" wrote:
On 20.06.15 22:03, Recliner wrote:
Roland Perry wrote:
In message , at 17:31:34 on Sat, 20 Jun 2015,
" remarked:
I wonder if they employ trippers on that stretch or if they fit the
test trains with AWS.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29110845

I've seen the tube trains under test at Old Dalby (last time I drove up
to the East Midlands a month ago). Unfortunately there wasn't anywhere
convenient for me to stop to take a photo.

The other odd thing about the line is the OHL a long way from any
electrified service lines. https://goo.gl/maps/Q70Uo

I think it's the only section of track, anywhere, with both fourth rail and
overhead electrification. I think that it's currently being used for both S
stock and IEP testing. Old Dalby is also where the currently surplus S7
stick waiting to enter service is being stored.

One unusual location for ex-LU stock the BBC missed is Long Marston:
http://www.railtechnologymagazine.co...e-this-anymore

It looks like they are simply stripping out everything on the D-78s, and
keeping only the bodies. They did a similar thing with the Soviet
railcars on the Prague Metro.

They're keeping the aluminium bodies and modern bogies with motors. It's
possible that some of the interior fittings will be retained, but that's
the buyer's choice. Apart from the traction motors, all the electrics will
be new, as will, of course, the power rafts. The cab ends are also being
strengthened for main line use.

With the new cab ends, probably new interiors, new diesel noise, two or
three car lengths and all-new liveries, they won't be recognisable as
ex-District line trains.