AlterEgo
Veteran Member
Edited this one very quickly so it might have a few rough edges...
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
I'm not sure what it is about GWR and excessive lighting
I much prefer a warmer off-white. It's more cosy and invokes comfort and calm. The brilliant whites are a little too sterile. No danger of falling asleep!
I expected it to be a bit nasty and plastic (like the Javelins). However, it's very solid. The square profile of the interior makes it seem visually strong, and all the fittings got the "knock" test. Nothing rattled or vibrated and it felt like it was built like a tank - how long that lasts is another question, but impressions were the build quality, air con issues, aside, was very high.
Useful video from Alterego, thanks. First time I've been on this forum. I wish you could have stayed a bit more on the 'windowless' seats, as it would have been good to have got an impression of sitting in one. Did you notice whether paper tissues were available in the loo (either first or second)?.
Nothing rattled or vibrated and it felt like it was built like a tank - how long that lasts is another question, but impressions were the build quality, air con issues, aside, was very high.
For the record, of the two units in which I travelled yesterday, one had a rattly vestibule ceiling. It seemed to rattle only at certain frequencies (as opposed to all the time) and could be muted temporarily by pushing up on it. It was then silent until it resettled. I agree with your other comments, though.
Thanks. I am not sure it is such a bind to sit in the windowless seats. If you want to work or study (the wifi on the IEP is good AIUI) then such a seat is nice and private and you are handy for the exit.
...They’re nice and solid but I really wish they had slightly less bright lighting.
It does rather spoil the ambience and the windows are quite reflective from the inside.
I much prefer a warmer off-white. It's more cosy and invokes comfort and calm. The brilliant whites are a little too sterile. No danger of falling asleep!
I assume this was under diesel power?
Incredibly, some people - through choice - sat in those seats at Bath Spa, meaning I couldn't film them when I wanted to.
I expect it's really claustrophobic sitting there though.
Thanks. I am not sure it is such a bind to sit in the windowless seats. If you want to work or study (the wifi on the IEP is good AIUI) then such a seat is nice and private and you are handy for the exit.
I remember the Pendos used to have terrible vibration issues, mostly because the blinds and soffits were poorly fitted.