Further 317/7 for movement Ilford

[50047]

317732 is planned to run from Eastleigh to BTS/Ilford on 28/02. It is unlikely to return to Ilford. The unit will undergo some testing associated with the re-traction of 722. GBRf will carry out the movement which will depart Eastleigh approx 09.00.

 

[SprinterMan]

Thanks very much for this
Any idea how the rebuild is going?

Adam

 

[50047]

Adam

All is on target I'm told. I know that doesn't offer much detail but thats the best I can do !

Loco for 28/02 is 66736

Timings
Runnning as 5E17
Depart Eastleigh: 09.26
Basingstoke: 10/13
Woking: 10/36
Virginia Water: 11/08
South Acton Jnc: 11.51-12.21
Willesden High Level: 12.29-12.31 Crew change
Westbourne Road Jnc: 12.57-13.16
Ilford EMUD: 14.00

 

[nxea321446]

What about timings for going back to eastleigh?

 

[Daniel]

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K92016/2013/02/28/advanced

^ The timings for the move tomorrow, (Eastleigh > Ilford)

 

[nxea321446]

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K92016/2013/02/28/advanced

^ The timings for the move tomorrow, (Eastleigh > Ilford)

Do you have times for when it is returning to eastleigh?

 

[Daniel]

Do you have times for when it is returning to eastleigh?

I do not know that it is..?

 

[SprinterMan]

Looks like the move went ahead:
http://www.railway-centre.com/

Adam

 

[50047]

It is not currently planned for 317732 to return from Ilford to Eastleigh

 

[SprinterMan]

It is not currently planned for 317732 to return from Ilford to Eastleigh

Any idea why?

 

[50047]

Because once it is complete it should have a new home to go to

 

[50047]

317708 + 317709 are currently planned to depart Eastleigh on Wednesday 8th May, bound for Ilford.

 

[SprinterMan]

317708 + 317709 are currently planned to depart Eastleigh on Wednesday 8th May, bound for Ilford.

Any idea why all the 317/7s are beginning to congregate at Ilford, and any idea where their new home will be?

Adam

 

[50047]

Any idea why all the 317/7s are beginning to congregate at Ilford, and any idea where their new home will be?

Adam

These two are for some further testing that can not be conducted on 722 and 732 as they are at various stages of modification. Once testing is complete it is likely that 708 and 709 will return to Eastleigh

 

[SprinterMan]

These two are for some further testing that can not be conducted on 722 and 732 as they are at various stages of modification. Once testing is complete it is likely that 708 and 709 will return to Eastleigh

Thanks v much Is 732 receiving the same mods as 722 then?

Adam

 

[50047]

Thanks v much Is 732 receiving the same mods as 722 then?

Adam

Allegedly so

 

[SprinterMan]

Allegedly so

Excellent, any idea who will be operating them yet?


0922 Eastleigh Works Gbrf to Ilford E.M.U.D. is the timeings for 317708 & 317709 coming back.

Adam

 

[50047]

Loco is 66746
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
5L17 cancelled as unable to release brakes

Re-planned for 22nd May. Likely to be different units

 

[455driver]

They worked alright the other day!

 

[nxea321446]

did the move go ahead?

 

[50047]

did the move go ahead?

No, couldn't release brakes


Movement planned for 22/05 likley to be 317719+317709. Same timings and headcode as aborted 08/05 movement
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---

They worked alright the other day!

When was the 'other day'?

 

[455driver]

When was the 'other day'?

A couple of days before the 66 turned up, all is well now so all irrelevant.

 

[SprinterMan]

According ton the 321448 thread, 317722 has been repainted in GA red & white. Does anyone know anything else about this?

Adam

 

[50047]

According ton the 321448 thread, 317722 has been repainted in GA red & white. Does anyone know anything else about this?

Adam

Now that really is news to me. They'll need to repaint it again fairly soon

 

[SprinterMan]

Now that really is news to me. They'll need to repaint it again fairly soon

GA have the franchise until 2016 now though, so not that soon anymore. It surprised me that it had been repainted, as there was no guarantee it would be GA doing the passenger trial, but apparently:

Completely unrelated, but the 317 with the funny lights and big toilet etc has just been repainted so I guess it'll be back in service soon!

I for one can't wait to see it.

Adam

 

[theblackwatch]

Now that really is news to me. They'll need to repaint it again fairly soon

Northern colours perhaps?

 

[SprinterMan]

Northern colours perhaps?

Good point, GA are only using as a demonstrator it to see if it is worth getting the 317/5/6/8s done, once the northern electrification is complete, it probably will go to Northern.

Adam

 

[50047]

5L17 ready to depart at 09.22

66722 train loco

317719+317709 in consist