Transfer of LNER HST 125s to East Midlands Railway (EMR)

[43 302]

For spares, presumably? The amount of work to fit it to an EMT trailer would surely not be justified? But with the DfT calling the shots, I suppose it can't be ruled out.

Incidentally, presumably they aren't intending to vinyl any of the HSTs in the purple and white livery which the remainder of their 'short-term' fleet is getting?

To support the other two ex LNER porterbrook TSDs

 

[43055]

43290 and a rake of MK3s has been moved to Barrow Hill from Gascoigne Wood today on 5Z41.

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[43 302]

43290 and a rake of MK3s has been moved to Barrow Hill from Gascoigne Wood today on 5Z41.

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NL54. Moved by 50007 + 50049.

 

[Impey0711]

I was on the 17:19 St Pancras to Loughborough yesterday I know 43 368 was the rear power car but what was on the front please as I didn't manage to catch it

 

[43 302]

I was on the 17:19 St Pancras to Loughborough yesterday I know 43 368 was the rear power car but what was on the front please as I didn't manage to catch it

43468 + 43073.

 

[nat67]

Today was 43272's first day in traffic on the MML along with NL57, minus a TS short.

 

[DB]

Today was 43272's first day in traffic on the MML along with NL57, minus a TS short.

Well first day this time round! A few years ago it was an EMT power car, in their livery and with a VP185 engine.

 

[greatvoyager]

Well first day this time round! A few years ago it was an EMT power car, in their livery and with a VP185 engine.

True, but it will be the first time on the MML since being renumbered.

 

[43 302]

NL55 moved from Gascoigne Wood to Neville Hill today. NL58 is still undergoing work at Neville Hill. There is a scrap move to Newport Docks which I am reasonably confident will be four trailers from NL01 and the TGS from NL12.

 

[DB]

NL55 moved from Gascoigne Wood to Neville Hill today. NL58 is still undergoing work at Neville Hill. There is a scrap move to Newport Docks which I am reasonably confident will be four trailers from NL01 and the TGS from NL12.

What's happening to the other three trailers?

 

[XCTurbostar]

Which set has been repainted?

 

[43096]

What's happening to the other three trailers?

Further use.

 

[YorksLad12]

NL55 moved from Gascoigne Wood to Neville Hill today. NL58 is still undergoing work at Neville Hill. There is a scrap move to Newport Docks which I am reasonably confident will be four trailers from NL01 and the TGS from NL12.

Coincidentally, I think I saw that pass through Leeds. I like RTT's entry for Leeds on this journey, though I've no idea how what it says would work in practice...

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[yorksrob]

Just seen a loco hauling a rake of EMR mk 3's through Leeds station, doubtless into history.

Very sad moment.

 

[heedfan]

Just seen a loco hauling a rake of EMR mk 3's through Leeds station, doubtless into history.

Very sad moment.

41084, 42327, 42112, 42113, 44070. Off for scrap.

 

[yorksrob]

41084, 42327, 42112, 42113, 44070. Off for scrap.

Thanks for the confirmation.

 

[WesternLancer]

Just seen a loco hauling a rake of EMR mk 3's through Leeds station, doubtless into history.

Very sad moment.

Shame - the EMR stock is very good, IMHO, as I've said before.

 

[yorksrob]

Shame - the EMR stock is very good, IMHO, as I've said before.

Indeed. Fully agree with you.

 

[43 302]

Certainly kept in better mechanical condition by NL.

 

[WesternLancer]

Certainly kept in better mechanical condition by NL.

Yes, u might think a market for it with a tour operator etc maybe

 

[Ladder23]

Have lost touch with the 125's recently, can anyone quickly summarise any that have been taken away/ introduced to EMR?

 

[43 302]

Have lost touch with the 125's recently, can anyone quickly summarise any that have been taken away/ introduced to EMR?

Lost:
1/2 of NL01
NL06
NL07
TGS from NL12 (swapped for the one from NL01)

Introduced:
NL51
NL56
NL57

NL58 on the way.

 

[LBOTG]

Haven't been keeping up with anything for months

Just wondering: is it only ex-LNER HST sets running on the MML now?

If there are any ex-EMT (so not from LNER) sets still regularly working, are they on any specific diagrams?

Thanks in advance

 

[43055]

Haven't been keeping up with anything for months

Just wondering: is it only ex-LNER HST sets running on the MML now?

If there are any ex-EMT (so not from LNER) sets still regularly working, are they on any specific diagrams?

Thanks in advance

Still a mix of ex EMT and ex LNER. There are 3 LNER sets in service with the rest being EMT (see above). All the 2+8 diagrams are mixed so the sets can change day by day, the only defined diagram is the short 2+6 HST which is currently just one set running Monday to Friday.

 

[Mugby]

Shame - the EMR stock is very good, IMHO, as I've said before.

It certainly is/was.

It's a bit ironic that the HST stock going for scrap is in so much better condition than the much newer Meridians which are now filthy on the outside and tatty on the inside!

 

[WesternLancer]

It certainly is/was.

It's a bit ironic that the HST stock going for scrap is in so much better condition than the much newer Meridians which are now filthy on the outside and tatty on the inside!

Quite agree, esp about the Meridian interiors which are poor indeed now. I presume we are just supposed to 'put up with it' until the 800s arrive in 2022 - even though another operator will need the Meridian's so work could commence on making them in a fit state for fare payers now since why wait till they are allocated to another route.

 

[yorksrob]

It certainly is/was.

It's a bit ironic that the HST stock going for scrap is in so much better condition than the much newer Meridians which are now filthy on the outside and tatty on the inside!

Nothing surprises me in this day and age.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

It certainly is/was.

It's a bit ironic that the HST stock going for scrap is in so much better condition than the much newer Meridians which are now filthy on the outside and tatty on the inside!

The lack of plug sockets on the ex EMT HSTs is an issue though, and the seats are totally unsuitable for tall people.

The ex LNER HSTs, by contrast, have a fantastic interior.

 

[DB]

The lack of plug sockets on the ex EMT HSTs is an issue though, and the seats are totally unsuitable for tall people.

The ex LNER HSTs, by contrast, have a fantastic interior.

Being a pedant here, but you are referring to a socket. The plug is the thing you connect to it.

They do actually have them in first class, but not standard.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Being a pedant here, but you are referring to a socket. The plug is the thing you connect to it.

They do actually have them in first class, but not standard.

You and I may travel in first, but the majority don’t, and they’re required in this modern day