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as I said before the loading guage on the Isle of Wight has been altered eg at station platforms to suit the ex LT stock, which would be expensive to undo as well as probably the need to shut the line which was done when the ex LT stock was introduced. A newer generation of ex LT tube stock...

re closure of the branches - originally it was proposed to close Plymouth to Penzance as well, local opposition saved St Erth to St Ives which began a new era in 1978 with a park and ride from a new station at Lelant. Yes, economies were needed as one visitor the the grandly named North Devon &...

no service 7th or 8th either. on 7th 1497 attempted a test run but gave up due to iced conductor rail. today 1497 is working as from 1029 but services are in doubt next week as more snow forecast tomorrow --- old post above --- --- new post below --- so far no more snow, may be some tonight but...

Officially Desiros should only be used when both of the CIG's are out of action - as mentioned before the locked carriage due to the shortness of the Town station and re previous post I checked & don't see any way the platform could be lengthened as there is nowhere unless SWT buys land back...

The downgrading of the line was as a result of the Beeching report which decreed two lines serving Exeter and Plymouth was a luxury BR could not afford, two lines arose because of competition between the Southern and Great Western to capture the holiday traffic to the West Country. Even after...

confirm earlier post that SWT have confirmed intention both in writing to Lymington stationmaster & poster regarding the substitution of a 158 unit on 16th Sept in preperation to replace the CIGs may 2010. 1497 is back, 1498 worked 24 & 27 Dec since then 1497 has maintained the service 28 to...

from info I have received all road bridges in Workington area either down or unsafe - there have been individuals removing the barriers & driving across - trying for a Darwin award? the rail bridge is safe and a new station opened Workington North, also the Army are in the process of...

things do seem to be back to normal although there have been no Sunday services for the past 2 suns due to the bus substitution, and on condition, Farringford does look a bit tired with bare metal showing on the roof, one of the BR transfers damaged and badly applied green paint of a differrent...

still desiro which reminds me of the saying to err is human but it takes a computer to really mess things up. How long to sort out the software? Anyway computers on trains?? I long for the good old days on the Tallylyn when there even wasn't a phone or brakes on the timber framed coaches. Come...

thanks for above any idea when they will be back?

where are the CIG's? told something about being @ Weymouth involved in brake tests. Informant said they would be back in a day or two but since Freshwater worked the branch Sun 4th Desiros have worked it every day since inc today Fri, they are only supposed to be used in emergencies have already...

yes, on 16th this month a 158 diesel unit worked the branch in preperation for the CIG's to go next May presumably with intro of summer timetable around the 17th. Heard nothing about gala weekend but there will undoubtably be crowds to see the last run. Overall the DMU was not a disaster but it...

During May Farringford spent about at month at Wimbledon Freshwater also had a week off to attend the Eastliegh 100 year event. SWT has now stated in writing that the CIG's are to go in May 2010 and be replaced by 159 diesel units. a 450 still appears from time to time, especially Saturdays. My...

just checking forum to see if anyone knows what is going on. Freshwater went to Eastliegh and Farringford held the fort Mon - Fri, Sat Sun & Bank holiday Mon 450, Tues Farringford, Wed Freshwater & Thurs, Fri (today) 450. there are some unhappy bunnies in particular due to the leading car (pier...

today 16th Desiro in service. The use of 4 car units on the branch is an issue with the shortness of the Town station platform, when Desiros previously observed on the branch the doors on the first carriage (pier end) have been locked, in fact for much of the time except weekends a 2 car or even...

would be interested in any details of wanderings of the CIG's re the Southampton photo - yes they do as Wed May 6 Farringford was in service while Freshwater passed through New Milton @ 1335. I am aware that they come in and out of service ecs so can be seen passing through stations westbound...

there are other posts on this subject, SWT says they are to go in December when their licences expire, but there is a potential problem with spares which means there is a risk that one or both units could be withdrawn before that, so if you want to be certian don't delay in seeing them

The diesel unit did not turn up on the 19th, advice from the train crew is that the CIG's will not run after Dec when their licences expire. However, if either unit becomes defective & is deemed uneconomical to repair, it will be withdrawn forthwith, so my advice is if you want to be certain of...

"heritage railway" describing the IOW line from Ryde meant to be a bit of humour. Sorry you didn't see the joke. Latest news diesel unit may be tested prior to first service train this sun & the CIG's will last until Dec. As & when the CIG's go, the Lymington branch may no longer be able to call...

Although I live next door, noone now seems to know what is going on The stationmaster at Lymington Town is a bit of an enthusiast SWT are not replying to his requests for information. As above SWT replied to Lymington Times in that in a year or two the units will need an overhaul which may end...