North London Line AC/DC question
On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:51:24 GMT, wrote:
"Paul Corfield" wrote in message
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On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:09:28 GMT, wrote:
Why are they closing the Vic from 22.00 until 4 November, so that they can
test, tincker with and troubleshoot the 09 series trains?
BTW, when and where will it be possible to see one of those trains?
I have seen train one parked in the depot. It was sheer luck but I went
past on a 192 bus (starts from Tottenham Hale). It goes up Watermead Way
which rises above the Cambridge line and gives a good view of
Northumberland Park depot. If you opt to try this sit at the back of
the bus as you're higher up (it's only a little single deck).
IIRC there is also a footbridge from Watermead Way across the LU / NR
tracks but I think it is all caged so any view would be very restricted
or maybe even non existent. I've not used it myself.
I doubt very much, at this stage, that the public will be able to see
the V stock in test mode as it's all done under possession with no
public access. The latest LU intranet news about the Vic line early
closing said train 2 was due March / April time and it would enter
passenger service alongside 67 stock late 2008.
Two questions:
-- Are the closures indeed to test the new rolling stock or their
prototypes?
AIUI it is a combination of track replacement along the line,
installation of cabling and signal equipment and testing.
-- Why is it called V stock? I thought it was 09 stock.
Sorry but that's the "internal" term I keep hearing. Officially it may
well be 2009 stock but I've never heard that term until now.
--
Paul C
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