class 153's and 156's

[railwaybuddy]

Originally Posted by Anon Mouse

Well its the youngun's layout so let him have the stock he likes, no matter how strange it may seem to only want 153's & 156's

There are some good DMU models out there, personally I would quite like to see a Strathclyde 156 running about, I'm sure Hornby did a half decent example a few years back...........

i would recormend the hornby 153 over the hornby 156 it runs better

[Dave Rowland]

Originally Posted by railwaybuddy

i was not 155, it was the 156because if you look at a 156 it has a large cab then a small corridor conector which gets turned in to a cab 156=2'153's

Sorry to disappoint you, but 153's WERE converted from 155's - if you don't believe me, check out the vehicle numbers and compare with those numbers of 155's before they were converted. All the series of 156's are intact, none converted. Some 155's are still running AS 155's, incidentally.

[railwaybuddy]

Originally Posted by swisstrains

I admit that it could have been better written but the lad asked a perfectly valid and sensible question. Who the hell do you think you are to describe it as "Daft"?
As for using the religious comparison, well, I'm sorry mate but you appear to have lost it. Seek help before it's too late.

i second that

sorry

hahahahaha

[railwaybuddy]

Originally Posted by Dave Rowland

Sorry to disappoint you, but 153's WERE converted from 155's - if you don't believe me, check out the vehicle numbers and compare with those numbers of 155's before they were converted. All the series of 156's are intact, none converted. Some 155's are still running AS 155's, incidentally.

when i was on holiday i went to york i was waiting for my train to come so i can go back to scarbrough and i was talking a guard who work on the 153 and he said that the 153 were made out of 156
but i belive you instead

[ccmmick]

Originally Posted by railwaybuddy

no no dont worry

i like to here your views on what you think about them

Well railwaybuddy i use a 153 to take me to work somedays a 20 min ride
and they i fine for that short runs such as branch lines but not for any long distance work.

156s are a better train but in my views you cant beat a good old engine and coaches or HSTs a lot more comfort .

ccmmick.

[railwaybuddy]

Originally Posted by ccmmick

Well railwaybuddy i use a 153 to take me to work somedays a 20 min ride
and they i fine for that short runs such as branch lines but not for any long distance work.

156s are a better train but in my views you cant beat a good old engine and coaches or HSTs a lot more comfort .

ccmmick.

bigger the better???

is that what you can see or thing or dose it just look nicer

[ccmmick]

Originally Posted by railwaybuddy

bigger the better???

is that what you can see or thing or dose it just look nicer

Its just me mate like Dave R said dont take any notice of us old farts you do what you want if it makes you happy then that is all that matters.

ccmmick.

[62440]

From "British Railways Locomotives and Coaching Stock 2008", otherise known as the Platform 5 Combined: page 223, CLASS 153 SUPER SPRINTER LEYLAND BUS
then a sub-heading DMSL Converted by Hunslet-Barclay, Kilmarnock from Class 155 2-Car Units.

Hope this sorts it.

Regards, 62440.

[railwaybuddy]

Originally Posted by 62440

From "British Railways Locomotives and Coaching Stock 2008", otherise known as the Platform 5 Combined: page 223, CLASS 153 SUPER SPRINTER LEYLAND BUS
then a sub-heading DMSL Converted by Hunslet-Barclay, Kilmarnock from Class 155 2-Car Units.

Hope this sorts it.

Regards, 62440.

im a little confused?????

help please

[Dave Rowland]

Originally Posted by ccmmick

... fine for that short runs such as branch lines but not for any long distance work. ccmmick.

The FGW Cheltenham to Southampton service (via Gloucester - reverse, Swindon - reverse, Melksham, Westbury & Salisbury) is usually a 153. Oddly, although it gets busy, it doesn't stay busy for the whole trip; most passengers travel between Gloucester and Swindon. Rather have a loco though!