Another 175 catches fire at Deganwy 21Apr18

[PHILIPE]

And yet another this morning, 175107 at Deganwy whilst working 1H82 0634 Llandudno to Manchester Airport. Haven't been able to find out further detail yet apart from fire affected the front coach.

 

[tractakid]

And yet another this morning, 175107 at Deganwy whilst working 1H82 0634 Llandudno to Manchester Airport. Haven't been able to find out further detail yet apart from fire affected the front coach.

I was one of two passengers on that train this morning. Was an interesting start to the day! The guard was absolutely brilliant. The emergency services were there quickly.

It was mentioned the train had a new engine installed the night before...

 

[Intermodal]

I was one of two passengers on that train this morning. Was an interesting start to the day! The guard was absolutely brilliant. The emergency services were there quickly.

It was mentioned the train had a new engine installed the night before... View attachment 45702

RailUK feet on the ground everywhere! What are the chances

 

[Tetchytyke]

And that photograph is really really good, @tractakid

 

[daikilo]

Was it actually a fire or simply smoke resulting from say an oil or coolant leak? Not good after maintenance but it happens (I assume an engine change would mean Chester so it had already done some running).

 

[Intermodal]

Looks more like smoke than fire to me - reminds me of one of our boats if the coolant system is dry.

This post is total speculation based on zero fact.

 

[tractakid]

The guard said the train had actually caught fire. I didn't see any flames myself- but all the action was happening under the train. Three fire crews turned up, plus an ambulance and police to close the adjacent road as the water supply was in the road.

I turned down alternate transport- I was planning on running at Phoenix parkrun in Runcorn but instead I took a stroll along the river to Conwy parkrun, a short walk away. I got there rather early.

 

[BestWestern]

Looks like a 150 when the Webasto is warming up!

 

[Howardh]

If you're going to break down, is there a nicer spot??

 

[tractakid]

If you're going to break down, is there a nicer spot??

Not bad, is it! The route for Conwy parkrun which I ended up attending is stunning.
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/conwy/course/

 

[PHILIPE]

Have read elsewhere that cause was electical

 

[6Gman]

Not bad, is it! The route for Conwy parkrun which I ended up attending is stunning.
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/conwy/course/

And you were planning to go to Runcorn instead?

 

[tractakid]

And you were planning to go to Runcorn instead?

I've done Conwy before. New adventures await...

 

[507 001]

I've done Conwy before. New adventures await...

A day out to Runcorn is definitely an adventure....