Sure that wasn't a typo? Should have read "I suspect they know the GEML falls apart at the slightest suggestion of trains"
I would expect that kind of comment on twitter......
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I would expect that kind of comment on twitter......
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Tottenham Flyer
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321448 gets officially launched today at Liverpool St after the AM peak. It'll have a trip to Colchester & back when all the formalities are done at LST. The headcode suggests it will run in passenger service, but I can't remember if this is the case or not (I'll check my emails when I get to work and see what it said).
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/F14623/2013/12/18/advanced
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/F14623/2013/12/18/advanced
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Are there any pictures of it out on the GEML yet?
Chris125
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There's a couple on flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tunnel_one/11356621693/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tunnel_one/11356621463/
Chris
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Arrived at Liverpool St at 13:35 (on the grottiest 315 you can think of) and saw the pristine 321 leaving as ECS. I assume this as it was displaying "Not in service". Interesting exterior decoration. :roll:
Kentish Paul
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Please quote the full station names. I can just make out that COL is colchester and LST is Liverpool Street but I have no idea where SOV is. If its to much trouble to type the full station name then so be it.
321446
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SOV is Southend Victoria.
Shame people find it TOO easy TO be rude. At least use correct grammer if you are tearing holes in other people for things.
Shame people find it TOO easy TO be rude. At least use correct grammer if you are tearing holes in other people for things.
Kentish Paul
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Thank you for identifying SOV as Southend Victoria. As for the rest it would help if you could spell grammar correctly.
321446
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My point exactly. Have a nice life.
306024
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Trying it out on the Ingatestone school kids first then (15.58 Ingatestone to Colchester).
Wivenswold
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Ginger will be happy......
"Seats in the suburban carriage are configured 3+2, with existing seats refurbished and raised. "
From the GA website.
"Seats in the suburban carriage are configured 3+2, with existing seats refurbished and raised. "
From the GA website.
90019
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They'll probably be too high now.
nxea321446
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does anyone know its workings for tomorrow?
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It finished at SVIC tonight
nxea321446
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will it be doing any workings today?
Tottenham Flyer
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It'll be out today on a diagram starting from Southend, considering that's where it finished. Will look it up when I get to work, unless someone beats me to it.
321446
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0640 SOV - LST 1K17
0749 LST - Witham 3F27
Return 0858 1F27
LST - Orient Way Dep 0957 5H20
Return 1733 5N50
LST - Clakkers 1812 1N50
0749 LST - Witham 3F27
Return 0858 1F27
LST - Orient Way Dep 0957 5H20
Return 1733 5N50
LST - Clakkers 1812 1N50
nxea321446
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does anyone know what services it is working tomorrow?
nxea321446
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ok thankyou i assumed it was working those services this evening
samuelmorris
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Argh, I was at Liverpool Street then too but didn't see it! :/
Is there a regular-ish timetable for it, or does it work any odd diagram like the other units?
Is there a regular-ish timetable for it, or does it work any odd diagram like the other units?
Unless control specify it to be on a particular diagram, it will be put on which ever diagram the yardy or depot driver decides to put it on.
I managed to get on the 1812 ex LST to MKT yesterday.
I'm impressed by the interior, it's certainly pleasant and makes a nice change. Heard a few people refer to it as new (they now probably think the entire fleet will be 'replaced' starting now, bless).
I had a wander down the train and inspected various aspects; all very nice.
I've uploaded my collection of photos here:
http://gallery.hc.me.uk/index.php/Class-321-Demonstrator
I do have a few moans though:
- I was in first class and, as usual with modern trains, comfort has been very much compromised. The leather seats are lovely, but there's little cushioning on them, in addition to the fact they are very upright.. You almost have to sit with your back vertical to fit with the chair design. The old first class 321 seats were reasonably reclined. The seats are also ridiculously tall, which could be good or bad. On a standard 321 I can look ahead and see what's going on. No chance on these, it's like a skyscraper in front.
- The leg room in standard is insanely bad. Even on the 2+2 carriages, you sit down on a facing seat, and your legs are touching the seat opposite basically. Photo of this in gallery, modelled by an unaware stranger.
- The temperatures seemed mismatched. Standard was all quite temperate, but first class was like a sauna.
A few niceties also:
- Power sockets on front of seats in first; yay!
- Overall nice look and feel.
- the look of confusion and fear on some passengers faces.
Anyway, that's my view; overall I'm pretty impressed with it though. Quite pleased it coincided with my commute so soon after launch.
I'm impressed by the interior, it's certainly pleasant and makes a nice change. Heard a few people refer to it as new (they now probably think the entire fleet will be 'replaced' starting now, bless).
I had a wander down the train and inspected various aspects; all very nice.
I've uploaded my collection of photos here:
http://gallery.hc.me.uk/index.php/Class-321-Demonstrator
I do have a few moans though:
- I was in first class and, as usual with modern trains, comfort has been very much compromised. The leather seats are lovely, but there's little cushioning on them, in addition to the fact they are very upright.. You almost have to sit with your back vertical to fit with the chair design. The old first class 321 seats were reasonably reclined. The seats are also ridiculously tall, which could be good or bad. On a standard 321 I can look ahead and see what's going on. No chance on these, it's like a skyscraper in front.
- The leg room in standard is insanely bad. Even on the 2+2 carriages, you sit down on a facing seat, and your legs are touching the seat opposite basically. Photo of this in gallery, modelled by an unaware stranger.
- The temperatures seemed mismatched. Standard was all quite temperate, but first class was like a sauna.
A few niceties also:
- Power sockets on front of seats in first; yay!
- Overall nice look and feel.
- the look of confusion and fear on some passengers faces.
Anyway, that's my view; overall I'm pretty impressed with it though. Quite pleased it coincided with my commute so soon after launch.
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