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ATW Class 121, still running?

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A couple of shots in action 1/2/2010 (for those who are having trouble actually using the 'Bubble on the service )
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Got told today that Bubbles is out of action with wheelset problems and doesnt look to be back in service anytime soon
 
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And again today according to internal gen... anyone after it tomorrow its almost certain to be a be a 153 as i am making one of my futile attempts to do it... :rolleyes:
 
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3 Days on the trot today. She'll have to take a day off to celebrate soon !!!
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3 Days on the trot today. She'll have to take a day off to celebrate soon !!!
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3 Days enough. 153320 today
 
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It was a 153 last time I passed through Queen St on Friday, so yes very hard to judge on its use.
 
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It's really great that Arriva keep it in service, and I am glad it hasn't been scrapped and is still in use and stuff, but I can't see the point of it. Arriva clearly has the stock to make do without it, and it is about as non-standard as you can get yet still it runs, while entire 317 and 508 sub-fleets sit withdrawn. I really hope ATW keep it for a long long time, but from a business standpoint what's the point. I can only assume it is down to some emotion shown by Canton, which if so is brilliant. :D

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Was a 153 today too I think (saw one departing Queen Street anyway, and afaik only the bay shuttle uses a 153 through Queen Street).
 
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PHILIPE said:
Also Coryton to Radyrs Saturdays and occasionally dueing the week although only diagrammed on a Saturday,
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Learn something new everyday!
Saying that I didn't even know ATW had any 153's until I saw one doing the bay shuttle.
 
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Giving it a go possibly tomorrow. Wish me luck.
 
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Giving it a go possibly tomorrow. Wish me luck.
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Tomorrow is Sunday and not diagrammed on a Sunday even if fit. Is Maitenence Day.
As has been stressed on the thread several times not to be relied upon at all now..
 
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PHILIPE said:
Tomorrow is Sunday and not diagrammed on a Sunday even if fit. Is Maitenence Day.
As has been stressed on the thread several times not to be relied upon at all now..
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I know, which is why I said "wish me luck". ;)

You never know. Maybe, just maybe ...
 
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Surprising she was looking a little battered when I saw her at Canton depot last week
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Are you sure that wasn't the original styling? Anyway, at 50ish I wouldn't expect it to be in out-of-the-box pristine condition, no matter how hard the Canton enthusiasts try. It only runs because tender loving care is cheaper than an additional 153 lease. :lol:
 
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