London Midland 172 staff briefs

[85A]

the failure today was a minor snagging fault to do with the brake handle. Caused cancellations but a quick swap over and back to normal service. Timings consistantly better than a 150 overall.

 

[lm321412]

Went on my first 172 today, 172345 and have to say very impressive. Also the talk of the 172s being too slow is rubbish and we made up time after departing BMO 2 down we arrived into SBJ on-time. I noticed the driver taking it very tentatively however they are a much needed improvement over the 150s.

Few photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/photography_by_tom/6147906834/in/photostream/ 172345

http://www.flickr.com/photos/photography_by_tom/6147881800/in/photostream/ 172339

 

[150001]

Exactly. The 172s are doing well (touchwood!) and I have also seen them all on time and no problem at all. A perfect replacement for the 150s.

 

[atsf_fT]

He hates them which is why he keeps going out to photographing them!! and it's nice to see that the platform extension work is progressing well.

i never said i hated them

 

[Tomonthetrain]

172339/40/45 are in service today

 

[Old Hill Bank]

i never said i hated them

Well stop moaning about them them!

Had another ride on one today, they are good.

Nice to see the diagrams are being ramped up already.

 

[150001]

All we need now is one being put on the Dorridge line!

 

[trains2064]

The was a 172 to Dorridge with customers yesterday I was told.

07.19 from Birmingham Snow Hill to Dorridge and that makes the 07.56 back.

(this diagram leads into the 08.55 from Stourbridge to Stratford)

 

[Old Hill Bank]

The was a 172 to Dorridge with customers yesterday I was told.

07.19 from Birmingham Snow Hill to Dorridge and that makes the 07.56 back.

(this diagram leads into the 08.55 from Stourbridge to Stratford)

That's booked as 5 car with the 2 car set removed at Snow Hill at 9 25, certainly the 17 20 BSH to SBJ was a 3 car 172 (same diagram) so what did it work with at the start of the day?

 

[CliveJones]

It was worked by 172345 & 150107

 

[trainspotter]

It seem to that some members are passing personal insults to others for saying what they see and what happens.

It is a forum to help enthusiasts by the enthusiasts and not to aim coments to other members. Yes a lot of rubbish is spoken about in some threads, but it is not the place to single members out for making comments on what they see.


regards to all


Trainspotter

 

[Tomonthetrain]

172339/172343 are todays duo

 

[trainspotter]

172 211 out today from Worcester on driver training! seen at Galton Gridge @ 10:50am Tys bound and @ Moor St @ 11:22 Worcs bound! Tyseley yard was full of 172's at least 9 sets dinner time!

 

[T163R]

I keep on thinking they should have (green) underframe boxes and green obstacle deflectors...
When I look at a LM 172/3 photo, I think there's something missing...

 

[150001]

You're right, I agree.

 

[trainspotter]

172 in service today! it is at Stourbrige Junc waiting to take the 16:22 back to Moor Street!
unit # unknow at this time!

 

[newtownmgr]

Should be 4 possibly 5 out from tomorrow plus saturday diagrams from next Sat. Maybe a 2 car out as somebody let 150102 go to FGW last weekend(not supposed to have gone until 27/09) so short of units.

Up to 6 sets required at Worcs for training during middle part of week as they are trying to get last 20 or so Drivers passed out by early/mid October.

10 sets supposed to be in service from Oct 3rd.

 

[trainspotter]

172 in service today! it is at Stourbrige Junc waiting to take the 16:22 back to Moor Street!
unit # unknow at this time!

unit was 172 345 and worked to Worcs and retured through langley Green @ 17:05

 

[trainspotter]

345 back at Rowley with 19:34 off RR to Worcester, for a Sunday evening this train was well loaded.


The LED's play havoc with the photos! Not liking them!!!!!!

 

[MCR247]

Its a great photo nontheless

 

[trainspotter]

Its a great photo nontheless

Thanks! when they are in full flight service will get more time to get them right! not sure what causes the reflection on the lens!

 

[Tomonthetrain]

I've done a timings sheet of where the 172s will be at M-F

 

[trainspotter]

Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[fgwrich]

Should be 4 possibly 5 out from tomorrow plus saturday diagrams from next Sat. Maybe a 2 car out as somebody let 150102 go to FGW last weekend(not supposed to have gone until 27/09) so short of units.

Are you sure about that? Ive got 150102 listed down as:

(150101) Available for use from 12th Sep
(150102) Available for use from 19th Sep

With

(150122) Available for use from 26th Sep
(150124) Available for use from 3rd Oct

 

[Techniquest]

unit was 172 345 and worked to Worcs and retured through langley Green @ 17:05

I'm sure that was the same one that I noted at Hagley around 1pm, headed for Stratford-upon-Avon.

 

[Class172]

Yes, now my train in the morning is going to be 172 operated (07:46 DTW - WOF 07:56). It will be interesting to see if it keeps time as this service never is on time when operated by a 150.

 

[atsf_fT]

due to a signal fault at Hartlebury ? and trespassers on the line between
Jewellery Quarter and hawthorns it was a little hectic today.

172 342+216 were also together on the stratford training run.


photos - dorridge - solihull , just before the rains came :cry:

 

[talltim]

The benefits include 2+2 seating, air conditioning, more leg room, spacious and bright interior with London Midland branding and open vestibules

Can anyone explain to me how London Midland branding is a benefit?

 

[Old Hill Bank]

Can anyone explain to me how London Midland branding is a benefit?

lol perhaps it will make them go faster!!

 

[150001]

345 back at Rowley with 19:34 off RR to Worcester, for a Sunday evening this train was well loaded.


The LED's play havoc with the photos! Not liking them!!!!!!

A great photo. I don't see any problem on it!