Snow1964
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With the thinned out timetable next 2 weeks, is today supposed to be last day of scheduled 455 operation.
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CallmeDave
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Hi there, yes. Shows on LRR app as 0709 Reading Waterloo, then to depot.
According to another thread there will be 455's out until tuesday next week
Rail_Sussex
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Would you know what units are being moved?
dodger
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The 3 diagrams from this week also run Monday and Tuesday next week.
HamworthyGoods
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There isn’t a thinned out timetable Monday or Tuesday.
Rich the Eagle
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37800 with 5723 in tow passing Reading at 1014 this morning en route to Derby.
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Realtime Trains | 5Q57 0735 Alexandra Docks Udg to Derby Litchurch Lane | 19/12/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Q57 0735 departure from Alexandra Docks Udg to Derby Litchurch Lane on 19/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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Juniper Driver
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One of the last 2x455s I drove.37800 with 5723 in tow passing Reading at 1014 this morning en route to Derby.
Realtime Trains | 5Q57 0735 Alexandra Docks Udg to Derby Litchurch Lane | 19/12/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Q57 0735 departure from Alexandra Docks Udg to Derby Litchurch Lane on 19/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
With 5872 on the day.
Actually, 5723 was the last 455 I had driven.
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I think two of them are already at Wimbo but don't quote me on that. IIRC 5716 was one of them and the other is a 587x.
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Not a clue I'm afraid. There are probably some more clued up people than me on the forum.
Peter Sarf
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My bold. Looks like 5870 in a picture upthread.
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Seen in the photo in the quoted facebook link.
TheHSRailFan
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Hi everyone!
Currently at Waterloo, are there any 455s out or am I late?
Currently at Waterloo, are there any 455s out or am I late?
CallmeDave
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Hi . See post 3900 of earlier today. What's out is on there. Have a good time.
TheHSRailFan
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Ahhh didn't notice that since the forum glitched on my phone! Thanks!
1403 to Guildford, 1406 to Hampton Court are 455’s. They are definitely out as I have seen the inbound services
1403 Guildford > C, 1406 Hampton Court should be the next ones. Those two should be besides each other on P3/4
mansonlo49
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You can search your desired unit on realtimetrains
Flange Squeal
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'Special' is on the standard blind sets, along with 'Charter'.
Has it now been officially confirmed that no units are being slapped into heritage livery for the tour? That’ll probably sway it for me whether to bother getting up to Haslemere on Sunday. I’ve been on these old workhorses enough over the years; one last thrash in those god awful SWT swoosh colours I can miss haha
Rich the Eagle
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5727 looking smart & tour ready on its way back through Basingstoke to Wimbledon this afternoon.
5870 was the 2nd unit and is in similar dirty condition to the units currently running round on regular SWR services.
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5870 was the 2nd unit and is in similar dirty condition to the units currently running round on regular SWR services.
Realtime Trains | 5Y51 1432 Bournemouth T&R.S.M.D to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs | 19/12/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Y51 1432 departure from Bournemouth T&R.S.M.D to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs on 19/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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Noticed that. A few passengers will rightly be asking why they’ve been subjected to filthy trains for the past 2 years. SWR can clean when they want to it seems after all. SWT always turned out great units almost all the time.5727 looking smart & tour ready on its way back through Basingstoke to Wimbledon this afternoon.
5870 was the 2nd unit and is in similar dirty condition to the units currently running round on regular SWR services.
Realtime Trains | 5Y51 1432 Bournemouth T&R.S.M.D to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs | 19/12/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Y51 1432 departure from Bournemouth T&R.S.M.D to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs on 19/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
NSEWonderer
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Intresting part in Geoffs recent Video in regards to 455. Not sure who the individual that makes the statement is.
Big Jumby 74
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Don't know if it's been answered elsewhere, but Top Yard cleaning shed was built 1916/17, and brought in to (EMU) use in March 1917 I believe. He did ask!
Rail_Sussex
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There seems to be a last min path for tomorrow - 5Y51 to Wimbledon maybe the 2 other 455s for the tour?
Rich the Eagle
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Just 5719 + 5729 out today running between Waterloo & Shepperton until the end of service. Most journeys are via Twickenham, however there’s the odd run via Wimbledon run in there.
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458530 + 458533 are also out spending the day on Waterloo to Waterloo via Kingston circular services.
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This is expected to be 5712 + 5717 that will be used for the farewell tour. Check back at about 1130 to see if it is running.
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Realtime Trains | 2H07 0642 London Waterloo to Shepperton | 20/12/2025
Real-time train running information for 2H07 0642 departure from London Waterloo to Shepperton on 20/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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458530 + 458533 are also out spending the day on Waterloo to Waterloo via Kingston circular services.
Realtime Trains | 2K05 0627 London Waterloo to London Waterloo | 20/12/2025
Real-time train running information for 2K05 0627 departure from London Waterloo to London Waterloo on 20/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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This is expected to be 5712 + 5717 that will be used for the farewell tour. Check back at about 1130 to see if it is running.
Realtime Trains | 5Y51 1132 Bournemouth T&R.S.M.D to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs | 20/12/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Y51 1132 departure from Bournemouth T&R.S.M.D to Wimbledon Park Depot Sdgs on 20/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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dodger
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Not shown on RTT but appears on LRR leaving Bournemouth depot at 1142. It looks 75mph timings so could a pair of 455's.
norbitonflyer
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Another rugby match, I gather.
These will be heaving. Last Saturday before Christmas - lots of people wanting to go to Kingston for shopping and they halve the train service
Rail_Sussex
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Thanks, fingers crossed for a pair of 455s maybe in a retro livery???
dodger
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Strange RTT shows 5Y51 as 33 MPHmax whilst LRR shows it as timed for 75 MPH!
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