basfordlad
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i am going to give this a go on Tuesday Afternoon! only want to get the one ride, say as far as kings norton etc
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Observations Saturday 13th July 2024.
Redditch to Four Oaks
323211 solo
323201 solo
323216 323222
Bromsgrove to Lichfield
323215 323240.
Observations Sunday 14th July 2024
323215 323240 remains in Four Oaks bay platform. For Monday 15th July 2024
Didn't go to Soho for a unit exchange of duties or swap over of units which is usual on a Sunday.
Redditch to Lichfield in passenger service:
323201 solo
323211 solo
To around 17pm, before cancellations and disruptive passengers more or less ended Cross city services earlier on than usual this evening.
Good to see 323201 back out though.
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Observations Monday 15th July 2024.
Redditch to Four Oaks
323201 solo
323211 solo
323215 323240
Bromsgrove to Lichfield
323216 323222
Still same 4 diagrams this week.
Redditch to Four Oaks
323211 solo
323201 solo
323216 323222
Bromsgrove to Lichfield
323215 323240.
Observations Sunday 14th July 2024
323215 323240 remains in Four Oaks bay platform. For Monday 15th July 2024
Didn't go to Soho for a unit exchange of duties or swap over of units which is usual on a Sunday.
Redditch to Lichfield in passenger service:
323201 solo
323211 solo
To around 17pm, before cancellations and disruptive passengers more or less ended Cross city services earlier on than usual this evening.
Good to see 323201 back out though.
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Observations Monday 15th July 2024.
Redditch to Four Oaks
323201 solo
323211 solo
323215 323240
Bromsgrove to Lichfield
323216 323222
Still same 4 diagrams this week.
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cactustwirly
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This is what I used on Saturday, would aim for the 15:45 or 16:15 from New Street to Redditch, the latter should be a double set
basfordlad
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cheers
crosscity
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| Unit | Name | Last seen in WM service | Source | Note | Date left WM | To |
| 9 STILL WITH WM (FUTURE UNKNOWN) | ||||||
| 323201 | Duddeston | Mon 15Jul2024 | RailUK | |||
| 323204 | Selly Oak | Mon 08Jul2024 | RailUK | |||
| 323211 | Four Oaks | Mon 15Jul2024 | RailUK | |||
| 323214 | Wylde Green | Tue 26Dec2023 | RailUK | Moved to Soho from Wolverton 08Jul2024 | ||
| 323215 | Gravelly Hill | Mon 15Jul2024 | RailUK | |||
| 323216 | University | Mon 15Jul2024 | RailUK | |||
| 323221 | Northfield. In Centro livery | Fri 12Jul2024 | RailUK | |||
| 323222 | Redditch | Mon 15Jul2024 | RailUK | |||
| 323240 | Erdington | Mon 15Jul2024 | RailUK | |||
| 17 TRANSFERS TO NORTHERN (NOW COMPLETE) | ||||||
| 323202 | Butlers Lane | Fri 12Apr2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 4 | Mon 15Apr2024 | Wolverton, then Allerton 19Apr2024 |
| 323203 | Aston | Sat 22Jun2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 16 | Mon 24Jun2024 | Wolverton then Blackpool 27Jun2024 |
| 323205 | Blake Street | Sat 18May2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 7 | Mon 20May2024 | Wolverton then Allerton 23May2024 |
| 323206 | Barnt Green | Sat 11May2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 5 | Mon 13May2024 | Allerton |
| 323207 | Bournville | Fri 24May2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 9 | Tue 28May2024 | Wolverton then Allerton 31May2024 |
| 323208 | Five Ways | Transferred | Transfer No 1 | Sat 28Oct2023 | Allerton | |
| 323209 | Birmingham New Street | Thu 09May2024 | Crosscity | Transfer No 6 | Mon 13May2024 | Allerton |
| 323210 | Shenstone | Sat 18May2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 8 | Mon 20May2024 | Wolverton then Allerton 23May2024 |
| 323212 | Bromsgrove | Wed 27Dec2023 | RailUK | Transfer No 2 | Thu 04Jan2024 | Wolverton, then Allerton 10Jan2024 |
| 323213 | Sutton Coldfield | Wed 12Jun2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 14 | Mon 17Jun2024 | Wolverton, then Allerton 20Jun2024 |
| 323217 | Chester Road | Thu 06Jun2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 11 | Mon 10Jun2024 | Wolverton then Allerton 13Jun2024 |
| 323218 | Lichfield City | Fri 05Jul2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 17 | Mon 08Jul2024 | Wolverton then Allerton 11Jul2024 |
| 323219 | Kings Norton | Sun 09Jun2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 12 | Mon 10Jun2024 | Wolverton then Allerton 13Jun2024 |
| 323220 | Lichfield Trent Valley | Wed 27Dec2023 | RailUK | Transfer No 3 | Sat 06Jan2024 | Wolverton, then Allerton 10Jan2024 |
| 323241 | Dave Pomroy 323 Fleet Engineer 40 Years Service | Sun 16Jun2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 15 | Mon 24Jun2024 | Wolverton then Blackpool 27Jun2024 |
| 323242 | Alvechurch | Sat 15Jun2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 13 | Mon 17Jun2024 | Wolverton, then Allerton 20Jun2024 |
| 323243 | Longbridge | Sun 26May2024 | RailUK | Transfer No 10 | Tue 28May2024 | Wolverton then Allerton 31May2024 |
Eight units have been in service in the last week (201: Monday only); 214 is still to make its debut
This week: Same four 323 diagrams (1 Bromsgrove-Lichfield, 3 Redditch-Four Oaks)
… and seven Crosscity 730 diagrams (5 Bromsgrove-Lichfield, 2 Redditch-Four Oaks)
323218, the final unit to go to Northern, transferred to Allerton from Wolverton on Thursday. As all 17 Northern transfers have now happened, this is the last time I'll include them.
Johnhayworth21
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Tuesday 16th July 2024
323222 & 323216
323240 & 323215
323211
Unaware of the second solo diagram.
323222 & 323216
323240 & 323215
323211
Unaware of the second solo diagram.
warwickshire
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Observations today Tuesday 16th July 2024.
Redditch to Four Oaks
323211 solo
323201 solo
323216 323222
Bromsgrove to Lichfields was
323215 323240.
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3223201 has failed at Birmingham New Street at 1930 on the ex 2U58 Redditch to Four Oaks.
As of 2000 hours Tuesday 16th July 2024
Redditch to Four Oaks :
323211 solo, only solo 323 now, remains. On this route 323211 has, Been solid now on this duty for a fortnight. Good unit working hard and strong.
Redditch to Four Oaks
323211 solo
323201 solo
323216 323222
Bromsgrove to Lichfields was
323215 323240.
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3223201 has failed at Birmingham New Street at 1930 on the ex 2U58 Redditch to Four Oaks.
As of 2000 hours Tuesday 16th July 2024
Redditch to Four Oaks :
323211 solo, only solo 323 now, remains. On this route 323211 has, Been solid now on this duty for a fortnight. Good unit working hard and strong.
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Liam L
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A comment on Facebook post in the 323/730 group suggests 323214 will hopefully be back in traffic next week
warwickshire
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Update Tuesday 16 th July 2024.
323221 has took over from 323201 on 2U68 2131 Redditch to Four Oaks from Longbridge just witnessed at King's Norton.
Around 2203, 3 minutes late departing from Longbridge, of where the service started at
Update 2203 hours Tuesday 16th July 2024
Redditch to Four Oaks
323211 solo
323201 to 1830 pm
323221 from 2155 pm
323216 323222
Lichfield to Bromsgrove
323240 323215.
323221 has took over from 323201 on 2U68 2131 Redditch to Four Oaks from Longbridge just witnessed at King's Norton.
Around 2203, 3 minutes late departing from Longbridge, of where the service started at
Update 2203 hours Tuesday 16th July 2024
Redditch to Four Oaks
323211 solo
323201 to 1830 pm
323221 from 2155 pm
323216 323222
Lichfield to Bromsgrove
323240 323215.
wythallpaul
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Tuesday 16th July 2024
Went past Soho at 12-30pm. Visible on the Stabling Road nearest the Main line was 323204 against the Blocks with 323221 in front of it not coupled. Could not see inside the Depot.
Went past Soho at 12-30pm. Visible on the Stabling Road nearest the Main line was 323204 against the Blocks with 323221 in front of it not coupled. Could not see inside the Depot.
childwallblues
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Went past Springs Branch TMD yesterday morning and there were two ex WMT 323s visible with a further one at Preston.
Liam L
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Wednesday 17th July
323201 & 323240
323211
323201 & 323240
323211
basfordlad
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Well managed to get on one but it wasn't as planned but glad I did it.
alex756024
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My window overlooks the railway, if anybody needs 323 information, please let me know and I'll update you.
I also have other Gen should be required for other services/freight etc.
Here's today's wonderful Centro liveried 323 passing my window:
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I also have other Gen should be required for other services/freight etc.
Here's today's wonderful Centro liveried 323 passing my window:
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silexa
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323211 cancelled at BHM on the 07:43 this morning. Reason states an issue with the doors. Now eagerly awaiting the 08:15 as I’m already late to work haha!
Liam L
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Thursday 18th July 2024
323216 + 323222
323215
I caught 216 and 222 from Selly oak at 13:33. the set in front which is also booked a 323 was cancelled at new street due to a train fault.
323216 + 323222
323215
I caught 216 and 222 from Selly oak at 13:33. the set in front which is also booked a 323 was cancelled at new street due to a train fault.
silexa
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Was 323211 with the fault, issues with the doors this morning
alex756024
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323221 has been out and about today.
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323240 & 323201 coupled together also operating today and passed Northfield now
So at least 6 sets in operation.
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323240 & 323201 coupled together also operating today and passed Northfield now
So at least 6 sets in operation.
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Liam L
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Different diagram by the looks of it, 211 was replaced by 215. The other solo set has issues too by the looks of it
ABB125
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323211 is now back in service, this is it at New Street now (on a Redditch diagram).
warwickshire
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Observations Thursday 18th July 2024.
Bromsgrove to Lichfield till 1920:
323216 323222
After 1920 :
323222 solo.
Redditch to Four Oaks
323240 323201 all day so far.
323216 solo after 1920pm. Replacing 323215 solo after 1920 pm
323211 till 0800 am and after 1545 pm Solo. Replacing 323221
323221 solo till 1345 pm.
323215 solo from 0945am,till 1920, originally Replacing 323211 earlier on.
Many substituted and swaps today fo 323.
Regards
Warwickshire .
Bromsgrove to Lichfield till 1920:
323216 323222
After 1920 :
323222 solo.
Redditch to Four Oaks
323240 323201 all day so far.
323216 solo after 1920pm. Replacing 323215 solo after 1920 pm
323211 till 0800 am and after 1545 pm Solo. Replacing 323221
323221 solo till 1345 pm.
323215 solo from 0945am,till 1920, originally Replacing 323211 earlier on.
Many substituted and swaps today fo 323.
Regards
Warwickshire .
alex756024
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323216 is now a single unit on a Redditch service at 20:45pm (Longbridge)
childwallblues
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323205 and 323242 have been reported as being at Blackpool North Carriage Sidings
warwickshire
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Further update Thursday 18th July 2024. To my last update at 2023 hours:
Witnessed at Birmingham New Street 2335 hours,
2303 Bromsgrove to Four Oaks. 323222 solo from Bromsgrove to Birmingham New Street, then afterwards came: 323221 ecs from Soho, and coupled up with 323222 and from 2335 onwards the final bit from Birmingham New Street to Four Oaks was 323222 323221 as a pair.
Witnessed at Birmingham New Street 2335 hours,
2303 Bromsgrove to Four Oaks. 323222 solo from Bromsgrove to Birmingham New Street, then afterwards came: 323221 ecs from Soho, and coupled up with 323222 and from 2335 onwards the final bit from Birmingham New Street to Four Oaks was 323222 323221 as a pair.
warwickshire
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Observations Friday 19th July 20
Friday 19th July 2024.
Bromsgrove to Lichfield
323240 solo
Redditch to Four Oaks
323216 solo
323211 solo
323221 323222.
Soho Lmd:
323204 323201 323214 323215 all undergoing repairs.
With 323201 323215 being failures late on Thursday 18th July 2024.
Friday 19th July 2024.
Bromsgrove to Lichfield
323240 solo
Redditch to Four Oaks
323216 solo
323211 solo
323221 323222.
Soho Lmd:
323204 323201 323214 323215 all undergoing repairs.
With 323201 323215 being failures late on Thursday 18th July 2024.
crosscity
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Fri 19Jul
All four diagrams were run with turnarounds at Longbridge, Barnt Green and Lichfield City in the morning due to some kind of signalling or track problem between Kings Norton and Barnt Green. There were only five 323's out so only one double unit, which meant unusually a single 323 worked the Bromsgrove-Lichfield diagram. Seen during the morning and early afternoon:
Diagram 1. 323211 (Redditch-Four Oaks + vv)
Diagram 2. 323216 (Redditch-Four Oaks + vv)
Diagram 3. 323221 323222 (Redditch-Four Oaks + vv)
Diagram 4. 323240 (Bromsgrove-Lichfield + vv)
(Diagrams are those defined in my Kings Norton 'Ready Reckoner' in post #748).
All four diagrams were run with turnarounds at Longbridge, Barnt Green and Lichfield City in the morning due to some kind of signalling or track problem between Kings Norton and Barnt Green. There were only five 323's out so only one double unit, which meant unusually a single 323 worked the Bromsgrove-Lichfield diagram. Seen during the morning and early afternoon:
Diagram 1. 323211 (Redditch-Four Oaks + vv)
Diagram 2. 323216 (Redditch-Four Oaks + vv)
Diagram 3. 323221 323222 (Redditch-Four Oaks + vv)
Diagram 4. 323240 (Bromsgrove-Lichfield + vv)
(Diagrams are those defined in my Kings Norton 'Ready Reckoner' in post #748).
Stokesy
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Saw two units heading into Bromsgrove on Thursday (towards the end of video, so scroll through if you don’t want to see the other trains )
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Liam L
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The first poterbrook sets go off lease on Monday.
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mansonlo49
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May I please ask where would it go next after staying at wolvertonThe first poterbrook sets go off lease on Monday.
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