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Just been delivered home on a 158 from Hull. I was sat at the back of the rear coach (stops by the footbridge at ferriby, y'see!) and there were less than a hand full of pax in the coach. After the duard had made his ticket checks, he actually sat in the saloon chatting and generally...

whenever I've been on it its deffo been northen crew. Unless the tpe lot dress up it NR 'livery'

Northern staff, Shirley?

do we not get 156s round this way any more then?

Does anyone know what trains are going in and out of Hull at the minute? I've seen atleast 3 two car sets of sprinters that were not 158s, but I didn't get a look at the numbers (working at a house just up from station) but everyone keeps telling me its only 158s round here!

Not at all? I was driving passed Brough station the other day and there was a two car sprinter heading towards Hull. Def wasn't a 158, the sides didn't taper in.

It was a 158 so no problems with windows being opn. I do always sit close to the front so I can hear aws\tpws stuffs though

Interestingly enough I was on that train!

Just interested to hear some of the things that trains get failed for :)

Apart from the fact that all the trains you mentioned have a mechanical drive.

Neighbours?! Where do you think I live, my dear chap?! Nowt but fields all round. :D Maybe. The neighbours can **** off.

Well give me one for personal use in my garden then!

Neither. I want pacers. Yes please. Maybe go back to their original engines and gearboxes too... I'd love to hear those 'for real'. None of this new stuff please.

What's happened? judging by twitter seems something pretty big has happened?

Well I've had a go and here's my approach! My fantasy DMU: Something to replace NR's 158s, so it has to be a capable stopper, but be fine on longer journeys. Exterior and workings Bodyshell: This would be based heavily on the 158, maintaining the shape of its carriages, with various hints...

Love it :) Would you use a mechanical transmission, or diesel electric? I'm guessing the latter?

Ok, so time to get a little creative for the DMU-heads about here. You've got to design a DMU. Please include a description of the bodystyle, interior, power plants and transmission. Any other details to include are fine :) The only catch is; you can only use technology that is currently...

What a load of codswallop! I was just thinking how good the 158s actually are. I travel on 4 units every week (2 services, return) and they're quiet (engine noise wise) and always on time, and comfortable. They have more legroom than FTPE's 170s, so I don't have to sit with my knees across...

Cracking! Any chance of sharing?

WTF? They look completely different to any other 172s I've seen.