GA class 156 to EMR

[Icky Qualms]

Does anyone know how many cl 156 have transferred from GA to EMR up to the present

 

[Failed Unit]

I had heard 2. But my travels today were still on over crowded 153s. The staff are not expecting improvements until after Christmas. “Keep with us. We will be rid of them soon”. Can’t happen quickly enough.

 

[Icky Qualms]

This was 156418 at Stowmarket on 7th Dec , totally unsuitable for the number of passengers intending to travel

 

[Murray J]

yeah 2 have so far, 156406 is one of them but I don't know what the second one is.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dd67773/49234765367/ 156406 operating for EMR (not my photo)

 

[43055]

yeah 2 have so far, 156406 is one of them but I don't know what the second one is.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dd67773/49234765367/ 156406 operating for EMR (not my photo)

406 has just got back from PRM. It has always been a EMR unit. I think 416 is currently at Derby in the shed.

 

[dk1]

Gave mine a good slow wash at Crown Point earlier so it looks half decent

 

[Domh245]

yeah 2 have so far, 156406 is one of them but I don't know what the second one is.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dd67773/49234765367/ 156406 operating for EMR (not my photo)

406 has been with East Midlands since the days of central trains

Here in EMT livery in 2008: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markyh/2689266473/ (not my photo either!)

 

[Murray J]

Ok, just I was told on another thread it was an ex GA one.

 

[greatvoyager]

Is it true that they are being renumbered in the 1569xx range?

 

[43055]

Is it true that they are being renumbered in the 1569xx range?

Yes. 156409 has already been remembered 156909.

 

[greatvoyager]

Yes. 156409 has already been remembered 156909.

Thank you.

 

[D365]

What's the renumbering in aid of, if anything?

 

[tom1649]

What's the renumbering in aid of, if anything?

They can't be coupled to EMR units due to different public address equipment.

 

[greatvoyager]

They can't be coupled to EMR units due to different public address equipment.

Are the ex-GA 156s going to be repainted?

 

[CR165022]

Are the ex-GA 156s going to be repainted?

Yes, one has already (156909)

 

[greatvoyager]

Yes, one has already (156909)

Thank you, can't wait to see what it looks like.

 

[NewSt]

Thank you, can't wait to see what it looks like.

Here's a photo (not my photo):

 

[greatvoyager]

Here's a photo (not my photo):

I have to say, I quite like that livery.

 

[NewSt]

I have to say, I quite like that livery.

I agree, looks pretty nice!

 

[greatvoyager]

I agree, looks pretty nice!

I think I prefer it to the livery used on 222104.

 

[CHAPS2034]

They can't be coupled to EMR units due to different public address equipment.

What? Is that correct?

Flipping heck, can't believe that you lose all your flexibility to schedule units together over something so trivial.

And when you say EMR units do you mean just 156s or 153s and 158s as well?

 

[Scott1]

What? Is that correct?

Flipping heck, can't believe that you lose all your flexibility to schedule units together over something so trivial.

And when you say EMR units do you mean just 156s or 153s and 158s as well?

This is correct, They can't be attached to any existing EMR 15x units.

 

[LowLevel]

They can couple to class 153 but not 156/8 apparently. They have class 170 PA and call for aid interfaces which aren't compatible with the ex EMT fleet.

 

[greatvoyager]

They can couple to class 153 but not 156/8 apparently. They have class 170 PA and call for aid interfaces which aren't compatible with the ex EMT fleet.

Does that mean that, in theory, they'd be able to work in multiple with the 170s EMR will receive?

 

[dk1]

They can couple to class 153 but not 156/8 apparently. They have class 170 PA and call for aid interfaces which aren't compatible with the ex EMT fleet.

The call for aid feature on them is hilarious. Never mind not sounding in another unit if activated, they don't always sound in both cabs of the unit concerned & are not linked to the brakes. They've not worked properly since the units where refurbished & the tacky system installed.

 

[Andy Pacer]

EMR 156909 is in service today on the Nottingham - Skegness route as seen here before I boarded the 07.31 in Nottingham.

 

[NewSt]

I think I prefer it to the livery used on 222104.

Me too, looks a lot smarter.

 

[youngiecj]

156909 working today 0731/1245/1744 NOT-SKG and returns

 

[Failed Unit]

How many GA 156s are in service? Will I still be stuck on overcrowded 153s in the new year?

 

[greatvoyager]

Me too, looks a lot smarter.

Only problem is the white is more susceptible to dirt and grime.