2. Railways

Manchester Piccadilly between trains

During a journey break enroute from Fife to Dorset, on 6/5/10, for the Swanage Railway Diesel Gala and Beer Festival I spent a few hours between trains at Manchester's Piccadilly station. After the gala I made the same journey north again with a few more hours on the platform at Piccadilly on 10/5/10.
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  • East Midlands liveried class 158 Sprinter 158813 stands at platform 13 in Manchester Piccadilly station with 1L11 1252 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich cross country service.

    East Midlands liveried class 158 Sprinter 158813 stands at platform 13 in Manchester Piccadilly station with 1L11 1252 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich cross country service.

  • Journey's end for Pendolino 390019 as it rolls into the spacious train shed with 1H66 1140 off London Euston.

    Journey's end for Pendolino 390019 as it rolls into the spacious train shed with 1H66 1140 off London Euston.

  • Class 142 Pacer 142014 approaches from the south with an unknown working.

    Class 142 Pacer 142014 approaches from the south with an unknown working.

  • Side by side under the Piccadilly train shed is 390019 and 390029. On the left 390019 has just arrived with 1H66 1140 from Euston while on the right is 390029 which will depart at 1355 as 1A41 to Euston.

    Side by side under the Piccadilly train shed is 390019 and 390029. On the left 390019 has just arrived with 1H66 1140 from Euston while on the right is 390029 which will depart at 1355 as 1A41 to Euston.

  • A group of P-Way men walk out to their job as First Group 185143 approaches with 1P35 1115 Newcastle to Manchester Airport which will reverse here.

    A group of P-Way men walk out to their job as First Group 185143 approaches with 1P35 1115 Newcastle to Manchester Airport which will reverse here.

  • As 185143 runs in to make its station stop before reversing out to the airport, Arriva Coradia unit 175009 comes out of the stabling siding to stop at platform 14b to form 1D38 1350 Manchester Piccadilly to Llandudno.

    As 185143 runs in to make its station stop before reversing out to the airport, Arriva Coradia unit 175009 comes out of the stabling siding to stop at platform 14b to form 1D38 1350 Manchester Piccadilly to Llandudno.

  • One journey ends and another one starts. Coradia unit 175107 terminates its train from Llandudno, 1H87 144 off whilst 156429 slides out with 2H94 1352 to Buxton.

    One journey ends and another one starts. Coradia unit 175107 terminates its train from Llandudno, 1H87 144 off whilst 156429 slides out with 2H94 1352 to Buxton.

  • On time 390029 glides out almost silently, apart from wheel flange squeal, for the two hour journey to London's Euston station.

    On time 390029 glides out almost silently, apart from wheel flange squeal, for the two hour journey to London's Euston station.

  • Sister Desiro units 185136 and 185143 pass at Piccadilly station with 185136 making its station stop en-route to the nearby airport. It is 1U65 1245 Blackpool to Manchester Airport. A few minutes later 185143 will head away for the same destination.

    Sister Desiro units 185136 and 185143 pass at Piccadilly station with 185136 making its station stop en-route to the nearby airport. It is 1U65 1245 Blackpool to Manchester Airport. A few minutes later 185143 will head away for the same destination.

  • National Express liveried 221120 runs in with a terminating service from Bristol Temple Meads, 1M37 1100 off the city.

    National Express liveried 221120 runs in with a terminating service from Bristol Temple Meads, 1M37 1100 off the city.

  • 390043 approaches the station with 1H23 1200 Euston to Piccadilly. Trains from London are every 20 minutes with a city centre to city centre journey of about 2 hours which is much quicker than flying.

    390043 approaches the station with 1H23 1200 Euston to Piccadilly. Trains from London are every 20 minutes with a city centre to city centre journey of about 2 hours which is much quicker than flying.

  • EMU 323232 runs in with a class 2 working from the airport to the station, 2A68 1346 off. The guard looks out from the rear cab as the set approaches.

    EMU 323232 runs in with a class 2 working from the airport to the station, 2A68 1346 off. The guard looks out from the rear cab as the set approaches.

  • Voyager 220004 departs for Paignton with 1V59 1407 off Piccadilly whilst on the adjacent road is First Group liveried 170307 with 1B77 1128 from Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport.

    Voyager 220004 departs for Paignton with 1V59 1407 off Piccadilly whilst on the adjacent road is First Group liveried 170307 with 1B77 1128 from Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport.

  • A busy scene in the station throat at Piccadilly with, L-R 185129 on 1B80 1355 Manchester Airport to Cleethorpes, 185142 1E81 1322 Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough and 185146 forming 1S66 1400 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. On the far right in the turnback siding is Coradia set 175007.

    A busy scene in the station throat at Piccadilly with, L-R 185129 on 1B80 1355 Manchester Airport to Cleethorpes, 185142 1E81 1322 Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough and 185146 forming 1S66 1400 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. On the far right in the turnback siding is Coradia set 175007.

  • Sprinter 156466 runs in to stop with a Preston to Hazel Grove class 2 working, 2H06 1323 off. On the right is Pacer 142038 which will bounce its way to Chester as 2D46 1417 off Piccadilly.

    Sprinter 156466 runs in to stop with a Preston to Hazel Grove class 2 working, 2H06 1323 off. On the right is Pacer 142038 which will bounce its way to Chester as 2D46 1417 off Piccadilly.

  • Clean and new looking 323234 comes towards the station with 2H23 1348 off Alderley Edge, a journey of a little over 30 minutes.

    Clean and new looking 323234 comes towards the station with 2H23 1348 off Alderley Edge, a journey of a little over 30 minutes.

  • Desiro 185129 is employed on the Manchester to Cleethorpes circuit and is approaching Piccadilly from the Airport as 1B80 1355 off. After a short dwell time it will head back out for Cleethorpes on Humberside.

    Desiro 185129 is employed on the Manchester to Cleethorpes circuit and is approaching Piccadilly from the Airport as 1B80 1355 off. After a short dwell time it will head back out for Cleethorpes on Humberside.

  • 390038 glides silently in with 1H24 1220 Euston to Piccadilly. Virgin has virtually eliminated domestic flights between the two cities with their three trains an hour and two hour journey time.

    390038 glides silently in with 1H24 1220 Euston to Piccadilly. Virgin has virtually eliminated domestic flights between the two cities with their three trains an hour and two hour journey time.

  • Having previously worked in from Bristol, 221120 now departs heading for Bournemouth, 1O50 1427 off.

    Having previously worked in from Bristol, 221120 now departs heading for Bournemouth, 1O50 1427 off.

  • 150276 looks smart in Northern Trains livery as it slows for the end of its journey with a class 2 local service 2S37 1401 from Newmills Central.

    150276 looks smart in Northern Trains livery as it slows for the end of its journey with a class 2 local service 2S37 1401 from Newmills Central.

  • 158810 is a good way from its East Midlands patch as it runs into one of the two through platforms at Piccadilly station. This long distance working is 1R78 0957 Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street.

    158810 is a good way from its East Midlands patch as it runs into one of the two through platforms at Piccadilly station. This long distance working is 1R78 0957 Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Virgin Pendolino 390043 departs with 1A44 1435 off to Euston and it passes former Virgin Voyager 221124 with 1M38 0945 from Bournemouth which will terminate here.

    Virgin Pendolino 390043 departs with 1A44 1435 off to Euston and it passes former Virgin Voyager 221124 with 1M38 0945 from Bournemouth which will terminate here.

  • 221124 comes into the last few yards of its journey before coming to a stand at the buffer stops.

    221124 comes into the last few yards of its journey before coming to a stand at the buffer stops.

  • 323234 had earlier run in with a class 2 working from Alderley Edge. Now it departs back to the town with another class 2 all stations stopper, 2K22 1438 off.

    323234 had earlier run in with a class 2 working from Alderley Edge. Now it departs back to the town with another class 2 all stations stopper, 2K22 1438 off.

  • The delights of the tower or pleasure beach may await some of those on board 185136 ass it slows for its station stop at Manchester whilst bound for Blackpool. The trains started at nearby Manchester Airport at 1429 and is running as 1N64.

    The delights of the tower or pleasure beach may await some of those on board 185136 ass it slows for its station stop at Manchester whilst bound for Blackpool. The trains started at nearby Manchester Airport at 1429 and is running as 1N64.

  • 175107 comes out of the turnback siding to stop at through platform 14b to start its journey to Llandudno as 1D39 1450 off.

    175107 comes out of the turnback siding to stop at through platform 14b to start its journey to Llandudno as 1D39 1450 off.

  • 390042 passes the station running in board on the platform end announcing the terminating stop. The train is 1H67 1240 from London Euston.

    390042 passes the station running in board on the platform end announcing the terminating stop. The train is 1H67 1240 from London Euston.

  • A pair of Northern Trains class 323 EMUs glide away from Piccadilly on their respective class 2 workings. 323225 on the left heads to Hadfield as 2H74 1448 off. At the same time 3213226 works 2K18 to Stoke on Trent.

    A pair of Northern Trains class 323 EMUs glide away from Piccadilly on their respective class 2 workings. 323225 on the left heads to Hadfield as 2H74 1448 off. At the same time 3213226 works 2K18 to Stoke on Trent.

  • A busy scene out in the throat with three arriving trains and one departing. Departing is 323223 with an unknown working, arriving is 170308 with 1K15 1238 from Hull to Manchester Airport with 185143 on 1P37 1200 from Middlesborough, also for the airport. Finally is 150275 working 2N28 1441 from Stockport to Preston.

    A busy scene out in the throat with three arriving trains and one departing. Departing is 323223 with an unknown working, arriving is 170308 with 1K15 1238 from Hull to Manchester Airport with 185143 on 1P37 1200 from Middlesborough, also for the airport. Finally is 150275 working 2N28 1441 from Stockport to Preston.

  • Side by side units, 175116 slows for its terminating stop with 1H88 1244 off Llandudno whilst just getting away is 156488 with 2H96 1452 to Buxton.

    Side by side units, 175116 slows for its terminating stop with 1H88 1244 off Llandudno whilst just getting away is 156488 with 2H96 1452 to Buxton.

  • First generation sprinter 150139 approaches with 2H53 1430 from Marple Rose Hill. It is now a terminus but was once on a through route to Macclesfield.

    First generation sprinter 150139 approaches with 2H53 1430 from Marple Rose Hill. It is now a terminus but was once on a through route to Macclesfield.

  • It was a loss to the enthusiasts and the travelling public when the loco hauled cross country services were replaced with four and five car Voyagers. 221119 forms 1M41 1006 from Paignton to Piccadilly.

    It was a loss to the enthusiasts and the travelling public when the loco hauled cross country services were replaced with four and five car Voyagers. 221119 forms 1M41 1006 from Paignton to Piccadilly.

  • Three units of two classes line up with 185148 running in with 1B79 1228 Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport with 185122 also heading for the airport with 1P39 from Newcastle. On the right is 175116 in the turnback siding.

    Three units of two classes line up with 185148 running in with 1B79 1228 Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport with 185122 also heading for the airport with 1P39 from Newcastle. On the right is 175116 in the turnback siding.

  • Another busy scene in the station throat. Pendolino 390048 approaches slowly from London with 1H26 1300 off Euston. 185104 runs in with 1P42 1435 from Manchester Airport to Middlesborough. The second Desiro unit is 185148 rostered to 1B79 1228 Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport.

    Another busy scene in the station throat. Pendolino 390048 approaches slowly from London with 1H26 1300 off Euston. 185104 runs in with 1P42 1435 from Manchester Airport to Middlesborough. The second Desiro unit is 185148 rostered to 1B79 1228 Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport.

  • Having arrived from the nearby airport, the driver has changed ends and the two vehicle class 170 unit, 170307, departs back out of Piccadilly station bound for Cleethorpes on the East coast. The service is 1B82 1455 off the airport.

    Having arrived from the nearby airport, the driver has changed ends and the two vehicle class 170 unit, 170307, departs back out of Piccadilly station bound for Cleethorpes on the East coast. The service is 1B82 1455 off the airport.

  • I am very confident I have identified this working correctly as I am amazed that Northern Trains would employ a 125mph capable unit on a class 2 working that could be handled by a Pacer or Sprinter unit. However Adelante 180103 slips away from the through platforms with 2H03, 1423 from Preston to Hazel Grove. I can only assume it is a fill in turn.

    I am very confident I have identified this working correctly as I am amazed that Northern Trains would employ a 125mph capable unit on a class 2 working that could be handled by a Pacer or Sprinter unit. However Adelante 180103 slips away from the through platforms with 2H03, 1423 from Preston to Hazel Grove. I can only assume it is a fill in turn.

  • 390010 runs slowly in at its journey's end with service 1H27 1320 from London Euston. The front cover of the lead vehicle is missing revealing the coupling behind.

    390010 runs slowly in at its journey's end with service 1H27 1320 from London Euston. The front cover of the lead vehicle is missing revealing the coupling behind.

  • Not a great deal of freight passes through the station and over the viaducts beyond, but I was fortunate to capture one working. The doyen of the Freightliner class 66 loco's, 66501, fronts 4O29 1518 from Manchester's Trafford Park terminal to Southampton.

    Not a great deal of freight passes through the station and over the viaducts beyond, but I was fortunate to capture one working. The doyen of the Freightliner class 66 loco's, 66501, fronts 4O29 1518 from Manchester's Trafford Park terminal to Southampton.

  • On the journey back to Fife on 10/5/10, again I had a few hours to spend on Manchester's Piccadilly station. Arriva's 1244 departure from Llandudno, 1H88, has arrived at its destination, just as Northern's 1452 departure to Buxton, 2H96 gets away. 175102 and 150270 are the units concerned.

    On the journey back to Fife on 10/5/10, again I had a few hours to spend on Manchester's Piccadilly station. Arriva's 1244 departure from Llandudno, 1H88, has arrived at its destination, just as Northern's 1452 departure to Buxton, 2H96 gets away. 175102 and 150270 are the units concerned.

  • A pair of departures from Piccadilly station get away. On the right is Pendolino 390031 with 1A46 1455 off, and on the left is 185146 with 1P1328 York to Manchester Airport. This unit arrived a short time earlier and reverses here to head for the airport.

    A pair of departures from Piccadilly station get away. On the right is Pendolino 390031 with 1A46 1455 off, and on the left is 185146 with 1P1328 York to Manchester Airport. This unit arrived a short time earlier and reverses here to head for the airport.

  • I had only been on Piccadilly's platforms for some 15-20 minutes having travelled from Euston, now another Euston to Manchester working arrives with 390050 rostered to 1H26 1300 off London.

    I had only been on Piccadilly's platforms for some 15-20 minutes having travelled from Euston, now another Euston to Manchester working arrives with 390050 rostered to 1H26 1300 off London.

  • Arriva Cross Country liveried 221136 powers up and slowly leaves the station with a run to Bournemouth, 1V61 1507 off.

    Arriva Cross Country liveried 221136 powers up and slowly leaves the station with a run to Bournemouth, 1V61 1507 off.

  • As 221136 clatters over the mass of turnouts and crossings heading east, 323327 runs in with a service from the nearby airport, 2A69 1446 away.

    As 221136 clatters over the mass of turnouts and crossings heading east, 323327 runs in with a service from the nearby airport, 2A69 1446 away.

  • Two coach turbostar 170309 arrives at Piccadilly having started its journey to Cleethorpes at Manchester Airport at 1455, running as 1B82.

    Two coach turbostar 170309 arrives at Piccadilly having started its journey to Cleethorpes at Manchester Airport at 1455, running as 1B82.

  • Looking into the station throat and to the left is 150211 forming 2H69 1452 Marple to Piccadilly. Then a pair of class 185 sets pass with 185106 working 1E84 1427 Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough and 185133 diagrammed on 1C54 Manchester Airport to Barrow in Furness. Hiding almost out of view is a class 175 Coradia unit in the turnback siding.

    Looking into the station throat and to the left is 150211 forming 2H69 1452 Marple to Piccadilly. Then a pair of class 185 sets pass with 185106 working 1E84 1427 Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough and 185133 diagrammed on 1C54 Manchester Airport to Barrow in Furness. Hiding almost out of view is a class 175 Coradia unit in the turnback siding.

  • Pendolino 390049 departs Piccadilly for London Euston at 1515 as 1A47. The electric unit was very quiet with the wheels making all the noise.

    Pendolino 390049 departs Piccadilly for London Euston at 1515 as 1A47. The electric unit was very quiet with the wheels making all the noise.

  • Pacer unit 142003 approaches from the east towards the through lines with a class 2 working, 2F87 1503 off Manchester Airport to Southport.

    Pacer unit 142003 approaches from the east towards the through lines with a class 2 working, 2F87 1503 off Manchester Airport to Southport.

  • Northern Trains Adelante unit 180103 pauses during its journey from Preston to Hazel Grove, service 2H08 1423 departure.

    Northern Trains Adelante unit 180103 pauses during its journey from Preston to Hazel Grove, service 2H08 1423 departure.

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    Having previously worked in from Bristol, 221120 now departs heading for Bournemouth, 1O50 1427 off.
    150276 looks smart in Northern Trains livery as it slows for the end of its journey with a class 2 local service 2S37 1401 from Newmills Central.
    158810 is a good way from its East Midlands patch as it runs into one of the two through platforms at Piccadilly station. This long distance working is 1R78 0957 Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street.