Northern Unit Refurbishments

[Jamesrob637]

Looks like fewer 150s are in works than at any point recently which is good to see. Could they all be done by 2021, or all bar 115.
Only three purple units left in total and not necessarily all out at a given moment.

 

[3973EXL]

Looks like fewer 150s are in works than at any point recently which is good to see. Could they all be done by 2021, or all bar 115.
Only three purple units left in total and not necessarily all out at a given moment.

Two 150s in Crewe at a time and recent performance has seen them turned round in two weeks.

115/127 currently at Crewe and 115 could be out Saturday and 127 a week later.
Only 129/209 left to refurb.

 

[superkev]

Two 150s in Crewe at a time and recent performance has seen them turned round in two weeks.

115/127 currently at Crewe and 115 could be out Saturday and 127 a week later.
Only 129/209 left to refurb.

I have 158791 BL, 158855 HT and 158861 HT are still in purple are awaiting a visit to works for refurb.
158851 HT has been at Crewe since 25th October should be ready soon.
Also I believe Heatons 156447 (18Oct) and 156485 (13Aug) are still at Eastleigh and 323 224 is still at wolverton since 24th Aug.
K

 

[jonesy3001]

I have 158791 BL, 158855 HT and 158861 HT are still in purple are awaiting a visit to works for refurb.
158851 HT has been at Crewe since 25th October should be ready soon.
323 224 is still at Eastleigh. Since 24th Aug.
K

Think you mean wolverton for 224.

 

[peters]

115/127 currently at Crewe and 115 could be out Saturday and 127 a week later.
Only 129/209 left to refurb.

Aren't they supposed to be getting wifi and usb charging points as part of stage 2 of the refurbishment?

 

[3973EXL]

I have 158791 BL, 158855 HT and 158861 HT are still in purple are awaiting a visit to works for refurb.
158851 HT has been at Crewe since 25th October should be ready soon.
323 224 is still at Eastleigh. Since 24th Aug.
K

Have to see if 851 moves this afternoon on 5E12.

 

[superkev]

Think you mean wolverton for 224.

Yes meant 323224 at Wolverton. I've corrected original.
Also I believe Heatons 156447 (18Oct) and 156485 (13Aug) are still at Eastleigh.
K

 

[3973EXL]

VSTP 01/12 HT - Crewe
Realtime Trains - 5N42 1150 Heaton T&R.S.M.D. to Crewe C.S.

1653 Crewe - HT 30/11 has now been caped.

VSTP 01/12 Crewe - HT
Realtime Trains - 5E12 1614 Crewe C.S. to Heaton T&R.S.M.D.

STP 02/12
Realtime Trains - FRGT 1208 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Newton Heath T.M.D.

 

[simon7929]

Showing 158855 on the Tyne Valley today. So not that one going to Crewe then by the looks of it.

 

[4REP]

Showing 158855 on the Tyne Valley today. So not that one going to Crewe then by the looks of it.

158855 is and always was the worst state than the other unrefurbished sets from judging the pictures of the interior state on Facebook and my travelling experience on it. Its disgusting and should not be allowed in service especially during these so called Covid times. It's known as crate 55/woolworths unit.(pic and mix) with mismatched seats and coloured doors. its condition is appalling.(uncleaned and huge seat stains etc) Probably will be the last to go in as it will take alot of work/ like the ex scotrail 156s

 

[3973EXL]

HT - Crewe schedule was input before yesterdays Crewe was caped. Maybe no move to Crewe until 851 is returned as all 3 158s for refurb are out in service?

 

[simon7929]

Unless it is warranty work? Seem to be a few refurbished sets returning to Crewe and Bristol.

 

[3973EXL]

Showing 158855 1155 Morpeth as far as Newcastle 156468 forward

Realtime Trains - 2N17 1155 Morpeth to Carlisle

Just a swap to 2N19 by the looks, could have been Crewe with a late start.

 

[simon7929]

I hope it has. As pointed out. The interior is a disgrace. I'm embarrassed to work the wretched thing.

 

[3973EXL]

5N42 HT - Crewe caped.

855 ex 2N17 went onto HT and 817 came off to work 2N19.
Have to see if the Crewe runs later and a move goes in for tomorrow.

 

[Neptune]

158855 is and always was the worst state than the other unrefurbished sets from judging the pictures of the interior state on Facebook and my travelling experience on it. Its disgusting and should not be allowed in service especially during these so called Covid times. It's known as crate 55/woolworths unit.(pic and mix) with mismatched seats and coloured doors. its condition is appalling.(uncleaned and huge seat stains etc) Probably will be the last to go in as it will take alot of work/ like the ex scotrail 156s

It probably won’t take any more work than the others as like them it will be stripped out and then the new internal paint followed by new seats/carpet. The current general condition of seats and internal fittings doesn’t affect that.

 

[3973EXL]

5E12 waiting to dep Crewe CS

RT dep PL3 after changing ends.

VSTP 02/12

Realtime Trains - 5N42 1150 Heaton T&R.S.M.D. to Crewe C.S.

158855 HT after coming off 2N17 at Newcastle
158791 Leeds - Notts services
158861 Clitheroe - Rochdale services

 

[superkev]

Only todays Crewe wks to Heston running. 158851 perhaps which has been there since 24th Oct?
Thanks K

 

[diligentdave]

STP 02/12
Realtime Trains - FRGT 1208 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Newton Heath T.M.D.

Caped.

 

[JakeMurphy]

Does anyone know what’s happened with 323232? I’ve not heard of it being In service for at least a month

 

[Adam0984]

158855 leaving Heaton today at 1150 going to Crewe

Does anyone know what’s happened with 323232? I’ve not heard of it being In service for at least a month

Needs a traction motor change so hasn't been out since 29th Sept

 

[Lewis Tickle]

Does anyone know what’s happened with 323232? I’ve not heard of it being In service for at least a month

It's probably just chilling out in Allerton Depot. 319383 wasn't in service for quite a while but it started again about a week or two ago.

 

[superkev]

Looking at my new platform 5 book I see 319272 is still shown as in use by Northern and still in Thameslink livery.
Is this still so?
Thanks
K

 

[3973EXL]

Looking at my new platform 5 book I see 319272 is still shown as in use by Northern and still in Thameslink livery.
Is this still so?
Thanks
K

NT 319372 @ Crewe railway station | Northern Rail Class 319 … | Flickr

5N42 HT - Crewe dep RT

 

[HA25322]

150209 today departed Wigan Wallgate Sidings together with 142068 to Newton Heath. 5J87 09.30 departure.
Here is hoping it may make a reappearance in the not to distance.

 

[3973EXL]

VSTP 03/12

Realtime Trains - 5Q12 1046 Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) to Heaton T&R.S.M.D.

5Q12 156485 was caped last Saturday.
Poor VSTP with incorrect origin? Should be Depot, not Works, we shall see tomorrow!

 

[superkev]

VSTP 03/12

Realtime Trains - 5Q12 1046 Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) to Heaton T&R.S.M.D.

5Q12 156485 was caped last Saturday.
Poor VSTP with incorrect origin? Should be Depot, not Works, we shall see tomorrow!

Now replaced with Eastleigh to Heaton

Realtime Trains - 566K 1046 Eastleigh Trsmd to Heaton T&R.S.M.D.

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K

 

[3973EXL]

5Q12 dep 3 late

 

[158757]

150209 today departed Wigan Wallgate Sidings together with 142068 to Newton Heath. 5J87 09.30 departure.
Here is hoping it may make a reappearance in the not to distance.

If the 150 program continues as it has been, I would expect 150129 to go to Crewe this Saturday to be finished off, and then 150209 to go down the following Saturday (12/12/20). That would then have all the 150's done by the end of the year, ready to start digital train mods next year.

 

[skyhigh]

If the 150 program continues as it has been, I would expect 150129 to go to Crewe this Saturday to be finished off, and then 150209 to go down the following Saturday (12/12/20). That would then have all the 150's done by the end of the year, ready to start digital train mods next year.

Digital train mods have already started on 150s. There's quite a few with USB, WiFi and the new screens running around now.