Northern Unit Refurbishments

[Thomas6187]

333001 moving back tomorrow

09:35 off Holbeck

 

[xotGD]

333001 moving back tomorrow

09:35 off Holbeck

Next week's commute has just developed a quantum of interest!

 

[superkev]

Next week's commute has just developed a quantum of interest!

I here it's got a more furry moquette same pattern.

 

[Allwinter_Kit]

Next week's commute has just developed a quantum of interest!

Indeed. I'll have to have a look and see what turns up - definitely be hoping for 333001!

 

[superkev]

Anyone any ideas Heaton Glasgow http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/P80148/2018/12/15/advanced
K

 

[507021]

Anyone any ideas Heaton Glasgow http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/P80148/2018/12/15/advanced
K

Presumably something going for refurbishment.

There is a path booked for 156449 and 496 to transfer tomorrow.

 

[jonesy3001]

Presumably something going for refurbishment.

There is a path booked for 156449 and 496 to transfer tomorrow.

could be this one going to heaton, with the other going back.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/P80332/2018/12/15/advanced

 

[507021]

could be this one going to heaton, with the other going back.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/P80332/2018/12/15/advanced

I would say so.

 

[SC318250]

One of those 2 were suppose to be going for refurb before heading south, unless things have changed

 

[Brian Aylott]

I was surprised to see that Newton Heath is listed has having 10 unrefurbished class 158s when I thought all Northern 158s where allocated to NL.
Anyone know what routes these 90mph units are allocated too.
Thanks
K

Sorry, where is anything stating that NH have any 158?
Of course, it is not true
Brian

 

[John C]

Here is 333001

https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotosonline/46322865081/in/dateposted/

 

[northernchris]

Here is 333001

https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotosonline/46322865081/in/dateposted/

The livery suits the style of the 333, will be interesting to see what the interior looks like

158787 has returned this morning too from receiving PRM mods

 

[superkev]

Sorry, where is anything stating that NH have any 158?
Of course, it is not true
Brian

See excellent blog at
https://merseyrailpep507.blogspot.com/p/unofficial-northern-fleet-list.html?m=1
Seen a list somewhere else too that lists 10 at NH. Prob all wrong.
K

 

[superkev]

Presumably something going for refurbishment.
There is a path booked for 156449 and 496 to transfer tomorrow.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K91728/2018/12/15/advanced

 

[jonesy3001]

See excellent blog at
https://merseyrailpep507.blogspot.com/p/unofficial-northern-fleet-list.html?m=1
Seen a list somewhere else too that lists 10 at NH. Prob all wrong.
K

could be a mistake, @507021

 

[themiller]

See excellent blog at
https://merseyrailpep507.blogspot.com/p/unofficial-northern-fleet-list.html?m=1
Seen a list somewhere else too that lists 10 at NH. Prob all wrong.
K

Is this maybe to do with the depot code for Neville Hill (NL) Being confused with that for Newton Heath (NH)?

 

[507021]

333001 has returned from Holbeck, with 333013 now there for refurbishment.

 

[507021]

156449 and 156496 have arrived at Heaton.

 

[xotGD]

333001 has returned from Holbeck, with 333013 now there for refurbishment.

Bang goes the theory that they were being done in numerical order!

I shall report back on the new and improved 001 as and when it produces on my commute.

 

[jonesy3001]

Next one for refurb, just another 90+ to go.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/tra...UZp4Lei2nXegywCjtfKiRJ995KLCJjLxKn29U0_lrszEg

 

[jonesy3001]

Next one for refurb, just another 90+ to go.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/tra...UZp4Lei2nXegywCjtfKiRJ995KLCJjLxKn29U0_lrszEg

cancelled.

 

[507021]

This month's blog update will be delayed, apologies.

 

[pemma]

Currently sat on a 150/2 with Ashbourne seating. No idea what low cost method Northern have used to replace the cushions but the seats are now as bad as the ones on the Merseytravel 142s. It feels like someone is forcing a piece of hard plastic in to your back.

 

[sprinterguy]

I note that 150120 is running around today looking very shiny in the new Northern livery, but with no external branding or insignia. Saw it leaving Leeds westbound attached to an unidentified 142 just before 10:25.

 

[northernchris]

I note that 150120 is running around today looking very shiny in the new Northern livery, but with no external branding or insignia. Saw it leaving Leeds westbound attached to an unidentified 142 just before 10:25.

Was on this today, it retains the FGW seat covers and panels

 

[175001]

120 will go to crewe in due course

 

[sd0733]

Refurbed 150143 standing at Crewe now been joined by 156427 also repainted and refurbed. Presumably heading back to northern together

 

[cactustwirly]

Currently sat on a 150/2 with Ashbourne seating. No idea what low cost method Northern have used to replace the cushions but the seats are now as bad as the ones on the Merseytravel 142s. It feels like someone is forcing a piece of hard plastic in to your back.

They probably haven't replaced the cushions....

 

[pemma]

They probably haven't replaced the cushions....

They have changed. I've been on a few refurbished and non-refurbished ones in the past week and the refurbished ones have less padding and have had some plastic thing inserted which means it's more comfortable to slouch than sit up straight. Not that the Ashbourne seats were ever designed for people to sit up straight. On one 'refurbished' 150/2 I noticed there were some brand new fold down seats near the toilet so I thought next time I get one of these I'll look to see if they are free. Yesterday morning I got a quiet 'refurbished' 150/2 but it didn't have any fold down seats near the toilet.

 

[Bletchleyite]

I noticed that the refurbished sets have thinner seat backs which means I can fit into an airline seat which I couldn't previously. A definite improvement.