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150127 is one of the batch of 150's that were destined for us next year but we've had it earlier so yes it will take the place of a 142 eventually!
Ah , I see. So there should be around another ten Class 150's to come then? |
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« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2007, 15:23:55 » |
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150127 is one of the batch of 150's that were destined for us next year but we've had it earlier so yes it will take the place of a 142 eventually!
Ah , I see. So there should be around another ten Class 150's to come then? over the next two years, as soon as London Midland's new 172's arrive! |
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« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2007, 16:47:34 » |
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150127 is one of the batch of 150's that were destined for us next year but we've had it earlier so yes it will take the place of a 142 eventually!
Ah , I see. So there should be around another ten Class 150's to come then? over the next two years, as soon as London Midland's new 172's arrive! And thats for definate? I heard that at least one other TOC▸ thought that the spare 150's were promised to them. |
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« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2007, 17:29:43 » |
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I bloody well hope that TOC▸ isn't Northern!
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« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2007, 19:07:50 » |
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150127 is one of the batch of 150's that were destined for us next year but we've had it earlier so yes it will take the place of a 142 eventually!
Ah , I see. So there should be around another ten Class 150's to come then? over the next two years, as soon as London Midland's new 172's arrive! And thats for definate? I heard that at least one other TOC▸ thought that the spare 150's were promised to them. That info came from the fleet directors own mouth! So pretty kosher! |
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« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2007, 20:03:06 » |
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I bloody well hope that TOC▸ isn't Northern!
Yep it is. They first said we could have them then changed there minds and said Northern would need them actually, atleast they've gone back on that desision. |
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« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2007, 20:25:35 » |
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150120 should be the second set. They are supposedly to enter the Bristol class 143 pool to help it achieve its availability target that it never meets. Class 142s on the Devon Metro is still going ahead.
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« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2007, 20:41:01 » |
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150120 should be the second set. They are supposedly to enter the Bristol class 143 pool to help it achieve its availability target that it never meets. Class 142s on the Devon Metro is still going ahead.
I've been informed its 150121 but whats in a number. |
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« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2007, 21:54:02 » |
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150127 arrived from Willesden T&RSMD on Saturday 10th with 150121 due next after it has some repairs completed at WN. I hear a rumour that London Midland decided at the last minute to use existing 150s and (once crew training is completed!) 153s on the Bedford to Bletchley which the DFT▸ had planned to be resourced by hired-in London Overground 150s. This left two spare 150s at London Overground which they returned to Angel Trains - FGW▸ found out very quickly and snapped them up!
The differences between 150/1 and 150/2 is pretty minimal and on most other TOCs▸ crews hold the two units as one line on their competency card. And, as you say, most drivers and Guards much prefer a stroke 1 to a stroke 2!
The Silverlink MD Mark Hopwood is FGW bound so he's bringing two of his old trains with him - SL 150s have always been very reliable!
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« Reply #24 on: November 13, 2007, 22:40:40 » |
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This left two spare 150s at London Overground which they returned to Angel Trains - FGW▸ found out very quickly and snapped them up!
The Silverlink MD Mark Hopwood is FGW bound so he's bringing two of his old trains with him - SL 150s have always been very reliable!
Give the man a medal for foresight. |
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« Reply #25 on: November 14, 2007, 07:16:19 » |
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150127 arrived from Willesden T&RSMD on Saturday 10th with 150121 due next after it has some repairs completed at WN. I hear a rumour that London Midland decided at the last minute to use existing 150s and (once crew training is completed!) 153s on the Bedford to Bletchley which the DFT▸ had planned to be resourced by hired-in London Overground 150s. This left two spare 150s at London Overground which they returned to Angel Trains - FGW▸ found out very quickly and snapped them up!
The differences between 150/1 and 150/2 is pretty minimal and on most other TOCs▸ crews hold the two units as one line on their competency card. And, as you say, most drivers and Guards much prefer a stroke 1 to a stroke 2!
The Silverlink MD Mark Hopwood is FGW bound so he's bringing two of his old trains with him - SL 150s have always been very reliable!
Well FGW did say that they are 'scouring the country' for spare rolling stock and duly found some. Only two sets but hey its a start. I would imagine they have scouts looking out for any rolling stock going that will help relieve the situation down here once the 12 158s go. |
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« Reply #26 on: November 14, 2007, 07:57:11 » |
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150127 arrived from Willesden T&RSMD on Saturday 10th with 150121 due next after it has some repairs completed at WN. I hear a rumour that London Midland decided at the last minute to use existing 150s and (once crew training is completed!) 153s on the Bedford to Bletchley which the DFT▸ had planned to be resourced by hired-in London Overground 150s. This left two spare 150s at London Overground which they returned to Angel Trains - FGW▸ found out very quickly and snapped them up!
The differences between 150/1 and 150/2 is pretty minimal and on most other TOCs▸ crews hold the two units as one line on their competency card. And, as you say, most drivers and Guards much prefer a stroke 1 to a stroke 2!
The Silverlink MD Mark Hopwood is FGW bound so he's bringing two of his old trains with him - SL 150s have always been very reliable!
Well FGW did say that they are 'scouring the country' for spare rolling stock and duly found some. Only two sets but hey its a start. I would imagine they have scouts looking out for any rolling stock going that will help relieve the situation down here once the 12 158s go. I did hear that some 180's were going onto store from a certain TOC. |
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« Reply #27 on: November 18, 2007, 00:27:39 » |
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aparently the 2nd 150 has arrived (121)
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« Reply #28 on: November 18, 2007, 09:31:06 » |
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Since Thursday 2 158s and 150247 were meant to have arrived back from refurb
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« Reply #29 on: November 23, 2007, 19:18:43 » |
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saw the 2 150/1 units and i must say they look quite smart....much better than the stupid advertising livery wessex seemed to favour
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