Why would they go back from Landore to Derby ? They've just been transferred to TFW
It was an EMR 156 (156922 ex 422) returning to base after roof repairs at Landore
Why would they go back from Landore to Derby ? They've just been transferred to TFW
Does anyone know what the current situation with the ex-GA and ex-EMR 153s is...?
ex-EMR 153313/321/326 have been in service - are they still in service...?
ex-GA 153306/314/322 have been in service but I heard they went back to Landore - is this the case and is it for cab modifications (though wasn't that what they were there for before...?)
As for ex-EMR 153310 and ex-GA 153309/335, I have these as not having entered service yet - is this still the case or has/have one/two/all three of them entered service...?
Of the ex Anglia units today:
306, 309, 314, 322 are unallocated, 335 is on the ex 37 diagram from Rhymney with 153327 and 143602.
The ex EMR units;
310 is 04:47 to Llandovery then Fishguard and onto Pembroke Docks, 313 unallocated, 321 also on Pembroke Docks and 326 on Heart of Wales.
Are there any TfW 150s that are still awaiting PRM mods now? There can't be many still left to do and I'm guessing all of the 158s are fully PRM modified now?
Have TFW withdrawn all their pacers now? GWR have and northern have withdrawn most.
No, there are still loads out in use.Have TFW withdrawn all their pacers now? GWR have and northern have withdrawn most.
Updated list as at 4 days ago
https://tfwunofficial.wordpress.com/2019/10/06/tfw-rail-unofficial-fleet-list/
No still on daily useHave TFW withdrawn all their pacers now? GWR have and northern have withdrawn most.
I didn't think this was a serious post on first reading. TfW haven't withdrawn any Pacers, and they can't withdraw any until all 9 x 769s are in daily passenger service. I'm pretty sure that GWR haven't withdrawn any Pacers either, and are running theirs paired up with 150s.Have TFW withdrawn all their pacers now? GWR have and northern have withdrawn most.
it is serious - im not from the area so im not "keeping up" as well as with other stuff.I didn't think this was a serious post on first reading. TfW haven't withdrawn any Pacers, and they can't withdraw any until all 9 x 769s are in daily passenger service. I'm pretty sure that GWR haven't withdrawn any Pacers either, and are running theirs paired up with 150s.
I didn't think this was a serious post on first reading. TfW haven't withdrawn any Pacers, and they can't withdraw any until all 9 x 769s are in daily passenger service. I'm pretty sure that GWR haven't withdrawn any Pacers either, and are running theirs paired up with 150s.
yes - that has been discussed on the appropriate thread however I was asking about TFW's pacers.GWRs 143s should currently run around paired with 150s but at the moment due to the coronavirus most have been placed to one side in Exeter New Yard on a rarely used siding apart from a couple that went to Bristol for some reason.
No, there are still loads out in use.
thanks for the more sensible replies everyone elseNo still on daily use
yes - that has been discussed on the appropriate thread however I was asking about TFW's pacers.
thanks for the more sensible replies everyone else
edit: I dont mean your reply is "not sensibe" @PHILIPE
Apologies, I didn't realise you were referring to the situation with the coronavirus. I thought you were asking if TfW had withdrawn their Pacers permanently, you're post wasn't clear on this.it is serious - im not from the area so im not "keeping up" as well as with other stuff.
I think you seem to think I mean in general? I mean at the moment because of coronavirus
Whatever it was scheduled to be it didn’t actually run!Just a heads up, there appears to be a path for today from Eastleigh TRSMD to Cardiff Canton, arriving here just before 1pm. If I remember correctly, there’s a photo of a class 67 in TfW livery with a Mk4 set that’s recently been in the workshop in Eastleigh, could this potentially be the first 67 in TfW livery and Mk4 set to come to South Wales? (Which if it does run, could be for fitters training at the depot maybe?)
Not surprising non essential and with the reduced timetable and traffic likely isn't needed or wasn't the crews with people off illWhatever it was scheduled to be it didn’t actually run!
to my knowledge, all 30 are still serviceable. they're allowed to be used until 31/7/20. It was mentioned in the last Senedd meeting with TfW Rail that they'll ask for extended dispensation if necessary - I reckon that if that were to be given though it would finally place the coupling restriction on them.Have TFW withdrawn all their pacers now? GWR have and northern have withdrawn most.
Likely but only if they have enough trains to do so as the 769s and 230s still aren't in serviceto my knowledge, all 30 are still serviceable. they're allowed to be used until 31/7/20. It was mentioned in the last Senedd meeting with TfW Rail that they'll ask for extended dispensation if necessary - I reckon that if that were to be given though it would finally place the coupling restriction on them.
There is a Transport for Wales class 230 currently running test trials on the North Cotswold line, usually Evesham to Honeybourne a couple of runs a day. Hope to get pics soon, but lockdown may prevent usual reporters from posting.
Does that leave eight 150s left to do?150231 is due to head back to Cardiff this evening on 5Z50 after its PRM mods. Not sure what is heading up to take its place.
Does that leave eight 150s left to do?