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northern156

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24 Nov 2015, 6:28 pm

#561

Spittal. 1S11 (43367/43313) and 1E15 both diverted via Carlisle.

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northern156

24 Nov 2015, 6:28 pm #561

Spittal. 1S11 (43367/43313) and 1E15 both diverted via Carlisle.

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2177

25 Nov 2015, 4:47 pm

#562

Virgin Trains EC:
#VTECUpdate Due to a fault on a train in front of ours at Darlington some Northbound lines are blocked which may cause delays up to 30 mins.

DanPicken

25 Nov 2015, 4:47 pm #562

Virgin Trains EC:
#VTECUpdate Due to a fault on a train in front of ours at Darlington some Northbound lines are blocked which may cause delays up to 30 mins.

Andreos1

14269

25 Nov 2015, 5:01 pm

#563

(25 Nov 2015, 4:47 pm)DanPicken Virgin Trains EC:
#VTECUpdate Due to a fault on a train in front of ours at Darlington some Northbound lines are blocked which may cause delays up to 30 mins.

45mins and counting so far...

Efit: Ended up stuck outside Darlo and moving between signals, for over an hour and a half in the end.
Darlington station had platforms 1 and 4 working dual directions to clear the backlog.

Andreos1

25 Nov 2015, 5:01 pm #563

(25 Nov 2015, 4:47 pm)DanPicken Virgin Trains EC:
#VTECUpdate Due to a fault on a train in front of ours at Darlington some Northbound lines are blocked which may cause delays up to 30 mins.

LeeCalder

1928

25 Nov 2015, 10:27 pm

#564

Yes, there was a Class 66 (Freightliner I believe, but I've also been told it was DB Schenker) which failed smack bang in the middle of the platform.

LeeCalder

25 Nov 2015, 10:27 pm #564

Yes, there was a Class 66 (Freightliner I believe, but I've also been told it was DB Schenker) which failed smack bang in the middle of the platform.

mb134

4173

26 Nov 2015, 7:27 pm

#565

Not really too sure on how trains work, logistically, can anyone explain what's happening here, has it broke down or?

DB Schenker: 67026 "Diamond Jubilee" at Carlisle by Lee Calder, on Flickr

Was just flicking through pictures on Flickr and came across it, and became pretty confused Undecided

mb134

26 Nov 2015, 7:27 pm #565

Not really too sure on how trains work, logistically, can anyone explain what's happening here, has it broke down or?
DB Schenker: 67026 "Diamond Jubilee" at Carlisle by Lee Calder, on Flickr

Was just flicking through pictures on Flickr and came across it, and became pretty confused Undecided

omnicity4659

5593

26 Nov 2015, 7:29 pm

#566

(26 Nov 2015, 7:27 pm)mb134 Not really too sure on how trains work, logistically, can anyone explain what's happening here, has it broke down or?
DB Schenker: 67026 "Diamond Jubilee" at Carlisle by Lee Calder, on Flickr

Was just flicking through pictures on Flickr and came across it, and became pretty confused

As the train is an electric set (Class 91 - InterCity 225) and requires overhead wires to power it which Carlisle to Newcastle doesn't have, the electric sets have to be dragged over the lines.

omnicity4659

26 Nov 2015, 7:29 pm #566

(26 Nov 2015, 7:27 pm)mb134 Not really too sure on how trains work, logistically, can anyone explain what's happening here, has it broke down or?
DB Schenker: 67026 "Diamond Jubilee" at Carlisle by Lee Calder, on Flickr

Was just flicking through pictures on Flickr and came across it, and became pretty confused

As the train is an electric set (Class 91 - InterCity 225) and requires overhead wires to power it which Carlisle to Newcastle doesn't have, the electric sets have to be dragged over the lines.

mb134

4173

26 Nov 2015, 7:30 pm

#567

(26 Nov 2015, 7:29 pm)GX03 SVC As the train is an electric set (Class 91 - InterCity 225) and requires overhead wires to power it which Carlisle to Newcastle doesn't have, the electric sets have to be dragged over the lines.

Ah that makes sense! Angel

Why allocate a train to a route it can't do, or was there some kind of diversion in place?

mb134

26 Nov 2015, 7:30 pm #567

(26 Nov 2015, 7:29 pm)GX03 SVC As the train is an electric set (Class 91 - InterCity 225) and requires overhead wires to power it which Carlisle to Newcastle doesn't have, the electric sets have to be dragged over the lines.

Ah that makes sense! Angel

Why allocate a train to a route it can't do, or was there some kind of diversion in place?

~~Davie~~
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2783

26 Nov 2015, 7:31 pm

#568

(26 Nov 2015, 7:30 pm)mb134 Ah that makes sense!

Why allocate a train to a route it can't do, or was there some kind of diversion in place?

They are currently being diverted.

Davie

26 Nov 2015, 7:31 pm #568

(26 Nov 2015, 7:30 pm)mb134 Ah that makes sense!

Why allocate a train to a route it can't do, or was there some kind of diversion in place?

They are currently being diverted.

omnicity4659

5593

26 Nov 2015, 7:32 pm

#569

(26 Nov 2015, 7:30 pm)mb134 Ah that makes sense!

Why allocate a train to a route it can't do, or was there some kind of diversion in place?

Yes, the Newcastle to Edinburgh section of the ECML is closed for four weekends for engineering work. Virgin Trains East Coast have been diverting via Carlisle.

omnicity4659

26 Nov 2015, 7:32 pm #569

(26 Nov 2015, 7:30 pm)mb134 Ah that makes sense!

Why allocate a train to a route it can't do, or was there some kind of diversion in place?

Yes, the Newcastle to Edinburgh section of the ECML is closed for four weekends for engineering work. Virgin Trains East Coast have been diverting via Carlisle.

~~DanPicken~~
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2177

26 Nov 2015, 7:38 pm

#570

(26 Nov 2015, 7:30 pm)mb134 Ah that makes sense!

Why allocate a train to a route it can't do, or was there some kind of diversion in place?

I believe there isn't enough while keeping normal HST sets unaffected.

DanPicken

26 Nov 2015, 7:38 pm #570

(26 Nov 2015, 7:30 pm)mb134 Ah that makes sense!

Why allocate a train to a route it can't do, or was there some kind of diversion in place?

I believe there isn't enough while keeping normal HST sets unaffected.

omnicity4659

5593

29 Nov 2015, 10:58 am

#571

91102 is to soon receive a new livery. This was posted 20 weeks ago.
https://plus.google.com/+VirginTrainsEas...ijgbxujex6

omnicity4659

29 Nov 2015, 10:58 am #571

91102 is to soon receive a new livery. This was posted 20 weeks ago.
https://plus.google.com/+VirginTrainsEas...ijgbxujex6

R852 PRG

4722

29 Nov 2015, 11:05 am

#572

(29 Nov 2015, 10:58 am)GX03 SVC 91102 is to soon receive a new livery. This was posted 20 weeks ago.
https://plus.google.com/+VirginTrainsEas...ijgbxujex6

Hopefully it looks as good as 91114's Durham Cathedral livery. I've noticed that few have been disappointed with the recent liveries. 91101's seemed to receive a lot of praise.

bazaba

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R852 PRG

29 Nov 2015, 11:05 am #572

(29 Nov 2015, 10:58 am)GX03 SVC 91102 is to soon receive a new livery. This was posted 20 weeks ago.
https://plus.google.com/+VirginTrainsEas...ijgbxujex6

Hopefully it looks as good as 91114's Durham Cathedral livery. I've noticed that few have been disappointed with the recent liveries. 91101's seemed to receive a lot of praise.

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

8222

314

30 Nov 2015, 9:24 pm

#573

I have to say, I like the new VTEC designs keeping them in line with the livery; however, I always think this will be my favourite livery to run up and down the ECML. Seeing it in person was quite a sight.

http://www.indielondon.co.uk/images/39835.jpg

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744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL

8222

30 Nov 2015, 9:24 pm #573

R852 PRG

4722

30 Nov 2015, 9:45 pm

#574

(30 Nov 2015, 9:24 pm)8222 I have to say, I like the new VTEC designs keeping them in line with the livery; however, I always think this will be my favourite livery to run up and down the ECML. Seeing it in person was quite a sight.

http://www.indielondon.co.uk/images/39835.jpg

I really liked the 007 livery on 91107 as well, only saw it a few times in person. Definitely one of the more impressive liveries that the trains have worn, I also liked the Sky HD one when the set was complete and not a mix and match combination.

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

R852 PRG

30 Nov 2015, 9:45 pm #574

(30 Nov 2015, 9:24 pm)8222 I have to say, I like the new VTEC designs keeping them in line with the livery; however, I always think this will be my favourite livery to run up and down the ECML. Seeing it in person was quite a sight.

http://www.indielondon.co.uk/images/39835.jpg

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

omnicity4659

5593

01 Dec 2015, 9:43 am

#575

The Christmas livery on 91128 has been revealed.

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omnicity4659

01 Dec 2015, 9:43 am #575

The Christmas livery on 91128 has been revealed.

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KFB

01 Dec 2015, 11:09 am

#576

Are all East Coast locos and coaches now in VTEC livery?

Thank you.

KFB

01 Dec 2015, 11:09 am #576

Are all East Coast locos and coaches now in VTEC livery?

Thank you.

omnicity4659

5593

01 Dec 2015, 11:12 am

#577

(01 Dec 2015, 11:09 am)KFB Are all East Coast locos and coaches now in VTEC livery?

Thank you.

Most of them are yes. See here.

omnicity4659

01 Dec 2015, 11:12 am #577

(01 Dec 2015, 11:09 am)KFB Are all East Coast locos and coaches now in VTEC livery?

Thank you.

Most of them are yes. See here.

KFB

01 Dec 2015, 12:27 pm

#578

Your response was much appreciated, GX03SVC. Thanks again.

KFB

01 Dec 2015, 12:27 pm #578

Your response was much appreciated, GX03SVC. Thanks again.

R852 PRG

4722

01 Dec 2015, 4:06 pm

#579

(01 Dec 2015, 9:43 am)GX03 SVC The Christmas livery on 91128 has been revealed.

Have to say that looks absolutely fantastic. Interesting to see that they have gone for a blue base colour, given that red is the base colour for Virgin Trains. Red is also considered a ''Christmas'' colour, and associated with Santa Claus. Will hopefully be able to catch it up for a photo soon.

bazaba

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