150/1 at Brush Loughborough today. Why?

[43074]

On Loughborough station earlier today (14th January), I saw a Class 150/1 in a holding siding just north of Loughborough station, from which I assume it was to go into (or from) the Brush factory. I think it was a Great Western 150, but due to the heavy snow it was unclear what it was. Does anyone know why it was there?

 

[Pumbaa]

Either 150001 or 150002, sent their for various mods, including fitting of standard size fuel tanks.

 

[TEW]

150002. 150001 is at St.Phillips Marsh at the moment I believe, at least it was late last week anyway.

 

[43074]

Thanks for the information.

I assume 150001 will follow?

 

[455driver]

Either 150001 or 150002, sent their for various mods, including fitting of standard size fuel tanks.

Why has it taken this long to fit them?

Oh hang on I know the answer, it is because when they were with Central Trains they always broke down before the fuel tanks were empty, but now FGW have got them they are a bit more reliable!

 

[gimmea50anyday]

Lol! XD

 

[fgwrich]

150002. 150001 is at St.Phillips Marsh at the moment I believe, at least it was late last week anyway.

001 Should be back in Reading this evening as it had a path booked in today - was down in St Phillips Marsh depot for tyre turning.

002 is now at Brush Loughborough - having left Reading on Saturday and stopping in Tyseley for the weekend. That's there for FGW class 150/1 Standardisation, Fleet mods, and of course the new larger standard class 150 Fuel Tank. Which considering 001 & 002 both have different filler caps and smaller range tanks certainly will be a good thing! Hopefully some of the mods will including attention to the Engine & Transmission set up - wasn't sounding very healthy last week on one of the cars, and some attention to the electronics.

Both 150/0s did receive some of the FGW Fleet standardisation during the refurb and after (including LED interior lighting), but these trips to BRUSH should rectify some of the remaining faults.

 

[O L Leigh]

002 is now at Brush Loughborough - having left Reading on Saturday and stopping in Tyseley for the weekend.

Sure about it's weekend berth...?

I passed a Cl150 showing "Penzance" on the front in the vicinity of Droitwich at about 0530 today. I can only assume it was this unit.

O L Leigh

 

[83G/84D]

Sure about it's weekend berth...?

I passed a Cl150 showing "Penzance" on the front in the vicinity of Droitwich at about 0530 today. I can only assume it was this unit.

O L Leigh

I can vouch for the fact it didn't make it to Penzance!!

 

[fgwrich]

Sure about it's weekend berth...?

I passed a Cl150 showing "Penzance" on the front in the vicinity of Droitwich at about 0530 today. I can only assume it was this unit.

O L Leigh

Not sure if there's another one up at Tyseley then but it's not our 001 & 002 - They only have a limited number of Thames Valley destinations on their blinds. But 002 Certainly spent most of the weekend up at Tyseley though.

 

[O L Leigh]

This was today (Monday) very early indeed. Definately a Cl150/1 (central destination blind) heading towards Brum from the direction of Worcester and almost certainly originating from the west due to the Penzance blind rather than being one of the LM trio.

Are there any other suggestions if not either of the Scuds...?

O L Leigh

 

[aylesbury]

Good to see these units being refurbed mechanicaly as they are excellent to travel on giving good service on busy routes.

 

[TEW]

This was today (Monday) very early indeed. Definately a Cl150/1 (central destination blind) heading towards Brum from the direction of Worcester and almost certainly originating from the west due to the Penzance blind rather than being one of the LM trio.

Are there any other suggestions if not either of the Scuds...?

O L Leigh

Could have been any of the FGW 150/1s. They do to Tyseley for work from time to time.

 

[455driver]

I can vouch for the fact it didn't make it to Penzance!!

Oh yes it did!

oops sorry it isnt panto season anymore.