Hello everyone I propose to you a another London Overground suggestion. It's the Watford and DC Line with the class 710. London Overground Watford DC Line is a Transport for London operated Overground line in London, England. Running between London Euston and Watford Junction, the London Underground Bakerloo line shares the track of the line from Queen's Park to Harrow & Wealdstone. The London Overground rolling stock used on the line is Class 710 "Aventra". The "DC" in the title refers to the fact that the line is electrified using direct current. This was done in the early twentieth century with conductor rails (giving compatibility with the London Underground's four-rail system and the contemporary North London Line electrification), hence its name in contrast to the more modern overhead alternating current system on the adjacent WCML. London Northwestern Railway also runs a fast service between Watford Junction and London Euston along the West Coast Main Line (which runs parallel to the Watford DC Line), calling at Bushey and Harrow & Wealdstone before running non-stop to Euston. The service offers a quicker alternative to the all-stations London Overground service, especially as the operator now accepts TfL's Oystercardticketing. Some peak services to/from Euston are advertised as starting/terminating at South Hampstead or Queens Park or Harrow and Wealdstone in order to persuade passengers to take the frequent faster services. Current Route The Watford DC Line operates via these primary locations. London Euston South Hampstead Kilburn High Road Queens Park Kensal Green Wilesden Junction Harlesden Stonebridge Park Wembley Central North Wembley South Kenton Kenton Harrow and Wealdstone Headstone Lane Hatch End Carpenders Park Bushey Watford High Street Watford Junction London Overground Watford DC Line DEPOTS Wilesden VEHICLE Class 710/2 Aventra STATIONS 19 START London Euston VIA Queens Park, Wilesden Junction, Stonebridge Park, Wembley Central, Harrow & Wealdstone, Hatch End, Bushey END Watford Junction LENGTH 16 miles (25 km) LEVEL Daily JOURNEY TIME 50 Minutes FREQUENCY About every 20 minutes DAY 05:37 until 23:57 NIGHT No night service Watford and DC Line Map : Class 710 : If you like this suggestion please let me a like ✔️ Thank you very much
Here below are some videos that can inspire you on part of the Watford and DC Line and class 710. Good viewing
You will find below the presentation of the driver's cab of the class 710 https://youtube.com/shorts/MJGsZnJfKTE?feature=share
Due to the leasing company, there's a certain one that doesn't give out licenses not sure which one though.
You could solve the licensing by going back to the BR era and running Class 510 EMU's (and have the peak hour trains via Primrose Hill to Broad Street, too)…
ah yes indeed. on the other hand me neither I do not know which one is it. but he thought it would be a good idea to do this line knowing that the quarter is already produced with the bakerloo and new rolling stock
Yes that would be a possibility! But it would have been nice a current rolling stock to change. but thank you for your return
BTW I put Class 510 above, should read Class 501. D’oh. https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...il_Class_501&usg=AOvVaw2tl91Ehxd5jCS_b7kXIOVk
Excellent Idea and this will affect the base route BKL with Class 710 being held for a 1972 stock MK I & MK II
