greatvoyager
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Now that XC05 going away from conversion, are there any other sets still to be done?
No. Sets 1 to 4 are already done.Now that XC05 going away from conversion, are there any other sets still to be done?
Thanks, so slam doors are no longer in XC service.No. Sets 1 to 4 are already done.
CorrectThanks, so slam doors are no longer in XC service.
Just out of interest, as they are fitting those new doors, I notice they have removed that little window that used to be next to it before the 8 big windows. I remember some these areas had seating on XC HSTs, so does that mean those seats no longer align with a window?Correct
No those seats will have been removed completely.Just out of interest, as they are fitting those new doors, I notice they have removed that little window that used to be next to it before the 8 big windows. I remember some these areas had seating on XC HSTs, so does that mean those seats no longer align with a window?
Ah, okay thanks for clarifying.No those seats will have been removed completely.
Apologies for confusion - I meant with other operators eg EMRAssumed he meant on XC as there was no reference to any other TOC.
Has having the new doors changed anything in terms of the layout or comfort of the vestibules?Well I have to say the 16:27 from Bristol Temple Meads to Didcot Parkway has to be the cleanest HST I've ridden - the power doors look nice and to be quite honest, I'd rather press a button to get off when I'm carrying a shopping bag with bits and bob's in than risk opening the door and it fall out onto the track which thankfully has never happened.
If anyone wants to be as close to hearing a door slam, go for the seats that are by the window in the passenger area of Coach G nearest the Guards Van.
Anyone who's confused, then the slam door is where people load their bikes onto the XC HST's.
Completely new vestibule.Has having the new doors changed anything in terms of the layout or comfort of the vestibules?
I somehow doubt that.16:27 from Bristol Temple Meads to Didcot Parkway has to be the cleanest HST I've ridden
Has having the new doors changed anything in terms of the layout or comfort of the vestibules?
I somehow doubt that.
That does make sense, I know what you mean. Quiet coaches tend to be fine in terms of humidity and comfort.Well, where the carriages are connected on the HST's (if that makes sense) you still get an ever so slight draft. I was never chilly in the Quiet Coach - in fact where I sat, that's likely to be virtually the best place (or even the single seat) to avoid a draft!
No intention on reducing the coaches. Most likely due to a coach requiring maintenance from each set. I know one spare vehicle is up at Doncaster ATM along with XC05.XC02 entered service today as a 6 car, as is XC01.
Have they reduced XC03 & 04 as well or are spare trailers not available either
Mark
At least one has early on in the upgrade and I think another went up with XC05.I know XC01-04 are done, but in addition to XC05, there's a few spare coaches knocking about. Are those done too?
It’s not that simple. XC have been using the spares as a float through the programme so there are currently 12 vehicles at Doncaster.IIRC four of the spares have already been done and the fifth went up with XC05.
I guess we'll see how many come back then.It’s not that simple. XC have been using the spares as a float through the programme so there are currently 12 vehicles at Doncaster.
XC05 should be returning to LA on Thursday, 0906 5Z43.I guess we'll see how many come back then.
Nope. Only additions to the XC HST fleet afaik are 43208 and 43239 to allow more of the currents sets to be out per day.Are there plans to create an additional 2+6 6th set, using the five spare XC coaches, with an ex-TF LNER coach and two spare power cars?