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« on: May 07, 2008, 21:28:54 »

Gather 166's A/C is failing as the temperature rises.

Does any one jnow if the mods done to 166 201 worked? I've not yet trvelled on it since modification.
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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2008, 10:27:43 »

Gather 166's A/C is failing as the temperature rises.

Does any one jnow if the mods done to 166 201 worked? I've not yet trvelled on it since modification.

I travelled on it at least 2 or 3 times last summer (this was definitely after the mods which I believe were done about a year or so ago) and it was noticably cooler than other 166 units. I was always very happy to see it in the platform at Paddington! (although I was even happier when my train home was a 165 with opening windows!) Presumably when the Turbos get their forthcoming heavy refurbishment the 166s will get better A/C? Will the 165s also get A/C? I think the Chiltern 165s have it?
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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2008, 17:15:34 »

if you think 166's are bad spare a thought for the people who have to endure the west 158 fleet,crap a/c and only 4 opening windows per carriage.
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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2008, 18:59:36 »

if you think 166's are bad spare a thought for the people who have to endure the west 158 fleet,crap a/c and only 4 opening windows per carriage.

And most didn't have the faults fixed by Wabtec Bodgers!
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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2008, 19:59:08 »

Chiltern sensible sealed up the windows when they added a/c to their Thames Turbos.

I really get annoyed when people open windows on Thames Turbos - the air con can't work if you do this!

It even says it on a sticker. Roll Eyes
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2008, 22:34:37 »

Chiltern sensible sealed up the windows when they added a/c to their Thames Turbos.

I really get annoyed when people open windows on Thames Turbos - the air con can't work if you do this!

It even says it on a sticker. Roll Eyes
Huh

Maybe if the aircon was not broken half the time then they wouldnt need to

Or maybe if a 165 did not look so similar to a 166 (to the average punter who thinks I am a spotter) they would not automatically assume the train they were on had no air con therefore the only air they had was the windows!
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2008, 23:03:00 »

if you think 166's are bad spare a thought for the people who have to endure the west 158 fleet,crap a/c and only 4 opening windows per carriage.

And most didn't have the faults fixed by Wabtec Bodgers!

no offense wabtec maybe bodgers but they are not contracted to fix a/c that is meant to be done at spm by depot bodgers
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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2008, 23:49:54 »

It always 'seemed' like the unit refresh was to include a mechanical overhall according to the bumf FGW (First Great Western) produced..... But..... I really dont think this has happened, check the 153 fleet, look good, but still have all the same mechanical faults... Half a job!
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« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2008, 19:34:42 »

I tend to avoid the 166's (if possible) as the air con just seems to pull in the exhaust fumes without cooling it at all.

166 201 was definately better though last year, but I've not discovered if it's still cool now.
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2008, 09:04:46 »

if you think 166's are bad spare a thought for the people who have to endure the west 158 fleet,crap a/c and only 4 opening windows per carriage.

And most didn't have the faults fixed by Wabtec Bodgers!

no offense wabtec maybe bodgers but they are not contracted to fix a/c that is meant to be done at spm by depot bodgers

Ah fair enough - but whoever should be 'bodging' it - I wish they would get on with it!
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« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2008, 22:37:57 »

As far as I can see FGW (First Great Western) have little or no interest in the Thames Valley local services as the 165 / 166 have only to stay in service until 2017 when Crossrail is supposed to be in operation
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« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2008, 23:33:49 »

But that is 9 years away - more than the life of a typical franchise. And of course, chances are it won't come in until nearer 2020.
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« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2008, 23:55:33 »

FGW (First Great Western) have previously raised the possibility of Crossrail enabling a cascade of Turbos west, to displace Class 143 and Class 15x units on cross-Bristol services.
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« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2008, 07:48:04 »

FGW (First Great Western) have previously raised the possibility of Crossrail enabling a cascade of Turbos west, to displace Class 143 and Class 15x units on cross-Bristol services.
They can keep them in Thames Valley, they are awful units, a pacer beats them.
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« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2008, 16:42:27 »

No, really it does not.
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