Mikey C
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Hopper windows, airline seats and even some sideways seating for more standing space, that carriage is bang up to date
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Good Evening all,
I have recently been doing some research on unit interiors, so this thread has come in handy as I had very little knowledge. However, I am now struggling with the seating used in some classes which I am not too familiar with.
Would anyone be able to please tell me what seating is used in the following classes.
Classes 168, 171, 175, 180, 222, 332, 333, 334, 376, 379, 395 and 458.
Classes 220, 221 and 390, which all seem to be the same/similar.
Classes 455 (Southern), 507 and 508, which all appear to be the same/similar.
Also, would I be correct in thinking the Class 314/315/318 use a form of Ashbourne, although it looks more low backed, or are they something else.
Thanks, Sam.
I have recently been doing some research on unit interiors, so this thread has come in handy as I had very little knowledge. However, I am now struggling with the seating used in some classes which I am not too familiar with.
Would anyone be able to please tell me what seating is used in the following classes.
Classes 168, 171, 175, 180, 222, 332, 333, 334, 376, 379, 395 and 458.
Classes 220, 221 and 390, which all seem to be the same/similar.
Classes 455 (Southern), 507 and 508, which all appear to be the same/similar.
Also, would I be correct in thinking the Class 314/315/318 use a form of Ashbourne, although it looks more low backed, or are they something else.
Thanks, Sam.
goblinuser
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There were more cushions strewn around the line than on the trains.It's worth remembering what the seats looked like when the new generation of commuter trains arrived in the 70s, as the seats fitted were terrible, unsupportive and thin. The cushions tended to come off too!
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And on many trains still do.
Bletchleyite
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I think the 230s use the same type? They aren't Fainsa ironing boards, but look similar.
Quantum M101 seats.
Their website has a picture.
http://www.quantumseating.com/M101-seat-goes-into-production-nw78.aspx
168 is Chapman
171 is Chapman
175 is Kiel
180 is Kiel
222 is presumed Transcal.
332 is unknown.
333 is Fainsa.
334 is Compin.
376 is Fainsa/Freedman.
379 is Transcal.
395 is Grammer.
458 is Compin.
220 is presumed Grupo Antolin Loire.
221 is presumed Grupo Antolin Loire.
390 is presumed Grupo Antolin Loire.
455 is Transcal.
507 is Transcal.
508 is Transcal.
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Might just be them doing the refurbishment, but I'll amend the list anyway.
Thanks both of you, much appreciated
Just the 332/333/334/458 I need to work.
Thanks, Sam.
You're welcome. Which do you need now?Thank you very much for the extra ones, much appreciated
IC70:
(not my photo)
Found in: Chiltern, Greater Anglia etc. Mk3s, Mk2 Short sets, EMT (and two VTEC) HSTs
Pros: Very well padded and sprung, good width, seats low meaning good view
Cons: Seats low, therefore unsupportive, posture encourages slouching, especially if tall, fixed armrests a nuisance and limit shoulder space
MY OVERALL RATING: 5/10
Also on the Cambrian Coast Class 37 sets too I believe.
Just need those used in the 332s, and those used for the non longitudinal areas on the 345s if possible please.
class387
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That's a Mark 2 short set isn't it?
Think it's Mark 2, 3 coaches plus a Mark 2 DBSO
LOL The Irony
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Virgin 1st Class Seat:
(not my image)
Found in: 220, 221 & 390's
Pros: Well padded, large, comfortable and lots of legroom.
Cons: Can be a little too comfortable (enough to send you to sleep sometimes which isn't good if you're trying to work).
MY RATING: 9.5/10
Virgin Standard Class Seats:
(not my image)
Found in: 220, 221 & 390's
Pros: Not half bad, okay padding & aren't as bad as they look.
Cons: Not as comfortable over long distances (God help anyone on Euston - Glasgow), legroom is a little tight, too narrow & bad footroom.
MY RATING: 5/10
(not my image)
Found in: 220, 221 & 390's
Pros: Well padded, large, comfortable and lots of legroom.
Cons: Can be a little too comfortable (enough to send you to sleep sometimes which isn't good if you're trying to work).
MY RATING: 9.5/10
Virgin Standard Class Seats:
(not my image)
Found in: 220, 221 & 390's
Pros: Not half bad, okay padding & aren't as bad as they look.
Cons: Not as comfortable over long distances (God help anyone on Euston - Glasgow), legroom is a little tight, too narrow & bad footroom.
MY RATING: 5/10
Those 1st class seats pictured aren't used on Voyagers I'm afraid. I'll get a pic of the leather ones if I find myself on one at some point.
The picture is on a Voyager...
LOL The Irony
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you're nit picking over the seat covering?
So it is! Big windows. Is it an older picture?
Yes, but still in use on XC .
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Who created those monstrosities?Thankfully no TOC has gone for these bad boys... yet
lxfe_mxtterz
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I believe they are called 'Horizon' seats created by Transcal.
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