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If you read what I said, I said there was nothing to stop drivers declining to attach if they thought there was previously un-reported damage or foreign objects present.
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I’m not sure how often LNER/TPE attach/detach, but I’d wager it’s less than GWR do?
The sets I’ve had haven’t; but that’s not to say that some do.
Nothing to stop drivers from declining to attach if they think they’ll cause damage during the couplings process if there’s obvious bird strike damage or other foreign objects present
The ones that are running around with the Hatches open are awaiting repairs/parts.
They’ve been isolated in the open position from inside the main MCB rack in the cab.
Although I would have put money on there being some price to pay in the performance department, stemming from aerodynamic...
Can’t be informative if it’s also largely incorrect.
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For the record, SY31 is a 3 aspect signal. Interesting to read the above though as they are AWS protected on the routes that I sign :)
They’re not permitted to be booked on 2BXX/2RXX as their wheelchair spaces don’t line up with the Harrington Humps at various stops. Short term stand ins only
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