Chiltern006
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there isn't one... it's still swt wierdlyAny news / pics on 159 first class refurbs?
there isn't one... it's still swt wierdlyAny news / pics on 159 first class refurbs?
I imagine that's because the 1st Class was going to be reconfigured as part the upcoming refurbishment.there isn't one... it's still swt wierdly
I imagine that's because the 1st Class was going to be reconfigured as part the upcoming refurbishment.
There’s fairly minor changes to the first/standard seat numbers:What will this involve?
Thanks for the news!
Any more station repaints, are welcome.
There’s fairly minor changes to the first/standard seat numbers:
Class 158 - 112s 13f now
Class 158 - 122s 12f after
Class 159 all - 174s 23f now
Class 159/0 - 186s 24f after
Class 159/1 - 192s 12f after
I don’t know why 159/0 and 159/1 become somewhat different, but that’s how the franchise agreement reads. It could involve changing First to 2+2 like the 444s, but I suppose we‘ll see in a while.
Commuters? What are they?Intriguing that the 159/1s will match the 158s - Is there anything in the interior preventing a more standardised layout? Eg floor boxes / header tanks etc? Going on the basis of the downgrading of the FC on the 444 fleet, I cant see downgrading and reducing the FC on these will be popular with the Salisbury commuters.
Interestingly I was at Salisbury Station at the end of last week, Friday lunchtime. The car park was empty. Not half empty or even three quarters empty. Just a scattering of cars in the bit of car park near the station entrance. Rail commuting of this distance is finished. Whether it's terminal we'll have to see.Commuters? What are they?
Thanks @Dan15812 for the updated info - greatly appreciated444037 will be the next unit due for re-paint on 2/10.
SWR Desiro Repaints:
444s
006, 007, 011, 012*, 014, 015, 017, 018, 019, 021, 024, 029, 038, 042 (13 units)(29% complete)
450s
006, 021, 036, 043, 101, 107, 119* and 127 (7 units)(5% complete)
Feel free to let me know of any more repainted Desiros
Note: (* = Currently being done)
444040 and 450111 have had vinyl wrap (not been painted)
It’s because they had their C6 overhaul and repaints just before the franchise changed hands. The same applies to some 158s as well.just wondering why the 159/1s haven't been touched bar the logo on the sides. does anyone know why
cheers
Commuters? What are they?
Interestingly I was at Salisbury Station at the end of last week, Friday lunchtime. The car park was empty. Not half empty or even three quarters empty. Just a scattering of cars in the bit of car park near the station entrance. Rail commuting of this distance is finished. Whether it's terminal we'll have to see.
Just like Great Western's 150219 and 150238 then which are still in FGW but were refurbished before the re-brand...It’s because they had their C6 overhaul and repaints just before the franchise changed hands. The same applies to some 158s as well.
The diesel fleet look a mess it must be saidJust like Great Western's 150219 and 150238 then which are still in FGW but were refurbished before the re-brand...
Yes, all of the 159/0s are in the SWR livery but some have the striped version and the SWT interior still, same for the 158s too and the 159/1s are all in the SWT livery still and some 158s too...The diesel fleet look a mess it must be said
Both SWT and SWR having variants of livery too!
I hope so too!Portchester now repainted
Let's hope Fareham gets done because it's worse now than before its 'repaint' due to the taped blue bands disappearing...
Portsmouth and Southsea now with bandsI hope so too!
AFAIK I think their now using paint instead of the blue tape but do correct me if I'm wrong.
450020 next repaint due Monday 12th when 450019 will be released.
I'm shore Portsmouth Harbour will get them soon. Basingstoke remained without bands for a while.Portsmouth and Southsea now with bands
Portsmouth Harbour remains without
P&S will look a mess with blue and grey paint yet an immensely clashing red roofPortsmouth and Southsea now with bands
Portsmouth Harbour remains without
Thanks for the confirmation of 450 units being repainted450119 is the one being done at moment
P&S will look a mess with blue and grey paint yet an immensely clashing red roof
I've started a new thread in the infrastructure and station section of the forum to discuss station workLet's put the old one back. Or at least a new one to match the concourse roof.
I agree. I think it's quite a smart livery and better than some other current ones, eg EMR.I've started a new thread in the infrastructure and station section of the forum to discuss station work
The SWR livery has grown on me a lot and looks quite good although some of the logos are very over the top
It's taking around three weeks to get a Desiro repainted, so I recon the 444's will be done by the end of next year and the 450's close to the end of the franchise.Is there a planned completion date for diesel and desiro repaints?
The yellow plays an important role in the livery and staff uniform which I didn't pick up on before. I guess it's a much needed warm colour.
I think you mean close to what would have been the end of the franchise. Repaints certainly won't be complete by March, when the franchise ends assuming the termination payment is agreed by December.It's taking around three weeks to get a Desiro repainted, so I recon the 444's will be done by the end of next year and the 450's close to the end of the franchise.