swinny1990
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Whats the latest on the refurbishments ?
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EMR Regional and Connect refurbishments
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Jacob Porrett
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Believe 170503 is almost done now. The 158 in Bristol sounds like it's completed from an internal email I've read.
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Has work started on the 360s? I haven't seen any discussion of Connect stock in this thread, only Regional. Apologies if I've missed it.
Jacob Porrett
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Thanks. Will the work be done at Crewe? If so, I am thinking that there are 41 Regional sets still to do, and then 21 Connect sets, so 62 in total. 170503 has taken 2 months.No, 360’s haven’t been touched yet. Haven’t heard a confirmed date for the first one to leave. Probably haven’t got enough in working order for it to leave yet!
I'm assuming there'll be a significant acceleration in progress, because at the current rate, I make it 124 months, or Jul 2035 before the programme is complete
Mordac
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Will the 158 that came over from South West Trains be made to conform to the rest?
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To some extent, it’ll be like having to carry out a repetitive task - the first time you do it, you go slowly whilst you get used to it, but then you speed up as you get through the process and gain familiarity.Thanks. Will the work be done at Crewe? If so, I am thinking that there are 41 Regional sets still to do, and then 21 Connect sets, so 62 in total. 170503 has taken 2 months.
I'm assuming there'll be a significant acceleration in progress, because at the current rate, I make it 124 months, or Jul 2035 before the programme is complete
But hopefully all the pain and wait will be worth it
Exactly this. There will be some teething issues when doing the first unit or two but once ironed out the rest of the fleet can be done much quickerTo some extent, it’ll be like having to carry out a repetitive task - the first time you do it, you go slowly whilst you get used to it, but then you speed up as you get through the process and gain familiarity.
But hopefully all the pain and wait will be worth it
In regards to the 360s, last I heard there was some sort of issue with the PIS systems that need fixing before work can commence. That's all I know, but from the sounds of it, it's more an issue that could come up that needs avoiding. Cannot confirm though
I don't think it's actually been said where the 360s are being refurbished yet
Jacob Porrett
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170503 pretty much ready to go now. A few bits here and there but on a whole it's looking good. Fingers crossed it goes out this weekend
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Are the ceilings getting clean now? I recall it being criticised up thread that they were not being tackled as part of the job.
Jacob Porrett
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I didn't clean them yesterday because they guys had the panels open to conduct some testing however I imagine they will get cleaned because they need it. When cleaning the walls you can tell they have been used for all those years with the dirty markings on them.
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Thanks for that post!
Jacob Porrett
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Also I don't think 170503 will be leaving this weekend because I've been told it's got some "snags" that have been found.
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A new EMR/EMT liveried 158 has appeared at Bristol Barton Hill (presumably the next for a refurb), does anyone know which one it is please?
158866 we think.
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Many thanks for the help
Trainman40083
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More likely a Class 170, than a Class 175.
TT-ONR-NRN
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Are you really qualified to comment on that if you can’t tell a Turbostar from a Coradia
Trainman40083
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170420 in fact. Maybe there was only one two car Class 158 available and someone thought 3 car is better than 2.
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I believe 1R70 and 1L16 are booked to be 170s - albeit as a four car (2x2) rather than three. Looking back this week it’s been a four car on two days, a five car on one, and a three car today.
There are (at least) 26 Regional units stopped today undergoing repair or failed (possibly more since that tally). That is the equivalent to more than the whole class 158 fleet being out of service carriage wise as some are 3 car 170s. Fleet state is dire.
Whatever it is it's too short compared to a 4 carriage 158 !
Are you really qualified to comment on that if you can’t tell a Turbostar from a Coradia
As I said above, it's too short compared to a 1 carriage 158.
But you're right - modern slidey-door things tend to look alike to me
TT-ONR-NRN
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So do one and four carriage trains apparentlyWhatever it is it's too short compared to a 4 carriage 158 !
As I said above, it's too short compared to a 1 carriage 158.
But you're right - modern slidey-door things tend to look alike to me
Oh alright, I’ll leave you alone now
So do one and four carriage trains apparently
Oh alright, I’ll leave you alone now
Apologies - typo - meant 4 carriages (I was changing trains at the time !)
Trainman40083
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Yes, I have heard several units are awaiting parts. Then we have the ones going through full interior refurbishment. In the case of Class 158s , a repaint into EMR livery.
Russel
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That's shocking, why is the fleet in such a state?