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	Class 175

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The Alstom-built 'Coradia' diesel multiple units can be best described as some of the most least successful in recent times, plagued with serious problems since introduction and now in summer 2002 the fleet are still not fully in service. The design comes in both 2 and 3 car formation and are used exclusively by First North Western on their North Wales based operations. Two-car set 175008 is illustrated in the North Wales bay at Crewe. CJM.

The entire fleet of Class 175s are allocated to a joint operated FNW/Alstom depot at Chester. All sets are finished in a mauve/blue livery off-set by a pink and white bodyside band and swirl. Passenger access is by a single wide opening sliding plug door at each end of each car. 3-car set No. 175106 is illustrated at Wolverhampton while working a Holyhead-Birmingham service. CJM.

Class 175 front end layout, showing the now standard Scharfenberg auto coupler, incorporating physical, air and electrical connections. Front end equipment consists of a headlight and a joint tail/marker light on each side, a cant rail marker light is provided above the cab window line. Set No. 175004 is illustrated at Chester. CJM.

Class 175 interior. The sets are all designated for standard class travel, with 2+2 seating throughout. CJM.

Class 175 driving cab layout. CJM.