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What has happened to the last Vep 3417?

Discussie in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' gestart door Lewisb06, 25 feb 2011.

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  1. markb846

    markb846 New Member

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    I assume you mean the ex Lymington units 1497/8. Seem to remeber they had both OTMR, and TPWS fitted as part of the safety case for using them after the end date for the Mk1 EMU fleet, they also had secondary door locking fitted at the same time. FGE did seal up some of the doors on their 312 fleet in later days. So in theory that could be an option, to reduce the cost of fitting SDL. Does 3417 have TPWS, and OTMR. If not the VEP would have to be sandwiched between the two CIG's if they could be returned to mainline condition
     
    markb846, 14 mrt 2011
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  2. Christopher125

    Christopher125 Part of the furniture

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    I dont think the Lymington units received OTMR, just TPWS - i think the same also applis to 3417. The 3CIG's were also fitted with CDL though there's been question marks over the design - fitting some cheap bolts to the top of the doors (secondary door looks) as found on other mainline Mk1's would be a low cost replacement.

    Chris
     
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    If a shed pole is connected then the shoegear is not live.
     
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    buzby2 Well-Known Member

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    Can't wait to see her again at the Swanage Diesel Gala next month.
     
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    Sadly 3417 will not be attending Swanage this year.
     
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    Why can't 3417 attend the Swanage gala?
     
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    The additional cost of movement to/from Swanage
     
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    Thanks for the info. I couldn't see the point in sending 3417 back to EG the other week.
     
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    I would have thought the Bluebell's need for a train to convey passengers over 3 days of revenue earning services is more than an adequate reason.

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    So what will happen to the unit now? Leaving the unit at EG will only allow the local vandals to use the unit has target practice again. Far better to keep the unit at Bomo or Eastleigh for safe keeping.
     
    73129, 26 apr 2011
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    From my understanding it will be used for shuttles across the viaduct sometime around August (ish)
     
    Lewisb06, 26 apr 2011
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    Except that 3417 will have to be berthed elsewhere during the next round of waste removal trains scheduled for June/July.

    Chris
     
    Axe, 26 apr 2011
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