London Midland Class 153 in West Yorkshire

150sprinter · 8th September 2011, 18:39

Hi all,
just wondering if anyone knows the workings for the London Midland 153 that is currently on loan to Northern Rail and has been spotted numerous times on the Caldervale Line.

Any timetables or information regarding it would be of great help as I have missed a video opportunity of the train several times in New Pudsey and I am desperate for a video!

Thankyou very much.

MCR247 · 8th September 2011, 18:57

I'm not sure it has set diagrams?

150sprinter · 8th September 2011, 19:22

Maybe not, I just wondered which services it is expected to run etc.

Arriva158 · 8th September 2011, 20:31

It's been on that many diagrams there's no point in guestimating but i will keep an eye out after Saturday as i'm moving back to Huddersfield and i'll be at the station quite a bit!

150sprinter · 8th September 2011, 21:28

Thanls very much Arriva158

driver9000 · 8th September 2011, 23:14

In theory it can go wherever a Northern 153 can go although it normally runs coupled to another unit due to it not having a wheelchair ramp fitted (I can't remember the exact circumstances behind its missing ramp though).

sprite · 9th September 2011, 07:45

headed to wakey right now on the grand tour, clocked it at New Pudsey at 8:35ish. its on the back (from Bradford though, the front) of a 155.

142094 · 9th September 2011, 07:53

Going to say if you stand at Leeds you should be able to see it eventually.

150sprinter · 9th September 2011, 09:20

Thats how I saw it yesterday, coupled to a 155.
Thanks for the help guys.

northernrailer · 12th September 2011, 10:22

yesterday (sun 11th) i travelled on the 09:54 from Leeds - Manchester Victoria, this service was formed of 155341, 153366, 153360.

155341 was leading out of Leeds, then 153360 leading after changing ends at Bradford. on arrival at Manchester Victoria 155341 detatched and formed the 1208 service back to Leeds, 153366 & 153360 then formed the 13:40 ECS to Newton Heath. It even advertised on the departure boards:

Plat 3, 13:40 ECS to Newton Heath T.M.D.
Calling at: Newton Heath T.M.D only.

Its a good job the 09:54 service from Leeds was 4 cars as by the time it got to Hebden Bridge all seats taken and standing room only from Todmorden all way into Manchester.

I caught the 14:08 back to Leeds which was formed of 158901 which was pretty cosy but no one standing, althought in our carriage 52901 the lights kept tripping into emergency lighting and the conductor having to reset them all the time.

Paul Sidorczuk · 12th September 2011, 13:20

London Midland have been generous with short-term loans of Class 153 this year. We were on holiday in Falmouth on the first week in August this year and a London Midland 153 was running the Truro to Falmouth Docks branch line service. I think that two of these are working the Cornish branch lines this summer.

Crossover · 12th September 2011, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Sidorczuk

London Midland have been generous with short-term loans of Class 155 this year. We were on holiday in Falmouth on the first week in August this year and a London Midland 155 was running the Truro to Falmouth Docks branch line service. I think that two of these are working the Cornish branch lines this summer.

Only Northern have 155 units and there aren't many of them left since they were disbanded into 153's years ago.

I suspect what you may have seen are the 150's that have been cascaded from LM to FGW (as well as other operators) due to the new 172's arriving

150222 · 12th September 2011, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by sellis89

Only Northern have 155 units and there aren't many of them left since they were disbanded into 153's years ago.

I suspect what you may have seen are the 150's that have been cascaded from LM to FGW (as well as other operators) due to the new 172's arriving

I think it is more likely that he ment the LM 153's which were annd still are at FGW.

Paul Sidorczuk · 12th September 2011, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by sellis89

Only Northern have 155 units and there aren't many of them left since they were disbanded into 153's years ago.

I have amended my posting to 153 units..thanks for your note.
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Originally Posted by 150222

I think it is more likely that he ment the LM 153's which were annd still are at FGW.

My posting is now amended to 153 units....again, thank you.

MattE2010 · 12th September 2011, 17:04

I was on the 2100 Manchester Victoria-Clitheroe on Wednesday 24th August, which was formed of a 156 and said 153.

8th September 2011, 18:39	#1
150sprinter Member Join Date: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Pudsey, West Yorkshire Posts: 47	London Midland Class 153 in West Yorkshire Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows the workings for the London Midland 153 that is currently on loan to Northern Rail and has been spotted numerous times on the Caldervale Line. Any timetables or information regarding it would be of great help as I have missed a video opportunity of the train several times in New Pudsey and I am desperate for a video! Thankyou very much. __________________ Charlie Noon Please subscribe to my YouTube account!

8th September 2011, 19:22	#3
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8th September 2011, 20:31	#4
Arriva158 Living "La Vida 'Shire" Member Join Date: 19 Dec 2009 Location: Gobowen Posts: 140	It's been on that many diagrams there's no point in guestimating but i will keep an eye out after Saturday as i'm moving back to Huddersfield and i'll be at the station quite a bit! __________________ Resident Arriva 158 Basher

8th September 2011, 21:28	#5
150sprinter Member Join Date: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Pudsey, West Yorkshire Posts: 47	Thanls very much Arriva158 __________________ Charlie Noon Please subscribe to my YouTube account!

8th September 2011, 23:14	#6
driver9000 Mystery Excursion Established Member Join Date: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 2,495	In theory it can go wherever a Northern 153 can go although it normally runs coupled to another unit due to it not having a wheelchair ramp fitted (I can't remember the exact circumstances behind its missing ramp though). __________________ clickety clack Gone for a long walk.

8th September 2011, 18:57	#2
MCR247 170397 Established Member Join Date: 7 Nov 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 7,561	I'm not sure it has set diagrams?

9th September 2011, 07:45	#7
sprite Member Join Date: 4 Jan 2011 Location: Manchester (Uni) / Leeds Posts: 139	headed to wakey right now on the grand tour, clocked it at New Pudsey at 8:35ish. its on the back (from Bradford though, the front) of a 155.

9th September 2011, 07:53	#8
142094 142 aficionado Established Member Join Date: 7 Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle Posts: 7,719	Going to say if you stand at Leeds you should be able to see it eventually. __________________ Stand Clear of the Doors, Please.

9th September 2011, 09:20	#9
150sprinter Member Join Date: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Pudsey, West Yorkshire Posts: 47	Thats how I saw it yesterday, coupled to a 155. Thanks for the help guys. __________________ Charlie Noon Please subscribe to my YouTube account!

12th September 2011, 10:22	#10
northernrailer Member Join Date: 30 Dec 2009 Posts: 324	yesterday (sun 11th) i travelled on the 09:54 from Leeds - Manchester Victoria, this service was formed of 155341, 153366, 153360. 155341 was leading out of Leeds, then 153360 leading after changing ends at Bradford. on arrival at Manchester Victoria 155341 detatched and formed the 1208 service back to Leeds, 153366 & 153360 then formed the 13:40 ECS to Newton Heath. It even advertised on the departure boards: Plat 3, 13:40 ECS to Newton Heath T.M.D. Calling at: Newton Heath T.M.D only. Its a good job the 09:54 service from Leeds was 4 cars as by the time it got to Hebden Bridge all seats taken and standing room only from Todmorden all way into Manchester. I caught the 14:08 back to Leeds which was formed of 158901 which was pretty cosy but no one standing, althought in our carriage 52901 the lights kept tripping into emergency lighting and the conductor having to reset them all the time. __________________

12th September 2011, 13:20	#11
Paul Sidorczuk Xenophon philosopher Established Member Join Date: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Extremely posh, even by Cheshire standards (Better than Alderley Edge or Wilmslow) Posts: 8,518	London Midland have been generous with short-term loans of Class 153 this year. We were on holiday in Falmouth on the first week in August this year and a London Midland 153 was running the Truro to Falmouth Docks branch line service. I think that two of these are working the Cornish branch lines this summer. __________________ "A cynic, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin" -H.L.Mencken. Sent from my stone monolith using cuneiform and runic symbols. Last edited by Paul Sidorczuk; 12th September 2011 at 17:01. Reason: Class number correction

12th September 2011, 17:04	#15
MattE2010 The cry was No Surrender Established Member Join Date: 16 May 2010 Location: North Posts: 9,638	I was on the 2100 Manchester Victoria-Clitheroe on Wednesday 24th August, which was formed of a 156 and said 153. __________________ RIP Clive Burr