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Bubble Car farewell

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by 35B, May 6, 2017.

  1. 35B

    35B Nat Pres stalwart

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    A question's been asked on another thread about the final bubble car workings on the Aylesbury - Princes Risborough shuttle:
    The workings are:
    2P09 Aylesbury 0635 - Princes Risborough 0654
    2A06 Princes Risborough 0720 - Aylesbury 0738
    2P16 Aylesbury 0747 - Princes Risborough 0805
    2A12 Princes Risborough 0823 - Aylesbury 0841
    2P23 Aylesbury 0849 - Princes Risborough 0908
    2A15 Princes Risborough 0916 - Aylesbury 0937

    2A46 Princes Risborough 1700 - Aylesbury 1718
    2P65 Aylesbury 1726 - Princes Risborough 1747
    2A50 Princes Risborough 1806 - Aylesbury 1823
    2P70 Aylesbury 1828 - Princes Risborough 1849
    2A55 Princes Risborough 1930 - Aylesbury 1948

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    For those so minded, the 18:06 from Princes Risborough is a connection off the 17:22 loco hauled service from Marylebone (you may guess that I have designs on a farewell visit if I can make it happen!)
     
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  2. Robin Moira White

    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    How convenient that these will occur in the light evenings...

    Robin
     
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  3. MellishR

    MellishR Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    And the last day is 19th May?
     
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  4. 35B

    35B Nat Pres stalwart

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  5. Kje7812

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    Well, I think I've decided what I'll do next saturday then.
     
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  6. Fred Kerr

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    If you intend to photograph the Bubble Cars note that they DON'T work on Saturdays - Mondays to Fridays only.
     
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  7. simon

    simon Resident of Nat Pres

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    IIRC the bubble only runs m-f in the morning and evening peak. Other times its a modern DMU.
     
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  8. Fred Kerr

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    Latest development - with acknowledgement to Ian Furness / WNXX ;

    Class 121 "Bubble Car" – Last Day of Service on Chiltern Railways

    In connection with the final day of public service, Chiltern Railways are pleased to announce the following additional trains are planned to operate between Princes Risborough and Aylesbury, using one of the Class 121 single car DMUs. Please note these trains are subject to short-notice cancellation or alteration in the event of disruption or late running of other services on the day.


    2Z92 12.50 Princes Risborough - Aylesbury (arr 13.04)


    2Z93 13.19 Aylesbury - Princes Risborough (arr 13.33)


    2Z94 13.50 Princes Risborough - Aylesbury (arr 14.04)


    2Z95 14.19 Aylesbury - Princes Risborough (arr 14.33)


    2Z96 14.50 Princes Risborough - Aylesbury (arr 15.04)


    Normal tickets will be valid on these services; these trains will not call at either Monks Risborough or Little Kimble.
     
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  9. Robin Moira White

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    On which day, please?

    Robin
     
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  10. Fred Kerr

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    The final day - Friday 19 May as noted in the announcement; surprised that a person trained in legal matters missed the important words "final day" in the news item especially since posts 3 / 4 above had already identified the date. :)

    (Robin - Apologies for my impish humour but the cue was irresistible)
     
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  11. simon

    simon Resident of Nat Pres

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    The last day is 19th May and the quote refers to the last day of service.
     
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    Being withdrawn completely and presumably sold on ?. Imagine there might be a few takers in the heritage /preserved sector.
     
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  13. Fred Kerr

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    There might be a problem with spares however. I understand that part of the reason for withdrawal is the failure of 55020 (reportedly final drive) and the consequent difficulty in obtaining spares.
     
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    I'm sure they will find their way to the heritage sector but whether that is for use or as donors I don't know
     
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  15. Robin Moira White

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    My ride this evening.

    Destination blind 'Bridgnorth'.

    Robin

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    No problem with spares....
     
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    I would be astounded if either of these became donors, they are in much better condition than many of the existing preserved single units. They will likely sell for record sums if the previous bubble car sale is any indication.

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