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  1. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    Can anybody confirm 156468 is now at Wolverton?
  2. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    All the ex ATN (Angel leased units) with Richmond seats are based at Heaton. These being, 156 438/43/4/8/51/4/63/8-9/71-2/75/79-84/86-91. In addition Heaton also have five ex ScotRail units, 156 447/9/65/85 and 96 that are also leased by Angel. These have the new style seats fitted to a lot of...
  3. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    OK. Thanks for the info.
  4. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    Just found the path for 156478. Looks like it's already gone. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K04243/2024-01-06/detailed
  5. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    Does anybody know of 156478 is due to move to Wolverton anytime soon? Heard a rumour it was destined to arrive there in the next week or so? Thanks in advance.
  6. simon7929

    GBRF confirms conversion of Class 56s to Class 69s

    Seems odd as all 16 donors have been identified. Wonder if 081 is an additional rebuild?
  7. simon7929

    First Class 156 up for disposal

    Does this unit have the same seats that are fitted to the 5 ex Scotrail sets based at Heaton?
  8. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    156416 out today in the North East. First day as a Northern unit.
  9. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    Not yet entered sevice yet as far as I'm aware. Going by realtime.
  10. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    Many thanks DD.
  11. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    Any idea what left Heaton for Wolverton yesterday please?
  12. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    Possibly 156417?
  13. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    That one was completed reasonably quickly.
  14. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    Wonder if the Wolverton to Heaton could be 146417?
  15. simon7929

    EMR class 156s for Northern

    Class 156416 ex EMR on it's way to Heaton after a lengthy overhaul. Rumoured to be its new home along with 417 when released from Wolverton.
  16. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    I suspect 156416? https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K04898/2023-11-25/detailed
  17. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    They are terrible I agree. They seem to bellow out at excessive volume also. I saw one passenger the other day with his hands over his ears. Ridiculously loud.
  18. simon7929

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    Unit 156490 also at Wolverton.
  19. simon7929

    Rolling stock which is "stored" at a station platform overnight.

    Units are parked up at Darlington and are cleaned every night in platform 2 and 3.
  20. simon7929

    Class 180 Adelantes leaving EMR

    Just seen 180110 out with GC today.

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