no worriesuntil late 2006 there were 40 158s on ATW (815-854) but then all 27 175s were fully acquired (previously shared with other operators) allowing the 158s to reduce in number to 24 (818-841). I believe Northern and East Midlands have the "ex"-ATW 158s.
142-081 has just come into Carmarthen for the 1631 Swansea
Basically yes, if you go by journey time. But due to there not being quite enough 175s built, Manchester-Milford Havens for example are mostly 175s but otherwise a Canton-basing 158, 150s being the "reserve" like the 142 on that Carmarthen-Swansea. But then you have the Ebbw Vale and Gloucester/Maesteg stuff which use any spare 150, 158 or even 175. And yes there was someone waving off their friend on the Pacer to SwanseaSo 175s do the main long-distance routes and 158s the next lot down.
Ha ha, some happy passengers I'll bet!
Basically yes, if you go by journey time. But then you have the Ebbw Vale and Gloucester/Maesteg stuff which use any spare 150, 158 or even 175. And yes there was someone waving off their friend on the Pacer to Swansea
I've seen quite a few 142s/143s from Carmarthen on Swanseas and Cardiff Central terminators!Rare traction for such a service too good to miss!
Pacers were cleared to West Wales under Arriva as wellIn other words TfW are mixing things up a bit?
I suppose it comes back to any train being better than no train, at least TfW are providing the service.
Fishguard.
North-West Wales thenWell it's on the west coast to be fair
My knowledge of TfW operations is poor, but this thread is improving it!
I find it interesting to compare the shortages and substitutions in Wales with what's going on up here with ScotRail just now.
It's South-West Wales Pacers are cleared 
North-West Wales then
142-081 has just come into Carmarthen for the 1631 Swansea
Interesting!
Basically yes, if you go by journey time. But due to there not being quite enough 175s built, Manchester-Milford Havens for example are mostly 175s but otherwise a Canton-basing 158, 150s being the "reserve" like the 142 on that Carmarthen-Swansea. But then you have the Ebbw Vale and Gloucester/Maesteg stuff which use any spare 150, 158 or even 175. And yes there was someone waving off their friend on the Pacer to Swansea
kinda gathered
thanks for the info!
142-081 has come back to Carmarthen to do the 1854 Cardiff CentralHa ha, some happy passengers I'll bet!
158-841 left at 1840-1841 for Pembroke Dock! Yeah 158s cover for 150s sometimes as well...Well it's on the west coast to be fair
My knowledge of TfW operations is poor, but this thread is improving it!
I find it interesting to compare the shortages and substitutions in Wales with what's going on up here with ScotRail just now.
142-081 has come back to Carmarthen to do the 1854 Cardiff Central
Saturday is a wierd day
interesting to hear!
142-081 has come back to Carmarthen to do the 1854 Cardiff Central
Saturday is a wierd day
Wales is commonly subdivided into three regions*, North, South and West. West Wales in this instance would (very) roughly be the triangle formed by Aberystwyth, Fishguard, and Llanelli, with the rest of Wales being split between North and South. Some would add Mid-Wales as a fourth region.Well it's on the west coast to be fair
I don't blame you. Personally although many pepole do call the area which contains the lines west of Carmarthen/Llanelli 'west Wales' I think south-west Wales should be the term used. I do consider the west coast right up to Holyhead to be the west of Wales.