SWR Repaints and Refurbishments

[Doomotron]

I imagine so. I expect it to match the existing SWR livery with the stripes etc. Although I'm curious about the front door, as on the SWR livery on all units at the moment, it is light grey to contrast with the dark grey vinyl at the front...

I think the front door will be vinylled to silver.

 

[387star]

Must be a fully refurbished desiro out soon

Odd to have no photos anywhere of the full refit

Great job on the 185s

 

[MatthewRead]

Must be a fully refurbished desiro out soon

Odd to have no photos anywhere of the full refit

Great job on the 185s

SWR don't have 185's!

 

[pompeyfan]

SWR don't have 185's!

But first group do.

Still no sign of 444040 after going into Eastleigh Arlington back in January. I understand they’re having issues with sourcing parts.

 

[Goldfish62]

But first group do.

Still no sign of 444040 after going into Eastleigh Arlington back in January. I understand they’re having issues with sourcing parts.

Is it Wabtec doing the refurb?

 

[pompeyfan]

I thought it was Arlington Fleet based at Eastleigh depot. I’m sure someone can confirm either way shortly.

 

[E_Reeves]

It was reported as being at Eastleigh back in March, nothing since

 

[Train Boy]

It was reported as being at Eastleigh back in March, nothing since

Still there as of Saturday 30th June, confirmed sighting... (and as of today too!)

 

[TEW]

450087 and 450110 now got part refurbished interiors.

 

[superalbs]

I apologise for the truly awful picture quality, but it appears that 159103 still has the ex-Anglia seating in first class! It's a shame they didn't keep this, as it seems to be much comfier than what they decided on.

 

[fgwrich]

I thought it was Arlington Fleet based at Eastleigh depot. I’m sure someone can confirm either way shortly.

Siemens. Arlington operates and leases the works from St Modwen, Siemens leases 2 roads within the works and this is where the Desiro overhauls are taking place. Kiepe is leasing one of the sheds around the back of the works for the 442 work (the former Electrical test sheds). Incidentally Wabtec's presence has been contract dependant over the last few years, having rented some roads for the FGW Class 143, 153 & 158 overhauls, then left, then returned briefly to the former Van shop for the Southern 455 work a few years ago.

 

[Goldfish62]

I apologise for the truly awful picture quality, but it appears that 159103 still has the ex-Anglia seating in first class! It's a shame they didn't keep this, as it seems to be much comfier than what they decided on.

Much comfier than what seating?

 

[pompeyfan]

Siemens. Arlington operates and leases the works from St Modwen, Siemens leases 2 roads within the works and this is where the Desiro overhauls are taking place. Kiepe is leasing one of the sheds around the back of the works for the 442 work (the former Electrical test sheds). Incidentally Wabtec's presence has been contract dependant over the last few years, having rented some roads for the FGW Class 143, 153 & 158 overhauls, then left, then returned briefly to the former Van shop for the Southern 455 work a few years ago.

Interesting and informative, thanks for that.

 

[superalbs]

Much comfier than what seating?

More comfy than the design that the rest of the units have in first.

 

[59CosG95]

450557 now has SWR branding.

 

[59CosG95]

And so, on that note, does 455724.

 

[lewisf]

At this stage would it not be easier to state which units don’t have SWR branding? There can only be a couple with SWT branding left now.

 

[superalbs]

At this stage would it not be easier to state which units don’t have SWR branding? There can only be a couple with SWT branding left now.

Not for me, I rely on individual units to update the fleet list, so telling me which aren't done just adds an intermediate step.

 

[59CosG95]

Not for me, I rely on individual units to update the fleet list, so telling me which aren't done just adds an intermediate step.

So, on that bombshell, I make the following units out to still be in SWT branding (based on a lack of evidence to the contrary):
450569
450085
450090
450117
455702
455703
455720
455849

As to the details of new-interiored Desiros/Sprinters, I have no idea.

 

[Goldfish62]

So, on that bombshell, I make the following units out to still be in SWT branding (based on a lack of evidence to the contrary):
450569
450085
450090
450117
455702
455703
455720
455849

As to the details of new-interiored Desiros/Sprinters, I have no idea.

Sprinters?

 

[59CosG95]

Sprinters?

158s and 159s (so, Express Sprinters/South Western Turbos to be precise). 159014 has the new interior IIRC.

 

[Goldfish62]

158s and 159s (so, Express Sprinters/South Western Turbos to be precise). 159014 has the new interior IIRC.

Ah right, thanks.

 

[ValleyLines142]

So, on that bombshell, I make the following units out to still be in SWT branding (based on a lack of evidence to the contrary):
450569
450085
450090
450117
455702
455703
455720
455849

As to the details of new-interiored Desiros/Sprinters, I have no idea.

I thought all 455s were in SWR branding? Sure that's what someone quoted on here earlier on.

 

[59CosG95]

I thought all 455s were in SWR branding? Sure that's what someone quoted on here earlier on.

I certainly saw that all 455/9s, 456s, 458s and 707s were in SWR branding, but you could well be right.

 

[59CosG95]

Further evidence to the 455s being (almost) all done; 455720 now has the stickers.
Incidentally, 450090 is now stickered too.

 

[lewisf]

Further evidence to the 455s being (almost) all done; 455720 now has the stickers.
Incidentally, 450090 is now stickered too.

I haven't seen a 455 without SWR branding for months, unless there's a couple in a siding somewhere not being used and therefore still with SWT branding. Seeing as I usually see a unit in full SWR livery every day, any 455s with SWT branding can't be in active service.

 

[Goldfish62]

I haven't seen a 455 without SWR branding for months, unless there's a couple in a siding somewhere not being used and therefore still with SWT branding. Seeing as I usually see a unit in full SWR livery every day, any 455s with SWT branding can't be in active service.

Same here Not seen one with SWT branding for months.

 

[59CosG95]

Can confirm that 5702 and 450117 are both stickered.

 

[andyc20050]

450041 also had mini internal refurb.

 

[Dougal2345]

On an internaly refurbed 450 woking to Wat this morning- [...] Plugs at each bay a welcome feature.

Saw the new mains sockets for the first time the other day, and was quite surprised how shoddily they've been fitted, with not-very-neatly cut bits of hardboard used as 'shims' behind and underneath them. I wouldn't be happy with workmanship like that in my house...