442s whose out?

[1VWC]

Aparently this is the reason why the 442's never came out to play on Wedensday:-

Source:- My News page dated 5/4/07

Hentis

Don't forget the DfT has the final say on who has what (through lease underwriting) and seeing as this sort of thing could potentially put a spanner in the works for their 'plan' for GatEx and Southern, DfT may not be to keen on it...

I'm curious as to whether this approach to SWT was made before or after the announcement regarding the GatEx franchise changes was made. I suspect the former, and that the offer may be withdrawn seeing as they have some potential full rate customers on the horizon.

 

[Kris]

Pity that the lovely buffet area would go! It was the safe haven for me when I commuted to Waterloo years ago off-peak when you could get a seat and have room to stretch.

When did you used to commute? I probably checked your ticket if it was between 1988 and 1998 ......... took me that long to get through

Mind you - I used to hate the smoke in the buffet lounge and walk through most of the time.

 

[Oracle]

Hi Kris, 1995-6. Swanwick-Central-Waterloo or Swanwick-Havant-Waterloo. Tuesdays & Thursdays.

 

[Kris]

I'd mainly work evenings - 18.55 up and 21.55 or 22.55 back down. Avoid the morning commuters who are really miserable apart from the sociable ones in the buffet or playing cards.

Then again - you could double my wages, I still wouldn't commute.

 

[Oracle]

I commuted 8 1/2 years Hounslow West - Holborn then Green Park, and never again I thought! I now commute one set of stairs down to my PC.

 

[WessexWarrior]

This is brilliant news!

Also, having spent the Easter weekend negotiating the Portsmouth Main Line, it really does seem like the 444's are perfect for that line, just as the 442's are perfect for the Weymouth line. I seriously hope the 442's make a comeback

 

[Hentis]

This is brilliant news!

Also, having spent the Easter weekend negotiating the Portsmouth Main Line, it really does seem like the 444's are perfect for that line, just as the 442's are perfect for the Weymouth line. I seriously hope the 442's make a comeback

That we will have to wait and see. Its not confirmed.

Hentis

 

[Kris]

Possibility that we may be getting 5 as back up to cover Disastro failures.

 

[Coxster]

Possibility that we may be getting 5 as back up to cover Disastro failures.

5 is hardly going to be enough...

 

[westcoaster]

5 is hardly going to be enough...

still better than none, atleast they wont be rotting away in siddings

 

[WessexWarrior]

I saw a 442 move today! 10 coach train (ie, 2 units) moving under its own power (albeit slowly) passing Swaythling station about half past 1?

Anyone got any details on this one?

 

[Tom]

5Z08 11:52 Bournemouth T&RSMD - Eastleigh Works (Alstom)

Allocated 2418+2423.

 

[Hentis]

Yep 2416 Ma' Scanlon the only one left at Bournemouth.

Hentis

 

[WessexWarrior]

Yep 2416 Ma' Scanlon the only one left at Bournemouth.

Hentis

Was that the poorly one?

 

[Tom]

Indeed.

 

[Hentis]

Was that the poorly one?

Yep....



Hentis

 

[Kris]

Well - it looks as if Southern are going to use 12 on the London - Brightons according to Modern Traction (in WH Smith's library).

Wonder if the livery will suit them?

 

[paul1609]

My source seems to think that initially all the 442 will be required for the Southern Gatwick Express Service. 12 are to be considerably upgraded, Possibily even fitted with a new traction package. Think the buffets and snugs are to go and the trains are to be fitted with Gatwick Express style luggage racks and the seating thinned out. The other units will be required as cover during the upgrade.

Apparently Siemens may have to fund extra Desiros to comply with their SWT contract.

 

[Kris]

Little off-track (ha ha)

Picture I took way back in 1996 of a Norwegian 442 at Oslo Station

ok - it's just the coach number - but I couldn't resist it.
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[Hentis]

I see a new Southern 442's Green Squadron badge Franchise coming along soon?

Kris are you around Poole on Saturday afternoon or Sunday?

Hentis

 

[Kris]

Spare at silly 'o' clock tomorrow - 7.10

Wloo via Havant on Sunday

 

[960012]

Spare at silly 'o' clock tomorrow - 7.10

Wloo via Havant on Sunday

Wat time are u working back on sunday evening, ill be on the 18:32 off woking!

 

[Tom]

Methinks Kris may have the enjoyment of the Lymington 450 tomorrow...

 

[960012]

I might be on the 19:32, havent decided yet lol

Are you working either of those Kris?

 

[Kris]

Wat time are u working back on sunday evening, ill be on the 18:32 off woking!

Blimey - long before then. Probably about 10 - 10.30 ish. We haven't got 12 hour shifts yet but I'm sure the company would like it.

 

[WessexWarrior]

Was it just me, or did I see old Ma Scanlon on the move today in the Soton area?

 

[Hentis]

Latest news I have is Ma' Scanlon still at Bomo with guys from Bombadier, Derby crawling over her fiddling with her wires hock: could this be something to do with multiple working for Hull Trains* I wonder?

Cheers

Hentis

* Now see how many times I get misquoted by other sites in saying that Bombadier are out fitting Ma' Scanlon for Hull Trains!!

 

[Tom]

Doubt it, because HT have allegedly leased a HST.
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Doreen off to Eastleigh on Thurs

5Z08 11:52 BMWT&RSMD to ELEIGH RC 
    
BMWT&RSMD          11:52
BRANKSOME   11:56  12:01
BOURNEMTH   PASS   12:05
BROCKNHST   PASS   12:21
REDBRIDGE   PASS   12:33
STHAMPTON   PASS   12:38
ST DENYS    PASS   12:43
EASTLEIGH   12:48  12:56
ELEIGH RC   13:01

Ta RS/37521

 

[Kris]

Probably crawling over it trying to get it working. One of the most problematic units especially the air - con.

 

[Hentis]

Doubt it, because HT have allegedly leased a HST.
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Doreen off to Eastleigh on Thurs

5Z08 11:52 BMWT&RSMD to ELEIGH RC 
    
BMWT&RSMD          11:52
BRANKSOME   11:56  12:01
BOURNEMTH   PASS   12:05
BROCKNHST   PASS   12:21
REDBRIDGE   PASS   12:33
STHAMPTON   PASS   12:38
ST DENYS    PASS   12:43
EASTLEIGH   12:48  12:56
ELEIGH RC   13:01

Ta RS/37521

Heh Yeah I just got the same mail

Tony