Hi,
Just a quick question, I was looking at the formation of modern Multiple Units and can't work out what the "L" is for in the following
Class 168: DMSL,MSL,DMSL
Class 220: DMSL,RMS,MSL,DMFL [but no L on Class 221 !]
From here:
http://www.therailwaycentre.com/New DMU Tech Data /DMU_220_221.html [can find others by changing the number in the address]
Also, without opening Pandoras box, what actually is the "correct" designation for HST standard, first and current restaurant coaches ? Is this different from say the Class 67 or 90 hauled ones ? (e.g. Chiltern Mainline, Anglia/North Wales etc.).
TFO/FO ?, TSO/SO ?, RFM (newer ?), TRFB/TRUB and so on.
Is the T for trailer? or Tourist ?, and why if something is labelled a Standard Open, do you need another designator, as the FOs generally seem to be without. I know there is/was a difference between HST and loco hauled but I'm basically completely confused, and trying to read up and find out has worsened that (by adding real danger to my little knowledge...) hence resorting to a question !
Indeed, my confusion goes into Mk1/2 stock, as here http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html refers to Mk3 FO and TSO, plus Mk1 SO and TSO [NYMR set] and Mk2 SO & TSO [Green Train]
cheers.
Just a quick question, I was looking at the formation of modern Multiple Units and can't work out what the "L" is for in the following
Class 168: DMSL,MSL,DMSL
Class 220: DMSL,RMS,MSL,DMFL [but no L on Class 221 !]
From here:
http://www.therailwaycentre.com/New DMU Tech Data /DMU_220_221.html [can find others by changing the number in the address]
Also, without opening Pandoras box, what actually is the "correct" designation for HST standard, first and current restaurant coaches ? Is this different from say the Class 67 or 90 hauled ones ? (e.g. Chiltern Mainline, Anglia/North Wales etc.).
TFO/FO ?, TSO/SO ?, RFM (newer ?), TRFB/TRUB and so on.
Is the T for trailer? or Tourist ?, and why if something is labelled a Standard Open, do you need another designator, as the FOs generally seem to be without. I know there is/was a difference between HST and loco hauled but I'm basically completely confused, and trying to read up and find out has worsened that (by adding real danger to my little knowledge...) hence resorting to a question !
Indeed, my confusion goes into Mk1/2 stock, as here http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html refers to Mk3 FO and TSO, plus Mk1 SO and TSO [NYMR set] and Mk2 SO & TSO [Green Train]
cheers.