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They do indeed.

350408/9/10 out on 12 car empty stock testing Preston - Carlisle today.

Seems strange that the traction supply is fed from the ACUs - on a 350 the traction units (TCUs) are fed directly off the secondary transformer windings, as are the ACUs.

Yup, seems to have been the driver training unit since before xmas.

Yes, yes, yes, similar, and no. Theoretically the could couple mechanically and pneumatically for assistance only, but the prong / horn thingy on top of the 185 coupler would have to be removed first!

As they are at the minute, definitely not.

Not to mention the additional number of drivers, shunt moves, intermediate cabs and passenger shuffling between vehicles that would be needed.

2 more due a week on Monday apparently.

Blackpool is already confirmed for wires, Windermere pretty much green lighted but as for the Barrow line, not sure it's justified for what is basically an hourly-service branch. Currently double-tracked and absolute block throughout, line speed doesn't exceed 60mph and the cost would likely...

Blown fuses in signalling kit, causing multiple track circuit failure indications and blank signals - bit of a job stopper.

They have indeed - the short single chord from the main line to the Up & Down Lowton was the only bit that was 15mph (not both lines as far as Lowton Jn) but was increased to 20mph earlier this year.

If you mean Parkside - Golborne, line speed is only 20mph throughout.