hexagon789
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All those stairs and doors!
Not really a proper double decker either, with those interlaced upper seating areas rather than a proper full-length upper deck.
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Ugliest Train in the UK?
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All those stairs and doors!
Not really a proper double decker either, with those interlaced upper seating areas rather than a proper full-length upper deck.
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Class 70
Class 455 ( Southern)
Class 458
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Class 455 ( Southern)
Class 458
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Islineclear3_1
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I stand by the 458's
Journeyman
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I disagree with Class 319. There's nothing particularly handsome about them, but they're the best of the Mark 3 EMUs in my opinion. 317s and 455s, especially the early ones, have very ugly fronts, and the 321 front end is a bit ungainly, but I thought the 319s had quite attractive cab windows and a decent slope to them.
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There were also big gaps between all the lower level compartments to squeeze in the fans for the upper level pressure ventilation. Each compartment needed its own set! Typical Bulleid - a solution that created more problems than it solved.
noddingdonkey
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That Azuma that had an argument with an HST at Neville Hill is looking pretty ugly
Ladder23
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surprised at some opinions in here! some of my favourites are commonly voted as the ugliest by you guys ha ha.
Islineclear3_1
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With respect to the 455's, the /8's and the early 317's had the ugly fronts which were "improved" with the 455/7's, /9's and 317/2's.
Despite the front ends, the 317's had lovely interiors when new - esp the /2's
Despite the front ends, the 317's had lovely interiors when new - esp the /2's
Minilad
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Generalisation much?
Blimey Minilad. He posted that in May!
Murray J
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Prototype HST (class 41)
Class 455
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Prototype HST (class 41)
Quakers Yard
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The way TFW have let their 143s go inside which is understandable but not so on the outside with "this train terminates soon" advertising. They could have been better labelled with more upbeat wording and not in black which gives the impression of the train being it's own hearse. Then they are crammed well past capacity in the peaks.
The old tren y cwm valleys branding and the orange Glasgow area trains were the best for me tbh.
The old tren y cwm valleys branding and the orange Glasgow area trains were the best for me tbh.
Speed43125
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NIR Class 4000.
I know it's not the main UK network, but they are seriously weird with the huge bulge above the front windscreen.
I know it's not the main UK network, but they are seriously weird with the huge bulge above the front windscreen.
LNW-GW Joint
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Anything with a corridor front end.
We are about to get a torrent of new-build monstrosities (CAF for WMT/TfW, Bombardier for WMT).
There are hardly any designs like that on the continent.
We are about to get a torrent of new-build monstrosities (CAF for WMT/TfW, Bombardier for WMT).
There are hardly any designs like that on the continent.
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GB network you mean. NIR is in the UK, so their trains can qualify for this thread!
(Although post 1 says Britain, which conflicts with the title).
anamyd
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Alanko
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Tend to agree with the exception of the 380.
Minilad
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Blimey Minilad. He posted that in May!
Never let it be said I don’t have my finger on the pulse
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I think 345 and 700 are very ugly, as for gangway connections on the front, I love the simplicity and function of CEP VEP etc
fairysdad
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I just came across this exact same photo on a news website somewhere and was about to post it (even if the thread is for the UK only!). Mind you, looks like it would be good in a head-on collision...I want to agree, but if the alternative is this...
Another vote though for Southern's 455s' SWR's are fine, possibly apart from the odd coach on one of the subclasses.
Also the 465 and 466s.
nlogax
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I want to agree, but if the alternative is this...
I quite like it...looks like a cartoon made of metal.
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Yep, that's it, no further discussion required. Handy thought they are, it's not a good look. And the driver must feel hemmed in, the poor love.
hexagon789
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Also couldn't work with other units due to having a unique non-lapping EP braking system rather than the usual self-lapping type.
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The MK5 Driving car
hexagon789
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Bit of a munter, but not that bad other than the open coupling area. Side on its not that noticeable
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