py_megapixel
Established Member
If East Midlands Railway took on Northern's current fleet of 170s then they wouldn't need Southern's 171s. That would avoid problems such as stock shortages on the Uckfield branch and would also negate the need to install BSI couplers on the 171s.
Of course, this would leave a gap in Northern's fleet, which would probably be most logically filled with a few more 195s.
That way, Southern isn't left with a gap in their fleet, and Northern doesn't have to deal with the comparatively small Turbostar fleet.
Of course, this would leave a gap in Northern's fleet, which would probably be most logically filled with a few more 195s.
That way, Southern isn't left with a gap in their fleet, and Northern doesn't have to deal with the comparatively small Turbostar fleet.