Riviera sells coaching stock to West Coast Railway Company

[JonathanH]

Isn't having opening windows incompatible with air conditioning?

I think that depends on where the thermostatic control is.

 

[12LDA28C]

Isn't having opening windows incompatible with air conditioning?

The whole point of the sliding windows is to allow some ventilation when the air con invariably fails.

 

[Rail Ranger]

I thought the whole point was to enable enthusiasts to hear the loco.

 

[12LDA28C]

I thought the whole point was to enable enthusiasts to hear the loco.

That's just a bonus. Nobody is going to spend money modifying stock just so enthusiasts can hear the loco.

 

[Iskra]

Do we expect the Riviera coaches to painted maroon (eventually)?

 

[duffield]

That's just a bonus. Nobody is going to spend money modifying stock just so enthusiasts can hear the loco.

I'm not convinced it would only be appreciated by enthusiasts. I think particularly with a steam service, quite a few "normals" would find the sound of the loco (and also some general "outside" sounds) somewhat enhances the atmosphere; it's certainly different to the "sealed in" experience of modern rolling stock. They might not conciously factor it in when deciding whether to - say - have another trip, but as part of the overall experience it could influence them.

 

[33117]

Not surprising that charles paget sold his riviera stock, at least quite a few of their MK1s got sold into preservation.

Some interesting vehicles there that'll be around for years yet.

 

[renegademaster]

That's just a bonus. Nobody is going to spend money modifying stock just so enthusiasts can hear the train

They do always seem to put it behind the loco for the one they made so far. I doubt itll get seen in wine and dine class