ryan125hst
Established Member
I travelled from Retford to Meadowhall and back on Wednesday, a total journey time of about two hours. I have to be honest, I am now wondering why there are so many complaints about the Pacers.
I agree that they aren't the best trains in the world, but I found them perfectly acceptable- and I had to stand for entire outward journey!
I have been on Pacers before, but the last time was almost two years ago, and with all the hatred online I have got into the habit of seeing them in a negative light. However, I didn't find the ride too bad. Granted, the train did rock around a bit over points, but so do HST's at 125! And yes, most of the track seems to have been relaid recently, so there was only a small amount of jointed track. But both Pacers had proper seats (but while comfy, they seemed small- I believe they were new). Unlike a bus, they also have toilets, so are fine for longer journeys (I had to stand next to it- I see what people mean by the locker sized door!)
All in all, it was a pleasant journey. I'm sure that on rougher track or sharper curves, or a longer journey, I might have a different opinion, but I was pleasantly surprised. We should be thankful they exist really, as many branch lines might be closed without them.
Your thoughts?
Ryan
I agree that they aren't the best trains in the world, but I found them perfectly acceptable- and I had to stand for entire outward journey!
I have been on Pacers before, but the last time was almost two years ago, and with all the hatred online I have got into the habit of seeing them in a negative light. However, I didn't find the ride too bad. Granted, the train did rock around a bit over points, but so do HST's at 125! And yes, most of the track seems to have been relaid recently, so there was only a small amount of jointed track. But both Pacers had proper seats (but while comfy, they seemed small- I believe they were new). Unlike a bus, they also have toilets, so are fine for longer journeys (I had to stand next to it- I see what people mean by the locker sized door!)
All in all, it was a pleasant journey. I'm sure that on rougher track or sharper curves, or a longer journey, I might have a different opinion, but I was pleasantly surprised. We should be thankful they exist really, as many branch lines might be closed without them.
Your thoughts?
Ryan