Smudger105e
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iirc the VEGs were numbered 7901 to 7912. They were a nightmare on full and standing commuter services with passengers using the luggage racks like beds!
iirc the VEGs were numbered 7901 to 7912. They were a nightmare on full and standing commuter services with passengers using the luggage racks like beds!
Yes. The can't rail stripes were a sort of fluorescent red/pink colour with a fluorescent yellow over the first class. Had the legend Rail Air Link and a little BR crows foot with the top section detached so it looked like a 'plane taking off...Slightly off topic but does anyone else recall the cant-rail stripe on the 4VEG's, sort of a red/orange colour , which caused some confusion, coaches being mistaken for buffet cars. Picture anyone?
Yes. The can't rail stripes were a sort of fluorescent red/pink colour with a fluorescent yellow over the first class. Had the legend Rail Air Link and a little BR crows foot with the top section detached so it looked like a 'plane taking off...
Anyone heard from "Gordon" lately has he got his new coat. looking forward to that main line running
Slightly off topic but does anyone else recall the cant-rail stripe on the 4VEG's, sort of a red/orange colour , which caused some confusion, coaches being mistaken for buffet cars. Picture anyone?
Anyone heard from "Gordon" lately has he got his new coat. looking forward to that main line running
The VEP is, to quote "a bit knackered". As such, the minions need as much help as they can get (to the tune of £25,000) to help see this beauty back on the mainline, where she belongs: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/4VEP3417
This is, of course, no small task. Many components need replacing, from the comforts, such as toilets (now done I believe) and seats (a lot of work left to do), to the more important parts such as step boards and brake hoses. It's taken over a year's work to get the electrics alive again. You can follow the group's progress at: http://setg.org.uk/news/
I am not involved in this project sadly, however I work with people who do, anything you can give, be it a pint's worth or a much more substantial amount, would be greatly appreciated by all.
Let's work together to get this beauty out again!