Envoy
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It would appear that with the withdrawal of HST’s from many routes over the next 3 years, that the opportunity to take photographs from trains without looking through glass will be lost. At least with the HST’s, it has been possible to go to the vestibule and lower the window on the door to get a clear view. Looks like in future, any photos from trains will be through tinted glass. I just hope that the tinting on the new class 800 trains is not too strong as dark tinting can make the views look awful. Internal lights left on also causes reflections on the windows as does light coloured fitments - such as those awful cream coloured tables on the XC Voyagers.
I am sure that many people would appreciate having flip down windows in at least one coach on scenic lines such as those in highland Scotland and mid Wales. If ever such lines were to get new trains, I wish that that would be a requirement. Of the present fleet with fixed windows, I think that the Class 170 Turbostars offer the best view out due to their large windows and slim pillars.
I am sure that many people would appreciate having flip down windows in at least one coach on scenic lines such as those in highland Scotland and mid Wales. If ever such lines were to get new trains, I wish that that would be a requirement. Of the present fleet with fixed windows, I think that the Class 170 Turbostars offer the best view out due to their large windows and slim pillars.
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