So one on Sunday and one during the week then which is a good start.
From RTT, the train for the 1530 (175 114) ran progressively later from Swansea and was turned at Wilmslow almost an hour down with the next service on its heels.
The 5 car set (HD03) is in Canton.
They've been formed up next to the entrance so we might as yet see HD08
Sorry if it seems a stupid question but which ends do the 67 locos face?
Booked formation is 67 at the North end but varies quite a bit at the moment, quite a lot in reverse formation.
Would you mind listing which sets have locos facing north and which don't? Doing a bit of spotting tomorrow so it would help - sorry to inconvenience
Albeit diagram 1 failed this morning on Crewe depot.
They change regularly, depending on whether either the morning or evening ECS runs to and from Manchester run via Wilmslow or Warrington. They're timetabled in such a way as to keep them all facing the same way (with the loco at the North end) but there are only a handful of drivers currently competent on the route via Warrington so most of the time it goes via Wilmslow. It's different drivers on the two trips - if one signs Warrington and the other doesn't the set gets turned.
Loss of lights in 2 coaches by the looks of it.
Should be HD01 and 04 out tomorrow, if 04 isn't fixed in time then HD02 Will be on the Crewe Diagram instead.
Yes, it was planned for today, the Saturday diagrams are just above, the PM Saturday one is planned to start again next week.
To be fair the nw coast does have the 197s while the south has the vast majority of services being worked by 150s. So personally having the mk4 sets here makes sense on that basis too.
Yes I'd seen the diagrams. But as so many of them get swapped and replaced at the last minute, like 1230 from Manchester today for example, it was a pleasant surprise to see it did infact run today.
Ah ok apologies, read it that you were suprised to see it that's all.
Lol that's okay. I was still surprised even though its actually booked!
Ah I see, I'm assuming 1W00 would have the loco north-facing tomorrow morning then? Although I've no idea which set it is since RTT is only showing it as a 67+mk4 diagram without any numbers
It's booked HD04 tomorrow which last time. i was on was In reverse formation, with loco at the south end, I'd be inclined to say it still is but I can't 100% guarantee its not swapped somewhere unnoticed in the mean time.
Thanks, will just spot both ends front running for convenience tomorrow then - much appreciated!
I should have not done it, and did something cheaper, but this opportunity could not be turned down!
No First Class on Sundays?!? Blimey that is an opportunity that I will take advantage of at some pointIt is indeed! Happily on board with my Blue Beauty stowed in the DVT and 67025 up front. For the noise, I've got a seat in the front coach of the ex-GC set
Train Manager did announce First Class is declassified, apparently there's no First Class on Sundays, which I was tempted by, but I also wanted to enjoy the noise of the 67.
I did originally plan to do the 1006 to Swansea with a 175, but changed my mind shortly before departure and did some local pleasure cruising before refuelling and giving the ol' girl a good clean.
It's pretty busy throughout the train, and someone on the opposite side of the train to me is timing the train and armed with a speedometer app. If that person is reading this, I hope it was a fun journey
Loving the noise of the 67 it must be said!
!No First Class on Sundays?!? Blimey that is an opportunity that I will take advantage of at some point