Well, it’s all about being able to fit an event around one’s schedule and careful planning. I did everything I would have done on a Sunday evening, but rather than head to bed I popped over to Euston. I was back in London by 10 am the next morning, so although it was exhausting I didn’t take any time out of my schedule to do it.
I feel like it was worth the wait, not just because of the resumption of the full timetable, but because I don’t often have cause to ride a Class 150 in the first place or use any of Northern’s services, so it was a bit of a change in experience for me (the 150s still kept their full Northern colours inside).
On the other hand, I haven’t bothered with any of the South Wales Metro re-openings due to the longer distances involved. Maybe when the Class 756s and 398s enter service (and then I may consider booking a hotel)!