EMR 170516 & 170532 - a photo on Flickriver

            For once, EMR bothered to double form a 170/5 set. This is something which, in my opinion, should be standard practice on the regional routes. Many services are suffering from a lack of capacity at peak times, as well as the more scenic routes such as the Derwent Valley Line to Matlock on weekends and school holidays.

Sadly I don't think there are enough units for this to be a regular occurence although I have a solution that could... no, should come into place when the 810s enter service, hopefully at some point in the next year...

While the 222s are very much tired and in need of an overhaul, they would make ideal units for the Liverpool - Norwich service. A heavy refurb including repaint out of that horrible interim livery and removal of first class would of course be needed but after that, they would be perfect!

Their faster acceleration and top speed than the 158s would reduce journey times on the trek the service is at present and their 5 car formation would allow for a welcome boost to capacity on a route normally served by a pair of Class 158s.

This would of course, free up more 158s to be used on local services but one can only dream...

Spotted at Beeston on 1K61 Newark Castle - Crewe.

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Taken on: December 20, 2024

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Camera: Canon EOS 450D, f/7.1, 1/100 sec, 27mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 450D
Aperture:	f/7.1
Exposure Time:	0.01 sec (1/100)
Focal Length:	27mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	RawTherapee 5.8
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