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Originally Posted by dlh1983
A broken down Northern 142 was apparently left at Chester by Northern Rail staff . Arriva Trains Wales staff wanted to move the train but had no idea how to move it as they are only trained to use 156s, 158s and 175s.
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142's used to be common at Chester, so i wouldn't have thought it would be that much of a problem - unless the unit had seized....
However, 142's at Chester are not my favourite topic of conversation at present. Some of you will have seen my recent plea for class 142 detail photographs. On wednesday 1 August, i was on the 19:48 from Rhyl (cl. 175 - not good for my mood at the best of times...), through to Birmingham. On arrival at Chester, we pulled up opposite a 142 in the (crewe) bay. I quickly grabbed my camera & was all set for a quick photo session when one of the train crew approached & said we had to change units. So i had to reboard sans-pics & grab my luggage & travelling companions & quickly make my way to the other end of the station for a replacement cl. 158. My language at the time was NOT choice!