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Class 707 - SWT: Introduction into service

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It returns to Haslemere then does two return trips to Havant before leaving Havant at 17:28 for Clapham Yard. Keeping the Bobby busy at Petersfield who thought ,with engineering works, he had a two train each way railway this afternoon!
 
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I happened to see the 5Q19 Haslemere to Havant and the 5Q20 Havant to Clapham Junction (according to Realtraintimes) going through Rowlands Castle this afternoon. Unfortunately I didn't get a good look as I was in a pub garden at the time!
 
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707s are booked to run their first passenger service on Friday. Although there's a caveat on the schedule that says should the passenger workings be cancelled at short notice regular 5Q test trips run instead...

1Z31 0913 CLJ to RDG
2Z32 1052 RDG to SNS
2Z33 1158 SNS to RDG
2Z34 1252 RDG to SNS
2Z35 1428 SNS to RDG
2Z37 1522 RDG to SNS

Let's see if they run...
 
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BlueDanger said:
I happened to see the 5Q19 Haslemere to Havant and the 5Q20 Havant to Clapham Junction (according to Realtraintimes) going through Rowlands Castle this afternoon. Unfortunately I didn't get a good look as I was in a pub garden at the time!
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George inn finchdean?
 
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Anyone know which two were on Wimbledon Depot this afternoon (Weds. 19/07/17)?
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There are quite a few scattered around Wimbledon! There is a pair in the sidings that are visible from the District Line, and then more round the back of the main depot (visible from Durnsford Road, looking towards Waterloo)
 
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There are quite a few scattered around Wimbledon! There is a pair in the sidings that are visible from the District Line, and then more round the back of the main depot (visible from Durnsford Road, looking towards Waterloo)
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There were loads near the Durnsford Road depot entrance on Tuesday evening.
 
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Bigfoot said:
707s are booked to run their first passenger service on Friday. Although there's a caveat on the schedule that says should the passenger workings be cancelled at short notice regular 5Q test trips run instead...

1Z31 0913 CLJ to RDG
2Z32 1052 RDG to SNS
2Z33 1158 SNS to RDG
2Z34 1252 RDG to SNS
2Z35 1428 SNS to RDG
2Z37 1522 RDG to SNS

Let's see if they run...
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I thought they weren't going into service until 23rd August.
 
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Bigfoot said:
707s are booked to run their first passenger service on Friday. Although there's a caveat on the schedule that says should the passenger workings be cancelled at short notice regular 5Q test trips run instead...

1Z31 0913 CLJ to RDG
2Z32 1052 RDG to SNS
2Z33 1158 SNS to RDG
2Z34 1252 RDG to SNS
2Z35 1428 SNS to RDG
2Z37 1522 RDG to SNS

Let's see if they run...
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As of now they are still showing as 5Qxx in RTT. Must all be a bit last minute?

Be good if they do run with passengers though, as it will ruin most of the recent (fairly justified) rumours...
 
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Will.they run Sunday ? I hope so !

I still think gtr is the logical new home for them
 
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Any more Portsmouth 707 pics ?
 

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I spoke to the Siemens bods again today at Reading, and they said there's some way to go yet. So who knows, but it doesn't sound that hopeful just yet.!
 
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High Dyke said:
Anyone know which two were on Wimbledon Depot this afternoon (Weds. 19/07/17)?
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7007 and 7010 were visible from Durnsford Road on the Earlsfield side of the road. 7008 was coupled behind 7007 and 7009 was coupled to 7010. 7010/7009 were the pair closest to the depot buildings. 7002 was the unit in Top Yard visible from the District Line.
 
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Bigfoot said:
707s are booked to run their first passenger service on Friday. Although there's a caveat on the schedule that says should the passenger workings be cancelled at short notice regular 5Q test trips run instead...

1Z31 0913 CLJ to RDG
2Z32 1052 RDG to SNS
2Z33 1158 SNS to RDG
2Z34 1252 RDG to SNS
2Z35 1428 SNS to RDG
2Z37 1522 RDG to SNS

Let's see if they run...
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It sounds like those are not running then? Does anyone know for sure?
 
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Does anyone know the calling pattern for the 0913 Clapham Junction to Reading? RTT still hasn't got it logged in, I imagine Richmond, Twickenham, Feltham, Staines, Egham, Virginia Water, Sunningdale and all stations to Reading?
 
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CrossRail tunnels will open before 707s go into passenger service at this rate...

Even less likely mind:

399s will run to Parkgate before 707s start carrying passengers. Well, maybe...

I wouldn't put money on any of those situations mind! :lol:
 
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