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Class 442s - Now at the end of the road and to be withdrawn permanently
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You can see them quite easily from Queen Adelaide Way. I saw them a few weeks ago when I was up there for a rowing race. Sadly couldn't take any photos as I was too busy rowing!
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Latest issue of RAIL says the remaining 6 units are coming off lease however at least one bidder has shown an interest in them.
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455 to Brighton? Are you sure about that?? Would have loved to see that!
urpert
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So.. The big day arrives..!
I am correct in thinking that today will be the 442's final day in passenger service with GTR with 1F83 (18:23 LBG-EBN) being the very last PLANNED run?
I am correct in thinking that today will be the 442's final day in passenger service with GTR with 1F83 (18:23 LBG-EBN) being the very last PLANNED run?
If you walk from Roswell Pits towards the river, you can get to within about 30m and see them through the fence. The Google and Bing's maps don't have aerial photographs of the sidings at the moment, but there is a picture of them here http://www.elystandard.co.uk/news/p...il_freight_terminal_growth_on_track_1_4731786 (without the 442s).
MatthewRead
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So.. The big day arrives..!
I am correct in thinking that today will be the 442's final day in passenger service with GTR with 1F83 (18:23 LBG-EBN) being the very last PLANNED run?
That's going to create a reduction in capacity!
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What? How?
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How I thought the reason was to retain those 6 units for capacity related reason until there are sufficient 700's in service.
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He means when it stops running. Have they got alternative stock to replace the working with? Or will commuters just have to shoe-horn themselves onto another service? 
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So.. The big day arrives..!
I am correct in thinking that today will be the 442's final day in passenger service with GTR with 1F83 (18:23 LBG-EBN) being the very last PLANNED run?
No idea where you got that date from but it's very wrong.
Won't be for a few months yet.
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Just seen this post on Rail Focus (with video):
Is this true or is it just speculation? I thought this was still awaiting various approvals last I heard?
Is this true or is it just speculation? I thought this was still awaiting various approvals last I heard?
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Amazing - That is some set of sidings! Look forward to seeing any photos with the 442's resident.
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See also Colin Marsden's photo site; 'RailwayCentre.com' - today's photo.
Please Explain
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Really?
I thought it had been discussed up thread several times that they are coming off lease earlier than expected now and the end of January being cited. It's down in the frequently requested diagrams thread as finished tomorrow (28/01/2017), so I assumed today was the last day in service..
Guess I assumed wrong...
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Oh right didn't realise it was on there, cheers. I had a drink with Colin just a few months back as it goes, he frequents a pub I also go to when I'm down in Dawlish.
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Not sure why anyone would believe Marsden. Might take a decent enough photo, but he writes some utter garbage...
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There was talk but was never confirmed. Seems like someone (not yourself) been jumping the gun and assuming rumour is fact.
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I have also seen that date, although I can't remember where. I think it was one of the usual magazines, but might be wrong, and even if it was, I can't remember which. Given those publications are often guilty of, as you put it, assuming rumour as fact, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the explanation.
These are a few pictures. In one you might be able to see the front of a 47 through the undergrowth.
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Thank you - That is great to see some photos.
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Just seen two survivors. 2408+2402 worked 1B47 this evening.
There are currently 4 units still in daily traffic
One pair works
1F82 EBN-LBG, ECS to Streatham hill & back for 1B47 LBG-BTN
The other does
1B09 BTN-LBG, ECS to Lovers walk then later 1B46 BTN-LBG & 1F83 LBG-EBN
This is due to change on 27th Feb when the Eastbourne sets change over to 377's so only one pair in traffic for 1B09/1B47.
The current plan is the last 442's in service will be 1B47 on 10th March
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I often commute on 1F82.
I hope the replacement plan is for 3x377, not 2x377.
I hope the replacement plan is for 3x377, not 2x377.
Yes it is planned to be 12 377, as will 1B09 when it changes.
The dates given are subject to Thameslink surrendering 377's back to southern
Bishopstone
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That's good. I seem to recall even 12 377 has fewer seats than 10 442, though of course the 377s come in many varieties of seating configuration.
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Gotta love the electrostars though...
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Gotta love the electrostars though...
Oh here's a difficult question; why?
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