I think refurbishment is the wrong word as it's all cosmetic and above the solebar. The other day I noticed fresh out of works 158 90x issuing clouds of polluting black smoke when it set off. Northerns neglect of the air con is legendary.I’m on refurbished 158904 at Scarborough awaiting the 16.20 departure to Hull.
I’ve noticed that it does not have Wifi or usb sockets. However the aircon is not working and the hopper windows are all open in each car.
The PIS is not working either.
Here is a photo’ of the unit earlier on at Beverley on the 13.30 to Hull running 6 mins late.
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I have to make a correction. The PIS has just come on now we are on the move, and the screens are the other non scrolling screens.
Is that a dent in the gangway door or is it the light?
Could be the unit that was bricked at Starbeck on Sunday. It was definately a 1589xx unit.That is a bad dent in the gangway door.
Could be the unit that was bricked at Starbeck on Sunday. It was definately a 1589xx unit.
It’s just the plastic outer door that’s damaged. The main vestibule door would take a boulder at great speed to put a hole in it.I wouldn't imagine it being very warm at speed for the driver with the wind coming in from the gaping hole!
Thanks. Has it just had prm mods or repaint or more.150127 is now back out in service
It's been cancelled once againNew Kilmarnock to NH on RTT this friday presumably the 3rd attempt at getting 150 277 back.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O41186/2019/09/20/advanced
No sign of of any replacements for the cancelled too and from Doncaster trips. I wonder if there having problems with drivers probably from Freightliner
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Unbelievable. Northern will never finish the prm mods if they cant get things to and from works.It's been cancelled once again
Thanks. Has it just had prm mods or repaint or more.
Didn't see it on RTT I wonder if any of the other cancelled trips to and from works ran later.
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Are there any 170s at crewe at the momentSomething running too and from Neville hill and Crewe today prob 158s. Currently on its way north.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97127/2019/09/21/advanced
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I think 170 454 was down at Crewe so today may be a 170 or 158 swap.Are there any 170s at crewe at the moment
Most likely becaise those are the only two types of trains being refurbished at CreweI think 170 454 was down at Crewe so today may be a 170 or 158 swap.
Anyone got railcam.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97127/2019/09/21/advanced
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All 4 of today's movements between Neville hill and works have run.333 008 is on it's way back to Neville Hill today,
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/ ... 1/advanced
With another 333 (hopefully either 002, 004,006 or 016) going back later
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/ ... 1/advanced
Same hereAll 4 of today's movements between Neville hill and works have run.
No idea of set numbers other than redecorated 333 008 to NL.
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333 008 is on it's way back to Neville Hill today,
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/ ... 1/advanced
With another 333 (hopefully either 002, 004,006 or 016) going back later
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/ ... 1/advanced
seems like Northern are favouring to refurb the odd numbered units over the even numbered ones for some reason, the next two into refurb after this need to be odd numbered units IMHO333003.
seems like Northern are favouring to refurb the odd numbered units over the even numbered ones for some reason, the next two into refurb after this need to be odd numbered units IMHO
Have all the gw examples had there PRM mods.Heard from someone at Exeter St Davids today, that 150202/207/216 are due to leave GWR for Northern at the end of this month, I thought it was a bit odd as 207 only went to GWR several months ago. If anyone could confirm anything it would be great
Was it at the end of one of EXD's platforms?Heard from someone at Exeter St Davids today, that 150202/207/216 are due to leave GWR for Northern at the end of this month, I thought it was a bit odd as 207 only went to GWR several months ago. If anyone could confirm anything it would be great
If you mean have all of GWR's 150s been modified to PRM standard, then yes they all have but I am slightly unsure about 207.Have all the gw examples had there PRM mods.
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I’m pretty sure it has - I’ve seen pictures of it in GWR green livery and the external destination display is dot matrixIf you mean have all of GWR's 150s been modified to PRM standard, then yes they all have but I am slightly unsure about 207.
Heard from someone at Exeter St Davids today, that 150202/207/216 are due to leave GWR for Northern at the end of this month, I thought it was a bit odd as 207 only went to GWR several months ago. If anyone could confirm anything it would be great
Thanks for the clarificationYes they are coming to us at Northern but I’ve not heard an official date of their arrival. 3 more to tick of my to drive list.