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Wasn't part of the reasoning for the mk3 idea for helping with driver familiarisation? Obviously it wouldn't help with the aspects related specifically to the Mk5a sets, mind.
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driver9000
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Yes it was meant to simulate a trailing load but as the Drivers will need training and handling on a mk5A set there is little to gain from using the mk3. Space will be needed at Crewe too when a mk5A is released to TPE for training so the mk3 rake will need to go anyway.
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Any trips for them lately? All gone quiet. I’d have expected the mileage runs to have been well underway now, unless an issue has been identified.
driver9000
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Doesn't seem to have run since the overnight tests on 31 August.
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Set 1 should be out tonight with 68020 and it would be worth keeping an eye on Portbury Automotive Terminal next week on Realtimetrains
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Out tonight on brake tests Mid-stafford-warrington-stafford-mid. It will follow 68025 light engine Basford Hall to Mid Thursday morning. Train set 1 should then be out to Bletchley on Friday morning.
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All of the TPE allocated class 68's are now in full TPE colours.
mikemcniven
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It's currently out again heading down to Bletchly and back, currently around Stafford (0705)
Reported as 68020 again but this time with set TP01 but this hasn't been confirmed
UPDATE: Confirmed as set TP01 it also this time had carriage letters displaying on the digital displays outside of the train
Reported as 68020 again but this time with set TP01 but this hasn't been confirmed
UPDATE: Confirmed as set TP01 it also this time had carriage letters displaying on the digital displays outside of the train
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EE Andy b1
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68020 propelling MK5 set just North of Atherstone on it's return run, Bletchley - Manchester International depot, 07/09/18.
The_Train
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Great picture Andy.
Does anyone know when we can expect to see other 68s out on test runs?
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To also add to the 68-related chatter, 68028 has not been named "Splendid" (as per earlier predictions), instead gaining the name formerly used on 87028: "Lord President". Flickr link: https://flic.kr/p/29DZee5
Great name.
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Out on Monday afternoon/evening to Bletchley via Styal line to Crewe and Tuesday/Thursday morning run like today on off via Chat Moss.
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Do they have folding steps, or have the steps just not been fitted yet?
The_Train
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Thanks SP Man
driver9000
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Not fitted yet.
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Anything like TPE 68 light engine or Mk5 moves or training runs on Saturday?
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No testing planned for Saturday. There are planned tests for Sunday evenibg/night on 16th and 23rd between Stafford and Warrington.
The 68s have been doing driver training on Saturdays from Crewe to Wavertree. There's one on RTT that ran this morning.
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Delivery run for set 5 in RTT on 11 September from Portbury to Longsight.
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K96124/2018/09/11/advanced
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K96124/2018/09/11/advanced
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Any idea as to what locos are to be used? I believe the run I saw had 47s or 57s IIRC.
The_Train
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It was 47813 and 47812 the last time I saw this move. I'd be interested to know if it's likely to be different traction this time around as well
driver9000
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Rumours of 2x37s but I really wouldn't know.
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The loco(s) for tomorrow's move left Leicester around 11:15
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R41291/2018/09/10/advanced
An entry on the TOPS requests thread may answer the question
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R41291/2018/09/10/advanced
An entry on the TOPS requests thread may answer the question
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Just 47812 on its lonesome.
driver9000
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Ah well, nice dream while it lasted.
The_Train
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But I've seen that before. Can someone have a word with allocations to tell them I want something different please?
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This has been activated today but nothing to suggest it has left Manchester yet....
334X 1424 Manchester Int Dpt to Bletchley Up & Down Relief
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O37053/2018/09/10/advanced
Anyone got any info on it?
334X 1424 Manchester Int Dpt to Bletchley Up & Down Relief
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O37053/2018/09/10/advanced
Anyone got any info on it?
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It's moving now. Anyone know what's on it?
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