GWR Class 150s

[Peter Mugridge]

GWR are not in a position or not of “wanting” them. Porterbrook is not going to spend the money to keep them going and, at present, the DfT is not going to authorise their future use on their TOCs.

So, unless something dramatic happens, the Welsh sets are heading for the scrapyard.

Could the DfT block their export ( suggested on another thread this morning - albeit with a suggestion that it's TfW units involved https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...-now-just-class-15x-to-go.250144/post-7250805 ) on the grounds of their condition?

 

[michael74]

GWR are not in a position or not of “wanting” them. Porterbrook is not going to spend the money to keep them going and, at present, the DfT is not going to authorise their future use on their TOCs.

So, unless something dramatic happens, the Welsh sets are heading for the scrapyard.

Good, can't stand them

 

[pokemonsuper9]

Could the DfT block their export ( suggested on another thread this morning - albeit with a suggestion that it's TfW units involved https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...-now-just-class-15x-to-go.250144/post-7250805 ) on the grounds of their condition?

I see no reason why the export of 150s would be a DfT issue, the moment they're off the tracks they're just an oversized load on a truck.

 

[Clarence Yard]

Could the DfT block their export ( suggested on another thread this morning - albeit with a suggestion that it's TfW units involved https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...-now-just-class-15x-to-go.250144/post-7250805 ) on the grounds of their condition?

No, it’s none of their business. They don’t want them anyway.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Good, can't stand them

Took the words right out of my mouth.

 

[grecian ern]

It would appear either 150219 or 238 is on its way back home. 5V83 9-37 Wolverton to Exeter TMD today

 

[superalbs]

It would appear either 150219 or 238 is on its way back home. 5V83 9-37 Wolverton to Exeter TMD today

Are we expecting this one in green?

 

[Benjwri]

Are we expecting this one in green?

I passed it on the WCML waiting to leave, it’s in Green on the outside.

 

[grecian ern]

5H71 08-32 Exeter to wolverton this morning. Another 150 gone up?

 

[CR165022]

It would appear either 150219 or 238 is on its way back home. 5V83 9-37 Wolverton to Exeter TMD today

Was 150219.

 

[150249]

5H71 08-32 Exeter to wolverton this morning. Another 150 gone up?

I would assume 232. Would anyone be able to confirm?

 

[DBS92042]

I would assume 232. Would anyone be able to confirm?

It is indeed 150232

 

[superalbs]

So I guess that's the end of the blue interiors on GWR then? Can't think what else would still have it.

 

[150249]

So I guess that's the end of the blue interiors on GWR then? Can't think what else would still have it.

All the 166s are complete aren't they?