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« on: September 10, 2008, 11:22:49 »
143617 is now at Wabtec Eastleigh for C6 exam/C4 exam & Refresh. This is the first member of the Class to undergo the work.

I am not sure on the Specification of the work yet, but it will be in the works for approximately 4 weeks.
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2008, 21:08:59 »
No chance of it disappearing into a black hole, I suppose?  Roll Eyes



Seriously, thanks for the information, Sprog!  Wink

Any idea of the timescale for the whole 143 fleet being refurbished?
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2008, 22:16:21 »
Not talking about Bedminster again are we?  Grin
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2008, 00:36:55 »
No, John, I certainly wouldn't wish that fate on Bedminster station - but the 143s ... ?  Roll Eyes

Actually, Bedminster station has seen worse days - recently, some efforts to tidy it up and clean it have been apparent (which is more than happened before FGW▸ (First Great Western) took it over, to be fair).
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2008, 00:57:01 »
nothing wrong with 17.....its 21 you need to look out for!!!!!!........should be named Damien
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2008, 18:10:05 »
Quote from: dog box on September 11, 2008, 00:57:01
nothing wrong with 17.....its 21 you need to look out for!!!!!!........should be named Damien

and 12 damien no2

saying that they are all rubbish just slightly different levels of rubbish.

roll on end of refresh and swapping with exeter for some 150's
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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2008, 20:29:44 »
Quote from: smithy on September 11, 2008, 18:10:05
Quote from: dog box on September 11, 2008, 00:57:01
nothing wrong with 17.....its 21 you need to look out for!!!!!!........should be named Damien

and 12 damien no2

saying that they are all rubbish just slightly different levels of rubbish.

roll on end of refresh and swapping with exeter for some 150's
Yeah cant wait! Sad Cry They'll fit in well with the 142's.....
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« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2008, 09:55:09 »
i guess devon is destined to be pacer land so we mite as well get used to them.....

here is a song i found on youtube

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Qno9GZZ_m9o

oh and another one

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=P8jmgowXlyw&feature=related
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« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2008, 10:57:38 »
I was on a 143 the other day and throughly enjoyed the journey - comfortable seats, plenty of room besides the seat in front the seat to rest feet on. Would have stayed on it till Paignton but it terminated at the Mud!
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2008, 10:59:32 »
so are the 143's at exeter now
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2008, 11:12:52 »
No, I was on it from Bristol PW▸ (Permanent Way) - Weston S Mud
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2008, 11:37:27 »
Quote from: relex109 on September 14, 2008, 10:59:32
so are the 143's at exeter now

Not yet, they are being allocated to EX from December.
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« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2008, 18:07:51 »
is it really sad that i cant wait?
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« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2008, 19:50:59 »
Quote from: relex109 on September 14, 2008, 18:07:51
is it really sad that i cant wait?

Yes  Smiley
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« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2008, 20:57:12 »
Quote from: Sprog on September 14, 2008, 11:37:27
Quote from: relex109 on September 14, 2008, 10:59:32
so are the 143's at exeter now

Not yet, they are being allocated to EX from December.
Apparentley the 5 142's that are heading north are going on 2nd or 3rd of december, and the 143's from the Bristol area are not arriving until 12/13th December. That leaves approx 10 days when the Exeter depot will be 5 units short. This is a rumour, if anyone can shed any more light, please do.
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