samuelmorris
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Are they as bun-sized as the ones fitted to 195s?Bog news people! Buns have been fitted to the the 230 I was on this morning!!!!!!!
That or shanks pony!
Are they as bun-sized as the ones fitted to 195s?Bog news people! Buns have been fitted to the the 230 I was on this morning!!!!!!!
That or shanks pony!
and it has broken down again - perhaps the fitting of the bins ( apologies for the fat finger syndrome) was simply too exciting for the new chugs
<cough>
There's a few Pacers starting to go spare up here....
<splutter>
They must surely settle down soon. Is it the same fault over and over (e.g. overheating) or different ones?
no idea. It seems to be overheating and gen sets. I thought they had overcome the issues but sadly not
The buns ave broken the tronand it has broken down again - perhaps the fitting of the bins ( apologies for the fat finger syndrome) was simply too exciting for the new chugs
<cough>
There's a few Pacers starting to go spare up here....
<splutter>
Considering this is Vivarail's first rodeo, they've made a nice train with some problems that just need fixing. And unlike the Coradias that also have overheating problems, at least they can swap out the engines if it's needed.
Considering this is Vivarail's first rodeo....
In an existing lease period, could any of the Class 142 Pacers that Northern are now divesting themselves of be transferred to the Marston Vale line without the involvement of Angel Trains or would Angel Trains negotiate a short-term sub-lease?
Whilst looking at the BBC Travel information this afternoon, it says there is reduced travel on LNW services between Bletchley and Bedford...due to a faulty train. Any news on what has happened?
Isn't that caused by eating too many buns?fat finger syndrome
If Vivarail are now including rodeos in their ever-expanding portfolio, it is a pity that they were not able to lay their hands of a couple of Class 142 Pacers, soon to be available, as certain of the nicknames given to that class would indeed fit well in a rodeo show....
If they've been in the bog it's a no from me!MMMMM, roasty, toasty buns on a roasty, toasty train. Lovely. Can smell the baked goods from here!
Not that Hitachi and MTU have been the only manufacturers with overheating problems. The diesel engine generator modules in the Viva Rail Class 230 Diesel Multiple Units (making their debut in TIN-watch this month) have also suffered.
What has surprised Viva Rail since the units starting running between Bedford and Bletchley has been the amount of pollen in the summer air which, guess what, has been blocking the radiators. An improved cooling system has been fitted which allows the pollen and other gunge to be blown out of the radiator matrix more frequently.
Looks like a TfW Class 230 may make its debut on the network with some test runs on the Cotswold Line this week. Paths are showing in realtimetrains for a series of trips out of Long Marston from tomorrow until Friday.
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/MIM/2019/08/20/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt
Roger Ford's e-preview suggests cooling has been an issue, with pesky pollen a familiar bugbear...
http://live.ezezine.com/ezine/archives/759/759-2019.08.19.03.58.archive.txt
Is that of any great importance? That was only a summary rather than an in-depth report into their performance. If you think he's being unduly positive about the units, I don't think he would have pointed out that they are at the bottom of the MTIN table. I don't know what they're being compared against until next issue is released but I assume it's all other new stock, as before.Roger Ford - the uber spotter - always has a comment to make. I wonder how often he has used the line and these trains? If he had he might know that the issues are more varied than "cooling". There have been door issues, electrics issues, generator issues, engine issues and cooling issues. Along side those have been driver or guard shortages and infrastructure failings.
I also wonder if he has any comment to make about the heat inside the train? But then we are only passengers............
Is that of any great importance? That was only a summary rather than an in-depth report into their performance. If you think he's being unduly positive about the units, I don't think he would have pointed out that they are at the bottom of the MTIN table. I don't know what they're being compared against until next issue is released but I assume it's all other new stock, as before.
I will form my own opinions rather than relying on the word of some bloke people here seem to deify thanks. My views are based on daily use. What are his ( and by extension yours) based on?
I must admit I think you have more patience than me! For your shortish journey on the Vale I'd long since have cracked out the pushbike. Indeed, I think you're closer to BLY itself than I am.
I don't have a view, nor profess to have one, on stock I have not personally used. I'm simply commenting on Roger Ford's summary that was posted. It's clear you don't like the guy, but I don't think that sort of response was necessary.I will form my own opinions rather than relying on the word of some bloke people here seem to deify thanks. My views are based on daily use. What are his ( and by extension yours) based on? What i find really annoying is the the view of Mr Ford appears to be taken as gospel by posters here.
BTW - i have no interest in miles per failure, how my train performs against other new trains or any other spurious measure. I want to get to work on time and home for my tea. I would like to do that in a train that doesn't resemble a mobile microwave on a hot day.
Roger Ford - the uber spotter - always has a comment to make. I wonder how often he has used the line and these trains? If he had he might know that the issues are more varied than "cooling". There have been door issues, electrics issues, generator issues, engine issues and cooling issues. Along side those have been driver or guard shortages and infrastructure failings.
I also wonder if he has any comment to make about the heat inside the train? But then we are only passengers............