Class 185 refurbishment for TPE.

[8A Rail]

Just cannot get into the new livery unfortunately, prefer the old one, much more destinctive. Also its hard to spot the numbers of the units when they wizz pass you too. Shades of Virgin practice?

 

[pdq]

185116 done and on its way to Newcastle (7:20 ish from Dewsbury). I'm not one for unit numbers but this caught my eye with the sun on it

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[BMIFlyer]

Some of you might enjoy this....

https://vimeo.com/user25873713/review/213652339/cb2a00eb84

 

[JaJaWa]

Some of you might enjoy this....

https://vimeo.com/user25873713/review/213652339/cb2a00eb84

17 miles of stickers when the blue underneath would be perfectly acceptable...

 

[ValleyLines142]

Coming along really nicely now!

185101, 185102, 185103, 185104, 185105, 185106, 185107, 185108, 185109, 185110, 185111, 185112, 185113, 185114, 185115, 185116, 185117, 185118, 185119, 185120, 185121, 185122, 185123, 185124, 185125, 185126, 185127, 185128, 185129, 185130, 185131, 185132, 185133, 185134, 185135, 185136, 185137, 185138, 185139, 185140, 185141, 185142, 185143, 185144, 185145, 185146, 185147, 185148, 185149, 185150, 185151.

Wowzas, coming along fast now!

185113 and 185132 still in old livery for the time being.

 

[Crossover]

A Youtube link to the same video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34oFzx9whI8&feature=youtu.be

Looks like 185129 is the one shown. Interesting that the cab ends are also dark blue under the vinyls

 

[Domh245]

A Youtube link to the same video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34oFzx9whI8&feature=youtu.be

Looks like 185129 is the one shown. Interesting that the cab ends are also dark blue under the vinyls

A common feature with other Desiros - 444s & 3/450s seem to be done in much the same way. I think that I am right in saying that these trains have the cab as part of the main structure as opposed to something that bolts on separately, so it just all gets painted in the same base colour when it goes in to the paintshop

 

[Blindtraveler]

Now all we need is for the internal work to start, soon please!

 

[gimmea50anyday]

Now all we need is for the internal work to start, soon please!

This week apparently...

Then again mk3s are theoretically a year late and still not in traffic or training either...

 

[ValleyLines142]

185120 has been done. Just 18 remain in old livery now.

185101, 185102, 185103, 185104, 185105, 185106, 185107, 185108, 185109, 185110, 185111, 185112, 185113, 185114, 185115, 185116, 185117, 185118, 185119, 185120, 185121, 185122, 185123, 185124, 185125, 185126, 185127, 185128, 185129, 185130, 185131, 185132, 185133, 185134, 185135, 185136, 185137, 185138, 185139, 185140, 185141, 185142, 185143, 185144, 185145, 185146, 185147, 185148, 185149, 185150, 185151.

 

[Philip]

Has 185110 been done?

 

[ValleyLines142]

Has 185110 been done?

Not that I'm aware of.

 

[Bornin1980s]

Could the internal work include softer seats, or are they required by safety law to remain that hard?

 

[BMIFlyer]

The seat frames remain but all will be re cushioned and reupholstered.

The base cushions are thicker I do know that after sitting on one of the trial seats.

 

[Mordac]

I actually find the current seats comfortable despite being firm, as they have very good lateral support and the firmness helps you keep good posture throughout the trip. Poor posture is actually very conducive to discomfort over longer journeys, and seats that are too soft make it easy for you to assume it.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

I actually find the current seats comfortable despite being firm, as they have very good lateral support and the firmness helps you keep good posture throughout the trip. Poor posture is actually very conducive to discomfort over longer journeys, and seats that are too soft make it easy for you to assume it.

Agreed. The main problem with 185 seats is that it is very rare to find one that doesn't already have a pair of buttocks on it!

 

[ValleyLines142]

185126 and 185148 have been painted.

185101, 185102, 185103, 185104, 185105, 185106, 185107, 185108, 185109, 185110, 185111, 185112, 185113, 185114, 185115, 185116, 185117, 185118, 185119, 185120, 185121, 185122, 185123, 185124, 185125, 185126, 185127, 185128, 185129, 185130, 185131, 185132, 185133, 185134, 185135, 185136, 185137, 185138, 185139, 185140, 185141, 185142, 185143, 185144, 185145, 185146, 185147, 185148, 185149, 185150, 185151.

 

[darylyates17]

Going slightly off topic I saw 350409 (I think its that one) in the new livery at Oxford Road yesterday I didn't think any of the 350s were getting it

 

[mikemcniven]

Going slightly off topic I saw 350409 (I think its that one) in the new livery at Oxford Road yesterday I didn't think any of the 350s were getting it

Yeah they are now, I think it's 5 that have been done now, maybe more!

 

[Jamesrob637]

Going slightly off topic I saw 350409 (I think its that one) in the new livery at Oxford Road yesterday I didn't think any of the 350s were getting it

There is a separate 350 thread for anyone who wants to discuss the updates on 350 repaints etc.

 

[northwichcat]

I actually find the current seats comfortable despite being firm, as they have very good lateral support and the firmness helps you keep good posture throughout the trip. Poor posture is actually very conducive to discomfort over longer journeys, and seats that are too soft make it easy for you to assume it.

All types of passengers need to be considered - tall, short, large, slim, those with poor posture, those with good posture, those with back problems, those with piles etc. What might be ideal for one passenger might be very uncomfortable for another.

 

[Jamesrob637]

185126 and 185148 have been painted.

185101, 185102, 185103, 185104, 185105, 185106, 185107, 185108, 185109, 185110, 185111, 185112, 185113, 185114, 185115, 185116, 185117, 185118, 185119, 185120, 185121, 185122, 185123, 185124, 185125, 185126, 185127, 185128, 185129, 185130, 185131, 185132, 185133, 185134, 185135, 185136, 185137, 185138, 185139, 185140, 185141, 185142, 185143, 185144, 185145, 185146, 185147, 185148, 185149, 185150, 185151.

185130 is still in old livery as of 07/06/17

 

[Philip]

Can we expect to see 'Welcome to the newly refurbished Pennine 185' on the seat covers again when the first one comes back from the refurb?

 

[CAF397]

149 now in the new livery, seen today at Manchester Piccadilly.

 

[gimmea50anyday]

Can we expect to see 'Welcome to the newly refurbished Pennine 185' on the seat covers again when the first one comes back from the refurb?

No. The standard class ones kept damaging the seat fabric causing all of the seats to be replaced.

 

[ValleyLines142]

149 now in the new livery, seen today at Manchester Piccadilly.

Thank you for that update on 185149. 185125 has also been done as well. Just fourteen remain in the old livery now!

185101, 185102, 185103, 185104, 185105, 185106, 185107, 185108, 185109, 185110, 185111, 185112, 185113, 185114, 185115, 185116, 185117, 185118, 185119, 185120, 185121, 185122, 185123, 185124, 185125, 185126, 185127, 185128, 185129, 185130, 185131, 185132, 185133, 185134, 185135, 185136, 185137, 185138, 185139, 185140, 185141, 185142, 185143, 185144, 185145, 185146, 185147, 185148, 185149, 185150, 185151.

 

[Boothby97]

Thank you for that update on 185149. 185125 has also been done as well. Just fourteen remain in the old livery now!

185101, 185102, 185103, 185104, 185105, 185106, 185107, 185108, 185109, 185110, 185111, 185112, 185113, 185114, 185115, 185116, 185117, 185118, 185119, 185120, 185121, 185122, 185123, 185124, 185125, 185126, 185127, 185128, 185129, 185130, 185131, 185132, 185133, 185134, 185135, 185136, 185137, 185138, 185139, 185140, 185141, 185142, 185143, 185144, 185145, 185146, 185147, 185148, 185149, 185150, 185151.

185102 is also in new livery https://flic.kr/p/VnZM9z

 

[Philip]

It seems to be happening very quickly! How long does it take to re-vinyl each unit? Are they doing two at a time?

 

[Jamesrob637]

It seems to be happening very quickly! How long does it take to re-vinyl each unit? Are they doing two at a time?

Possibly since 185107 has also been reliveried as of 14/06/17

 

[Sparks807Evo]

Can indeed confirm 185107 has been redone - saw it this afternoon in multiple with 185140 on the way to Manchester Picc.