CR165022
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Appears to have broken down after 2C03, as it should be doing 1R10 currently. I believe it's just broken down again as Chiltern's website is reporting that 2V10 has terminated at Harrow.
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Class 168 Refurbishment Discussion and Updates
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Jacob Porrett
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Update on 168004 as of (7/5/25):
Much of the insides have been removed and it's being rubbed down ready for the paint shop.
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168004 has been stripped to it's bear minimum now. It looks naked haha.
Much of the insides have been removed and it's being rubbed down ready for the paint shop.
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168004 has been stripped to it's bear minimum now. It looks naked haha.
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CR165022
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Any updates on 168001?
Jacob Porrett
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Sill being worked on at the moment.
CR165022
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Paths for a Crewe/Banbury swap are in for tomorrow. Will 168001 finally be returning, or will it be 004 already?
In other news, 168108 which was covering for a 68 this morning, broke at High Wycombe, and looks as though it will be skated back to Aylesbury, based on how long the ECS move is planned to take.
In other news, 168108 which was covering for a 68 this morning, broke at High Wycombe, and looks as though it will be skated back to Aylesbury, based on how long the ECS move is planned to take.
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Jacob Porrett
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168004 is no where near ready. It's been stripped out and ready for painting as well. Probably 168001 because that's almost ready.
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Realtime Trains | 3U68 0942 Crewe C.S. to Banbury Depot | 18/06/2025
Real-time train running information for 3U68 0942 departure from Crewe C.S. to Banbury Depot on 18/06/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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168001
Realtime Trains | 3K68 1405 Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. | 18/06/2025
Real-time train running information for 3K68 1405 departure from Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. on 18/06/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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CR165022
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Is it definitely running? I don't think there is any 168s on Banbury depot to run the return.168004 is no where near ready. It's been stripped out and ready for painting as well. Probably 168001 because that's almost ready.
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Realtime Trains | 3U68 0942 Crewe C.S. to Banbury Depot | 18/06/2025
Real-time train running information for 3U68 0942 departure from Crewe C.S. to Banbury Depot on 18/06/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
168001
Realtime Trains | 3K68 1405 Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. | 18/06/2025
Real-time train running information for 3K68 1405 departure from Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. on 18/06/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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Jacob Porrett
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Doesn't look like anything left Crewe.
Robin Edwards
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168001 does seem to have had a protracted time out of service - it's been about to leave Crewe for months! 
MerlinRail 804
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Looks like they’re giving it another go today - fingers crossed!
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Edit: Now cancelled
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Edit: Looks like neither are running today. 3rd time lucky hopefully!
Realtime Trains | 3U68 0942 Crewe C.S. to Banbury Depot | 20/06/2025
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Realtime Trains | 3K68 1405 Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. | 20/06/2025
Real-time train running information for 3K68 1405 departure from Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. on 20/06/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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CR165022
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RTT has 168004 down as in service today, I'm assuming this is a mistake? Either that or I've completely missed it's return!
168003 isn't showing as in service, so it is probably that one allocated wrong.
168003 isn't showing as in service, so it is probably that one allocated wrong.
Jacob Porrett
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168004 is in pieces at Crewe depot at the moment.
MerlinRail 804
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I think that’s happened before so probably that again
CR165022
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Must be.
Another attempt for 168001 is in for tomorrow. Hopefully it runs this time!
Another attempt for 168001 is in for tomorrow. Hopefully it runs this time!
Jacob Porrett
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Looks like it's ready to go.
MerlinRail 804
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Looks like 3U68 is running!
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3K68 leaves Banbury later so fingers crossed.
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Realtime Trains | 3U68 0942 Crewe C.S. to Banbury Depot | 27/06/2025
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3K68 leaves Banbury later so fingers crossed.
Realtime Trains | 3K68 1405 Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. | 27/06/2025
Real-time train running information for 3K68 1405 departure from Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. on 27/06/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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I travelled on a refurbished set for the first time, 168003 on 1H62 15.45 Birmingham Moor St to Marylebone on Wednesday, and was impressed with the refurbishment. In particular, the reorientation of the table power points and provision of both USB A and C sockets is a useful improvement. Décor is pleasing and almost makes it appear to be a new train.
CR165022
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If 3K68 does run, it won't be a /0 as both 168002 & 168005 are showing as out today. 168215 or 217 are the only 4 car units not out today and are both at Aylesbury, so presumably it will be a 3 car going next.Looks like 3U68 is running!
Realtime Trains | 3U68 0942 Crewe C.S. to Banbury Depot | 27/06/2025
Real-time train running information for 3U68 0942 departure from Crewe C.S. to Banbury Depot on 27/06/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
3K68 leaves Banbury later so fingers crossed.
Realtime Trains | 3K68 1405 Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. | 27/06/2025
Real-time train running information for 3K68 1405 departure from Banbury Depot to Crewe C.S. on 27/06/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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MerlinRail 804
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Just watched on Railcam. Arrived at Banbury now. Adrian Shooter name is at the top next to the cab door. Wonder when it'll be back in service.
HeelBurton
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168001 captured in Crewe this morning en route to Banbury. https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotosonline/54616057377/in/dateposted/
Jacob Porrett
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Great to see it back.
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Please may I have a reminder of which 168s have been done so I can note them down?
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RPM
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8003, 8106, 8001.
Robin Edwards
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I took a ride to Moor Street last month and can say the outward journey with 168002 was very noisy with excess vibration in the coach I sat. Return with 168106 was a huge improvement! I hadn't realised refurb'd at the time!
RPM
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168002 goes better than any of them though. From a driver's POV. It's always been the best one to drive.
Jacob Porrett
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Thank you.
Robin Edwards
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I think I just sat in the wrong seat on 168002 - felt like I'd been strapped to a knackered washing machine on spin dry!
skoorbekaj
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106 has failed on 1R47, the service departed and then returned to MYB before passengers rushed off the train
MerlinRail 804
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According to RTT it’s managed to run 1R69 at 2202 now so that’s good I guess. Hope everyone got where then needed to go