Did a Crewe to Cardiff run about a month ago. Instead of the usual Class 175, the service ended up as 3 Class 150 units coupled together (forming a Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service) - uncomfortable wasn't the word.
the front train was a 158...it must have been annoying for the passengers in the 150 and 153 to know that the people in the first 2 coaches where in a nice quiet air conditioned train up front! lol
I know what you mean, but the average punter just sees a box with seats in. If I had the choice I'd go for the 158, or the 153 at a (deasperate, last gasp) push, but Joe Public just wants to get to where they're going.
I must point out that my intro does mention that "I pity the fools that went to Bridgend in a 153/150!"
I personally am not a fan of 2nd gen units, but the 158s are a bit special.
To be fair, ATW have done an excellent job in refreshing their units now. 150/153's are MUCH more pleasant compared to what they used to be! And all the ex-FNW 154's have now left for EMT or FGW last week. Cheers
What are DMUs being used for on such long haul services? Mind you, multiple units always seem to be the thing for passenger trains, nowadays:-((! Again a bad specification (the DfT deserve a bash for this yet again!). Yes, a 37 or 33 would fit the bill better as things are (and would be smoother for the passengers, I'm sure)! All nice to watch as I rarely get out nowadays!
Oh dear: What a rag bag of second generation "fart carts": Should have been unnecessary if a programme of network-wide electrification had happened: Oh, well, roll on the Oil crash and the end of plenty of politicians' careers: John Spellar, thru Darling to Alexander etc...! Our rail network has been "pimped", that's for sure!!
Did a Crewe to Cardiff run about a month ago. Instead of the usual Class 175, the service ended up as 3 Class 150 units coupled together (forming a Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service) - uncomfortable wasn't the word.
PaulRoberts 1 year ago
the front train was a 158...it must have been annoying for the passengers in the 150 and 153 to know that the people in the first 2 coaches where in a nice quiet air conditioned train up front! lol
crazyshedlife 2 years ago
I know what you mean, but the average punter just sees a box with seats in. If I had the choice I'd go for the 158, or the 153 at a (deasperate, last gasp) push, but Joe Public just wants to get to where they're going.
I must point out that my intro does mention that "I pity the fools that went to Bridgend in a 153/150!"
I personally am not a fan of 2nd gen units, but the 158s are a bit special.
PrentonPimp 2 years ago
coool!! that must of been going 2 manchester via stoke and macclesfield (which is where i live). the wilmslow line must have been shut.
gd vid m8!!!!!!!!
jconnor1988 3 years ago 2
No mate- It was going to the carriage shed for a fuel & water top-up, and left for Bridgend in S.Wales an hour later. Cheers for commenting!
PrentonPimp 3 years ago
oh right....fairdoos.
no probs anyime.
jconnor1988 3 years ago
To be fair, ATW have done an excellent job in refreshing their units now. 150/153's are MUCH more pleasant compared to what they used to be! And all the ex-FNW 154's have now left for EMT or FGW last week. Cheers
elganthomas 4 years ago
I agree, but they're no substitute for loco haulage. or a Class 120 'cross country' DMU!
PrentonPimp 4 years ago
Oh no i agree, as I remember the days of Class 37 with 4 carriages on the North Wales coast, and 3 car 101's down my line, the conwy valley!
Happy Days!
elganthomas 4 years ago
What are DMUs being used for on such long haul services? Mind you, multiple units always seem to be the thing for passenger trains, nowadays:-((! Again a bad specification (the DfT deserve a bash for this yet again!). Yes, a 37 or 33 would fit the bill better as things are (and would be smoother for the passengers, I'm sure)! All nice to watch as I rarely get out nowadays!
Isochest 4 years ago
Oh dear: What a rag bag of second generation "fart carts": Should have been unnecessary if a programme of network-wide electrification had happened: Oh, well, roll on the Oil crash and the end of plenty of politicians' careers: John Spellar, thru Darling to Alexander etc...! Our rail network has been "pimped", that's for sure!!
Isochest 4 years ago
Lack of electrification aside, 2.5 DMU's are no substitute for 5 nice mkII's and a 37/4!! (or a Class 33, for that matter!)
PrentonPimp 4 years ago