Northern Unit Refurbishments

[superkev]

I'd love a bath on a train! Especially a 142!!

Ha ha, interesting thought. I used the term bathroom to reflect it size rather than the Americanism for toilet.
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[jonesy3001]

since yesterday's run was cancelled (see post 5934) a new one to wolverton has appeared;

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O47344/2019/10/10/advanced

 

[sd0733]

Probably fitting the 150/2s in when they can and depends which service they have before they go for refurb. Sure there'll be an exodus when more 195s/331s enter service for PRM mods.

With 225 when I was on it last week it's still got the ancient silver square door buttons so it's a possibility that that's got something to do with it as surely those are harder to get dispensation for than the yellow LED ones.

 

[jonesy3001]

another go since yesterday's was cancelled on the wolverton run;

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https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O47344/2019/10/10/advanced?fbclid=IwAR26ZqpklwgG4xXvmfx5XsFf4JtZTH41K6Ryl2jaMNpLS2RuBZk0uNx31V0&h=AT2lc6yClF58myJ_2pVOG5qqRIb-_GgTlLBbzLNgFZa8ARrGjShOOlC7n-z5rLrQ5rsvPlndg4OmGM5tIjIb1OcFwrh5a1Jn-r4Y7KVoW3K1eCtTjAElxoesjcFttGmMOaRzhwOtRLP5-A

It was 319446, must be the first one to leave.

 

[LOL The Irony]

another go since yesterday's was cancelled on the wolverton run;

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https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O47344/2019/10/10/advanced?fbclid=IwAR26ZqpklwgG4xXvmfx5XsFf4JtZTH41K6Ryl2jaMNpLS2RuBZk0uNx31V0&h=AT2lc6yClF58myJ_2pVOG5qqRIb-_GgTlLBbzLNgFZa8ARrGjShOOlC7n-z5rLrQ5rsvPlndg4OmGM5tIjIb1OcFwrh5a1Jn-r4Y7KVoW3K1eCtTjAElxoesjcFttGmMOaRzhwOtRLP5-A

It's running (abit 7 minutes late right now)
EDIT: Corrected by Jonesy - it was a 319.

 

[sd0733]

Just on 150272 and it's now had the refurb extras, USB ports, CCTV, additional advertising screens at the driving cab ends of each coach and wi-fi.

 

[Bletchleyite]

What's in that massive metal box?

 

[61653 HTAFC]

What's in that massive metal box?

That's the BDG (Bionic Duckweed Generator).

 

[sd0733]

What's in that massive metal box?

Not sure but both 272 and 275 have them and they are at both ends with the screens on them.

 

[LOL The Irony]

What's in that massive metal box?

It looks like an ERTMS cabinet to me.

 

[Bletchleyite]

It looks like an ERTMS cabinet to me.

That's what I thought - but what need do Northern have for that? It's only been installed on the Cambrian line and there is little sign of it going in anywhere else any time soon other than HS2 on which Class 150s aren't exactly going to be the usual fare.

Has it perhaps got the racking for the wifi/PIS equipment in it or something?

 

[sd0733]

Has it perhaps got the racking for the wifi/PIS equipment in it or something?

I presume its something electrical with the cut outs it's got presumably for air intake. Seems odd though as tfw 150s have the same electrical USB, pis and CCTV equipment without the need of them

 

[59CosG95]

@507021 - 150148 has been in the new Northern livery for a while now.

 

[507021]

@507021 - 150148 has been in the new Northern livery for a while now.

Thanks for that.

 

[Harvey B]

Just on 150272 and it's now had the refurb extras, USB ports, CCTV, additional advertising screens at the driving cab ends of each coach and wi-fi.

Do the advertising screens that are being installed in the 150s show next stop information like the 331s and 195s

 

[175001]

Do the advertising screens that are being installed in the 150s show next stop information like the 331s and 195s

Not yet

 

[superkev]

Couple of paths fot tomorrow (sat) only Crewe NL and return
See if there taken up.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K03537/2019/10/12/advanced
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[John C]

looks like it made it back to Newton Heath this time finally!

150277 is back out in service, operating this morning on 2S09 0826 New Mill Central to Manchester Piccadilly. Seen here in the sidings at New Mills.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotosonline/48883548748/in/photostream/

 

[superkev]

Couple of paths fot tomorrow (sat) only Crewe NL and return
See if there taken up.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K03537/2019/10/12/advanced
K

Cancelled.
Although I can understand why they dont use regular pre booked paths I dont understand why they dont use one day only paths only added recently.
Do they have to pay for paths they book but dont use?
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[js1000]

Just on 150272 and it's now had the refurb extras, USB ports, CCTV, additional advertising screens at the driving cab ends of each coach and wi-fi.

They appeared to have those cab end PID/advertising screens installed on a 319 I travelled on yesterday but were not yet being used. Sorry, didn't catch the train number.

 

[L+Y]

Just had a run out on a fully refurbished 150 (237?), complete with WiFi, PIS, USB sockets, moquette seating etc. I must say I was actually reasonably impressed, though a part of this could be due to the unusual-for-Northern cleanliness of the train. Any hope of an improvement to cleaning schedules after the refurb programme is complete?

 

[Bletchleyite]

Just had a run out on a fully refurbished 150 (237?), complete with WiFi, PIS, USB sockets, moquette seating etc. I must say I was actually reasonably impressed, though a part of this could be due to the unusual-for-Northern cleanliness of the train. Any hope of an improvement to cleaning schedules after the refurb programme is complete?

I doubt it, the 195s are already starting to get mucky in places, most notably where the table joins the sidewall (just needs a runthrough with a toothbrush or vacuum cleaner attachment).

 

[BurtonM]

Has finish improved at all as time has gone on, or are Northern still just painting over loose fittings etc?

 

[LOL The Irony]

Has finish improved at all as time has gone on, or are Northern still just painting over loose fittings etc?

I think that's Brodies who do that.

 

[jonesy3001]

should be 158870 going back to neville hill as i'm typing;

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O48764/2019/10/16/advanced

158786 going the other way, leaving 789 the last 158 in scotrail livery;

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O48875/2019/10/16/advanced

 

[Adam0984]

Bovine incursion means that 870s move hasn’t got past Blythe Bridge and damage to a 153

 

[jonesy3001]

Bovine incursion means that 870s move hasn’t got past Blythe Bridge and damage to a 153

Moving now 83L, mmm beef.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Moving now 83L, mmm beef.

I'm going to steer well clear of puns on this one...

 

[4REP]

does anybody have any new photos of the ex scotrail 158s in northern livery or interior refits as it will be good to see the difference as they were really grubby and scruffy inside

 

[Jamesrob637]

Old declassified First was an experience!