Ron Ron Ron Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 That is smart. At last we are getting decent, modern looking trains. Who's building them? Go back to page one of this thread. (use the double-arrow button to the left of PREV (previous page) at the top or bottom of this page). . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 An extremely good looking unit just hope the northern passengers appreciate them if they don't like them we will gladly take down south,the push pulls will be great if they look like these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted July 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2018 Go back to page one of this thread. (use the double-arrow button to the left of PREV (previous page) at the top or bottom of this page). . I know, I'm lazy aren't I? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 At least they have 5 coaches, lucky sods. Why are they using the tilt loading gauge, though? They don't tilt do they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher125 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) Why are they using the tilt loading gauge, though? They don't tilt do they? Looks like the same profile as most other modern train designs to me. Edited July 11, 2018 by Christopher125 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Looks like the Nova 1 has made its first (mainline) test run in the UK this morning. https://twitter.com/Typhoon_93/status/1019745029659811842 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Testing starts of first TransPennine Express Nova 1 trainshttps://www.railjournal.com/index.php/rolling-stock/testing-starts-of-first-transpennine-express-nova-1-trains.html 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Ah, that's what I saw at Durham a couple of days ago, I did wonder! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineWizards Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I've read that some of the new TPE Mk5's are being stored in Holyhead Anglesey Aluminiumn Sidings in North Wales. Any reason they've chosen this strange location? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY DIESEL Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I've read that some of the new TPE Mk5's are being stored in Holyhead Anglesey Aluminiumn Sidings in North Wales. Any reason they've chosen this strange location? It’s because it’s fenced all around with sercurity.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Unless I've got the wrong end of the stick, the set that's at Anglesey at the moment is the set from Velim that arrived on the east coast by sea, got roaded to the west side of the UK to be put on rails, and will be hauled by ROG to Manchester for finishing and commissioning. It's not in storage. Whether further sets will be stored there, due to the lack of driver training on TPE, remains to be seen Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Unless I've got the wrong end of the stick, the set that's at Anglesey at the moment is the set from Velim that arrived on the east coast by sea, got roaded to the west side of the UK to be put on rails, and will be hauled by ROG to Manchester for finishing and commissioning. It's not in storage. Whether further sets will be stored there, due to the lack of driver training on TPE, remains to be seen Jo Really??? was there no-where closer to where they arrived on the east coast to stick them on the rails??? sounds absolutely bizarre!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinckley_Wolf Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Apparently CAF have a facility nearby so its not just about picking a bit of track to transfer the coaches from road to rail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 No guarantee that they're presently permitted to actually move on the national network either, and if Anglesey is where they need to be to have some work or other done on them then that's where they should go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) I think CAF's 'nearby' facility is actually Adelaide DMU depot*. * NIR, Belfast Edited July 26, 2018 by 'CHARD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 No guarantee that they're presently permitted to actually move on the national network either, and if Anglesey is where they need to be to have some work or other done on them then that's where they should go.3 other sets have moved on the UK network already, hauled by ROG Portbury - Longsight Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb56125 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Unless I've got the wrong end of the stick, the set that's at Anglesey at the moment is the set from Velim that arrived on the east coast by sea, got roaded to the west side of the UK to be put on rails, and will be hauled by ROG to Manchester for finishing and commissioning. It's not in storage. Whether further sets will be stored there, due to the lack of driver training on TPE, remains to be seen Jo Coaches currently on route to Longsight. Mark https://www.mark5812.smugmug.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted July 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2018 The ex Virgin Mk3s topped and tailed by 68s have been running up and down the WCML recently. Presumably driver training? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2018 The ex Virgin Mk3s topped and tailed by 68s have been running up and down the WCML recently. Presumably driver training? Yep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Will the driving trailers be considered a different type of "traction" for drivers to learn? Presumably they would in a generic sense - thinking about DVTs and DBSOs it's unlikely that they'll be especially similar to all the various things that could shove them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted July 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2018 Will the driving trailers be considered a different type of "traction" for drivers to learn? Presumably they would in a generic sense - thinking about DVTs and DBSOs it's unlikely that they'll be especially similar to all the various things that could shove them.I can't answer the question exactly but think that I saw and interview with someone from TPE that said that the DVT's have had their cabs modelled on the 68's. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted July 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 27, 2018 Coaches currently on route to Longsight. Worked as 5N32, 08.29 Holyhead Anglesey Aluminium to Manchester International Depot. This is the site owned by Alstom that is directly across the mainline opposite Longsight Depot and will be used for the commissioning and maintenance of the Nova 3 sets. Here it is passing through Crewe hauled by DRS 57303 'Pride of Carlisle', with 47812 bringing up the rear. I'm assuming coach numbers (plus a set number?) will be added during commissioning as I couldn't see any identifying numbers on the outside. IMHO from the outside these are the most stylish looking trains on the network. Hopefully the interior will be equally stylish. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Apparently ASLEF complained about the position of one of the controls in the driving trailer cab. It was pointed that it was in exactly the same position as in the 68s... (Not all the controls are in exactly the same position but very close) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2018 Will the driving trailers be considered a different type of "traction" for drivers to learn? Presumably they would in a generic sense - thinking about DVTs and DBSOs it's unlikely that they'll be especially similar to all the various things that could shove them. Previous reports have been that the CAF DTs are similar to the 68 cabs. Even if they aren't, at least if the 68 training is well underway, drivers won't need to learn two types of cab in a short period. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb56125 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Worked as 5N32, 08.29 Holyhead Anglesey Aluminium to Manchester International Depot. This is the site owned by Alstom that is directly across the mainline opposite Longsight Depot and will be used for the commissioning and maintenance of the Nova 3 sets. Here it is passing through Crewe hauled by DRS 57303 'Pride of Carlisle', with 47812 bringing up the rear. I'm assuming coach numbers (plus a set number?) will be added during commissioning as I couldn't see any identifying numbers on the outside. IMHO from the outside these are the most stylish looking trains on the network. Hopefully the interior will be equally stylish. Numbers in door windows on a piece of paper. 11503, 12701, 12702, 12703 & 12801 Mark https://www.mark5812.smugmug.com Edited July 27, 2018 by mpb56125 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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