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RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Andreos1 - 12 May 2015
(12 May 2015, 7:06 pm)Tommy_1581 iirc that's just a mock-up with a trailer hitch on the rear.
Cheers!
Clears that one up anyway. Looks pretty genuine - even if just on a trailer!
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Bus_User - 12 May 2015
(12 May 2015, 5:28 pm)Tommy_1581 Meanwhile.... 4001 sits in SG looking like a mess. Wonder if they're holding 4001 back ready to couple to 4002.
You keep saying 4001 looks a 'mess' but when I passed it yesterday, it looked fine too me. You got to remember, apart from the lower end front end, it has not had a repaint since 2005 so it will hardly look 'fresh'
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Dan - 13 May 2015
(12 May 2015, 10:29 pm)Bus_User You keep saying 4001 looks a 'mess' but when I passed it yesterday, it looked fine too me. You got to remember, apart from the lower end front end, it has not had a repaint since 2005 so it will hardly look 'fresh'
I had wondered when it was last repainted last time I saw it.
Both it and 4002 are looking incredibly dated and tatty.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - MurdnunoC - 13 May 2015
(13 May 2015, 5:11 am)Dan I had wondered when it was last repainted last time I saw it.
Both it and 4002 are looking incredibly dated and tatty.
Tattiness aside, I thought looking dated would partially add to the nostaligic appeal held by 4001/4002.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Bus_User - 13 May 2015
(13 May 2015, 5:11 am)Dan I had wondered when it was last repainted last time I saw it.
Both it and 4002 are looking incredibly dated and tatty.
4002 has had its current(out of date) livery since 2002 I believe, exclusing the yellow doors of course which is a more recent thing.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - omnicity4659 - 14 May 2015
Signalling problems - delays across entire network.
Some trains are currently terminating at Bede, to allow the Metro immediately behind it continue through to South Shields.
Currently got an email sent to Nexus to ask if they've got any places left on the Metro railtour...
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Michael - 15 May 2015
Good start to a Friday morning!
Tyne and Wear Metro
31 mins ·
There are no trains running between Park Lane and South Hylton in both directions, this is due to a technical fault. We will update you once we have more information.
(15 May 2015, 6:05 am)Michael Good start to a Friday morning!
Tyne and Wear Metro
31 mins ·
There are no trains running between Park Lane and South Hylton in both directions, this is due to a technical fault. We will update you once we have more information.
Tyne and Wear Metro
Just now ·
Service has now resumed and trains are running between Park Lane and South Hylton in both directions but are subject to delays of up to 15 mins. This was due to a points failure. Please leave extra time for your journey
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Dan - 18 May 2015
Seems to be some issues near Sunderland towards South Hylton... The boards have stated the next Metro is due in 20 minutes for the past 10 minutes!
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Dan - 18 May 2015
The bell which usually sounds before a stop is announced is continuously ringing on 4038. If there's anything worse than Next Stop Announcements, it's broken Next Stop Announcements!
A number of trains are having issues with the screens being defective, too, with an example taken this morning on 4012 attached.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Dan - 18 May 2015
Whichever Emirates train is paired to refurbed 4026 is currently at Pelaw heading to South Hylton, for those wanting photos.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - MurdnunoC - 18 May 2015
(18 May 2015, 10:21 am)Dan The bell which usually sounds before a stop is announced is continuously ringing on 4038. If there's anything worse than Next Stop Announcements, it's broken Next Stop Announcements!
A number of trains are having issues with the screens being defective, too, with an example taken this morning on 4012 attached.
That guy in the photo with the Spandau Ballet 80's haircut seems to be wearing shoes without any socks.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Dan - 19 May 2015
(13 May 2015, 9:31 pm)Bus_User 4002 has had its current(out of date) livery since 2002 I believe, exclusing the yellow doors of course which is a more recent thing.
Sadly the doors are still one of the scruffiest things about the Metrocar... Do you know how often the Metros are washed, as the same dirt has been on this one now for over a month?
It is still paired with the old Emirates Metrocar today - on the 0714 journey to Airport from Stadium of Light.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Michael - 19 May 2015
Great, i was going to get the Metro!!!!
Tyne and Wear Metro
3 mins ·
There are delays of up to 25 mins between St James and South Shields , up to 15 mins between Airport and South Hylton, this is due to a failed train.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Dan - 19 May 2015
(19 May 2015, 6:24 am)Michael Great, i was going to get the Metro!!!!
Tyne and Wear Metro
3 mins ·
There are delays of up to 25 mins between St James and South Shields , up to 15 mins between Airport and South Hylton, this is due to a failed train.
Looks like I got lucky, then!
4002 is running on-time; dirt and horrible prototype doors aside, I am still of the opinion that it seems to be one of the smoother runners.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Michael - 19 May 2015
(19 May 2015, 6:28 am)Dan Looks like I got lucky, then!
4002 is running on-time; dirt and horrible prototype doors aside, I am still of the opinion that it seems to be one of the smoother runners.
You did
Seems like its a journey on the 2 then, could be worse.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Bus_User - 19 May 2015
(19 May 2015, 6:16 am)Dan Sadly the doors are still one of the scruffiest things about the Metrocar... Do you know how often the Metros are washed, as the same dirt has been on this one now for over a month?
It is still paired with the old Emirates Metrocar today - on the 0714 journey to Airport from Stadium of Light.
Whenever they go through the train wash but too me, its not getting a proper wash because from the videos you see on the internet of the process, it goes through the sprays, then through the scrubber things then get sprayed again which then dries out and still leaves the grub behind.
Its a more rarity that metrocars get actual hand washes which is more effective.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Dan - 19 May 2015
Front door on 4062 'A' on the nearside (the other side to the driver) is knackered. One side of the door works and the other refuses to open.
4066 has the new Next Stop Announcements - hopefully this is an example not previously reported.
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Tom - 19 May 2015
Will the disruption be bad on Monday as a result of the strike?
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Michael - 19 May 2015
(19 May 2015, 5:43 pm)Tom Will the disruption be bad on Monday as a result of the strike?
Is the metro on strike to, i thought it was just the national rails?
RE: Tyne and Wear Metro - Michael - 19 May 2015
Tyne and Wear Metro
2 mins ·
There are no trains running between St James and Chillingham Road in both directions, this is due to a trespasser. We will update you once we have more information.