SERA01UK
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So as it stands if no more pacers drop after today then 143 616 has the honour of being the last one in passenger use.
So as it stands if no more pacers drop after today then 143 616 has the honour of being the last one in passenger use.
Oops - when I said 602 I meant 601.143601 and 143625 have recently to.
However whilst going past Cardiff canton Depot yesterday on a diversion from aberdare the ex 1344 to Barry island.
Both 143601 and 143602 and 143625 was parked up all together x3. So it looks like they could all have finished maybe
We bailed off the 2106 ex-Merthyr at Queen Street, took a little bash of the Cardiff Bay unit up to Heath High Level, came back to Queen Street on a 153 then went back to Llandaf on a 150 for what we think was the final ever scheduled Pacer working from there to Cardiff Central. Only us and one other group of enthusiasts on board. End of an era?
indeed starting to feel the diesel traction is either a caf a turbo star or a A train honestlyOops - when I said 602 I meant 601.
Indeed, and in their time they have certainly got a lot of people where they needed to be. (Whether they enjoyed the experience or not is a another matter, though I rather liked them and the railway is going to be a bit less varied without them).
They haven't finished yet. 143622 was out today on Aberdare runs attached to 150284
The TfW 142s carried on a bit after they were supposed to finish.
On it's own ???Looks like plans have certainly temporarily changed and there are still 4 143 diagrams in the new TT (101-104). Clearly they are a temporary measure though for a couple of weeks:
After being taken off Rhymney 143601 now seems to be on
9:57/11:57/13:57/15:57/17:57/19:57/21:57 Coryton to Radyr
10:49/12:49/14:49/16:49/18:49/20:49 Radyr to Coryton
With 150241. Not sure why unless its being used to bury a faulty cab or somethingOn it's own ???
After being taken off Rhymney 143601 now seems to be on
9:57/11:57/13:57/15:57/17:57/19:57/21:57 Coryton to Radyr
10:49/12:49/14:49/16:49/18:49/20:49 Radyr to Coryton
Interesting.
But wouldn't a Pacer on the City line have to be running solo?
Edit: OK posts crossed.
I didn't think the platforms were long enough for 4 coaches...or can they run a 4 coach train with 2 out of use?
Maybe its a glitch on Genius then. Unless it is locked out but seems rather a waste of fuel if thats the case.Thank you SD. The City line platforms which were built approx 1987 were only built to accommodate 2 x 20m stock so, although they have operated as such pre COVID, 2 x 153s are strictly speaking over length.
Are those diagrams likely to stay the same until Thursday?Looks like plans have certainly temporarily changed and there are still 4 143 diagrams in the new TT (101-104). Clearly they are a temporary measure though for a couple of weeks:
101-143601 ( now taken off)
Ecs Canton to Rhymney (MO) uses unit off 102 the other days.
07:02/10:02/13:02/16:02/19:02 Rhymney to Penarth
08:33/11:33/14:33/17:33/20:33 Penarth to Rhymney
22:02 Rhymney to Cardiff
102-143602
6:06 Cardiff to Penarth
6:33/9:33/12:33/15:33/18:33/21:33 Penarth to Rhymney
8:02/11:02/14:02/17:02/20:02 Rhymney to Penarth
103- 143606 but also swapped off
Ecs to Merthyr
6:06 Merthyr to Barry Island
8:24 Barry Island to Merthyr
10:05 Merthyr to Barry Island
11:43 Barry Island to Treherbert
13:27 Treherbert to Bridgend
15:38 Bridgend to Aberdare
17;44 Aberdare to Barry Island
19:24 Barry Island to Radyr
Ecs to Canton
104- 143622
6:27 Treherbert to Bridgend
8:38 Bridgend to Aberdare
10:44 Aberdare to Barry Island
12:24 Barry Island to Merthyr
14:06 Merthyr to Barry Island
15:43 Barry Island to Treherbert
17:27 Treherbert to Bridgend
19:38 Bridgend to Radyr
21:12 Radyr to Bridgend
22:38 Bridgend to Cardiff C
Are those diagrams likely to stay the same until Thursday?
The 1st 4 should as they are actually 143 diagramsAre those diagrams likely to stay the same until Thursday?
Maybe its a glitch on Genius then. Unless it is locked out but seems rather a waste of fuel if thats the case.
Thank you SD. The City line platforms which were built approx 1987 were only built to accommodate 2 x 20m stock so, although they have operated as such pre COVID, 2 x 153s are strictly speaking over length.
Probably depend on 769 availability
Thanks bothThe 1st 4 should as they are actually 143 diagrams
Thats showing as 150256 alone but if its not with 241 on the city line then potentially it could be. Sounds like the only way to tell for sure is if someone sees it.If genius has screwed up can we assume 601 is still on 101 diagram?
Yes, 143609 and 143606Are the two non-Rhymney diagrams (103/104) running today?
Thanks.Yes, 143609 and 143606
Ill have a look in the morning and post whats out then.Thanks.
I'm planning on making a trip down to Cardiff tomorrow, so hopefully all four diagrams you posted will be running then!
Much appreciated - especially if you're able to do so before 0900!Ill have a look in the morning and post whats out then.
Would be great if you are able to do the same for Thurs 20th ,TIA!Ill have a look in the morning and post whats out then.