Stock cascade of class 150s

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[JayMac]

It's very likely that exemptions will be made for certain rolling stock. European legislation harmonisation will see less stringent rules on disabled access. If new entrant countries to the EU^» (European Union - about) can carry on using ancient rolling stock, then it won't be impossible for the UK^▸ (United Kingdom) to do so also.

[anthony215]

heard  on uk railforums that 150101 is at St Phillips marsh

[the void]

heard  on uk railforums that 150101 is at St Phillips marsh

it is indeed.

[vacman]

we'll start seeing them arrive now as the 172's were due to start in service with LM^▸ (London Midland - recent franchise) this week.

[6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01]

are the 142's goin up north as new 150's arrive down here or is fgw going to have extra stock for a while?

[phile]

we'll start seeing them arrive now as the 172's were due to start in service with LM^▸ (London Midland - recent franchise) this week.

As I posted on 29th August

[ChrisB]

Saw 150101 on the maintenance road yesterday evening - looked in reasonable nick too

[Rhydgaled]

are the 142's goin up north as new 150's arrive down here or is fgw going to have extra stock for a while?

Hopefully FGW^▸ (First Great Western) will now stop borrowing ATW^▸ (Arriva Trains Wales (former TOC^▸ (Train Operating Company))) 150s, as ATW aparently need at least one extra unit for the new Fishguard services. Anyone know if that arangment has ceased yet.

[ChrisB]

I think that's what we were told last night, yes.

[northwesterntrains]

are the 142's goin up north as new 150's arrive down here or is fgw going to have extra stock for a while?

Northern need the FGW^▸ (First Great Western) 142s and LM^▸ (London Midland - recent franchise) 150s in service in time for the December timetable change while the Northern 156s are needed at EMT^» (East Midlands Trains - about) in service in time for the December timetable change.

I imagine in worse case scenario the 180s could stay with Northern beyond the Dec timetable change.  However, the Dec timetables have been written to include extra services.  For instance, Northern are running more services to Chinley so that TPE^▸ (Trans Pennine Express) don't need to stop their overcrowded 185s at Chinley at peak times.

[standclearplease]

The Arriva 150s are still with FGW^▸ (First Great Western) at the moment, on their so-called 'day release' between Bristol Parkway and Weston (and indeed wherever else). 

On the subject of 142s, it made a rather unusual 'traction' change on the 23:06 from Bristol to Exeter last night.

[inspector_blakey]

In the interests of housekeeping, I've split off the emerging discussion relating to booked train formations on the Cornwall branches - you can now find that topic here:

http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=9458.0

[anthony215]

I have read on wnxx about some drivers suggesting to take 1 of the class 142's in London Paddington as part of a farewell tour. I would  like to see the looks on people faces as a pacer turns up at Paddington

[JayMac]

I have read on wnxx about some drivers suggesting to take 1 of the class 142's in London Paddington as part of a farewell tour. I would  like to see the looks on people faces as a pacer turns up at Paddington

Would be doubly amusing if they booked it for the 1803 to PNZ!!!! I'd love to see FGW^▸ (First Great Western) attempt to provide a 'Pullman Dining' service on a 142. 

[Rhydgaled]

The Arriva 150s are still with FGW^▸ (First Great Western) at the moment, on their so-called 'day release' between Bristol Parkway and Weston (and indeed wherever else).

So is this the last week of the arangment? If not, where is ATW^▸ (Arriva Trains Wales (former TOC^▸ (Train Operating Company)))'s extra unit going to come from for Fishguard services, magic a 153 or two to have 100% relibility?