Could 365s be converted to DEMUs like 769s?

[Paul Jones 88]

Could 365s be converted to DEMUs like 769s?

 

[43102EMR]

Could 365s be converted to DEMUs like 769s?

You would’ve thought, but the 319s seem to be the more ideal candidates sadly - purely because they were sent off lease first…

 

[Roast Veg]

You would’ve thought, but the 319s seem to be the more ideal candidates sadly - purely because they were sent off lease first…

And because of space under the carriages. The networkers are busy underneath.

 

[43096]

And because of space under the carriages. The networkers are busy underneath.

Indeed. The advantages of the 319 include the DC bus line through the train and the traction equipment being largely concentrated on one car.

 

[DustyBin]

You would’ve thought, but the 319s seem to be the more ideal candidates sadly - purely because they were sent off lease first…

I thought it was because they have a DC bus which makes carrying the power more straightforward? Obviously they were also available first as well.

 

[Bletchleyite]

I thought it was because they have a DC bus which makes carrying the power more straightforward? Obviously they were also available first as well.

For bi-modes? Yes, it was because all you needed (theoretically) to do was to sling something underneath that generated 750VDC to the same spec as the third rail supplies it, and you'd have to change relatively little else because e.g. all the switchgear already exists.

Easy availability was a bonus.