3 car 150/9 ATW unit

[ATW158Xpress]

I’ve seen a 3 car 150/9 hybrid ATW unit in Cardiff today didn’t get the unit number. When did they convert this unit and whether this is a temporary conversion?

 

[Domh245]

I think it is a temporary arrangement, brought about following tree damage to a unit (can't remember which one though)

 

[Spirit555]

Yes it is a temporary arrangement. Part of 150217 damaged when hitting a tree. 150278 reformed using spare car to become 150978. I saw it in Manchester a few weeks ago.

 

[ATW158Xpress]

Thanks was seen on 13:35 service from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town.

 

[PHILIPE]

All questions have been answered here:-

www.railforums.co.uk/threads/llanbradach-03-09-passengers-injured-when-train-strikes-tree.153373/page-2

 

[CardiffKid]

.... reformed ... to become 150978. I saw it in Manchester a few weeks ago.

I know this was touched upon on another thread, but why does this reformed unit need a new number and why 1509xx?

Did ATW pluck a number out of thin air or was it assigned by a rail equivalent of the DVLA?

 

[PHILIPE]

I know this was touched upon on another thread, but why does this reformed unit need a new number and why 1509xx?

Did ATW pluck a number out of thin air or was it assigned by a rail equivalent of the DVLA?

Easier identification and because it becomes a sub-class. GWRs 3 Car 158s are 158/9s and their 3 Car 150s are 150/9s and have been for years.

 

[CardiffKid]

Thank you.