On an overnight visit to Brum, I spent 14:00 - 15:30 yesterday, and 07:30 - 08:30 (roughly) sitting at Tyseley. Between those two fairly short sessions, I managed to see all the 172/2 and 172/3 series units (as well as a remarkable mount of other stuff). They were all on service duties. This, to me, seems like remarkable availability, even for a relatively new class, and is a tribute to the maintenance. Any thoughts?
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There should be - In practice, there should be one 172 on "light" and one 172 on "heavy" maintenance at Tyseley each day. While 07:30 to 08:30 is certainly the time when maximum availability is expected from the class, it is interesting that both should be rotated overnight.
If I had looked up from my book this morning, Oswyntail, I probably would have seen you as I passed through on my way to work.
Judging form the "last journey" in your signature, you certainly would. 344 was one of the last I "copped"
IIRC, there were four in the 2 series and two in the 3 series that were outstanding overnight.
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