Northern painting old units?

[Gizmogle]

I like Turbostars, but they're way too short. There are never any seats when I get on them. I much prefer 156s and 150s.

 

[voyagerdude220]

IMO I prefer 156's to 150's, simply because of it's different lay out, and "clag factor". Especially judging by the ride i had on 156461 on a trip from Ramsgreave & Wilpshire to Manchester Victoria one evening a few weeks ago.

I don't have anything against 150's at all really, it's just nice to see the odd 156 on the Clitheroe branch for a change.

170's - I enjoyed a very quiet ride on 3-car ex MML 505 from Piccadilly to Lime Street a while ago. I was sat on a seat in the small section directly behind the driver's cab. I couldn't hear any engine noise at all.

I didn't enjoy the return journey however on 170101 (this was before it's level crossing accident happened) because the 170 was very noisy.

158s- I don't mind them, but would hate the idea on doing a long journey from Manchester to Penzance on one when the service used to operate. However, i allways feel in need for a drink after a short ish journey from Highbridge to Bristol.

 

[Sprog]

IMO I prefer 156's to 150's, simply because of it's different lay out, and "clag factor". Especially judging by the ride i had on 156461 on a trip from Ramsgreave & Wilpshire to Manchester Victoria one evening a few weeks ago.....

"The clag factor..."

what on earth!?

Its a multiple unit.

 

[Max]

Yes, but you probably still get more 'clag' than from a Turbostar

With my moderating hat on, please could we try to get back on topic? This thread is supposed to be about how Northern are improving their fleet, not about how Central's units are getting even worse