Disappointing if they do keep some 90's and mk3's as we deserve better than that tired old junk.
Surely not too late to order a couple more FLIRTs if needed?
Whereas you may not like the Class90/Mk3 sets, many do, including those commuters that use them everyday, as someone said, newer is not always better !
If the Norwegian FLIRT units that i travelled on are anything to go by, then the 745/ 755s will be a good train to travel on. A lot will depend on the interior specified by Abellio!!Sorry for the typo yesterday. Good to hear the first 745/0 is arriving soon.
I won't hold my breath for the first chance to ride a 755 being any time soon, but would love to be proved wrong.
Disappointing if they do keep some 90's and mk3's as we deserve better than that tired old junk.
Surely not too late to order a couple more FLIRTs if needed?
Think the Nin90's are diagrammed for a Class90/Mk3 set from May.
Will be any of the pool of 90s on a load 8 IC set (no catering vehicke).Oh that's good to hear where did you find that out?
Is there a until date...?
Someone needs to update RTT then - http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/G08268/2019/05/20/advancedThink the Nin90's are diagrammed for a Class90/Mk3 set from May.
Whereas you may not like the Class90/Mk3 sets, many do, including those commuters that use them everyday, as someone said, newer is not always better !
Will be any of the pool of 90s on a load 8 IC set (no catering vehicke).
All down to weight. This is an additional scratch set being put together. We struggle now with buffets & currently have a trolley set running about. Drivers have been asked which 90s they find better than others so hopefully these can be allocated to those diagrams.If they're using a 90 and mk3 why not include catering vehicle? I thought there were enough for every set?
All down to weight. This is an additional scratch set being put together. We struggle now with buffets & currently have a trolley set running about. Drivers have been asked which 90s they find better than others so hopefully these can be allocated to those diagrams.
There is an old saying related to me by a retired railwayman ...a poorly performing locomotive in the hands of a good driver is much better than a strongly performing loco in the hands of a bad driver !!Interesting that... I found when chatting to a driver the other day that 90008 and 90005 are the quickest.
I like that saying!There is an old saying related to me by a retired railwayman ...a poorly performing locomotive in the hands of a good driver is much better than a strongly performing loco in the hands of a bad driver !!
The Mark 3 coaches - when looked after and refreshed with a passenger friendly interior offer a ride and comfort second to none. Chiltern's Mk 3's are an example of how to create a great passenger environment. I experienced LNERs standard and first class offerings at the weekend and i have to say i was very happy with the offering..even if the HST performance-wise is a bit slow compared to Class 800s.
The Class 90s now seem to be performing as well as they ever have. My only issue is how badly they suffer wheelslip in wet or damp conditions. And the whole bumping and snatching issue - when the train has to accelerate or brake - does detract from the very good ride and excellent sound insulation.
I would have liked to see a more modern setup with a smaller more powerful loco front and rear - similar to the E464 class in Italy! That would have provided acceleration to EMU standards and extra reliability.
As for calling these museum pieces ..when did you last hear anyone suggest that Boeing 747s were now past it and should be sent to the scrap heap??
The Mark 3 coaches - when looked after and refreshed with a passenger friendly interior offer a ride and comfort second to none. Chiltern's Mk 3's are an example of how to create a great passenger environment. I experienced LNERs standard and first class offerings at the weekend and i have to say i was very happy with the offering..even if the HST performance-wise is a bit slow compared to Class 800s.
The Class 90s now seem to be performing as well as they ever have. My only issue is how badly they suffer wheelslip in wet or damp conditions. And the whole bumping and snatching issue - when the train has to accelerate or brake - does detract from the very good ride and excellent sound insulation.
I would have liked to see a more modern setup with a smaller more powerful loco front and rear - similar to the E464 class in Italy! That would have provided acceleration to EMU standards and extra reliability.
As for calling these museum pieces ..when did you last hear anyone suggest that Boeing 747s were now past it and should be sent to the scrap heap??
The Anglia MK3's are showing their age - because they have not had the many spent on them to improve some of the issues you mention. And now that they are to be imminently replaced by Class 745's are not going to have any more money thrown at them either unnecessarily.Well yes and no. The MkIIIs are well liked by some but they are showing their age, can be draughty and cold in the winter and if the air-con is not working stuffy in the summer. Availability has been poor for some time, not surprising with vehicles 40+ years old; today the 16:00 down is 7 vice 9 and was full and standing from Liv St and the 16:30 down was shown as 8 vice 9 no reservations, catering etc.. which is normal wording for substitution by 321s. Oh and the 16:00 up and 18:30 down are cancelled due to train failure. A multiple unit replacement will have much better acceleration and braking characteristics, though as many have said 9 out of 10 is going to be very tight even with faster journey times and shorter turn rounds.
The extension of this logic, of course, is to not run the service at all.
I wonder if the franchise agreement says anything about minimum capacity to be provided on each service, and whether they are currently complying with that?
Availability has been poor for some time, not surprising with vehicles 40+ years old; today the 16:00 down is 7 vice 9 and was full and standing from Liv St
Neither can touch 90001 'Tin Rocket' in my opinion.Interesting that... I found when chatting to a driver the other day that 90008 and 90005 are the quickest.
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As for calling these museum pieces ..when did you last hear anyone suggest that Boeing 747s were now past it and should be sent to the scrap heap??
Exactly the MK3 coaches are great nothing is gonna ever be able to replace them with their comfort and solid build.
The class 90 is my number one favourite loco so it doesn't bother me in the slightest if the wheels spin and the fact that they can be a bit jerky especially when pushing!
Haha! Do you drive the 90's then?Neither can touch 90001 'Tin Rocket' in my opinion.
Oh yes. Not bad old girls on the whole. Looking forward to the new stuff though. I'm not that much of a sentimentalist.Haha! Do you drive the 90's then?