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Originally Posted by David A Hicks
I agree that Northern are in need of better stock to cope with the frwquency of services, however there may be issues with giving them 185s or more advanced stock. I am not sure what the restrictions are on some parts but the 185s are heavy units and would they pass for routes like Chester via Altrincham?
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The Manchester to Chester via Altrincham line is deemed suitable for class 67 and 66 freightliners locomotives which are too heavy for some lines, as well as 3 car 175s which ocasionally used to be used for services on the line and still at when trains are diverted.
If I remember correctly Pacer trains are the least suitable for the line due to problems that can be encountered with them on the viaduct at Northwich.