Class 168 Diagrams

[TurboFintan]

Are there diagrams and formations for the Chiltern Railways class 168s avaliable? I would like to know which sub-class works on each Mainline service.

Many thanks.

 

[700007]

168s work most Mainline trains that aren't being done by a 68. I have also seen 168329 on the 1346 London Marylebone - Gerrards Cross before, good ride that was!

 

[TurboFintan]

168s work most Mainline trains that aren't being done by a 68. I have also seen 168329 on the 1346 London Marylebone - Gerrards Cross before, good rode that was!

They do sometimes work on commuter trains like to Gerrards Cross, but not sure if they are any booked to do so.

 

[JonathanH]

They do sometimes work on commuter trains like to Gerrards Cross, but not sure if they are any booked to do so.

168s used on 'short distance' Chiltern services were posted a few weeks ago. http://www.railforums.co.uk/showpost.php?p=2965045&postcount=17

The 172 diagrams were also posted (with reference to whatever attaches to them)
http://www.railforums.co.uk/showpost.php?p=2971969&postcount=33

Using RTT you could probably fill in the gaps especially if you also looked in the 'Trains you seen working' thread and any other sources eg pictures on the Internet etc

 

[TurboFintan]

168s used on 'short distance' Chiltern services were posted a few weeks ago. http://www.railforums.co.uk/showpost.php?p=2965045&postcount=17

The 172 diagrams were also posted (with reference to whatever attaches to them)
http://www.railforums.co.uk/showpost.php?p=2971969&postcount=33

Using RTT you could probably fill in the gaps especially if you also looked in the 'Trains you seen working' thread and any other sources eg pictures on the Internet etc

Thanks for the link for short distance workings and for the 172s, didn't realise they worked on short distance trains on normal occasions.

 

[CyrusWuff]

With the exception of the 168/3s (ex-TPE 170s), there are no specific diagrams for each subclass, it's either a three car unit or a four one.

 

[TurboFintan]

With the exception of the 168/3s (ex-TPE 170s), there are no specific diagrams for each subclass, it's either a three car unit or a four one.

Thanks, that makes more sense.

Which DMU service has the longest formation on the Chiltern Mainline? There's a pic of a 9-car set consisting of 168325, 168111 and 168216 on the 06:47 Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone but this was taken last year in April so I'm not sure if it still runs, considering similar services start at Oxford now.

 

[Triumph]

Thanks, that makes more sense.

Which DMU service has the longest formation on the Chiltern Mainline? There's a pic of a 9-car set consisting of 168325, 168111 and 168216 on the 06:47 Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone but this was taken last year in April so I'm not sure if it still runs, considering similar services start at Oxford now.

1Y10 is still booked a 9 car 168 = 2/3/4 in that order. This is the longest formation in passenger service. Lots of 7 & 8 car workings in both peaks.

 

[Triumph]

With the exception of the 168/3s (ex-TPE 170s), there are no specific diagrams for each subclass, it's either a three car unit or a four one.

They do specific diagrams.

121 - 1
165(2) - 24
165(3) - 10
168(2) - 8 / 9 (MO & FO)
168(3) - 8
168(4) - 8
172 - 4
CL68 - 5

 

[TurboFintan]

1Y10 is still booked a 9 car 168 = 2/3/4 in that order. This is the longest formation in passenger service. Lots of 7 & 8 car workings in both peaks.

Thanks, may look out for that one quite soon then.

 

[CyrusWuff]

They do specific diagrams.

Yes...but they're not broken down by subclass. The only thing you can say is that a 168/0 shouldn't appear on a 3 car diagram as they're all 4 car units, whereas the /1s and /2s have a mix of 3 and 4 car units.