Which sprinter do you love the most?

[Lampshade]

My main beef with the 150s are the dreadful condition they are in under Northern. The seats on the 150/1s are the originals, worn out and filthy. Also the heating is stuck on in summer and not effective enough in winter. The engines are knackered and rattle the train to pieces under hard acceleration. The 150/2s are really comfortable though, especially 150275, although the heating issue remains, it's like a giant moving petry dish for cold/flu during wet or cold weather. One only needs to look at ATW so see what can be accomplished with them, they are very versatile units.

 

[Daimler]

I don't like any of them. Cheap and nasty, with the possible exception of first class on 159s.

 

[generalvegitable]

isn't the point of a sprinter to be rugged simplicity to move the masses in some comfort?

 

[Arriva158]

Sprinters are one of the best things to happen to our railways since the introduction of the HST's! They're pretty reliable and brilliant for whatever route they get set on, able to couple up to others mostly, got to love Arriva's 158's and South West Trains 159's the epitomy of nice travel

 

[TGVDUDE]

SWT Class 159's have the most comfortable seats i have every sat on on British tracks, so i have to say Class 159.

 

[Arriva158]

SWT Class 159's have the most comfortable seats i have every sat on on British tracks, so i have to say Class 159.

i honestly love the 159's but to be honest i've done over 13,000 miles on a 158 this year and i'll always love a good 158 bash

 

[TGVDUDE]

158's/150's 99% of the time always run my local and when i went on the 159! there was a heck of a difference lol

 

[Arriva158]

158's/150's 99% of the time always run my local and when i went on the 159! there was a heck of a difference lol

i feel pretty lucky then to be honest, i get 158818 - 158841, 2 booked 150 + 153 diagrams, some lovely Wrexham and Shropshires =D

 

[TGVDUDE]

nice on one occasion i had a 150 with 153 on the back
and one other time two 153's coupled together

 

[Vulcan]

Given that 159s are essentially the same as 158s but were built with 1st class, how can anyone vote for 159s?

 

[ralphchadkirk]

Because they like first class?

 

[Vulcan]

Because they like first class?

TPE 158s had 1st class
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I feel sorry for the 155s. Such a small class and not a single vote, shame of us all

 

[TGVDUDE]

Given that 159s are essentially the same as 158s but were built with 1st class, how can anyone vote for 159s?

I made my judgement on comfort and as the ATW ones are less comfier than SWT's 159's i made my judgement in favour of 159's

 

[starrymarkb]

TPE 158s had 1st class

Not from new, it was a later retrofit under Northern Spirit.

I think some of Scotrail's were fitted with First class from new, but all other 158s were built as standard only

 

[moonrakerz]

Even the countryside matches them !

 

[Vulcan]

I made my judgement on comfort and as the ATW ones are less comfier than SWT's 159's i made my judgement in favour of 159's

But SWT has some ex-TPE 158s that have been refurbished to the same standard as the 159s. So

Anyway, my mind is changend, everyone should vote for the 155s since they havn't had a vote yet and I feel sorry for them.

 

[Drsatan]

I prefer the 159s.

They're three cars long as opposed to two cars (158s, although FGW has several three car examples), they look good in either NSE or SWT livery, and they still retain their original seats, which are more comfortable than the Chapman ones fitted to most of FGW's 158s.

 

[ukrob]

I don't see how length or livery can play a part in the decision as 158s have a three car variety (not just with FGW either) and would look identical to a 159 in a livery that the 159s wear.

 

[Juniper Driver]

159's as I learnt them for the summer 2001 timetable.

Worked 159107 and 159108 today back to London.

Also 159020? and 159007 outward.Earlier.

 

[Vulcan]

Thanks to the person that voted for the 155

 

[TGVDUDE]

I prefer the 159s. and they still retain their original seats, which are more comfortable than the Chapman ones fitted to most of FGW's 158s.

I totally agree

 

[37401]

ATW 158`s are the best IMO, i do like the EMT set though nothing beats the ATW lot

 

[TGVDUDE]

I diddn't say they weren't good, i love them, but a 159 is better in my eyes

 

[royaloak]

Given that 159s are essentially the same as 158s but were built with 1st class, how can anyone vote for 159s?

159s were built as 158s (standard class only) and had a refit at Rosyth Dockyard to install first class in late 92/ early 93 before entering passenger service.

 

[Mojo]

I prefer the 150s; the door arrangement lends themselves to quicker loading and unloading. In 153s the windows are too high up and seats far to close together (esp. in refreshed units). 158s air-con never works.

PS: I think the aircon in 159s actually works, unlike on 158s; that may be the difference

 

[devon_metro]

more comfortable than the Chapman ones fitted to most of FGW's 158s.

There isn't a single FGW 158 with chapman seating!

Those are only found on Northern and Arriva and maybe some still left on EMT

 

[poshbakerloo]

PS: I think the aircon in 159s actually works, unlike on 158s; that may be the difference

Is that still not sorted yet!?

I was in an EMT 158 Sheffield-Stockport in the summer. VERY hot about 25c outside...30c inside, and it was jammed! They gave out free water tho which was good.

 

[156499]

156 by far, our 158s can't cope on the far north lines, usually when you strike sheep/stag your engine turns off or your brakes can't be released

 

[graham125hst]

I went for the 150 as I remember them shiny brand new when I was a kid coming to replace the 101's. So maybe a soft spot for them.

The 156 is a train I really cant stand, mainly down to the ridiculous legroom that makes Voyagers and Pendolinos look positively generous.

 

[TGVDUDE]

In 153s the windows are too high up

Totally agree with you there i have expirienced that for myself :P how can you go up and down the Heart Of Wales without looking out the window properly ;P