Northern Unit Refurbishments

[Class455]

How many 170's are still to be done? I know 170461 still needs to go in as its still in SR livery but any others?

 

[323 Class]

This one was at Leeds 17th April, not sure if it's gone for refurb in the last month.

 

[superkev]

Couple of movements too and from Crewe to from Neville hill today fri 17th May. One is
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O06458/2019/05/17/advanced
I've lost track of the units away for refurb.
K

 

[61653 HTAFC]

How many 170's are still to be done? I know 170461 still needs to go in as its still in SR livery but any others?

170456 is still in Scotrail spec, on TPE Huddersfield duties today.

 

[superkev]

One going the other way Neville hill to Crewe.
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O06533/2019/05/17/advanced.
K

 

[John C]

158902 was on Crewe to Neville Hill

 

[Class455]

170456 is still in Scotrail spec, on TPE Huddersfield duties today.

Saw it today at Huddersfield

 

[WVL14]

158905 allocated to 5N42 1535 Neville Hill to Crewe CS

 

[507021]

How many 170's are still to be done? I know 170461 still needs to go in as its still in SR livery but any others?

170453-457 and 461 haven't been refurbished yet, 170459 is currently at Crewe.

 

[WVL14]

170453-457 and 461 haven't been refurbished yet, 170459 is currently at Crewe.

170459 returned from Crewe to Neville Hill on 11-5. As type this its allocated to the 1739 Leeds to Knaresborough.
Currently no Northern 170s showing at Crewe.
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[507021]

170459 returned from Crewe to Neville Hill on 11-5. As type this its allocated to the 1739 Leeds to Knaresborough.

Currently no Northern 170s showing at Crewe.

Ah right, thanks for that.

 

[PomWombat]

170453-457 and 461 haven't been refurbished yet

So that's the 5 with first class compartments still in Scotrail colours then. I guess they'll need a tad more work to refurbish & convert back to standard class only.

 

[superkev]

170459 returned from Crewe to Neville Hill on 11-5. As type this its allocated to the 1739 Leeds to Knaresborough.
Currently no Northern 170s showing at Crewe.
.

Something went Neville hill to Crewe this aft fri 17th may.
K

 

[superkev]

Two more movements between Neville Hill and Crewe works yesterday. After Fridays pair it certainly looks like things may have speeded up a bit and I've lost track of the numbers.
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y10046/2019/05/18/advanced
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y10027/2019/05/18/advanced
K

 

[northernchris]

158816 is back from PRM mods, although can't remember where these are done but may have been one of the above paths

 

[yorksrob]

Sadly they seem to be continuing with replacing the seats on the 158's. Had both types of 158 (seats replaced and seats not replaced) on the S&C and definitely preferred the old ones.

On the plus side got a 150 yesterday with actual new moquette, which was pleasing.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Sadly they seem to be continuing with replacing the seats on the 158's. Had both types of 158 (seats replaced and seats not replaced) on the S&C and definitely preferred the old ones.

On the plus side got a 150 yesterday with actual new moquette, which was pleasing.

The only 158 seats I'm happy to see the back of are the ones in the ex-Central Trains (I think) units, the ones with the blue grab-handles.

 

[yorksrob]

The only 158 seats I'm happy to see the back of are the ones in the ex-Central Trains (I think) units, the ones with the blue grab-handles.

Yes, it's always a disappointment to find those in a unit.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Yes, it's always a disappointment to find those in a unit.

Chapmans? They look basic and very dated but are comfortable.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Chapmans? They look basic and very dated but are comfortable.

A Northern 158 turning up with those seats is like hiring a stretch limousine, only to find it fitted out with plastic patio chairs! They're less comfortable than the much-maligned ironing boards IMO.

 

[Harvey B]

how comfortable are the 'Ironing Board' seats?, I've yet to go on a 158 with them on

 

[Harvey B]

Also, will the refurbished Northern units that have 'flat cloth' seats have them changed for moquette ones?

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Also, will the refurbished Northern units that have the 'flat cloth' seats be changed for moquette ones?

I think it was mentioned that they would be, though I doubt it'll be a priority.

 

[Harvey B]

I think it was mentioned that they would be, though I doubt it'll be a priority.

thanks, just wondering

 

[John C]

Former Scot Rail 158782 looking very smart following its refurbishment.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotosonline/40920676183/in/dateposted/

 

[Harvey B]

Anyone know when 333012 is due to be dragged back to Neville Hill?

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Anyone know when 333012 is due to be dragged back to Neville Hill?

I saw one of the cab ends in the shed at Holbeck as I passed earlier, with an inner vehicle end alongside. The cab front looked pretty much finished from what little I could tell, but there were a few workers busy with the adjacent vehicle.

 

[Harvey B]

safe to say, I think it'll likely be dragged back to NL this weekend

 

[xotGD]

I got to sample a refurbished 158 with 'ironing board' seats today from Sheffield to Leeds. By Barnsley my bum was numb!

Looks smart enough though.

 

[John C]

Anyone know when 333012 is due to be dragged back to Neville Hill?

Possibly this Friday 24th May, two workings are in realtime trains one from Holbeck to Neville Hill in the morning with a return working in the afternoon presumably like previous drags taking the next 333 for refurb.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97146/2019/05/24/advanced

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97147/2019/05/24/advanced