Northern Unit Refurbishments

[387star]

Sounds like 150275, which was the initial refurb before the grabrails were changed to yellow. It recently gained the new seat covers

Back to the future

 

[3973EXL]

Newton Heath - Crewe move

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K05891/2020-01-04/detailed

 

[3270]

Newton Heath - Crewe move

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K05891/2020-01-04/detailed

150102

 

[superkev]

150102

Thanks
I had 150 102 as already done warranty work perhaps
K

 

[superkev]

In case not reported 150 201 is parked at Doncaster works.
K

 

[py_megapixel]

Didn't get the number, but there is now a 150 with what I assume is the complete refurb. Full PRM mods, moquette seating in two-tone blue, USB ports, CCTV and a complete interior and exterior repaint (or re-vinyl, to be pedantic).

They also have useless advertising screens. It seems a waste of an opportunity to connect them to the PIS, given that the currently fitted screens are dreadful.

Here are a few photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/186220313@N06/albums/72157712511958017

 

[LOL The Irony]

how come 150209 wasn't refurbished straight after it arrived from GWR? you would have thought they would at least give it a toilet

They're supposed to go in between another 150 each, therefore they were probably envisioned to be refurbished along with the 150 they were going into. However, the idea to reform some 150/1's into 3 car trains using some /2's appears to have completely fallen by the wayside, with Wikipedia no longer mentioning it anywhere.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

They're supposed to go in between another 150 each, therefore they were probably envisioned to be refurbished along with the 150 they were going into. However, the idea to reform some 150/1's into 3 car trains using some /2's appears to have completely fallen by the wayside, with Wikipedia no longer mentioning it anywhere.

However, platform extension plans on several routes are still based on the assumption of 60m formations... that's the joined-up thinking that the British railway industry is so famed for!

 

[darylyates17]

Not sure if it’s been noted but 150106 is now in Northern Livery but still retains its FGW/GWR interior colours

 

[_toommm_]

I'm on 158792 this morning, which is coupled to a 153 and the PIS is off. Is this as a result of the 153 being coupled to it, and surely this wouldn't now be allowed?

 

[AMD]

I'm on 158792 this morning, which is coupled to a 153 and the PIS is off. Is this as a result of the 153 being coupled to it, and surely this wouldn't now be allowed?

If there's a unit without the TrainFX system (auto announcements) in the consist, the method of work is manual announcements; using the TrainFX can prevent the cab to cab being used as the auto announcements cannot be overridden in the unit without the system.

 

[johntea]

A 150 was running York - Leeds via Harrogate this evening, relating to dementia :-

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/n...-train-to-recognise-dementia-friendly-railway

Northern has named one of its trains in honour of the Bentham Line and the work carried out by the Leeds – Morecambe Community Rail Partnership (LMCRP) to create a dementia-friendly railway.

Not quite sure what it was doing on the Harrogate line if it was designed in honour of the Bentham line, are Northern really that tight on units?!

 

[superkev]

Path on RTT sat only Newton heath to Crewe.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K00213/2020-01-11/detailed.
Perhaps PRM/ interior refresh have recommenced after the christmas break.
K

 

[skyhigh]

A 150 was running York - Leeds via Harrogate this evening, relating to dementia :-

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/n...-train-to-recognise-dementia-friendly-railway

Northern has named one of its trains in honour of the Bentham Line and the work carried out by the Leeds – Morecambe Community Rail Partnership (LMCRP) to create a dementia-friendly railway.

Not quite sure what it was doing on the Harrogate line if it was designed in honour of the Bentham line, are Northern really that tight on units?!

As far as I'm aware, that unit is just diagrammed as a standard 150 (I've certainly seen it around!)

 

[IamTrainsYT]

A 150 was running York - Leeds via Harrogate this evening, relating to dementia :-

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/n...-train-to-recognise-dementia-friendly-railway

Northern has named one of its trains in honour of the Bentham Line and the work carried out by the Leeds – Morecambe Community Rail Partnership (LMCRP) to create a dementia-friendly railway.

Not quite sure what it was doing on the Harrogate line if it was designed in honour of the Bentham line, are Northern really that tight on units?!

It spends quite a lot of time in the northwest, I have seen it lots of times

 

[jonesy3001]

movements today between newton heath and wolverton;
first run already moving
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O79203/2020-01-11/detailed
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O79310/2020-01-11/detailed

and allerton and wolverton, if they run;

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O79229/2020-01-11/detailed
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O79281/2020-01-11/detailed

 

[WVL14]

movements today between newton heath and wolverton;
first run already moving
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O79203/2020-01-11/detailed
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O79310/2020-01-11/detailed

and allerton and wolverton, if they run;

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O79229/2020-01-11/detailed
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O79281/2020-01-11/detailed

Wolverton to Newton Heath - 156459
Newton Heath to Wolverton - 156429

Wolverton to Allerton - 323229
Allerton to Wolverton - 323236

 

[IamTrainsYT]

Wolverton to Allerton - 323229

Only just managed to see 226 now we have another one! They are getting them refurbished quite quickly

 

[43096]

Wolverton to Newton Heath - 156459
Newton Heath to Wolverton - 156429

Wolverton to Allerton - 323229
Allerton to Wolverton - 323236

Does anyone know when did 323229 go to Wolverton - a quick search doesn’t turn up the date it went?

 

[WVL14]

Does anyone know when did 323229 go to Wolverton - a quick search doesn’t turn up the date it went?

323229 went to Wolverton 23-11-19.

 

[43096]

323229 went to Wolverton 23-11-19.

Thanks!

 

[jonesy3001]

they'll have the 323s done before the sprinters at this rate.
What's in Wolverton now for refurb?

 

[JakeMurphy]

150102 was also seen doing Crewe to Newton Heath

 

[superkev]

Wolverton to Newton Heath - 156459
Newton Heath to Wolverton - 156429

Wolverton to Allerton - 323229
Allerton to Wolverton - 323236

Thanks.
For interest returned 156 459 has been at Wolverton since 12th Nov 2019 and 323 229 since 23 Nov so I would hope theve got the full treatment rather than just PRM.
K

 

[superkev]

Newton heath to Crewe just on way.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K00213/2020-01-11/detailed
Is this 150 102 or was that earlier.
K

 

[WVL14]

Newton heath to Crewe just on way.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K00213/2020-01-11/detailed
Is this 150 102 or was that earlier.
K

150102 on 1039 Crewe CS to Newton Heath.
150115 on 1404 Newton Heath to Crewe CS.

 

[superkev]

150102 on 1039 Crewe CS to Newton Heath.
150115 on 1404 Newton Heath to Crewe CS.

As I think both these have already been PRM'd its probably warranty work.
Anyone in the know as to which Northern units are in the various works - Ariva traincare Crewe, Wabtech Doncaster, Wabtech Kilmarnock, ? Wolverton etc.
K

 

[IamTrainsYT]

150102 on 1039 Crewe CS to Newton Heath.

Saw this at newton Heath just before it left

 

[northernchris]

As I think both these have already been PRM'd its probably warranty work.
Anyone in the know as to which Northern units are in the various works - Ariva traincare Crewe, Wabtech Doncaster, Wabtech Kilmarnock, ? Wolverton etc.
K

150115 may receive the new seat covers and repaint whilst at Crewe

150228 and 150268 are at Kilmarnock, 150110, 150201, 150215 and 150218 are at Doncaster.

 

[superkev]

150115 may receive the new seat covers and repaint whilst at Crewe

150228 and 150268 are at Kilmarnock, 150110, 150201, 150215 and 150218 are at Doncaster.

Thanks, Of the 150s I think that just leaves 150/ 111, 122, 209, 210, 226 awaiting entry to works for PRM mods with 6 in works.
156s still around 10 to PRM with 1 in works
158s all PRMed with around 4 in works.
K