150280 waiting transfer back to CF

[northernrailer]

I was told last night that 150280 is at NC depot awaiting a path back to Cardiff Canton, does anyone know its path or timings?? Also if anyone gets any pics of this unit on its way back to Cardiff could they please post them on here.

Many thanks

 

[dk1]

Most of us at Norwich are very sorry to be losing her

 

[Sir_Clagalot]

only cos you wont be able to confuse the punters anymore with the auto announcers lol

 

[dk1]

only cos you wont be able to confuse the punters anymore with the auto announcers lol

That has been good fun along with most passengers on the Yarmouth line now saying No smoking in Cymru speak.

 

[SprinterMan]

Awwww, 150280 will be sorely missed. I had the pleasure of doing a Norwich-Sheringham run on it, where I angered the guard at Norwich by using the end door as you do on a 153/156 because I wasn't paying attention as the InterCity I came in on was delayed so I had to run to make the connection :P

Adam

 

[317666]

I regret not going out for it at some point, would've been nice to go on a 150 in Anglia again after eight or so years, although then again I'd much rather be on 150s in the Welsh Valleys and on Cornish Branches than through a load of boring fields somewhere in Norfolk :P

 

[SprinterMan]

I regret not going out for it at some point, would've been nice to go on a 150 in Anglia again after eight or so years, although then again I'd much rather be on 150s in the Welsh Valleys and on Cornish Branches than through a load of boring fields somewhere in Norfolk :P

A little harsh on Norfolk there, Norwich-Lowestoft and Norwich-Sheringham are really lovely lines :P
Adam

 

[Snapper]

It's certainly got around a bit:

http://paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p317638214/hb6e31a1#hb6e31a1

 

[fgwrich]

It's certainly got around a bit:

http://paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p317638214/hb6e31a1#hb6e31a1

And down west too - right through FGW land, From Portsmouth to Penzance etc.. (Sorry, that annoying Loyds Olympic advert just came on again!)

http://railwayherald.com/imagingcentre/view/120838/LC

 

[anthony263]

I am sure ATW will be very happy to have it back especially since it seems we could have lost another unit due to another incident involving a truck & train in Whitland the same crossing where 175002 had that accident last year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-19020815

This latest incident couldn't have come at a worse possible time for ATW with us needing all the units we can get and lets hope 175002 is back out soon

 

[transportphoto]

Yes, After I made an 'insurance' red pen trip on the unit when it was first rumoured to be going back I have travelled aboard the unit numerous times.. shame to see it tucked away at Norwich Crown Point all on its own waiting to head back to CF. It is one of two ATW 150s I have 'copped' this year, the other being 150279 between Smethwick Galton Bridge and Birmingham New Street!

I note that (at least) one seat cover is now in the East Anglian blue pattern, I do wonder how long this will remain!?

TP

 

[dk1]

Still sitting on the stops of 9rd Crown Point. Change of heart?

 

[transportphoto]

Still sitting on the stops of 9rd Crown Point. Change of heart?

Tucked away Any intern info on the return? Is it likely to be soon? GBRF operated I guess?

 

[dk1]

Tucked away Any intern info on the return? Is it likely to be soon? GBRF operated I guess?

Im going to block it in with a 153 & put a NOT TO BE MOVED board on & hope ATW will forget about our very own Welsh Wizard due course.

 

[transportphoto]

Hehehe, brilliant plan! Until someone moves the 'Not to be Moved' board because they realise there is nothing wrong with it! Having checked the records, I can say that the last journey I made on this unit was 2S02 on Sunday 15th July; bringing it upto 5 journeys this year.

TP

 

[317666]

I last went on 150280 from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junction in April 2011!

 

[transportphoto]

Any updates on the return dk1?

TP

 

[dk1]

Any updates on the return dk1?

TP

Passed her several times today & still on the stops of 9rd. i will try to find out more mate.

 

[northernrailer]

does the unit still have its Greater Anglia Destination Blinds fitted or has it had its Arriva blinds refitted?

Any chance of some pics of it on 9 road please?

 

[transportphoto]

Yes, I saw her sitting on Crown Point this morning, how has the loss of unit been coped with, more coupled up 153s?

We must try to say hello at some point dk1

TP

 

[dk1]

Been told that the move should take place this week. No more info than that im afraid. Would have thought the blinds would have been done.

 

[SprinterMan]

I'm going to Norwich tomorrow so hopefully I see it at crown point.
Adam

 

[dk1]

I'm going to Norwich tomorrow so hopefully I see it at crown point.
Adam

Cant miss it if coming in by train from Ely or Ipswich. Might be a bit difficult from the branch lines.

 

[SprinterMan]

Cant miss it if coming in by train from Ely or Ipswich. Might be a bit difficult from the branch lines.

I am going Sudbury-Sheringham so I should see it.
Adam

 

[transportphoto]

I am going Sudbury-Sheringham so I should see it.

Heading to the North Norfolk Adam ? Should easily be visible in both directions if there isn't a mainline set blocking the view from the rural lines end.

TP

 

[SprinterMan]

Heading to the North Norfolk Adam ? Should easily be visible in both directions if there isn't a mainline set blocking the view from the rural lines end.

TP

Yepp

I saw it in the shed at Crown Point. It had no lights on and didn't look like it was going anywhere fast.

Adam

 

[dk1]

& its still sitting on 9rd.

 

[transportphoto]

Blocked in by a 153?

 

[dk1]

Blocked in by a 153?

Doing my best

 

[transportphoto]

Original Post made at 1808 on 05/08

Doing my best

Couple it up and accidentally take them both out in service where its booked for 1x153


EDIT as at ~1940 on 07/08

Well, I passed Crown Point this evening, the only thing on the yard was a mainline set... Where has 150 280 Gone?