201bhoy Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Enterprise just went past my house with EGV! Quote
snapper Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Yes, it was reported on other forums that they entered service this morning. Those EGVs do look good in the enterprise livery. I wonder will they now remove all of the HEP equipment from the locos. Quote
201bhoy Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 It's about to go past now I can hear it in the distance! Quote
201bhoy Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 Dammit it didn't have the EGV Quote
heirflick Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 It's about to go past now I can hear it in the distance! get the bloody camera out ! Quote
gm171 kk Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 The wanderer has some pics of it on his site. Quote
Garfield Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Yes, it was reported on other forums that they entered service this morning. Those EGVs do look good in the enterprise livery. I wonder will they now remove all of the HEP equipment from the locos. I'd say the equipment might be kept... just in case! What are the odds on one or two of the non-HEP 201s being re-commissioned now that they can technically handle Enterprise runs? Quote
snapper Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 I'd say the equipment might be kept... just in case! What are the odds on one or two of the non-HEP 201s being re-commissioned now that they can technically handle Enterprise runs? Doubt it, they still wouldn’t have TPWS. Quote
thewanderer Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Heres a direct link Jesus Gentleman! Shall I employ you to do the rest of my plugging on the website! I'm a bit tired after the 0430 alarm clock call this morning! All of this mornings pictures are at: http://smu.gs/PX19Bx Mr. RSI was spotted on platform 4 in Connolly this morning so I'm sure he will be along with his pictures in due course. The Wanderer. Edited September 10, 2012 by thewanderer Quote
BosKonay Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Stunning shots wanderer Always happy to plug your work Quote
Garfield Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Doubt it, they still wouldn’t have TPWS. D'oh! Forgot about that... Quote
201bhoy Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 I'd say the equipment might be kept... just in case! What are the odds on one or two of the non-HEP 201s being re-commissioned now that they can technically handle Enterprise runs? I think all the ones capable of push-pull operation are still in service? Maybe I'm wrong though... Quote
Gordon71 Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Added a few photos from today of MK3 Gen Van 89604 hauled by 209 on the 09:35 Enterprise from Dublin to Belfast at Lisburn & the 18:10 Enterprise from Belfast to Dublin at Portadown to the following site http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/25301801_BkHfb2#!i=2079165278&k=tK48hFf Quote
MOGUL Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 TPWS is the signalling equipment used on NIR, nothing to do with push-pull.. Although does mean 209 will hopefully be returning to more regular use on her home patch.. Quote
thewanderer Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Stunning shots wanderer Always happy to plug your work Quote
BosKonay Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/server/show/nav.1559 Quote
Railer Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) All PP 201s are still in service except 216 which has been stripped for parts. The HEP on 209 is knackered hence why it has not worked on the Enterprise in 2 years and is now the test loco for this setup and putting it back in NIR's pool. The HEP on 234 is damaged and never repaired but since it has no TPWS it's not an issue. I think the HEP on 227 was damaged at the start of this year when it failed and it has not worked on the Enterprise since while all the other TPWS equiped 201s have. Edited September 14, 2012 by Railer Quote
BosKonay Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 Am I correct in saying IE doesn't use TPWS? Quote
Gordon71 Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 All PP 201s are still in service except 216 which has been stripped for parts. The HEP on 209 is knackered hence why it has not worked on the Enterprise in 2 years and is now the test loco for this setup and putting it back in NIR's pool. The HEP on 234 is damaged and never repaired but since it has no TPWS it's not an issue. I think the HEP on 227 was damaged at the start of this year when it failed and it has not worked on the Enterprise since while all the other TPWS equiped 201s have. 227 was on the 1610 ex Belfast Enterprise with HEP working Quote
BosKonay Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 Answered my own question. TPWS and AWS north of the border and CAWS in the south Quote
Railer Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 227 was on the 1610 ex Belfast Enterprise with HEP working Really, that's the first time since January it has been on the Enterprise. Thought it had gone the way of 209. Quote
Kirley Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Only two Enterprise EGV's left at York Road on Saturday morning - I suppose they will enter service as and when the need arises. Quote
Gordon71 Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Really, that's the first time since January it has been on the Enterprise. Thought it had gone the way of 209. 227 was on the 19;00 ex Dublin last night again with HEP power on Quote
201bhoy Posted October 11, 2012 Author Posted October 11, 2012 208 has the EGV with it for the first time today. Quote
201bhoy Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 any pics of her? Nah unforetunately not, but I did see 208 and a standard sitting at York Road yesterday... maybe some problem? Quote
Gordon71 Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 any pics of her? Night pic of the train at Portadown this train failed at Portadown working the 18:10 Dublin service from Belfast 11.10.12 http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/25815372_BX5JFq#!i=2149351837&k=bZ2rSTK Quote
heirflick Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 nice shot gordon. first time ive seen the cab light on on a 201! Quote
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