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Chiltern MK5s Starting 2026 (non speculative updates thread)
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MerlinRail 804
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Yeah just checked the platforms and 5O48 arrived on a different platform than 2W46 left from, so that makes sense now
CR165022
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Not sure if this has happened before but whatever set was returning from Eastleigh today got pressed straight into service. The move from Eastleigh got cancelled at Marylebone instead of continuing to Wembley and got sent straight onto 1J59. Although in which only made it to Leamington Spa before getting canned,
Not much Exploring going on last night - 1637 & 1737 ex MYB cancelled and the 1837 Stourbridge Junction was subbed for a 3 car 165 . Today's 0815 ex Birmingham swapped for the 165 too presumably to get it back to London. Not sure if they do not like the heat or just bad luck!
I don't think much on the railways these days likes the level of heat to which we've had in the previous 72 hours.
(Not wishing to divert the thread elsewhere).
I see also the units on 1H14 were caped this morning, (problem with the traction equipment).
(Not wishing to divert the thread elsewhere).
I see also the units on 1H14 were caped this morning, (problem with the traction equipment).
47286Dan
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Sunday afternoon movements
68022 MBDL EGHT RSMD 865Q801D31 V * WEMBLYLMD N
Stock
11512 12734 12735 12736 12812
68025 MBDL WEMBLYLMD 635Q861N31 V * EGHT RSMD N
Stock
11508 12724 12725 12726 12808
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Monday movement
68023 MBDL LONGMSTON 675Q862N01 V EGHT RSMD T
With coaches
11501 12703 12702 12701 12801
Dan
68022 MBDL EGHT RSMD 865Q801D31 V * WEMBLYLMD N
Stock
11512 12734 12735 12736 12812
68025 MBDL WEMBLYLMD 635Q861N31 V * EGHT RSMD N
Stock
11508 12724 12725 12726 12808
Dan
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Monday movement
68023 MBDL LONGMSTON 675Q862N01 V EGHT RSMD T
With coaches
11501 12703 12702 12701 12801
Dan
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CR165022
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68026/CH06 first day in service today, leaving just 68019, 68021, 68023, CH01 CH09 & CH11 to enter service.
37052 xb mr
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026 worked yesterday
47286Dan
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Today’s stock moves
68025 MBDL EGHT RSMD 865Q801D07 V * WEMBLYLMD N
Coaches
11508 12722 12723 12724 12808
68029 MBDL WEMBLYLMD 635Q861N07 V * EGHT RSMD N
Coaches
11502 12704 12705 12706 12814
Dan
68025 MBDL EGHT RSMD 865Q801D07 V * WEMBLYLMD N
Coaches
11508 12722 12723 12724 12808
68029 MBDL WEMBLYLMD 635Q861N07 V * EGHT RSMD N
Coaches
11502 12704 12705 12706 12814
Dan
Techniquest
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A good while back someone asked me for a view on the bike spaces on the MK5s. At the time, I’d anticipated more time spent on the Chiltern network, so it’s taken until today to try it out.
I’ve attached photos, I think you’ve got to click on them to load properly. I shared it with a norm and her little e-bike thing. It’s not a bad space to be honest, definitely prefer it to the hooks on IETs!
I’ve attached photos, I think you’ve got to click on them to load properly. I shared it with a norm and her little e-bike thing. It’s not a bad space to be honest, definitely prefer it to the hooks on IETs!
Mordac
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Have all the mk 3s been withdrawn now?
yorkshirerail
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Yes their last service was way back in the middle of March
Mordac
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Thanks, I thought so. Have they been taken away yet, and if so where?
yorkshirerail
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Yes they have all been taken away most of the coaching stock is at Burton Wentmore sidings I believe
CR165022
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All of the stock is there currently.
Peter Sarf
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On my way to Shrewesbury we paid a visit to Long Marston. No sign of any ex TPE Mk5s there, not even 12802. The place was awash with 458/5s, 350/2s and 319s(well mainly ex TfW 769s I suppose). We looked from the road at the roof lines in both the sidings nearest the road & rail entrance. We also looked at the sidings in te distance.
So anyone hoping for 12802 etc at Long Marston might not want to bother trekking there.
So anyone hoping for 12802 etc at Long Marston might not want to bother trekking there.
Peter Mugridge
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Presumably, then, CH01 and 12802 are at Eastleigh, although I don't remember seeing any reports of those moving?
Peter Sarf
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Maybe, disappointingly, just well hidden.
CR165022
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CH01 went on 31/05, if 12802 isn't there then it would have gone by road presumably.
Peter Mugridge
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Thank you... I await CH01's service entry.... it's the only rake I haven't had ( apart from the obvious one other vehicle, of course ) for haulage yet.
CR165022
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I don't remember if it was confirmed before or not, but I've now seen a photo of 12802 at Long Marston confirming it's in blue now.
Peter Mugridge
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Is this a fresh photo?
There was one a few weeks ago which turned out to have been misidentified as 12802 had been swapped into another rake to move it and the DT from that rake was left at Long Marston for a few days until the reverse move took place.
alanc
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It might be worth noting that CH01 was in its new colours when it came by on 31/05
CR165022
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A new photo, and was close enough up to see it definitely is 12802 this time
Jacob Porrett
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I saw a photo on X of a Chiltern DT in the new livery and thought it could be this one. Not sure however because the number you couldn't read properly.
StephenHunter
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Rode on one of these sets today from Marylebone to High Wycombe, but it doesn't seem that the return working stops there.
Very smart interior, although the seats could be better.
Very smart interior, although the seats could be better.
Peter Mugridge
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Excellent, thank you.
Is this rake about to enter service, then? It's the only one I need for haulage ( apart, of course, from 12802 itself... ).
Peter Sarf
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Damn. How did you see it. I was there with a friend last Tuesday and a sea of 458/5s, 350s and 769s meant I could not even spot a likely roof. That was from the road outside though.
CR165022
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The photo I saw showed it closely sandwiched between a 458 & a 769, not quite sure where exactly on the site it is though.
Peter Sarf
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That is probably to the far left on the nearer sidings as viewed from the road that runs parallel to the old main line. That is based on my recollection of where the 769s were.