First Silverlink '150' Refurbished

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[devon_metro]

And perhaps my apologies for posting a link, however if it's floating around on wnxx then that's a good enough excuse in my opinion.

[d5351]

And perhaps my apologies for posting a link, however if it's floating around on wnxx then that's a good enough excuse in my opinion.

No apology needed. Wasn't having a pop and I'd missed the link on WNXX^▸ (Stored Unserviceable, Mainline Locos HQ All Classes) . As I said, should have stuck a password on the pages sooner. If I get time tomorrow, I'll re-post some of the post refresh interior saloon ones on a different page and post a link.

[Coombe Stn]

As stated its only a stopgap job until a more robust refurb program is in place as more 150/1s arrive on the shores of the West.

As for not going on the st Ives  121s been on there for about 3 days in the past week including being coupled to another unit.

No corridor connections at the ends well boo hoo, how the hell do you think they cope up country not only with 150/1s but loads of other units when coupled together, get a grip you've obviously had it too easy with your 150/2, 153, 158 combo's.
Its quite easy to move from one set to another at stations if you are that desperate to do your revenue bit.
As for the St Ives (again) plenty of help for the summer so no problem.

[The SprinterMeister]

And perhaps my apologies for posting a link, however if it's floating around on wnxx then that's a good enough excuse in my opinion.

No apology needed. Wasn't having a pop and I'd missed the link on WNXX^▸ (Stored Unserviceable, Mainline Locos HQ All Classes) . As I said, should have stuck a password on the pages sooner.

Its a good job your local friendly WNXX moderator keeps you in the loop!
 

[Coombe Stn]

150127 back out to play, should have been on the Gunnislake this morning unless it was a typo which should have read 121

[Coombe Stn]

150127 been back out for a couple of days now, just the same interior freshen up as per 121, so for the time being the repainting rumours have come to nothing 

[Coombe Stn]

 Found this
Inside the belly of the beast (150127)

http://www.curlysphotos.fotopic.net/p65644930.html

[JayMac]

Hasn't taken long for 150127 to get tatty. Aside from the end of day litter, I noticed two seat covers that were unthreading, etched windows and flooring coming up. She was on the Severn Beach line tonight (30/06/2010) in multiple with a 153. Quite what she was doing up here I don't know - any further north and she'll be back in London Midland territory!

I've never been a big fan of the 150/1's, and I positively hate 3+2 seating. The 'refresh' seems to have been done on a very tight budget and I'm sure those responsible did their best but a phrase kept popping into my head.... "Polishing a t*rd".

Anyone know what 150127 was doing in Bristol? And does operating 150/1s on the SVB line require multiple working with a 153? If so, why?

With the guard stuck in the 153, there was no revenue protection whatsover.

[devon_metro]

150/1s in Bristol is hardly a rare occurrence. They were based at SPM^▸ (St Philip's Marsh (Bristol depot)) initially!

[Coombe Stn]

Hasn't taken long for 150127 to get tatty. Aside from the end of day litter, I noticed two seat covers that were unthreading, etched windows and flooring coming up. She was on the Severn Beach line tonight (30/06/2010) in multiple with a 153. Quite what she was doing up here I don't know - any further north and she'll be back in London Midland territory!

I've never been a big fan of the 150/1's, and I positively hate 3+2 seating. The 'refresh' seems to have been done on a very tight budget and I'm sure those responsible did their best but a phrase kept popping into my head.... "Polishing a t*rd".

Anyone know what 150127 was doing in Bristol? And does operating 150/1s on the SVB line require multiple working with a 153? If so, why?

With the guard stuck in the 153, there was no revenue protection whatsover.

I cannot see any reason why a 150/1 could not operate on its own on the above metioned service unless there was a fault on one end of either the 150 or the 153.

I have been told how much they were allowed to spend on each of the four vehicles but unfortunatley i am not allowed to say but yes it was a tight budget.
Lets not forget that this is just a stopgap until the rest turn up (should say if really) and a more thorough refresh/refurb goes into full swing.

[smithy]

it was indeed a tight budget just as an interim measure,the lifting of flooring and etched window were probably there pre refresh but the budget did not stretch to repairing this time around,will have to wait until next year for proper job.lets not forget all west sprinters are to be fully fitted with laminated glass.
another thing to remember 150127 was rushed a bit more than its brother because needed to be in service in time for glasto extra workings.

i personally think with what money was available a decent job has been done,finally all 150's are based at SPM^▸ (St Philip's Marsh (Bristol depot)) currently EXE only have pacers at present.

[JayMac]

Fair enough, I should've queried what 150127 was doing on the SVB line rather than just in Bristol. First time I've experienced a 150/1 on this line. 150/2s or 153s are more usual to replace faulty 143s.

[Super Guard]

finally all 150's are based at SPM^▸ (St Philip's Marsh (Bristol depot)) currently EXE only have pacers at present.

Not for long from what has been decided - assuming the others ever arrive of course.

[LiskeardRich]

a silverlink liveried unit has just gone down heading towards Penzance passing Gwinear road at 1535 approx, i have clear view from my living room of the main line

[smithy]

finally all 150's are based at SPM^▸ (St Philip's Marsh (Bristol depot)) currently EXE only have pacers at present.

Not for long from what has been decided - assuming the others ever arrive of course.

quite correct EXE will be losing the pacers and gaining 150's once we get all the stroke 1's.although not sure if it will be a mix of 1 and 2's all class 150 or just the stroke 1's.obviously the level 5 stuff and T/T will still get done at SPM though.