WMR Class 196 Build and Implementation

[Peter Sarf]

And why do the engines on the almost new 196s need changing? They're the same type as on the 195s

Oh crickey yes. I suspect the 197s should be in the frame soon.........!.

 

[tomuk]

And why do the engines on the almost new 196s need changing? They're the same type as on the 195s

They shouldn't unless the 196s have already run up 500,000 miles which is the typical overhaul mileage of 158s\Turbos. I understand the Southern 171s engines rafts are overhauled almost every five years.

 

[AJDesiro]

They shouldn't unless the 196s have already run up 500,000 miles which is the typical overhaul mileage of 158s\Turbos. I understand the Southern 171s engines rafts are overhauled almost every five years.

The latest modern railways says that the unit mileage of the fleet is around 112,000.

 

[DavidGrain]

WMR Train Allocations shown on realtimetrains.co.uk from today

 

[The_Train]

WMR Train Allocations shown on realtimetrains.co.uk from today

They still have a few working trains to allocate then?

 

[Jamesrob637]

Are all of these now in service?

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Are all of these now in service?

The 196s are yeah.

 

[Mag_seven]

Note that this thread is for the discussion of WMR Class 196s.

For discussion of Chiltern and East West Rail Class 196s then use:

EWR/Chiltern Class 196 Build and Implementation

Moderator note - split from: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/wmr-class-196-build-and-implementation.166065/ Aa a matter of interest, what is the situation with the 196s with regard to equipment for operating DCO / DOO ? I seem to recall reports at the start of their delivery, saying...

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