believe the 37's, aren't compatible with the dbso's that they intended to run on these workings, hence the continued working's of the 47's...
Minilad
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I photographed 37405 37425 and 47818 on their way to Norwich yesterday so hopefully won't be too long before the 37s take over
https://www.flickr.com/photos/xcdrichard/18116997634/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/xcdrichard/18116997634/in/dateposted-public/
Corrected that for you! Good shot though.
dk1
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Why would you need more? It's only to stand in for a 156 after all. The BSO is coming in very handy for the excess holiday luggage this route suffers on Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays.
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Certain 37s are compatible with DBSOs & where planned to operate until the plan was derailed (excuse the pun) by their hurried use on the Cumbrian Coast. Until another can be made available an agreement has been reached where AGA will use 2x37s in top&tail mode (as now with 47s) but Northern will fund the fuel costs for the 2nd loco. Driver training is almost finished apart from one days brake handling when the complete sets are available.
scott118
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Hmm, i may have to get myself a spot of route refreshing soon then......
I hope TheEdge, will be conducting proceedings..
dk1
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Hmm, i may have to get myself a spot of route refreshing soon then......
I hope TheEdge, will be conducting proceedings..
Would be good to see you mate. Im sure he will be there somewhere
scott118
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Would be good to see you mate. Im sure he will be there somewhere
I'm hoping it's his round, at AMT..fingers crossed for that miracle..
Will this be running at all on Monday as I am going to Great Yarmouth on that day
Went up last year and out and back were sprinters though we did pass the LHCS coming back the other way
Anyways I will be on the 13.36 Norwich to Great Yarmouth train so does anyone know whats diagrammed for this?
Went up last year and out and back were sprinters though we did pass the LHCS coming back the other way
Anyways I will be on the 13.36 Norwich to Great Yarmouth train so does anyone know whats diagrammed for this?
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Try this thread
http://www.railforums.co.uk/showpost.php?p=1478536&postcount=2
http://www.railforums.co.uk/showpost.php?p=1478536&postcount=2
dk1
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13:36 is diagrammed for a DMU. The short hauled set works the 12:36 if it's up & running.
CockneySparrow
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How do you come to that conclusion?
dk1
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If all goes according to plan the 37s will take over today starting with 2P32 17:36 Norwich-Great Yarmouth. They have been attached to the set & 47s removed after working the 07:47 ex-Lowestoft.
Minilad
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Excellent. Just in time for a little jaunt next week then.
dk1
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Test trip went well today, however 17:36 now looking like being a DMU.
tsr
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It was barely two-thirds full on the 1736 ex Norwich on the Friday before the most recent bank holiday... a 153 would have been very uncomfortable, but a handful of Mk2s were more than adequate.
The layout of the Mk2 sets also works well for releasing doors and dispatching the train at various locations with short platforms, whilst maximising capacity.
scott118
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hock:
CockneySparrow
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What is the latest diagram of the short set, thought its was supposed to run constantly all day
Seems a big gap between 07:47 & 17:36
tsr
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There are normally more workings, but I gather today has mainly been one of testing and so on.
There is a useful Short Hauled Set gen group on Facebook which, whilst it contains a lot of personal banter between crews, enthusiasts et al, has some useful nearly-live info.
I believe there is also some information on the Frequently Requested Diagrams thread.
dk1
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Boy they are impressive. Passed then several times today. Both locos powering & thankfully not an eco-friendly driver in sight 
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