Noted a 2 x 2 car ATW formation while passing through Birmingham International on Sunday afternoon about 14:00, (presumably the 14:07 to Aberystwyth). Nothing unusual in that - except that the lead unit was 150 242 ! The other unit was one of the usual 158s, which I couldn't identify as it was tucked behind the platform buildings.
Now I can't recall ever seeing a 150 on the Birmingham - Aberystwyths before - has anyone else seen one?
The 150 would have only gone as far as Shrewsbury as only class 158s are allowed to Aberystwyth because they are the only arriva units ERTMS fitted
Quote from: Ossie on July 06, 2015, 07:53:55 PM
Now I can't recall ever seeing a 150 on the Birmingham - Aberystwyths before - has anyone else seen one?
Used to be standard on that line, back in the days of Regional Railways
Quote from: Ossie on July 06, 2015, 07:53:55 PM
Noted a 2 x 2 car ATW formation while passing through Birmingham International on Sunday afternoon about 14:00, (presumably the 14:07 to Aberystwyth). Nothing unusual in that - except that the lead unit was 150 242 ! The other unit was one of the usual 158s, which I couldn't identify as it was tucked behind the platform buildings.
I saw that unit whilst I was at Shrewsbury yesterday. The 158 & 150 uncoupled, and the 158 went forward to Aberstwyth while the 150 terminated at Shrewsbury.
Quote from: Ossie on July 06, 2015, 07:53:55 PM
Now I can't recall ever seeing a 150 on the Birmingham - Aberystwyths before - has anyone else seen one?
I do occasionally see a 158 x 150 coupled together, when another 158 isn't available. I remember one occasion when the 0518 Shrewsbury - Birmingham International was a 150/2, usually a 175/0
Quote from: the trainbasher on July 06, 2015, 08:00:25 PM
The 150 would have only gone as far as Shrewsbury as only class 158s are allowed to Aberystwyth because they are the only arriva units ERTMS fitted
Ah yes, I did wonder ...... and thanks for the confirmation Sh4318 !
That's interesting, Kevin - don't recall the Regional Railways days on that route (I was living in NSE territory at the time :) )
There was an interesting article on today's Midlands Today about the film project of the Cambrian Line.
Website for more info on the project:
http://oftimeandtherailway.com/
I've seen 150's coupled with 158's more often than you'd think to be honest. A few weeks back, the 1725 from New Street to Llandudno was a 150 on the front with the usual 158 on the back of it
Quote from: Ossie on July 06, 2015, 08:24:10 PM
Ah yes, I did wonder ...... and thanks for the confirmation Sh4318 !
That's interesting, Kevin - don't recall the Regional Railways days on that route (I was living in NSE territory at the time :) )
Google "Class 150 Cambrian"
Video125 did a drivers eye view of the line from one, for some reason I can't paste the link here though, think me phone is playing up
Why does arriva trains take so long from bhm to bhi?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 19, 2015, 05:42:50 PM
Why does arriva trains take so long from bhm to bhi?
@Trident4194 probably to do with departure times and arrival etc and probably the 158s ageing a bit
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 19, 2015, 05:42:50 PM
Why does arriva trains take so long from bhm to bhi?
They take the same as Virgin about 10-12 mins!
Quote from: Dom on August 19, 2015, 06:52:43 PM
They take the same as Virgin about 10-12 mins!
It leaves Birmingham new street at :30 and arr :50?
Leaves :36 arrives :49
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 19, 2015, 07:24:28 PM
It leaves Birmingham new street at :30 and arr :50?
There is a Virgin departure at 30 every hour, so cannot leave at 30. Reason it takes a little longer is it follows the 33 minutes past Northampton which calls at Marston Green so cannot run at full line speed all the way
Quote from: Tony on August 19, 2015, 07:29:21 PM
There is a Virgin departure at 30 every hour, so cannot leave at 30. Reason it takes a little longer is it follows the 33 minutes past Northampton which calls at Marston Green so cannot run at full line speed all the way
Oh ok what time does it arr in bhm?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 19, 2015, 07:44:41 PM
Oh ok what time does it arr in bhm?
Into BHM at xx30, out at xx36 to BHI.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 19, 2015, 07:44:41 PM
Oh ok what time does it arr in bhm?
Due to arrive at 30
but why have to ask questions like that on here, it is not difficult to look at a train timetable on the internet
Quote from: Tony on August 19, 2015, 08:00:32 PM
Due to arrive at 30
but why have to ask questions like that on here, it is not difficult to look at a train timetable on the internet
If you look at London. Kidland timetable it shows it takes 20 minutes
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 20, 2015, 08:57:13 AM
If you look at London. Kidland timetable it shows it takes 20 minutes
To check exactly what trains do use this site
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced
Type in the station you want to know details of and every train that passes through that station appears
click on the blue 'ID' number and it tells you where that train should be at any time, where the public timetable says it should be, which is sometimes different, and also what time it was really everywhere
14:33 Shrewsbury > Birmingham International (11:27 ex Holyhead 1G40) was formed of only 2 carriages today.
158835 was totally rammed and left passengers behind at Telford Central and Wolverhampton. 21 minutes late into New Street, could have been a lot worse ....
A couple worth mentioning
Saturday 15th
150xxx + 158830 - 1907 off International
Most of the week
175's on 0742 Wolves to Holyhead
I usually got the 0811 Wolvertrampton - Spew Street, first week its been six carriages every day.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on August 21, 2015, 10:10:59 PM
A couple worth mentioning
Saturday 15th
150xxx + 158830 - 1907 off International
Most of the week
175's on 0742 Wolves to Holyhead
I usually got the 0811 Wolvertrampton - Spew Street, first week its been six carriages every day.
Yup, has been everyday :)
Quote from: Dom on August 21, 2015, 10:29:16 PM
Yup, has been everyday :)
It's booked. Does the 07.09 International to Llandudno then goes back to Manchester and eventually ends up in Holyhead on the 2136 from Crewe
Quote from: X94 on August 21, 2015, 11:53:28 PM
It's booked. Does the 07.09 International to Llandudno then goes back to Manchester and eventually ends up in Holyhead on the 2136 from Crewe
Starts off as the 0518 Shrewsbury - International. Booked as a single 158 on Saturdays
Any 150/153's out today on our turf?
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on August 23, 2015, 11:03:39 AM
Any 150/153's out today on our turf?
Think on Sunday there's usually a 150/158 combo on the Chester run
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on August 23, 2015, 11:03:39 AM
Any 150/153's out today on our turf?
You'll get the usual 153 on the Wolverhampton - Shrewsbury on Sunsays
Arriva on strike today
http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ia2016/
Meanwhile... In Carmarthen...
"Carmarthen: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Carmarthen station.
Additional Information
Customers are unable to collect pre-booked tickets or purchase tickets until the booking office opens at 10.15."
A little bit short notice but worth a mention. 150235 is currently on 1G77 18.25 Holyhead to International and will then work 1D33 22.40 International to Holyhead
Any booked 150s on Bhi to Shrewsbury lint?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 11, 2016, 04:13:35 PM
Any booked 150s on Bhi to Shrewsbury lint?
Monday to Saturday, it's just 158s and a few 175s. There might be one booked for Sunday to Chester
Quote from: Tara4352 on August 19, 2015, 05:46:33 PM
and probably the 158s ageing a bit
What a crock... Trains do get maintained and overhauled FFS
150 253 worked the 1425 to Pwhelli
Quote from: RS on July 25, 2016, 08:08:45 PM
150 253 worked the 1425 to Pwhelli
Won't have worked the full route, 158s only allowed
There was a 150+158 on the 17:25 service from New Street to Llandudno
Quote from: Kevin on July 26, 2016, 07:58:18 AM
Won't have worked the full route, 158s only allowed
There was a 158 Going Aberwysth and the 150 was going Pwhelli
Quote from: Dom
There was a 150+158 on the 17:25 service from New Street to Llandudno
150257 was leading.
Quote from: RS
There was a 158 Going Aberwysth and the 150 was going Pwhelli
It wouldn't have been going through to either
Aberystwyth or
Pwllheli, the 150 wouldn't have got past Sutton Bridge jn due to lack of ETCSl2.
When I have seen it happen both sets arriving on the Birmingham-Aber/Pwl have gone back to Birmingham from Shrewsbury and the sets coming off the Cambrian return there.
Quote from: mikestone on July 26, 2016, 01:35:47 PM
When I have seen it happen both sets arriving on the Birmingham-Aber/Pwl have gone back to Birmingham from Shrewsbury and the sets coming off the Cambrian return there.
Haven't 150s operated on the Cambrian in the past?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 26, 2016, 01:47:37 PM
Haven't 150s operated on the Cambrian in the past?
Yes, class 150/1 when the line was 'signalled' with RETB.
Quote from: dave47549 (no longer NEL111P) on July 26, 2016, 02:52:23 PM
Yes, class 150/1 when the line was 'signalled' with RETB.
ah right
@dave47549 (no longer NEL111P) , do i take it that RETB has been replaced, and is there a signalling centre still at Machynlleth?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 26, 2016, 10:38:04 PM
ah right @dave47549 (no longer NEL111P) , do i take it that RETB has been replaced, and is there a signalling centre still at Machynlleth?
Not sure about the signalling centre but the line now uses ERTMS which means only certain units can travel along it - just the 158s. I assume the 150 will have been taken off and swapped at Shrewsbury, or Machynlleth.
The 10.09 International-Aberystwyth had a 150 on the rear this morning - possibly as a result of the 23 pre-planned part or full cancellations shown as "ongoing operational challenges".
Broken down pair of 158s causing some issues at the minute has been stood outside new street tunnel for just over an hour...
What operates on Shrewsbury- Hereford line?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 20, 2016, 08:54:47 PM
What operates on Shrewsbury- Hereford line?
Class 175s, with the odd Class 150s/158s on Sundays
Quote from: Sh4318 on September 20, 2016, 09:16:54 PM
Class 175s, with the odd Class 150s/158s on Sundays
Thanks,are the 175 nice?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 21, 2016, 11:50:55 AM
Thanks,are the 175 nice?
175s are one of my favourite units to travel on as a passenger, seats have legroom, aircon is usually working very well as they are quiet and smooth. I remember years ago doing one from Birmingham to Chester when the music was working in one of the carriages, so was listening to some 80s cheese having plugged my earphones in. I doubt that works now sadly!
Any reason why you can't use day ranger from Shrewsbury to Hereford?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 16, 2016, 08:05:34 PM
Any reason why you can't use day ranger from Shrewsbury to Hereford?
Because it is valid on lines formerly operated by Central Trains
Quote from: Tony on December 16, 2016, 08:12:14 PM
Because it is valid on lines formerly operated by Central Trains
Oh right, bit of a shame would be nice round trip if it was valid.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 16, 2016, 08:17:30 PM
Oh right, bit of a shame would be nice round trip if it was valid.
Just buy a ticket for that stretch then
Quote from: Kevin on December 16, 2016, 08:27:38 PM
Just buy a ticket for that stretch then
It's like £25 for child
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 17, 2016, 12:42:08 PM
It's like £25 for child
Oh really? Plus the fact that since you are at college you must be atleast 16 years old, meaning that you should be paying adult fares, unless you are frauding the ticket that is...
@Trident 4194 @karl724223