They usually change over on Saturdays, so that makes sense. I take it 009 is still being examined at Derby?
I heard, on here I think, that 009 and possibly the one parked at Skipton requires 9 months of structural repairs which may be uneconomic. Anyone any news re scrap or repair.
What happened to it?
Corrosion repair most likely, and probably the fact that (like the 332s) they haven't had any sort of major overhaul since their inception...
the only reason that one might be parked at skipton is due to overnight stabling/that unit might not be in service that day
009 went to derby in September (I think) and should be back here by may or June
Not going to happen. They're not TPWS fitted for a start.
Are they definatly repairing 333 009, and if so I wonder who's paying for it - leasing company Angel trains, Siemens, CAF?
Thanks. Eastleigh a new venue to me for Northern 156 PRM/interior refresh.
Locos 37884 and 57305, I was already going to Leeds today for the 20 farewell so I’ll post some pics of it here
Thanks anyone know numbers.
Major structural problems as occurred on the previous 332s. Reported on here as needing 9 months to strip repair and reassemble. Interestingly 333 009 was the one stood outside the Siemens shed for was it over a year and used as a Christmas tree. Some doubt over the economics of repairing all 16.
Doesn't do CAfs reputation much good as the 333s are only just under 20 years old. 332s 23 years. The Pacers been withdrawn now although not popular or well liked have had well over 30 years service.....
AFAIK they are repairing it (i only know whats been said on the forum)
Sadly bottom line price seems to be everything in this age of non engineers and bean counters.
Anyone know unit numbers of the sat 18th crewe to and from Newton heath.
Not aware of any previous Northern 156s visiting Eastleigh. Perhaps it's something different to the usual PRM interior refresh. Mechanical problem or accident perhaps.
