Class 175s to GWR

[TastyMaltesers]

Was 010 not destined to become a spares donor?

 

[REVUpminster]

I think more than one train has been cannibalised. GWR say they have 15 175s but all the figures say 16 as does the Train database.

They only require 19 (the 19 769s) to run a full service and release the 158s. The other 7 are spares or local enhancements. 3+2 trains, 2+2.

Cannot see any 175s today.

 

[XFeed]

I believe 010 never actually went to Wolverton, and instead came down directly from Ely hauled by a couple of 37s.

From what I heard a few months ago it had still been untouched, not sure if that has changed now though?

I`ve just looked on BillStampys list and you are correct, arrived Jan 26.

Why have a unit at a depot and not carry out some work on it even if only sporadic ?

 

[3RDGEN]

They only require 19 (the 19 769s) to run a full service and release the 158s.

There's only 18 ex GWR 769/9's remaining so might cover 9 or 10 diagrams a day if you base it on Northern's experience.