py_megapixel
Established Member
When rail enthusiasts talk about "bad ride quality" it does seem to me that this is very broad. In my experience the
Does this make sense or not? Am I insane to be categorising things this precisely?
Also by the way if you were to ask me what provided the best ride in the UK, that would probably have to go to a class 158/159... nothing more modern manages to beat it in my opinion. Unless you count Siemens Velaro (Eurostar and DB ICE).
- Wallowy - When you're sat down the ride feels smooth, but standing passengers are easily thrown off their feet because the train moves slowly from side to side. Examples include Desiros and Pendolinos, as well as the electric Civities
- Bumpy - On the worst examples it feels like every little imperfection in the track is being conveyed to your body - almost as if there isn't enough suspension. Examples include IETs, diesel Civities and (possibly the ultimate example) Pacers.
- Rattly - It doesn't feel bumpy or wallowy, but your seat, or the bodyside panels, are vibrating, often making a noise. Examples include Voyagers (which also have an awful buzzing at a certain point in their acceleration; I think that must be down to a resonant frequency), most buses especially when stationary, and some examples of Network Turbos.
Does this make sense or not? Am I insane to be categorising things this precisely?
Also by the way if you were to ask me what provided the best ride in the UK, that would probably have to go to a class 158/159... nothing more modern manages to beat it in my opinion. Unless you count Siemens Velaro (Eurostar and DB ICE).