charliepetty Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) These units have proved very popular, so much so that we are running out, so if anyone wants any may I suggest you 'Pull your finger out'As once they have gone, there gone. The Models were: East Midlands Trains 156405 (52405/57405) Derby-Crewe (Sold Out) Rails of Sheffield still have a few I believe, possibly Hattons too. 156406 (52406/57406) Nottingham-Worksop (Running Low) 156410 (52410/57410) Nottingham-Skegness (OK Currently) 156473 (52473/57473) Lincoln-Leicester (Running Low) A big thank you to everyone who has supported the project, without you we couldnt do what we enjoy doing. Arran & Charlie PPS Roll on the Provincial! Edited July 11, 2019 by charliepetty error 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted July 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) I really want 156473 to go with my 156410 but I’ve got to now help pay for my dads care in a care home. Hopefully you’ll still have one when I’m in a position to purchase. Edited July 11, 2019 by jools1959 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Send me a £25.00 Deposit and I will save one for you. Charlie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted July 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2019 "These units have proved very popular". I wish the same could be said of the prototypes, but it can't. They are slow, uncomfortable, often overcrowded and overdue for replacement. The only saving grace is that they're not Pacers. When replaced with a Meridian on the Leicester-Lincoln that is much appreciated. Let's see what the new franchise contract brings. You'll still have your model when they're gone! Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Radford Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Dava - They are the height of luxury when we get one to replace the 153 on the Derby to Crewe service!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) On 12/07/2019 at 12:01, Bill Radford said: Dava - They are the height of luxury when we get one to replace the 153 on the Derby to Crewe service!!! If the units were allocated to services they were designed for IE Shorter runs with many stops to use the exceleration to the best then no real issues, But Liverpool to Norwich NO. Class 158s really are not suitable for that either. Voyagers & Meridians & 180s would be fine with the East Coast HSTs / Class 67s + Mk 4s on the longer runs. In Leeds given a choice I would rather in the Rush Hour 'only' have 2 X 150s & a Pacer on the rear as for the average commuter time of 40 minutes its either sitting in a 90 seat Pacer or standing in a 4 car 150. Give people a choice. How can you get to the toilet when the two car 150/155/158 is rammed full anyway !!!!! Charlie Edited July 13, 2019 by charliepetty error 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs233 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 The problems are very deep with the franchise and the wider subject as to how the entire network is run it would take a very lengthy post to cover in full but there are serious issues in the foundations of the system. The Sprinter fleet were only intended for a 30 year life and yet we still have them. Class 158 units in some cases have even been sagging around the doors they are so worn out. Whilst the 156 units had a solid build they are really towards the end of their useful life. On another note it is interesting the cutting back of the route to Nottingham as it will be a useful East West link gone. At a time the government are trying to open another East West route e.g. Cambridge to Oxford! When you travel on networks abroad and compare it is such a strategic mess the UK network. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 14/07/2019 at 16:13, cs233 said: The problems are very deep with the franchise and the wider subject as to how the entire network is run it would take a very lengthy post to cover in full but there are serious issues in the foundations of the system. The Sprinter fleet were only intended for a 30 year life and yet we still have them. Class 158 units in some cases have even been sagging around the doors they are so worn out. Whilst the 156 units had a solid build they are really towards the end of their useful life. On another note it is interesting the cutting back of the route to Nottingham as it will be a useful East West link gone. At a time the government are trying to open another East West route e.g. Cambridge to Oxford! When you travel on networks abroad and compare it is such a strategic mess the UK network. Many 15x units in recent years have had alot of rebuilding! I recall seeing a 150 and it was being held together with scaffolding, whilst its chassis/body was worked on! After that - multiple units form a platform that you then just add refurbished bogies and engine, when the reach a certain mileage/ worn out. Pretty simple, really. Best Regards, C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 GREATER ANGLIA: You could,nt make this up! The New Stadler Units (Bi-Modal) will not be able to stop at certain stations out of Norwich as some platfiorms are too short, these 'NEW' units I have been told don't have selective door locking. Even though all the old units they are replacing (1, 2 & 3 Car sets do) Silly Eh. If this is true it would seem that GA & the Leasing Company Management 'Again' don't know much about real railways. Very Sad. Charlie PPS At least when Hornby make it they will have a good excuse!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
berwicksfinest Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Sure Realtrack isn't having a shot at a 745/755 ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Thats for Hornby! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, charliepetty said: GREATER ANGLIA: You could,nt make this up! The New Stadler Units (Bi-Modal) will not be able to stop at certain stations out of Norwich as some platfiorms are too short, these 'NEW' units I have been told don't have selective door locking. Even though all the old units they are replacing (1, 2 & 3 Car sets do) Silly Eh. If this is true it would seem that GA & the Leasing Company Management 'Again' don't know much about real railways. Very Sad. Charlie PPS At least when Hornby make it they will have a good excuse!!! <cough> They do have SDO, it's not working correctly yet Edited July 30, 2019 by beast66606 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 30/07/2019 at 17:46, beast66606 said: I was told its the GPS that is not reliable yet. Charlie (Went on one for a ride though) They do have SDO, it's not working correctly yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2019 SDO has been corrected with a software update and should be operational soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Just had more of the EMT Livery arrive, all now available except our Derby-Crewe version. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Hi Charlie, I don't wish to sound offensive or anything, but I thought they were all limited edition runs of 125? I'm just a little confused with your first comment on this thread saying the units are selling out, and when they are gone, they are gone, to the last comment, saying more of the EMT Livery have arrived..... Best Wishes, C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 These are some unsold new returns from a shop. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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