Great Western Livery

[455driver]

Finally! Let's hope this one finally returns!

I've got to ask though, does anyone know why on the recent repaints, the front hand rails have all been removed?

The front end foot steps have also been removed.

 

[JN114]

Seems to be up and running again now - running about 10 minutes late according to Realtimetrains.

Fair enough - was advised earlier there wasn't a driver for it, I guess they've sourced one!

 

[Sparks807Evo]

Fair enough - was advised earlier there wasn't a driver for it, I guess they've sourced one!

Ah right - thanks for the info - wasn't surprised to see it was potentially not going to run again. At least it's heading down now at long last!

 

[scottie]

150001 is on its way cos it's at lemington spa on its way to Reading.

 

[Sparks807Evo]

It's looking very smart - here are two photos I managed to get on its way through Bentley Heath/Dorridge: Sorry for the blurriness!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/150001/27910531916/in/datetaken-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/150001/27910532356/in/datetaken-public/

 

[Harbornite]

The livery suits the 150's.

 

[Kite159]

The livery suits the 150's.

That it does

 

[GospelOak117]

What a thoroughly good looking old beast

 

[leomartin125]

Not my photo and all credit to Dan Warman for staying up till gone 10pm to catch it in Reading:

https://flic.kr/p/JsFCaX

 

[CardiffKid]

Wow they do look smart.

Is anything being done to the inside?

Shows what can be done to an old train to give it a complete refresh I guess.

 

[Sparks807Evo]

Wow they do look smart.

Is anything being done to the inside?

Shows what can be done to an old train to give it a complete refresh I guess.

Certainly does show what can be done! It's had new seat covers fitted from what I saw, deep clean, new disabled toilet fitted and I assume LED interior destination displays.

 

[43096]

Is this the same as the first set internally, just a repaint like the later 166s or the revised interior smilar to the 150s?

Standard C6 overhaul, so visible element is just external repaint with no internal work.

 

[JN114]

Standard C6 overhaul, so visible element is just external repaint with no internal work.

Incorrect. Full refurbishment in addition to C6 work, new interior decor, TrainFX APIS and accessible toilet fitted.

 

[43096]

Incorrect. Full refurbishment in addition to C6 work, new interior decor, TrainFX APIS and accessible toilet fitted.

On LA16?

 

[Sparks807Evo]

On LA16?

No I don't think so - I believe JN114 was referring to 150001's work.

 

[Kite159]

Off topic for a moment, but has 166209 returned to service following its fire last year?

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Will 150002 be heading up towards Doncaster for it's refurbishment, or will that be waiting for when it is due a C6?

 

[JN114]

No I don't think so - I believe JN114 was referring to 150001's work.

Ahh the quoting context was lost somewhere in all of it...

LA16 was just exterior (visible) work, you're correct, apologies.
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Off topic for a moment, but has 166209 returned to service following its fire last year?

166209 was reformed over the weekend of the 21st/22nd May.

 

[43096]

Ahh the quoting context was lost somewhere in all of it...

LA16 was just exterior (visible) work, you're correct, apologies.

No problem! The quoting cut-off in the forum software can sometimes be too aggressive it seems.

 

[ANDYS]

Looked fantastic coming through Chesterfield.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/66737297@N06/27942734535/in/photolist-JzcPt6-HD7EJq

https://www.flickr.com/photos/66737297@N06/27330638804/in/photolist-JzcPt6-HD7EJq/


Andy S

 

[Sparks807Evo]

Ahh the quoting context was lost somewhere in all of it...

LA16 was just exterior (visible) work, you're correct, apologies.
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No problem! Quoting system is a bit agressive at times as already has been said

 

[fgwrich]

150001 entered service this morning, then came back out of service with a technical fault - 166210 is now working its diagram for the rest of the day. Will aim to get some pictures when it returns to service, possibly tomorrow or Monday.

 

[superalbs]

150001 entered service this morning, then came back out of service with a technical fault - 166210 is now working its diagram for the rest of the day. Will aim to get some pictures when it returns to service, possibly tomorrow or Monday.

These overhauls sure aren't doing any good to the trains, have any of them come back without any issues?

 

[co-tr-paul]

Add first SET to GWR green list...... !

 

[JN114]

These overhauls sure aren't doing any good to the trains, have any of them come back without any issues?

Was talking to one of the depot managers at Reading about this - the explanation he gave, in somewhat of a layman terms, made a lot sense:

When the units go for their overhauls/major exams all the bits are, in effect, rattling loose or wearing out. When they come back everything is tight and shiny and new, but this isn't the trains optimum running condition - bits break a lot more easily. Once they've had a few good runs under their belt they settle down then. While the frequent failures of units fresh off works is frustrating, once you put them in that context it makes a lot of sense.

 

[superalbs]

Was talking to one of the depot managers at Reading about this - the explanation he gave, in somewhat of a layman terms, made a lot sense:

When the units go for their overhauls/major exams all the bits are, in effect, rattling loose or wearing out. When they come back everything is tight and shiny and new, but this isn't the trains optimum running condition - bits break a lot more easily. Once they've had a few good runs under their belt they settle down then. While the frequent failures of units fresh off works is frustrating, once you put them in that context it makes a lot of sense.

That does make a lot of sense actually. Would seem best to try them out with some test runs before starting service, but I guess they're already pressed for stock as is.

 

[fgwrich]

Was talking to one of the depot managers at Reading about this - the explanation he gave, in somewhat of a layman terms, made a lot sense:

When the units go for their overhauls/major exams all the bits are, in effect, rattling loose or wearing out. When they come back everything is tight and shiny and new, but this isn't the trains optimum running condition - bits break a lot more easily. Once they've had a few good runs under their belt they settle down then. While the frequent failures of units fresh off works is frustrating, once you put them in that context it makes a lot of sense.

I can understand that, but I'm surprised that issues are cropping up after returning - some units are making fairly lengthy trip backs from Springburn/Kilmarnock/Doncaster/Loughborough or Wolverton. I suppose the answer for how many runs required for things to settle down is just like the answer for how long is a piece of string.

 

[455driver]

Not my photo and all credit to Dan Warman for staying up till gone 10pm to catch it in Reading:

https://flic.kr/p/JsFCaX

That does make a lot of sense actually. Would seem best to try them out with some test runs before starting service, but I guess they're already pressed for stock as is.

I can understand that, but I'm surprised that issues are cropping up after returning - some units are making fairly lengthy trip backs from Springburn/Kilmarnock/Doncaster/Loughborough or Wolverton. I suppose the answer for how many runs required for things to settle down is just like the answer for how long is a piece of string.

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[fgwrich]

Front end handrails removed (as normal) but footsteps remain, interesting!
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And drivers/ guards to do the 'bedding in'!

The best way to bed the train in is to put it into service, things will loosen up as they get used but sometimes they can stick/jam which can cause the train to come out of service needing some WD40/hitting with a hammer to loosen things up a bit quicker.
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How does a long run bed in the door systems etc?

True, although I gather it failed with a Spedo fault.

 

[BurtonM]

That bike symbol on the end of the unit is excellent, I wish more TOCs did something like that.
I know TPE 185s have 'there's a dirty yellow bar down on the coupler, look for that then go to the opposite end of the train and it's the door closer to the middle', but that's a lot less intuitive than a picture of a bike.

 

[Harbornite]

I thought I'd share this shot, one of the best I've seen of 800004's recent trip to Paddington. I'd say it belongs in this thread because both of the trains in the image feature the new GWR livery.

https://twitter.com/Clinnick1/status/748506257468817408