Scotrail Class 385 Discussion

[92002]

Thanks! Will the 385s be first used to completely change the E-G via Falkirk line to 385 operation first and then over to the Croy line or will they be introduced simultaneously? Have any test 385s run on the Croy line?

Can't. quite see where you're coming from there.

Croy is a stop on the Glasgow/Edinburgh line which currently has cascaded electric 380s. These will be changed to 385s probably in March.
The only other trains which call at Croy are stopping services to Falkirk Grahamston/ Stirling/Dunblane/Alloa. Currently being electrified and due to go electric in 2019.

 

[InOban]

Thanks! Will the 385s be first used to completely change the E-G via Falkirk line to 385 operation first and then over to the Croy line or will they be introduced simultaneously? Have any test 385s run on the Croy line?

What do you mean? The E-G line via Falkirk High runs on past Croy to QS. That's live and in use. The route via Grahamston and Cumbernauld is not yet live between Polmont junction and Cumbernauld. It's part of phase 2 which includes Stirling, Dunblane and Alloa.

Does anyone know at what rate Aycliffe is expecting to deliver more 385 sets?

 

[absolutelymilk]

Sorry my mistake, thought the route to Dunblane had already been done.

 

[route101]

Will be interesting how long the 170s last when the 385s come in on the route?

 

[Carntyne]

They'll be moved off the route as soon as the 385s are ready. Probably cascaded elsewhere in May 18 TT.

 

[route101]

They'll be moved off the route as soon as the 385s are ready. Probably cascaded elsewhere in May 18 TT.

I had it that would phase them in .

 

[jamieintercity]

When are the next batch of 385s ready to come up north

 

[Class83]

Are Hitachi now likely to be triggering compensation payments to Scotrail for late delivery? Or is there some blame attributable to Scotrail for changing specifications that contributed to the delay?

 

[mcmad]

Have they even resolved the windscreen issue yet?

 

[Typhoon_93]

When are the next batch of 385s ready to come up north

Looks like one is due to head north on Wednesday 10/01/18 as a l/e path is in rtt Tyne Yard to Aycliffe but no outbound path yet.

 

[InOban]

Did it happen?

 

[Typhoon_93]

Did it happen?

No it was cancelled due to the engineering works at Newcastle.

 

[InOban]

So won't come North until next week?

 

[Typhoon_93]

Delivery paths in RTT for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week.

 

[Pete_uk]

Have they even resolved the windscreen issue yet?

You mean their small size? I'm all for corridor ends but these seem extra small

 

[InOban]

In an earlier post there was a report that their curvature was causing double images, so that a single yellow was being seen as a double.

Are the three paths for three units? If so, good news.

 

[mcmad]

I thought I'd read that the curve towards the top had flagged up issues with single yellows looking to the driver like a double during the early tests.

 

[Ginaro]

Are there actually double yellow signals in Scotland?

 

[Mag_seven]

Are there actually double yellow signals in Scotland?

Yes lots of them.

 

[170401]

Another 385 move. Anyone know the consist?

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R71111/2018/01/17/advanced

 

[800001]

Another 385 move. Anyone know the consist?

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R71111/2018/01/17/advanced

Yes. it is 67002 with 385015, I watched it leave the factory. Departed on time.

 

[170401]

Yes. it is 67002 with 385015, I watched it leave the factory. Departed on time.

Thanks James

Anyone have any updates on how many units are complete?

 

[800001]

Thanks James

Anyone have any updates on how many units are complete?

These are only my sightings, but I have observed 014, 016, 031, 033, 122, 123, 124. all fully complete and in Full scotrail livery.

I have also seen 004,005, 006 007, 008, 009 and 010 outside in the yard at Hitachi all looking complete internally (seats in etc), but some had doors and marker lights missing. Sometimes these were only outside for an hour or two before being shunted back inside the factory.

 

[170401]

These are only my sightings, but I have observed 014, 016, 031, 033, 122, 123, 124. all fully complete and in Full scotrail livery.

I have also seen 004,005, 006 007, 008, 009 and 010 outside in the yard at Hitachi all looking complete internally (seats in etc), but some had doors and marker lights missing. Sometimes these were only outside for an hour or two before being shunted back inside the factory.

Awesome, quite a few ready to go then!

 

[SC318250]

Guessing tonight’s move aint happening as light loco move from Tyne Yard was cancelled this afternoon

 

[ScottDarg]

Fully-fitted 385104 is doing some runs out of Glasgow Central this evening.

Arrived on this path: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O61723/2018/01/18/advanced

And is doing runs to and from the loop at Paisley: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O61722/2018/01/18/advanced

 

[SC318250]

Looks like tonight’s move is on

Light loco en route from Tyne

 

[92002]

Testing of 385s overnight on Thursday/Friday to Glasgow Queen Street and Thursday night to Glasgow Central.

 

[Typhoon_93]

Looks like tonight’s move is on

Light loco en route from Tyne

385122 is tonight’s delivery.

 

[ScottDarg]

385122 is tonight’s delivery.

67002 on delivery duties tonight again I believe.