Masborough
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I'm a fan of the 70s and 80s 'railblue' period and one of the things I'm curious about at the moment is what Mark One loco hauled coach interiors were like at the time (being too young at the time to remember if I travelled on any), particularly seat moquettes. I'd be very grateful if anyone can help with the following:
I gather that generally speaking 'Trojan' moquette was used in Standard saloons and compartments throughout the whole period; I also assume 'Bournemouth Blue' moquette came later. Were many coaches referbished with this and was this limited to particular regions, for example?
All the first class compartment seats I have seen have been in 'Charcoal Cheque' moquette. Am I right in assuming this was the case through the 70s and 80s?
Ive seen no interior photos of Mark ones First Opens from the 70s/80s does anyone know what moquette used in these?
Again I'd be grateful for any further info. I also apologize if this has already been discussed elsewhere, I couldn't find anything by a quick search. Thanks.
Finally for anyone who's interested there is a video on You Tube, search 'Football Special- Away Days- Forest v Spurs' (sorry couldn't get link to work) 80s footage of St Pancras (?) Along with coach interiors...
I gather that generally speaking 'Trojan' moquette was used in Standard saloons and compartments throughout the whole period; I also assume 'Bournemouth Blue' moquette came later. Were many coaches referbished with this and was this limited to particular regions, for example?
All the first class compartment seats I have seen have been in 'Charcoal Cheque' moquette. Am I right in assuming this was the case through the 70s and 80s?
Ive seen no interior photos of Mark ones First Opens from the 70s/80s does anyone know what moquette used in these?
Again I'd be grateful for any further info. I also apologize if this has already been discussed elsewhere, I couldn't find anything by a quick search. Thanks.
Finally for anyone who's interested there is a video on You Tube, search 'Football Special- Away Days- Forest v Spurs' (sorry couldn't get link to work) 80s footage of St Pancras (?) Along with coach interiors...