Plus from the looks of it First did not account for such power supply limitations in their bid unlike Stagecoach, and are having problems because of it.
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Transfer of TPE 350/4s to West Midlands Trains (LNR)
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With 20/20 hindsight they could have been modified to DC and 2+2 seating for SWR and avoided the 442 debacle, but that still wouldn’t have needed them all. But when the 442 decision was made I guess no one knew they were to leave the West Midlands. I’m firmly of the belief that DC conversion or dual AC/DC is still possible though, somewhere.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/95289374@N04/49134490771/in/pool-2348968@N21/
Found a picture of a lnwr livery 350 and a TPE livery 350 together
Found a picture of a lnwr livery 350 and a TPE livery 350 together
kc_
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Some pictures I took yesterday of 350404.
Some pictures I took yesterday of 350404.
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nice one!
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Thanks for sharing!
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So, just as we have been directed to this thread from the 350/1 thread, 350404/5 and 10 are currently in use with LNW, all are as received from TPE, ie 2+1 i first class.
350401 has been with LNW the longest and has been refurbished with 2+2 seating however it is suffering from a number of faults and has not been used in passenger service with LNW yet.
350401 has been with LNW the longest and has been refurbished with 2+2 seating however it is suffering from a number of faults and has not been used in passenger service with LNW yet.
Rhinojerry
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Saw 350406 (?) depart Preston at 1648 for Manchester Airport.
It was in LNR livery. I take it then its still on lease to TPE? Anybody know different please?
It was in Preston on Thursday when we left for Glasgow.
It was in LNR livery. I take it then its still on lease to TPE? Anybody know different please?
It was in Preston on Thursday when we left for Glasgow.
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Not aware of 406 being rebranded but 403 certainly has and is out and about now in WMT/LNWR.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24784661@N05/49256319002/in/photostream
Having seen the progress of the wrapping... I prefer them with the yellow end....
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24784661@N05/49256319002/in/photostream
Having seen the progress of the wrapping... I prefer them with the yellow end....
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Bletchleyite
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The LNR livery is rubbish, like the TOC. Reminds me of a packet of Trebor mints.
It appears that, like operating an acceptable service, cleaning the flies off the gangway door is too much effort.
It appears that, like operating an acceptable service, cleaning the flies off the gangway door is too much effort.
Rhinojerry
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Apologies,i checked my piccy and it is indeed 403.old age and memory..aaagghh
Enjoyed a trip in 2+1 first class on a LNWR 350/4 today. Definitely worth the extra £8 for a 2.5 hour journey. Had to run down the platform though to avoid the 350/2 it was attached to.
The luggage racks were also a nice change.
Personally I like the outside livery although it clashes with some of the unconverted TPE colours inside.
The luggage racks were also a nice change.
Personally I like the outside livery although it clashes with some of the unconverted TPE colours inside.
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Hopefully we will soon get pictures of what they look like plus the finished refurbished 350/4
djpontrack
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406 is in its new colours for LNWR but no writing has been applied. I was on it from Carlisle back to Preston earlier today.
DJH1971
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Saw 350410 at Euston last Friday
NewSt
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Anyone know what services the 350/4s are on today?
RealTrains07
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Just seen 350/405 at stafford working with a 350/2 (the BTP one) on the 15:55 to euston via trent valley
I've just enjoyed some 350/2 use for the first time and found them to be quite decent. A good mix of table and airline seats, and they zipped along quite nicely when required. Also a pleasing (non garish) interior decor.
I'm surprised they're leaving as (with perhaps a couple of minor improvements) they seem well suited to their routes.
I'm surprised they're leaving as (with perhaps a couple of minor improvements) they seem well suited to their routes.
E6007
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Sorry but this cannot have been a 350/2, may be a 350/3 which has the nearly same layout as a 350/1.
The 350/2 have no tables and are mainly 3+2 layout in bays without airline style seats
They definitely were the 350/2's.
3+2 seating and mostly in bays. Sorry - I meant to say 'bays' rather than tables in my previous post. Some small tables in the seating bays is one of the improvements I think could be made to them.
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I agree, its a shame they are leaving but thats an issue with privatisation
Now its new year, anyone got updates on when the next 350/4 move is happening?
To the best of my knowledge apparently 403 will be next to transfer over?
Peter Bonner
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Where will 350/2s be heading? Any ideas?
IamTrainsYT
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Most likely, it’s in the livery
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Nothing confirmed but their is a thread in which users are discussing possible ideas
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I’m surprised 403 wasn’t one of the first transferred - it was unbranded for months ever since it came back from being repaired
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350404 and 410 in service today....401 and 405 both stopped.
CR165022
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Do you know what services they are on?
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