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Saw 175010 (or was it 110? mind's gone blank) at Wolverton yesterday (Thurs 27/08) looking rather resplendent in green GWR livery.

448 won't come out until at least the 14th Sept at the earliest. There is a block on the Carlisle line all the way upto Barrhill over the next few weeks.

150137 is actually due to go into works at the end of this year, but it might get pushed back in favour of other "worst" units. 139 & 141 are not planned until early 2031! All 3 units have already had C6 overhauls but the more extensive corrosion work (CSO) is still to be undertaken. In that...

All 3 need a transformers. There aren't many around therefore they have to wait in turns for a failed one to get repaired or overhauled and returned. Earliest release is 218 end of August, then 242 early Sept followed by 229.. That doesn't mean that 350's will start turning up at Allerton. All...

The proposed "new" trains mentioned are actually really clapped out ex-Scotrail 156's that haven't been through works and to me are in a shocking state. I'd be embarrassed to unveil these. They're only supposed to be leased for 12 months. Half that time would be repairing them and I think this...

Because as it currently stands, no one has done any work on a full GBR livery for the Northern fleets, therefore I assume that some GBR decals will be applied, very simple. Engineering hasn't been done to change the NTL livery with anything else and the financials hasn't even been discussed...

It was the first unit through C6 and there are some modifications and underframe repairs still to do as the parts/machinery wasn't available at the first point of calling. No current plans, just the 158/9's are supposed to get some sort of vinyl wrap possibly early next year. I've been called...

156480 will finally be losing its RAF wraps and going into base Northern livery minus the branding, which will happen to all future units going through works (Wolverton, Brodies, Long Marston, Bristol).

No new dates for 150222. 155345 see below. 156488 see below. 150120 comes back 25th July. 156401 will probably be delayed a few weeks. Yes, 156480 will go down Monday. Caped. Unit wasn't ready when I inspected it on Wednesday. Will now depart Monday 20th, with 347 input on Wednesday 22nd.

Have you ever repaired a train that's been involved in an incident like this? Once you start uncovering stuff it takes on a whole new level. CAF are not the most helpful of companies to work with and the lack of relevant information available is frankly shocking. To repair a train, first you...

Class 195's and 331's don't have heavy exams like the older fleets do. They have the C4 and C6's integrated into their existing running maintenance, therefore stay at home depots and don't go to works. Both require wheelset changes. The availability of Class 195 wheelsets is very sporadic. 115...

Don't know yet.