I understand that at the beginning of June 170501, 170505 & 170506 were at Barrow Hill. Please can anyone kindly advise if they are still there as I have a free day this coming Saturday. If they are still there, I thought I would venture up to see them. As its a 4 hour round trip I didn't want to go unless I know they are still there. Many thanks
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Class 170's at Barrow Hill
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pokemonsuper9
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fgwrich
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A quick look at Flickr suggests they are very much still there - this photo appears have been taken earlier this month (the 10th), while one taken last week shows them still in the same position in the background:
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91127 Barrow Hill 21/06/23.
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Thanks fgwrich although it does say 10th June 2023. I haven't been able to find any other photos on flickr taken since the 10th.A quick look at Flickr suggests they are very much still there - this photo appears to be taken yesterday:
fgwrich
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No problem - I did double check that and since updated my post with a slightly newer photo link (taken last week - June 21st). I think you were quoting it as I was updating it.
91127 Barrow Hill 21/06/23.
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It may be worth a try then. Thanks pokemonsuper9seems to list them all as stored at Barrow Hill RoundhouseClass 165 - Class 172 | UK Rail Log
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Ah - great stuff - many thanksNo problem - I did double check that and since updated my post with a slightly newer photo link (taken last week - June 21st). I think you were quoting it as I was updating it.
91127 Barrow Hill 21/06/23.
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Well, I visited today and all 3 are still on site - They must have been there around a month now. I imagine they will be drafted into service fairly soon. Thanks again to all those who helped.
D365
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Are they waiting for maintenance and/or overhaul?
01d-and
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Good point . I assumed they would be ready to enter service . I guess there is a valid reason why they have not.
Failed Unit
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I am not sure how the crew training is going, but it is very possible until the full timetable is restored they don’t have room for them at depots.
MCR247
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Lack of stabling space at Derby/Nottingham?
Wyrleybart
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I imagine they must be out of exam miles or certification, simply because, if an EMR passenger was injured on a Skeggy RRB, when it was found "surplus" trains were laid up, there would be hell to pay.
fgwrich
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That’s my thoughts too. Wasn’t there previously an issue with spare siding space on EMRs Midlands Depots previously, compounded by Derby currently undergoing a rebuild ahead of the 810 arrival.
dereksingh291
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When are the 810s entering service?
QSK19
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Not any time soon given that 001 still seems to be undergoing static testing - no track testing yet. Would have thought entry into service in 2024. Anyway, this is a question pertaining to the 810 introduction thread: (https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...way-construction-introduction-updates.195052/)
Jacob Porrett
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Any more 170s at Barrow left to enter service with EMR do we know please?
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