SansHache
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390126 came out of Widnes 28th January and was replaced by 390122 (21st set for refurb). 390126 is back in service this morning (29th January).
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Thanks for the updates
The project is running behind. The last 9 car is expected through Widnes in June 2024
So it turns out that 390137 hasn’t been refurbished yet.
I got my information from Today’s Railways on twitter, which stated:
(https://twitter.com/todaysrailways/status/1606345554728030215?s=46&t=5bzCqTEL4r23gsMMobEkeA)
I apologise for not doing further research and publishing erroneous information! Does anyone know which set is in just now?
So it turns out that 390137 hasn’t been refurbished yet.
I got my information from Today’s Railways on twitter, which stated:
(https://twitter.com/todaysrailways/status/1606345554728030215?s=46&t=5bzCqTEL4r23gsMMobEkeA)
I apologise for not doing further research and publishing erroneous information! Does anyone know which set is in just now?
SansHache
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390151 (22nd set for refurbishment) replaced 390122 at Widnes, arriving early on Saturday 11th February. Full list of modified trains below.
| Train | Return to Service |
| 390103 | 06-Oct-22 |
| 390104 | 26-Aug-22 |
| 390107 | 24-Jan-23 |
| 390114 | 12-Nov-22 |
| 390115 | 05-Nov-22 |
| 390119 | 20-Sep-22 |
| 390122 | 12-Feb-23 |
| 390123 | 06-May-22 |
| 390124 | 30-Jul-22 |
| 390125 | 25-Apr-22 |
| 390126 | 29-Jan-23 |
| 390127 | 29-Nov-22 |
| 390128 | 17-Sep-22 |
| 390129 | 11-Dec-22 |
| 390131 | 16-Jul-22 |
| 390141 | 30-Dec-22 |
| 390148 | 14-May-22 |
| 390151 | At Widnes |
| 390154 | 12-Jun-22 |
| 390155 | 20-May-22 |
| 390156 | 25-May-22 |
| 390157 | 25-Jun-22 |
Thats great - thank you
Seems like the 11 coaches are now being put through at a fast pace - hopefully not much longer until the 9 cars can be worked on too!
Bletchleyite
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390122 appears to have had the blinds fitted incorrectly, they are sticky and won't go all the way up. Not noticed that on any others.
Refurbished Pendos both ways today for the first time. Impressions mostly good.
But they're removed the carriage letter sticks from the glass vestibule doors.
It confused even the catering staff this morning! I ordered a coffee to coach U, and he brought it through U to G (11-car Pendo, G is after U) accidentally, before having to work out that he wasn't in U.
But they're removed the carriage letter sticks from the glass vestibule doors.
It confused even the catering staff this morning! I ordered a coffee to coach U, and he brought it through U to G (11-car Pendo, G is after U) accidentally, before having to work out that he wasn't in U.
Bletchleyite
Veteran Member
When they're all done I wonder will they consider a re-lettering to make it run in order?
Good question - is there a specific reason why U comes before G today?
Bletchleyite
Veteran Member
When the units were taken from 9 to 11 cars, there wasn't another letter to insert between F and G, and by doing it the way they did they could mix the sets without worrying about reservations not working, and indeed could sub a 9 for an 11 with the reservations still working too, as C, F, U and G were unreserved.
Thanks - but why not simply insert U between G and H?
Bletchleyite
Veteran Member
Presumably reprogramming the system is a massive faff?
Because FU was funny
When U went in, G was still first class.
LOL The Irony
Established Member
I think this all brings up the question of whether the letters need a looking at.
D'oh! Of course.
Those were the days - I certainly miss hopping back and forth up to Manchester on ~£30-£40 (railcard) 1st APs with almost a guaranteed table of 4 to myself!
Lovely VT.
Bletchleyite
Veteran Member
I think assuming the software allows it a relettering would make sense once the entire refurbishment is complete.
LOL The Irony
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I've posted a thread in speculative about coach lettering here.
Hopefully it didn't rattle then!
He’s I had refurbs twice today too.
I still get a mild thrill when I put my phone on the table, and without realising it have put it on the induction charger, and it lights up to say charging!
I did the same
I didn't even know my phone was capable of it - I thought it was only for posh phones!
The "posh" phones have huge camera bumps that mean it's a bloody pain lining the phone up with the inductive charger if you don't have a case on it to smooth the backside out. And then the phone slides off when tilting!I did the same
I didn't even know my phone was capable of it - I thought it was only for posh phones!
I will say however, now having done a few more journies on the refurbs, the seats arent all that bad. They do feel hard when you first sit down vs the old seats, but after 3 hours straight on them my backside hasn't complained once yet.
pokemonsuper9
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I've only had 10 minutes on a refurbished one so far and am very much looking forwards to when I get more time on them (probably this summer).
Unfortunately my reserved seat (it was quite busy too) didn't have a very good window view so I couldn't rest on the seat if I wanted to look out the window.
Bletchleyite
Veteran Member
To me the "killer app" is that I now fit all seats rather than only priority. And I like them too, very comfortable and the right angle, not too upright and not too reclined. They really do look basic from a photo (even more so the Lumo ones) but when you sit on them I think they're great.
gabrielhj07
Established Member
Crikey! You seem to have found one that works!
Whenever I’ve used them (intentionally or otherwise!) they have always worked. Probably 20-30 times now.
gabrielhj07
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I must be suffering from rather sub-standard luck with these trains. It’s good to hear that they are working.
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