EMR class 156s for Northern

[The_Train]

I think that may well be a different one. 411 has been at Newton Heath for a couple of weeks now.

I've not long put it into the main shed at NH for DSD mods (about 3am 23/05)

Did it receive it's new colours at Crewe? Can't see any pics of it anywhere since

 

[diligentdave]

Did it receive it's new colours at Crewe? Can't see any pics of it anywhere since

Yes, it did. I was at Crewe the other week to inspect it before it came out.

 

[The_Train]

Yes, it did. I was at Crewe the other week to inspect it before it came out.

Cheers Dave

 

[St. Paddy]

Has 156406 moved north yet?

 

[175001]

411 has had a repaint but no stickers

 

[ThePeakNed]

411 has had a repaint but no stickers

It's got the coloured bingo balls, just no Northern logo branding.

 

[43055]

Has 156406 moved north yet?

At least made it to Crewe on Sunday. Here it is near Tutbury and Hatton on the North Staffs. The final 156 in the East Midlands?

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

At least made it to Crewe on Sunday. Here it is near Tutbury and Hatton on the North Staffs. The final 156 in the East Midlands?
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Images show 156406, in white with purple interim EMR livery, passing a small unmanned crossing in a rural location surrounded by many trees.
Just for the benefit of visually-impaired members.

 

[St. Paddy]

At least made it to Crewe on Sunday. Here it is near Tutbury and Hatton on the North Staffs. The final 156 in the East Midlands?
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Thanks for that, does it going to Crewe mean it’s getting a repaint/refresh?

 

[Soft Hands]

I think that may well be a different one. 411 has been at Newton Heath for a couple of weeks now.

I've not long put it into the main shed at NH for DSD mods (about 3am 23/05)

411 now in service with Northern as of today.

 

[LOL The Irony]

Have any of the ex EMR/GA units gone through digital mods yet? I know all of the GA units received the trainfx PIS systems pending their transfer to Northern.

 

[superkev]

411 now in service with Northern as of today.

Is 411 in Northern livery. Ive lost track of which 156s remain in East Midlands livery.
K

 

[Soft Hands]

Is 411 in Northern livery. Ive lost track of which 156s remain in East Midlands livery.
K

Yes, with 406 at Crewe now for painting then only ones not yet repainted are 405, 408 & 410, plus 416 & 417 in Wolverton works and 407 in store.

 

[diligentdave]

Yes, with 406 at Crewe now for painting then only ones not yet repainted are 405, 408 & 410, plus 416 & 417 in Wolverton works and 407 in store.

416 & 417 will both be painted and refreshed whilst at Wolverton. 410 will be the next unit through Crewe for repaint once 406 comes out, expected mid-June, and the others will probably follow suit.

Refresh and digital trains is still being talked about (as in who gets the contract) for all units not done (ex-GA and ex-EMR's).

 

[simon7929]

Unit 156411 out in service today.

 

[jonesy3001]

Is 409 also having the northern interior whilst it's at wolverton?

 

[ThePeakNed]

Have any of the ex EMR/GA units gone through digital mods yet? I know all of the GA units received the trainfx PIS systems pending their transfer to Northern.

Digital mods not happening "as yet", from what I remember reading.

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Is 409 also having the northern interior whilst it's at wolverton?

I doubt it. Nothing else has.

 

[jonesy3001]

Digital mods not happening "as yet", from what I remember reading.

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I doubt it. Nothing else has.

See post 479

 

[diligentdave]

Is 409 also having the northern interior whilst it's at wolverton?

Yes, it is.

 

[jonesy3001]

Where will the transferred 156s be based newton heath or heaton?

 

[Soft Hands]

Yes, it is.

Any clue as to where 156438 and 156448 are now in the Wolverton repair queue please? I don't think either have worked for Northern this year as yet? Presumably they need corrosion repairs that are too extensive to be carried out at the home depot?

 

[diligentdave]

Any clue as to where 156438 and 156448 are now in the Wolverton repair queue please? I don't think either have worked for Northern this year as yet? Presumably they need corrosion repairs that are too extensive to be carried out at the home depot?

156438 currently expected out end of June. 156448 currently expected out end of August. And yes, far too extensive for home depot. Plus the Angel 156's are due C6 overhaul at the same time anyway.

 

[simon7929]

A lot of the Angel leased units at Heaton are suffering bad corrosion. I’ve worked a few lately that have filler in them around the bottom of the toilet area and along towards the cab where the crew valve is. A lot of bubbling under the paint is also very noticeable around the same area.

 

[D6130]

A lot of the Angel leased units at Heaton are suffering bad corrosion. I’ve worked a few lately that have filler in them around the bottom of the toilet area and along towards the cab where the crew valve is. A lot of bubbling under the paint is also very noticeable around the same area.

Could this be connected with their regular exposure to damp, salty air on the Cumbrian and Durham Coast lines?

 

[simon7929]

Could this be connected with their regular exposure to damp, salty air on the Cumbrian and Durham Coast lines?

Possibly? It may contribute. Their age is certainly a major factor. However the 158s are only about 3 years older and don't seem to suffer corrosion on the lower bodyside.

 

[Neptune]

Possibly? It may contribute. Their age is certainly a major factor. However the 158s are only about 3 years older and don't seem to suffer corrosion on the lower bodyside.

158’s are younger than 156’s and made of Aluminium so shouldn’t corrode.

 

[simon7929]

158’s are younger than 156’s and made of Aluminium so shouldn’t corrode.

Yes I got it wrong. They are about 3 years younger not older.

 

[Trainman5862]

Path in for 156409 to Newton Heath on 1st June.

Realtime Trains | 5N31 1120 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Newton Heath T.M.D. | 01/06/2023

Real-time train running information for 5N31 1120 departure from Wolverton Centre Sidings to Newton Heath T.M.D. on 01/06/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[diligentdave]

Path in for 156409 to Newton Heath on 1st June.

Realtime Trains | 5N31 1120 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Newton Heath T.M.D. | 01/06/2023

Real-time train running information for 5N31 1120 departure from Wolverton Centre Sidings to Newton Heath T.M.D. on 01/06/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Move Caped.

 

[The_Train]

Move Caped.

Are you going off the fact it hasn't moved yet because it's not due to happen until tomorrow, or is this from inside information?