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As 156475 is the only Angel leased based 156 at NH. I assume this will move back to Heaton very soon?

Thanks.

There was a NH to HT ECS move today. Heard 156491 was moving back to Heaton.

They visit Neville Hill for wheel turning. I remember one doing the Harrogate loop around 2021. Think it was 156440. I can't remember seeing one since then in service around Leeds.

I thought 478 was for sale via auction a few years ago? Listed by Brodies. Won by Northern. I maybe wrong mind.

So, just the two Angel 156s at NH now. These being 156 475/91.

Good to hear that 156485 is coming back. The ex Scotrail units with middle door controls are a godsend. When operating services with only a few minutes between stops. 1786200035 There's a 5N31 left Heaton this afternoon. I asume this is 156423.

That will leave just one Porterbrook 156 at Heaton. This being 156423.

Most of the ones so far are just body overhaul. I suspect 449 being the same. As it was only refurbished internally around 5 years ago.

Only 6 have the new seats. All ex Scotrail. These are 156 447/9/65/78/85 and 496. Unit 485 is currently on loan to NH to cover additional diagrams along with a few others. Strangely 156416 which is based at NH seems to have made itself at home in the NE. And has been working out of Heaton for...

This and 417 were allocated to Heaton a couple of years ago. But didn't stay long. And were sent to to NH to join the rest of the ex EMR 156s at NH. In exchange came 156 420/3.

Looks like 156472 is out and about in the NE. Also noted. Now fitted with brighter LED lights.

Thanks for all the replies.

Hi all, just seen a post on a FB page. Suggesting at least two of the stored 156s are heading to Wolverton. Somebody, suggesting to be stripped for spare parts. Anybody able to confirm this please. TIA.

Yes. It came from Scotrail last year. Already had the seats fitted. Just the Northern moquette was needed. Also has the seat grab handles finished in a darker Yellow. One other different feature is that it has sockets at the seats for phone chargers. 1764242727