Siggie in the east Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Tonight's test run of 745003 as 5Q72 Norwich Crpt-Colchester and return. Apologies for the image,awkwardly half hanging out the window! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I wonder if after testing their introduction will be quite quick? There seems to be a lot of deliveries. Like one week it'll be the normal stock, then the next, a whole bunch of these released into revenue paying operation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete 75C Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, Sir TophamHatt said: I wonder if after testing their introduction will be quite quick? I do hope so. I am, admittedly, an infrequent traveller, but I had cause to go into Norwich from Sheringham yesterday. Outward - 3 car 170. Not too often seen on this line, but despite quite a heavy summertime loading, loads of room. The normal is a 2 car 156. Return - single car 153. Loaded to capacity on leaving Norwich with probably a dozen standing. Good number of bikes being conveyed too, which obviously didn't help. As the journey progressed, it seemed that for every person that got off, 3 or 4 would get on. It thinned a bit at North Walsham but frankly it was an unpleasant journey and one that I'm in no hurry to repeat. The new trains obviously have a greater capacity and will mean an end to the 153s, so bring it on. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2019 Rumours abound locally that they will be in service from Monday - replacing the 37 hauled short set. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2019 I didn't think any of them had reached the 2500 fault free miles yet 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, russ p said: I didn't think any of them had reached the 2500 fault free miles yet Me neither but some of the chat is from GA staff and to back this up, as from Monday 2P12, 08:36, Norwich - Great Yarmouth (and other services) will not be stopping at Brundall Gardens because selective door opening does not work on the new units <cough> - I've just checked GA and sure enough, Norwich - Brundall Gardens is not available on the 08:36 on Monday. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2019 Looks like the beginning of the end then Still a right mess though, with stations not being served because selective door release not working etc 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2019 12 hours ago, Siggie in the east said: Tonight's test run of 745003 as 5Q72 Norwich Crpt-Colchester and return. Apologies for the image,awkwardly half hanging out the window! Accidentally route it via the loops by the box 745003 has gone to Liv Street on 5Q71 with 37608 in hot pursuit to Ipswich. I'll post some photos later when (if ?) it returns. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, russ p said: Looks like the beginning of the end then Still a right mess though, with stations not being served because selective door release not working etc The general consensus is the 37s will be back pretty quickly but .. indeed, the beginning of the end - very sad. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2019 Quote Brundall Train timetable notification: Due to the introduction of the new trains this coming Monday (22nd), there are temporary timetable alterations for trains stopping at Brundall Gardens, Monday to Friday. The trains NOT STOPPING are:- Gardens to Norwich:- 09.40, 11.40, 13.40, 1840 Gardens to Great Yarmouth:- 08.43, 10.43, 12.43, 17.43. Norwich to Gardens:- 08.36, 10.36, 12.36, 17.36. A revised timetable should be going up at the Gardens this weekend. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, beast66606 said: Accidentally route it via the loops by the box 745003 has gone to Liv Street on 5Q71 with 37608 in hot pursuit to Ipswich. I'll post some photos later when (if ?) it returns. Just went north thru Needham... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friscopete Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Saw a set yesterday twixt Brundall Gardens and the Thorpe park and ride.Not over impressed.Are they grey or white as this one looked dirty despite being spotless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, friscopete said: Saw a set yesterday twixt Brundall Gardens and the Thorpe park and ride.Not over impressed.Are they grey or white as this one looked dirty despite being spotless. Silvery grey 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 20, 2019 19 July 2019 Great Moulton The first daylight run up/down the GEML 754003 on 5Q71, 09:15, Norwich C.PT. T.&R.S.M.D - London Liverpool Street (11:34) 37608, Andromeda, on 0Z71, 09:44, Norwich T.C. - Colchester Sudbury Dock (10:50) - light engine (thunderbird for Norwich - Liv. St. - Norwich test run) 754003 on 5Q72, 14:46, London Liverpool Street - Norwich C.PT. T.&R.S.M.D (17:32) 37608, Andromeda, on 0Z72, 14:14, Colchester Goods Loop - Norwich T.C. (15:20) 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 On 19/07/2019 at 12:24, beast66606 said: Rumours abound locally that they will be in service from Monday - replacing the 37 hauled short set. Did this transpire Skip? I'm out of touch with Anglia-Gen currently, though the lack of anything here from the local contingent probably answers my own question... C6T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiles Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, Classsix T said: Did this transpire Skip? I'm out of touch with Anglia-Gen currently, though the lack of anything here from the local contingent probably answers my own question... C6T. Nope! I believe several NRW - GYM services were buses today. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, admiles said: Nope! I believe several NRW - GYM services were buses today. Uh-huh, now before I speculate on how a rumour might start, can buses call at Brundall Gardens? Having said that, it's been the case in the past that above average temperatures will cause the swing bridges expansion problems necessitating them being left open for river traffic hence the rail replacement? C6T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Classsix T said: Did this transpire Skip? I'm out of touch with Anglia-Gen currently, though the lack of anything here from the local contingent probably answers my own question... C6T. No - yesterday was all "as is" Today was a fuster cluck due to the heat - the 37s failed yesterday, units failed and so the service was abysmal to say the least, but no new units in service. Next week is the current latest rumour. 745005 was delivered today - photo tomorrow. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Coryton Posted July 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Classsix T said: Uh-huh, now before I speculate on how a rumour might start, can buses call at Brundall Gardens? Having said that, it's been the case in the past that above average temperatures will cause the swing bridges expansion problems necessitating them being left open for river traffic hence the rail replacement? C6T. Normally the other way round, I think - they leave them across the river and boats that can't fit under have to wait for cooler weather. As happened today in the heat. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, beast66606 said: Next week is the current latest rumour. Thursday this week is now quoted as a possible - and other stations are affected by the SDO failure. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2019 I've heard the Thursday rumours, but none of them have done 2500 fault free miles yet. Originally it was 4500 but somehow that figure got reduced. Seems a bit stupid putting one out tomorrow as if it fails in this heat the publicity it will generate with people stuck on a baking train will not be good 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Though if it doesn't fail it'll be air conditioned luxury compared to the 153/156 that would otherwise be running. Whilst if it does then you can't open a window. Not a risk I'd be willing to take myself. I'd get out and test it in the heat though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2019 Ideal weather for testing, but not with passengers. Not so certain about luxury, apparently the seats although more padding than some are not supposed to be very comfortable 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2019 Latest arrival Great Moulton 23 July 2019 66002 and 754005 on 5Q99, 03:43, Ripple Lane Exch Sdgs - Norwich C.PT. T.&R.S.M.D (08:23) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy1692 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Im heading down Norfolk end of August and was hoping to catch some 37 services out of Norwich, and well out of any Anglian gen, will these new units have taken over by then? Cheers James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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