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Looks like 21 January for the last 321 to NorwichAlso, just out of interest, when was the last 321 that went to Norwich
Back in the days of the mk. 3’s the 321’s provided lots more capacity and were good peak bustersLooks like 21 January for the last 321 to Norwich
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C49466/2021-01-21/detailed
I think all later dates are planned cancellations.
Not all the way to Norwich though. The 1702 / 1930 arrangement is just an Ipswich stopping train extended to Norwich and 90+Mk3 substitutions were usually just 8-car, nothing to do with 'peak busters'.Back in the days of the mk. 3’s the 321’s provided lots more capacity and were good peak busters
Back in the days of the mk. 3’s the 321’s provided lots more capacity and were good peak busters
Their sound at 100 mph is hell fire!I remember doing the evening return run (1930 from Norwich IIRC). Quite spectacular with 3x321 going flat out.
Ah right ok, that ran later than I was expecting.Looks like 21 January for the last 321 to Norwich
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C49466/2021-01-21/detailed
I think all later dates are planned cancellations.
those were the ones in warm storeThere were 9 or so 321s on the down through siding country side of Harwich International station, stretching most of the way to Dovercourt last week. They had the Pans up though so not looking withdrawn. There were 2 more in Parkeston Yard - pans down, plus 3 317s.
Liverpool St driver going home. When it was first introduced the commercial requirement was for the 17.02 from Liverpool St to run to Stowmarket, but there was no path for the return working if it terminated there so it had to keep going to Norwich. Just happened to then fall into the timetable pattern for a 19.30 from Norwich, for which there was no commercial requirement, but the stock had to return to Ilford depot to balance the unit diagrams.I remember doing the evening return run (1930 from Norwich IIRC). Quite spectacular with 3x321 going flat out.
When I was using Anglia Day Rovers, 2-3 years ago, I always returned home, (Chelmsford, via a change at Colchester) & there were other passengers, not just the track-bashing gricers. Seriously noisy with all the windows open but 100 mph was reachedat least once in the journey. As for comfort, any "normal"passengers always moaned & couldn't understand why their "proper intercity train" was replaced by the 321 units. The 360 ride from Colchester to Chelmsford was quick, but not up to the ambience of the 309's.... Better than the bus back to the park & ride though, where I could relax in the comfy seat of my automobile....Liverpool St driver going home. When it was first introduced the commercial requirement was for the 17.02 from Liverpool St to run to Stowmarket, but there was no path for the return working if it terminated there so it had to keep going to Norwich. Just happened to then fall into the timetable pattern for a 19.30 from Norwich, for which there was no commercial requirement, but the stock had to return to Ilford depot to balance the unit diagrams.
Thanks for that, I was in the area and thought I’d stop and see, rolled past marks tey early just as I pulled up, no waiting today but no picture either
I remember doing the evening return run (1930 from Norwich IIRC). Quite spectacular with 3x321 going flat out.
Their sound at 100 mph is hell fire!
and heading west today (09/04):
Yes it’s 37884 hauling 321346 and 321353.Seems like the same, good old 37 is doing the job today! Also does anyone know the latest units to fall casualty to the ‘scrap train’?
Ok thanksYes it’s 37884 hauling 321346 and 321353.
I thought 321346 and 321353 were active, when did they go from Greater Anglia?Yes it’s 37884 hauling 321346 and 321353.
No idea I’m afraid but they’re definitely on their last journey today!I thought 321346 and 321353 were active, when did they go from Greater Anglia?
Thats a shame, any updates on 427? I might be going on monday.No idea I’m afraid but they’re definitely on their last journey today!
I thought 321346 and 321353 were active, when did they go from Greater Anglia?
I see.Things can change at a moment's notice or the information does not get updated straight away.
Probably.Which is a Tuesday. Is this an addition to Friday I wonder?
Thanks, will keep an eye out,
Yes. I suspect the reason why there is two moves this coming week is most likely due to the bank holiday just gone and the usual Friday move didn't run due to bank holiday and Simms most likely closed. So its probably an additional move next week to catch up on the weekly move missed . Which didn't run. Due to good holiday Friday.Which is a Tuesday. Is this an addition to Friday I wonder?
According to a list, I've made and that contains all the newest info I can find, there are around 47 Non-PRM ones left.Roughly how many non PRM 321s are left so far, if anyone knows?