Class 333 Modifications at Holbeck - Summer 2026

[MboroFC]

Does anyone know what modifications are being done on Northern's Class 333s at Holbeck and how long these will go on for?

Thanks

 

[Twingo37175]

I assume this is why there are moves from Derby to Holbeck of barrier vehicles. Then movements between Holbeck and Neville Hill (prior to return to Derby). Seen them a couple of times at Wakefield Westgate in a morning and wondered what they were.

 

[MboroFC]

I assume this is why there are moves from Derby to Holbeck of barrier vehicles. Then movements between Holbeck and Neville Hill (prior to return to Derby). Seen them a couple of times at Wakefield Westgate in a morning and wondered what they were.

Yes that's it.

 

[Iskra]

Traction motors.

These trains are struggling at the moment and some have been running around with traction motors isolated, which is impacting performance.

 

[MboroFC]

Thanks both.

 

[skyhigh]

Traction motors.

These trains are struggling at the moment and some have been running around with traction motors isolated, which is impacting performance.

This is not correct.

The mods at Holbeck are pantograph camera and energy monitoring fitment, there are no lifting facilities there.

There is generally 1 333 stopped long term at Neville Hill for TCU repairs.

 

[Iskra]

This is not correct.

The mods at Holbeck are pantograph camera and energy monitoring fitment, there are no lifting facilities there.

There is generally 1 333 stopped long term at Neville Hill for TCU repairs.

My apologies, I was misinformed then. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[MboroFC]

Does anyone know whether there is a Class 333 on today's 8Q17 1119 Holbeck Sidings to Neville Hill

 

[skyhigh]

Does anyone know whether there is a Class 333 on today's 8Q17 1119 Holbeck Sidings to Neville Hill

Should be 016.

 

[MboroFC]

Should be 016.

Thanks @skyhigh

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Should be 016.

No worries if you don't know but do you also know whether that will be on 8Q17 or 8Q18?

 

[kyannor]

Anyone know why on some 333s one of the DMSOs the old destination displays have been retained whilst the other 3 carriages have had them panelled over. Ive noticed this on 333007, 008, 009 and now 015

 

[skyhigh]

Anyone know why on some 333s one of the DMSOs the old destination displays have been retained whilst the other 3 carriages have had them panelled over. Ive noticed this on 333007, 008, 009 and now 015

It's just being done as and when there's time. They'll all be done eventually.

 

[MboroFC]

Does anyone know if these are all finished now?

 

[skyhigh]

They are.

 

[MboroFC]

Thank you

 

[33117]

I actually like the 333s, siemens built quite a decent unit there. Interior layout is good on these too.

 

[Mikey C]

I actually like the 333s, siemens built quite a decent unit there. Interior layout is good on these too.

They're made by CAF actually, with Siemens traction equipment!

Another one of those slightly oddball orders, a 3 car "metro" derivative of the long scrapped Heathrow Express 332s.

 

[xotGD]

Interior layout is good

3+2 seating; definitely not good.

3 car

4 car.

The 3 car 158s are the best units in Airedale.

 

[Class 466]

3+2 seating; definitely not good.

4 car.

The 3 car 158s are the best units in Airedale.

They were built as 3 cars with a 4th added later.

 

[staleydm01]

Any idea why the posters above the door on a 333 went, it showed the route of the triangle that thise trains served, Leeds to Skipton, Skipton to Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley, Ilkley to Leeds

 

[43096]

Any idea why the posters above the door on a 333 went, it showed the route of the triangle that thise trains served, Leeds to Skipton, Skipton to Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley, Ilkley to Leeds

Because they now work Leeds to Doncaster services in addition to the triangle?

 

[staleydm01]

Because they now work Leeds to Doncaster services in addition to the triangle?

Well nothing like getting on a train and knowing where it’s going, I’ve seen so many get on a wrong train like see a 170 and think it’s going to Shipley or Keighley, watching a Japanese tv series theh had the maps above the door, if 331 went exclusive to that route and 333 Leeds to Doncaster but northern are famous for a lottery with which unit you’d get for travel, consistency is crazy.