TPE Mark 5A coaching stock progress

[Roast Veg]

Almost certainly to provide enough brake force as the brakes on the mk5s will not be cleared yet.

 

[Ih8earlies]

Any bets on which 68 will be attached to it first in the UK?

 

[fowler9]

Saw 68027 and 020 with a rake of Mk3's by Edge Hill before. Driver training I guess.

 

[joshy.fre_2003]

How frequent can we expect to see the deliveries to Longsight at a rough estimate, fortnightly?

 

[paddyb6]

When is the next set coming up to Longsight

 

[Erniescooper]

Any bets on which 68 will be attached to it first in the UK?

If anybody picked 68029 you're the winner.

 

[Allwinter_Kit]

I had a quick look through but i couldn't see the answer so apologies if it's a repost!

Is there a potential follow-on order built into the contract for ordering a few more carriages to bolt into the sets?

I'm really not sure if their current length will do much given the level of suppressed demand - he typed on an absolutely stowed out 3-car 185....

 

[Erniescooper]

I had a quick look through but i couldn't see the answer so apologies if it's a repost!

Is there a potential follow-on order built into the contract for ordering a few more carriages to bolt into the sets?

I'm really not sure if their current length will do much given the level of suppressed demand - he typed on an absolutely stowed out 3-car 185....

You can go up to a 7 car set

 

[Allwinter_Kit]

You can go up to a 7 car set

Ah brilliant, thanks. Here's hoping they do before long!

 

[Erniescooper]

When is the next set coming up to Longsight

Another set should be arriving at Longsight next Friday

 

[gimmea50anyday]

At this rate the whole fleet will be here significantly ahead of schedule. Almost explains the ditching of the Mk3

 

[Mollman]

If anybody picked 68029 you're the winner.

Was this just a static test or is it out and about yet?

 

[Erniescooper]

Was this just a static test or is it out and about yet?

Just static testing at the moment, I believe dynamic testing is due to start in the middle of July

 

[paddyb6]

Another set should be arriving at Longsight next Friday

Looked on Realtime Trains at Crewe. No trace of it on Friday (15th)

 

[Mollman]

Just static testing at the moment, I believe dynamic testing is due to start in the middle of July

Thanks

 

[Kieran1990]

Had a lovely announcement this morning from our guard as we arrived on the 8:22 at Victoria, who apologiesed for the lack of seats this morning and that as passengers we should see the new stock from the autum.

 

[387star]

Looks amazing

 

[BeHereNow]

At this rate the whole fleet will be here significantly ahead of schedule. Almost explains the ditching of the Mk3

What do you mean ahead of schedule?

 

[Erniescooper]

Looked on Realtime Trains at Crewe. No trace of it on Friday (15th)

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O09026/2018/06/15/advanced

 

[gimmea50anyday]

The production line is ahead of schedule, yes.

 

[The_Engineer]

Another set delivered today...….
https://twitter.com/Tomahawk_Photos/status/1007614297407672320

 

[mallard]

Another set delivered today...….
https://twitter.com/Tomahawk_Photos/status/1007614297407672320

Ok, so why does the delivery of 5 carriages require 2xCl47 and 5 "barrier" vehicles, none of which is actually positioned between the locomotives and Mk5s? Do the Mk5As not have conventional air brakes or are they not in use or something?

 

[Bletchleyite]

Ok, so why does the delivery of 5 carriages require 2xCl47 and 5 "barrier" vehicles, none of which is actually positioned between the locomotives and Mk5s? Do the Mk5As not have conventional air brakes or are they not in use or something?

They do have conventional drawgear (drawhook and UIC standard buffers) and conventional brake pipes at each end of the rake so this is a bit odd.

 

[The_Engineer]

They do have conventional drawgear (drawhook and UIC standard buffers) and conventional brake pipes at each end of the rake so this is a bit odd.

Probably because the Mk.Vs are not cleared for Network Rail use yet, they are being operated unbraked, through piped to the rear vehicles which provide the brake force. As for two locomotives, just insurance against the use of heritage locomotives I would guess. My opinions are not necessarily fact, though....

 

[gimmea50anyday]

As a former rolling stock engineer your opinions probably have more basis for fact than most on here.

 

[jimm]

Picture by Martin Loader of the train passing Badgeworth, between Gloucester and Cheltenham

http://hondawanderer.com/47813_47812_Badgeworth_2018.htm

 

[Nymanic]

https://streamable.com/bjz36

Have noted the subtle first class, wheelchair access and bicycle markings, believed to be missing on the first rake. You'll probably need to pause the footage to see them - but what my camera lacks in general quality is compensated by framerate.

Dubious soundtrack courtesy of the Levenshulme Market, and in no way reflective of my tastes

 

[Elecman]

Passed it around Great Bridgeford this afternoon

 

[Domh245]

It is interesting to see that they've put the seat number stickers up high on the doors. I can understand why they haven't put them next to the doors (because they'll be obscured when the door is open), but I don't think having them at the top of the door is the best place for them.

 

[Jamesrob637]

https://streamable.com/bjz36

Have noted the subtle first class, wheelchair access and bicycle markings, believed to be missing on the first rake. You'll probably need to pause the footage to see them - but what my camera lacks in general quality is compensated by framerate.

Dubious soundtrack courtesy of the Levenshulme Market, and in no way reflective of my tastes

Could've been worse..could've been despacito
I saw the consist passing Heaton Chapel literally minutes before you saw it passing Levenshulme. I'm really looking forward to them entering service; hopefully more vehicles can be added if capacity proves to be limited aftee a couple of years.