Northern class 142 & 153's.

[61653 HTAFC]

East side diagrams are very much a rough guide rather than a real indication of what will be used. Huddersfield to Wakefield is almost always a 2-car pacer but on Tuesday one of the diagrams was run in part by a 2-car 158. There's generally a fair chance of a solo 153 on there, something fairly rare on services entirely within West Yorkshire.

 

[Blyth Power]

I am aware of the 142's faults - the curve coming off the viaduct at Pannal is one of the most terrifying flange-squeals ever and the toilets lack lustre. Still I always enjoy riding in them. They remind me of all those old first generation DMUs I never appreciated enough...

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Preston to Ormskirk is normally either a 142 or a 153 so you could end up with a nice surprise there.

Yes Preston (my home station in the UK) is a certainty to see them and travel behind them.