HST Measurement Trains

[devon_metro]

Hi guys,

I wandered if anybody knows if the Measurement train is running on Friday this week:
1Z87 FO-Q 10:06 Plymouth-Paddington HST measurement train

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[Techniquest]

Not sure on that one...

I do know that the NMT was out and about on Friday 16th February with two buffer-fitted 43s in Swindon at 1206, when we were on the final approach to Swindon's platform 1.

It was also noted around 2105 in Etches Park, both 43s clagging nicely on its idling. Would have been a lush photo if the camera I was using was any good at night shots. I can only imagine the noise and clag when it was moving off...

 

[richa2002]

According to my NMT diagrams from 2005, it should be running. I have it down as 1A94 10:15 Plymouth - Paddington (via Berks and Hants). This runs fortnightly on the 'week 2' diagram. Week 2 is next week.

 

[devon_metro]

According to my NMT diagrams from 2005, it should be running. I have it down as 1A94 10:15 Plymouth - Paddington (via Berks and Hants). This runs fortnightly on the 'week 2' diagram. Week 2 is next week.

Excellent, cheers


I shall have to endure a bus to Newton Abbot.

Although my times are up to date as of Winter 2007

 

[Techniquest]

Winter 2007? That's still come way off yet...!:toothy6:

 

[RJ]

I plan to see the NMT tomorrow evening. If it shows up I'll let you know.

 

[RJ]

The NMT departed King's Cross right time at 2121 today - it'll be on the Plymouth diagram on Friday.

 

[Nat the Ned]

According to my NMT diagrams from 2005, it should be running. I have it down as 1A94 10:15 Plymouth - Paddington (via Berks and Hants). This runs fortnightly on the 'week 2' diagram. Week 2 is next week.

From the December TT change the NMT run to Plymouth was removed from the WTT, it now runs 'Q' as required. It should run this Friday, return path is 1Z87 10:06 Plymouth to Paddington.

 

[Dennis]

Excellent, cheers


I shall have to endure a bus to Newton Abbot.

Should get a Stagecoach rover ticket (can't remember the exact name) - costs about a fiver, depending on where you buy from and allows travel across the country. Went to Northhampton by bus using this ticket; took less than 6hours from Trowbridge (including a pizza hut stop)!!

 

[devon_metro]

Should get a Stagecoach rover ticket (can't remember the exact name) - costs about a fiver, depending on where you buy from and allows travel across the country. Went to Northhampton by bus using this ticket; took less than 6hours from Trowbridge (including a pizza hut stop)!!

Train ticket on the bus is far cheaper and i get a posh coach.

Cheers for the info guys

 

[thefab444]

Saw the HST a bit late than timetabled at Rugby yesterday, heading towards Euston, can anyone inform which PC was leading?

 

[RJ]

43013 leading, 014 tailing.

 

[RJ]

I don't think its running today.

 

[devon_metro]

I don't think its running today.

Good job, I couldn't be bothered with the bus that takes 40 mins +. Had to endure it for the last two days!

 

[CallySleeper]

NMT was in rehab at Derby on Friday, 43013 poking out of teh shed.