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Likely to be one of the Network Rail (ex EMR) 153s which hasn’t been repainted yet. Edit. In fact, if it’s this, then it will be an NR 153 on a Derby to Derby test run. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R11102/2024-04-26/detailed

Meanwhile, Camborne seems to be fairly full of Volvo’s this morning. Apologies if the photos aren’t loading by the way, WiFi on GWR doesn’t seem to be very strong today.

I can’t see it being too much of an issue, ScotRail’s 158 have plug sockets along the walls - both proper Inverness and Haymarket / Corkerhill units.

I saw that, before being swapped out for the tan coloured Sprinter. I still can’t help but feel the blue one has all the appearance of an ice cream van though!

My only problem with the interior is simply, there’s too much grey. Even if the carpet had another colour running through it, it wouldn’t be so dark. I'm also not so sure about the “cigarette stained panel” needing to go dark either. And I type that from inside a GW HST where the walls, seats...

So, I’m not sure if these have been shared on here already. If not, be prepared, your in for a surprise…

Indeed. Picture from Cornwall Live. 1714119273 I was a little surprised to see 36175 still with almost full Network Norwich branding yesterday out and about on the U4. Also, have to say 37177 is a rather fine vehicle. Smooth, fast and quite a tidy interior in this one.

I know they talked about variations between the "Intercity" aka Voyager and "regional" aka 170 fleets, but that's almost a whole different livery between the two!

I hope at least the body sides will receive a repaint. After 23 years, they’re looking rough now. Turquoise and Maroon will be quite a colour clash too :s :lol::lol::lol: 1713782241 First impressions = Different. Second impression looking down towards the rear end = someone’s been to Avanti’s...

Exactly these points. The Western units are fine and much better suited for the D&C branches than say a Turbo or 158. They’ve also as mentioned managed to get GWR out of a hole over the last few years, covering everything from branch line and Devon metro services, Devon and Cornwall mainline...

Absolutely not! And to go from 4 platforms to 8 will be a great sight to see.

I had a similar experience last summer travelling Bristol to Glasgow on one of their HSTs. Snack trolley comes through, had to ask for Sandwiches. Trolley finished somewhere around York, so the response was basically grab an extra drink and packet of crisps / snack to see you through to...

Interesting. But unfortunately somewhat too little too late, given that the flat cloth has now been fitted across all Desiro units, the rebuilt 458s, some 158/9s and the brand new Arterio's. Perhaps, given the length of time taken to get them into service, the Arterio's will need new cushions...

Indeed, only really the Intercity side of the business is set up for a ‘standard class’ type experience. Everything else is very much geared for First Class upwards.

One of those affected here! I can't say I'm impressed by this move, although this is temporary it took XC long enough to re-instate some of the pre-covid cutbacks around here. Winchester I can accept, Basingstoke is frustrating.

And you’ve hit the nail on the head in the last paragraph. Spare parts. 90s electronics are not exactly widely known for their longevity and some Turbos have since become Christmas Trees to keep other units going (both in GW and Chiltern). Likely to be the same for their Networker cousins too...

Thanks both! Very much a cut n shut from several Bachmann 150s! I'm just awaiting another trailer chassis to make the centre car vehicle as well.

One of my long term projects finally nearing completion! Scud 1 in its First Great Western guise! Yellow ploughs, correct destination, oh and a centre car chassis to complete before it’s finished but it’s coming along at last!

New arrivals into the house include this Bachmann FNW 150/1… but not for much longer ;) (See workbench thread soon)

FYI 054 does retain DATS branding for now but it has been pictured at Watford Gap services today.