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    TOPS Requests (including headcodes, allocations, traction, etc) [Instructions in Post 2]

    Hi, I am looking for the times and headcodes for this service and passing times at Barnetby if possible. I have done Google search but come up with very sparse info. Any help much appreciated. Rgds, Alan
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    TOPS Requests (including headcodes, allocations, traction, etc) [Instructions in Post 2]

    Hi, Require following tie ups if possible: 06/07/17 6H63 1015 IMMINGHAM BLP-DRAX PS 1140 LEEDS BALM RD-DONCASTER DECOY (S.Elmsall @1224) Any help much appreciated. Alan
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Thanks for the reply.I wonder what they will get when gsm-r takes over.Probably a small mobile phone. Alan
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    NRN Cab Radio

    One query that i have had for a while.When heritage steam loco's work over NR lines,what kind of radio is fitted ? Are they just handhelds or is a more robust unit used ? Alan
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    Class 180's to.....Northern?

    Does anyone know if 180105 is at Crofton or Neville Hill today ? Alan
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Correct,i should have added this at the end of my last reply.All calls must go via the control center.The signaller must inform control before the train can be contacted. A.
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Thank you for your comments TDK.You are correct as to how the system operates. The main control center can use the system to contact a mobile whereas the signaller must put out an area broadcast. Alan
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Yes thanks for that.I had heard that they were fitting panels and head units for testing.I think that the number of heads available and the number of masts they install will determine how long it will be before they switch it on.I dont know whether they have loads of engineers on this but they...
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    Understanding TOPS allocation lists

    The 1* in the message denotes the type of train,in this case METALS. Alan
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Yes that is correct hence the reason i wanted to get the list together before it went.The new GSM-R system will fill in hopefully all the gaps which were inherent in the NRN system.As for the Olympics Trunked network going onto that segment of band,this will be a temporary measure as i...
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Thanks for the reply Mart.I have no intention of accessing any network and also this is not accessible as its a closed network.I asked for info for the historical record not for any technological communications access.This is just not possible unless you are already on the net.I am aware that...
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Yes,the initial closedown was earmarked for 2012 but i have heard that it may be extended up to 2015.2012 is the date Ofcomm were bandying about but i suspect that where new GSM-R equipmemt is fitted it will be used straight away if the infrastructure is in place.I was told that new masts were...
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Hello, Thanks for the replies.Firstly i dont work on the railways,i am an electronics engineer,but have an interest in rail comms,as an enthusiast.The system is one way unless initiated by control,and calls have a 3min limit from mobile to base controller.I fully appreciate the safety aspect...
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Hi, The cab radio number at each end of loco or dmu. A.
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    NRN Cab Radio

    Afternoon gents, I am looking for any information regarding the cab radio numbers fitted to most rail units.Is it possible to obtain a list of these before GSM-R takes over ? Any information would be most gratefully received. Alan
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