Class 378 ‘Capitalstar’ Refurbishment Updates

[Jturner98]

Any photos?

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With regards to the headlights they aren’t the LED type so wouldn’t be able to be used without the yellow. Last I heard they were planning to change the headlight type so they could go all orange at the front like the 710.

 

[NSEWonderer]

London Pride 2023: TfL celebrates with rainbow buses and trains

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With regards to the headlights they aren’t the LED type so wouldn’t be able to be used without the yellow. Last I heard they were planning to change the headlight type so they could go all orange at the front like the 710.

Ah I see, at least its in the drawing plans

 

[CapitalStar378]

Have noticed that the refurbishments now consist of new seat coverings, grab rail coatings and floors but the details like the base of the doors and other damage to the interiors are not being repaired. The external vinyls have also not been changed so assume the new look has been abandoned.

 

[Elshad]

Have noticed that the refurbishments now consist of new seat coverings, grab rail coatings and floors but the details like the base of the doors and other damage to the interiors are not being repaired. The external vinyls have also not been changed so assume the new look has been abandoned.

Are you sure that isn't just some of the units that have had a partial interior refit (moquette etc) but not a full refurbishment/repaint? They have been knocking around for a while in this configuration.

 

[CapitalStar378]

Are you sure that isn't just some of the units that have had a partial interior refit (moquette etc) but not a full refurbishment/repaint? They have been knocking around for a while in this configuration.

They could well be, I hadn't noticed any previously so wondered why half a job was being carried out.

 

[Electrojuniper]

all the moquette is being replaced only. nothing more. Overhaul later this year still on schedule.

 

[Class15]

Following on from:

Class 378 drag to Widnes?

Any idea when the next drag will take place? Looks like there's another arrival at Widnes booked for tomorrow

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If anyone has any updates on this, feel free to post them here.

 

[Electrojuniper]

378225 now back in service. 378229 being similary treated.

Currently the trains passing through a 15-year corrosion and repaint as part of the maintenance schedule.

 

[Class15]

378225 now back in service. 378229 being similary treated.

Currently the trains passing through a 15-year corrosion and repaint as part of the maintenance schedule.

Thank you. Do you know which line 378225 is operating on at present? I might be on the North London line tomorrow morning…

378225 was looking very clean and shiny this evening at Camden Road.

Currently working 2N52, 17:20 Richmond - Stratford. Assuming it sticks to diagram it will work the following tonight:

2N11 18:31 Stratford to Richmond
2N64 19:45 Richmond to Stratford

I don’t have the will to work it out further than that!

 

[CR165022]

378227 is the next one to head to Widnes, currently being dragged by 37501.

 

[87015]

Next Widnes swap today, leading to a busy day at NXG with the both the 378 swap and 2x710 arriving for ELL acceptance

 

[Class15]

Next Widnes swap today, leading to a busy day at NXG with the both the 378 swap and 2x710 arriving for ELL acceptance

Sorry, but I remember hearing that 710s couldn’t work on the East London line due to the need for end doors?

 

[supervc-10]

I'm sure I've heard that too - isn't the ELL the main reason the 378s have the cab design that they do have, rather than one more like the 376s?

I've noticed that there are a lot more 710s on the NLL though recently.

 

[JRHurst]

378214 returned to New Cross Gate today behind 37800, anyone know which 378 headed back north please?

To answer my own question, just seen a pic and it's 206... but this one is already re-liveried. Is the refurbishment more than relivery?

 

[Class15]

378214 returned to New Cross Gate today behind 37800, anyone know which 378 headed back north please?

To answer my own question, just seen a pic and it's 206... but this one is already re-liveried. Is the refurbishment more than relivery?

It is more than relivery, but 378206 was already refurbished at Ilford. Possibly corrosion repairs?

 

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