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« on: November 12, 2008, 18:43:01 »
Today this service was operated by a 3-car Class 158 (158951 for those that care). For some reason this service started at Westbury rather than Warminster so I presume that there was a problem and we were lucky that FGW▸ (First Great Western) had a 3-car unit available. How much more comfortable the journey was compared to the usual 2-car Class 150 that is booked to operate this service.

It only goes to show that heavily loaded local journeys leaving Temple Meads between 1600 and 1800 need at least a 3-car unit. I'm not blaming FGW as I know they only have a limited amount of stock available but I am amazed that at sometime, someone decided that all units in the south west were to be a maximum of two cars.  Shocked
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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2008, 18:59:06 »
I bet it arrived early at Worcester, with the 90 mph speed.
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2008, 19:06:06 »
Quote from: Btline on November 12, 2008, 18:59:06
I bet it arrived early at Worcester, with the 90 mph speed.

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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2008, 19:11:02 »
The diagram that forms the 0751 Bristol to Weston and 0840 return appears to be a regular 3 car 158 currently, which surprises me, since it's travelling away from the flow  and then back in when the peak is over and 2 cars is sufficient.
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2008, 20:28:17 »
Indeed, John, the 08:59 NLS▸ (Nailsea & Backwell station) to BRI» (Bristol Temple Meads - next trains) on Monday, and this morning, was a three car 158 - I had nearly a whole carriage to myself!  Wink Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2008, 22:05:44 »
Quote from: devon_metro on November 12, 2008, 19:06:06
Quote from: Btline on November 12, 2008, 18:59:06
I bet it arrived early at Worcester, with the 90 mph speed.

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Roll Eyes The driver probably went at 75 to save fuel.
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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2008, 07:11:48 »
Quote from: Btline on November 12, 2008, 22:05:44

 Roll Eyes The driver probably went at 75 to save fuel.


Yeah right! Grin Grin
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