voyager221137
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Does anyone know why 4029 doesn't have the air conditioning box on the roof of the a end unlike the other refurbs
They are no longer being fitted - according to other forums, the drivers don't like them.
4010 has been spotted going round the Coast this morning on way to Hylton Street.
I don't see why they need the Air conditioning its not exactally spain in Newcastle!
Anyway they have window which opens. They do look unsightly coming down the track, I have only been on the refurbs about 6 times now so time will tell on what I think of them!
I'm totally confused as to why four sets aren't being refurbished. The prototypes went through the first major refurb with no issues, "heritage value" is nonsense. There's no reason why they can't continue in service then be preserved when the whole fleet is retired. Say hello to a lower fleet reliability and no chance whatsoever of more frequencies due to the lack of trains.
I'm totally confused as to why four sets aren't being refurbished. The prototypes went through the first major refurb with no issues, "heritage value" is nonsense. There's no reason why they can't continue in service then be preserved when the whole fleet is retired. Say hello to a lower fleet reliability and no chance whatsoever of more frequencies due to the lack of trains.
Also noticed that 22 came back w/o a aircon box.
Crimzz said:
From a source - 4075 has returned from Doncaster and 4079 has gone down. Turn around is getting quicker.
Also been announced that more than £100m funding has been agreed today for the next stage of the modernisation project.
4087 will not be back in service soon from what I hear - no idea where Coach Alex gets his info from but as usual it is wide of the mark. 4054 is still up here. 89 has been out and about over the past few days.
I'll have a look at 51 when I see it next, but repainting the fronts and drivers doors isn't too hard a job, plus makes the fleet look a lot better.
No idea about 52, still at the depot I presume.
To be fair, I was suggesting it could be back into service soon but obviously I have no idea how much work still needs to be done to it.
And nope, repainting front ends/drivers doors is not a hard or long lasting job at all. It was just a general observation, bringing back memories of that now long dead MSN group of the Tyne & Wear Metro where enthusiasts recorded any observations they see on the system.
Sorry, the previous posts I did not mean to put into a scornful tone, however what gets my goat is when Coach Alex spouts apparent 'knowledge' on the internet, which certain sections of NE spotter veg then take as gospel. Then those rumours start going round, which doesn't help anyone. For example a recent one I've seen suggests that St. James used to have three platforms, and now apparently one of them is blocked off. Total bull. The reason he said that was due to the fact that there are three information screens at concourse level. Plus I already have my views on him from what he has claimed staff have done to him.
I saw 51 yesterday but forgot to have a look at the doors - will see if it is out and about tomorrow. I know there are quite a few cars with bad fronts, 54 is one of the worst but that is probably because the B end is leading, and has been for some time.
Part of the line was closed today for engineering work, between Kingston Park and Airport. Only platform 2 was being used at Kingston Park (strange to see Kingston Park showing on the displays - 1st time I've seen that).