metrocammel
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I am currently on a 'Super Voyager', from Wolverhampton to Wigan. I am sat in the coach behind the buffet. I was rather surprised when I entered this coach. The first thing I noticed was the removal of the luggage rack, replaced with just a 'space' for luggage. The second thing I noticed, which made me think 'Is this standard class' was the fact the moquette was all-blue (as it is in Pendolini and Voyager FC). Thirdly, I noticed all the seats are in bays of 4, and align with the windows. This is awfully reminicent of those elderly, outdated 'Mark 2' carriages replaced some years ago.
I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I am actually enjoying this journey.
The only detrimental points are the persistent Cummins engine noises, and also the silly slide out tables that have been fitted (the one in front of me has been snapped off already, presumably due to some drunken idiot who decided to sit on it?) These aren't going to last. But the refurbishment is surprisngly good.
In the words of Jimmy Savile, for British Rail, 'We're getting there'. I absolutely agree with that statement in this case. These 'refreshed Voyagers' are an absolute improvement on the airline seated original attempts. It's just a shame an energy efficient electric loco isn't hauling it. As I said, 'We're getting there'.
I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I am actually enjoying this journey.
The only detrimental points are the persistent Cummins engine noises, and also the silly slide out tables that have been fitted (the one in front of me has been snapped off already, presumably due to some drunken idiot who decided to sit on it?) These aren't going to last. But the refurbishment is surprisngly good.
In the words of Jimmy Savile, for British Rail, 'We're getting there'. I absolutely agree with that statement in this case. These 'refreshed Voyagers' are an absolute improvement on the airline seated original attempts. It's just a shame an energy efficient electric loco isn't hauling it. As I said, 'We're getting there'.