That will presumably make it more likely that 57312 will see some action on service trains?
I need 57 312 for haulage... @co-tr-paul - any sneaky chance of getting it allocated on the down service on Friday night 22nd...?
Would seem rather pointless for a fleet that runs mainly unseen at night. Though I'd love to see one in intercity swallow I must admit!
Given the time Laira take to do major exams these days, the current GWR green will probably be a heritage livery by the time all four are completed.
That is going to be very very interesting in terms of traincrew traction retention. I think its very plausible there will be drivers who won't see a 57 now until February and will thus have to sign them off. Could be very difficult to crew the train from next year I would say.
Wouldn’t be allowed now. Only the sleeper has an exemption for slam doors.
Maybe some ECS driver retention runs could happen. At Plymouth for example, in link 1, there is only one instance of a sleeper driving turn on a Monday morning (ie the down Sunday night off padd). Thats in a 25 driver link. So if that one day is missed by driver for whatever reason (sickness , leave, off trains for whatevr) then there is every chance they won't be rostered to drive it at all in the upcoming period. GWR will need to do something in order to preserve traction knowledge. Its not like the 57 and stock is an overly easy train to drive compared with say 80x that we are all now accustomed too.
It looks like this is happening. A day ECS turn Penzance-Exeter and back.
Ah yes I have noticed that now in the short notice traincrew diagrams. Plymouth man does Penzance to Exeter and I presume an Exeter man does the return leg. Will be interesting to see how often it actually runs though as it will surely be an easy target for cancellation. Hopefully not.
I suppose its up to the individual to assess their competency. Of note there is an ECS move from Long Rock to Laira this afternoon involving sleepers unsure of the reason though?!
Thankyou.
Yes. All unreserved seating.