QuoitsPlayer Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 On Friday evening I was passing through Glaisdale and found a 158 coupled out of use on the rear of the scheduled service to Middlesbrough - was this the first 158 to visit Whitby as I was advised by a driver many years ago they were out of gauge for Esk Valley services. Many thanks Matt 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 From memory there was only a speed restriction on one of the station platforms! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Pleased to hear the 158s will be running along the Esk Valley. Will make for a far more comfortable journey than the ride on a poor old pacer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6975 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I seem to remember that the problem with 158s down in the Bristol area was that they fitted OK gauge wise, but the problem arose with the way the doors move when they open. The plug doors move outward and in a few places could hit something. Minor alterations to just a few platforms were all that was required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) How many 158's does first operate? Edited June 7, 2019 by Titan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 A 158 was on the 1020 ex Middlesbrough/1158 ex Whitby on Friday 26 July. It looked well filled and there were plenty of people waiting to join at Whitby . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 07/06/2019 at 12:15, D6975 said: I seem to remember that the problem with 158s down in the Bristol area was that they fitted OK gauge wise, but the problem arose with the way the doors move when they open. The plug doors move outward and in a few places could hit something. Minor alterations to just a few platforms were all that was required. A similar issue prevented Class 158 sets working between Midcalder Jc and Holytown Jc via Shotts at one time; If the air suspension was deflated, and the doors were opened, they might strike the odd station platform. Obviously the issue was resolved as these sets later worked the Edinburgh/Glasgow Central via Shotts service, until their recent replacement by Class 385 EMUs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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