FGW 158s

[1e10]

Do FGW 158s have CET tanks?

 

[CC 72100]

I believe not.

 

[sprinterguy]

I was under the impression that the whole 158 fleet was retro-fitted with CETs some time in the past five years.

From here, a report applying more specifically to the Northern 158 units but making this general observation:

http://www.ciras.org.uk/report-libr...rom-septic-tanks-on-class-158-units/?tid=1418
The fitment of Control Emission Tanks (CETs) to 158 units was conducted in partnership with Network Rail several years ago as part of a national program.

 

[Twoonthebuzzer]

Yes, FGW class 158 DMU's have, in recent years, been fitted with CET tanks

 

[CC 72100]

That's me completely wrong then!

For some reason, I thought that only the SWT fleet had them, although I'm probably getting confused between having them retrofitted and built from new.

You can happily ignore my post!

 

[1e10]

I wasn't sure either as I remember reading about them getting them but then the toilets still have 'please do no flush in the station' labels.

 

[158747]

Unlike other TOCs 158s FGW 158s are not fitted with CET tanks.

 

[LowLevel]

Neither are the EMT fleet.

 

[BestWestern]

Yes, FGW class 158 DMU's have, in recent years, been fitted with CET tanks

Sadly not. None of the 'West' (Sprinter) fleet at FGW are fitted with tanks, 158s included.

 

[CC 72100]

Sadly not. None of the 'West' (Sprinter) fleet at FGW are fitted with tanks, 158s included.

Ahhhhh... I was right after all then

 

[455driver]

That's me completely wrong then!

For some reason, I thought that only the SWT fleet had them, although I'm probably getting confused between having them retrofitted and built from new.

You can happily ignore my post!

No 158s (or 159s) were built with retention tanks!
The units for the West of England route were built as (standard class only) class 158s and then converted at Rosyth into 159s by fitting the retention tanks and 1st class seats (among other things).

 

[Muzer]

What about the 159/0s? Were they also retrofitted?

 

[455driver]

Yes, but before entering passenger service.

 

[ClevedonYellow]

Only SWT 158/159 have CET Tanks, FGW 158 Don't have have CET Tanks. Not sure about other companies.

 

[34D]

No 158s (or 159s) were built with retention tanks!
The units for the West of England route were built as (standard class only) class 158s and then converted at Rosyth into 159s by fitting the retention tanks and 1st class seats (among other things).

What about the 159/0s? Were they also retrofitted?

He is referring to the 159/0.

 

[Muzer]

Ah, yes, rereading that it makes sense. I assumed he was talking about the 159/1s, but clearly he's not. Sorry.