What's your favourite train and why?

[Ash Bridge]

I think I've worked it out... Growing up (and using that term loosely!) when I did, headcode boxes (usually with dominoes or marker-lights) subconsciously make me think "that's a Proper Train!" so the 124s tick that box. Along with the 309/442-style curved cab windows they had a unique yet timeless look about them. A real shame none were saved, even just a driving car.

It is truly sad non survived, mind you there are surviving units that had a very similar cab shell...how about the Glasgow Blue Train EMU?

 

[AndrewE]

I suspect that the amount of blue asbestos in them might have hastened their demise... (and the Glasgow "Blue trains" had the same problem!)

 

[61653 HTAFC]

It is truly sad non survived, mind you there are surviving units that had a very similar cab shell...how about the Glasgow Blue Train EMU?

I remember riding on the sole unrefurbished 303 when it was on loan to Manchester and used alongside some of the "ruined" ones on Glossop services. Though they looked similar, all of these classes were unrelated (apart from 311s which were 303s built under contract (by Cravens of Sheffield IIRC)).

The surviving 303 vehicles are not secure by any stretch... I dread to think what sort of a state they're in now!

 

[PaxmanValenta]

What's your favourite train and why?

Class 37 loco.

 

[PaxmanValenta]

What's your favourite train and why?

Class 37 with MK1 rolling stock including SK stock. I love the chugging tractor sound of the 37s, the smell of diesel exhaust and the wholesome aromatic smells inside the corridor coaches, a mixture of the wood trim and smell of oil rising up from the bogies. Also the Bournemouth blue seats and string luggage racks. The clickety click of the train on joined rail and the bouncing motion of the dark gangway between carriages.

I also love the HST.
If there is a train I hate, it's the Class 220/221 voyagers...need I say why lol?

 

[randyrippley]

anything still running on the Manx Electric Railway

 

[duesselmartin]

At the risk of being uncool. I loved the NSE class 165. Wonderful modern 1990s feel to them.
Also, as seen on mY profile pic, Corsican narrow gauge DMUs.

 

[Rick1984]

Class 142. They've so crap they're good. Love them squealing round curves from Metrocentre to Newcastle, coming from Carlise.

Loco class 37. Noise and looks. Had the privilege of being pulled by DRS Vulcan in Big Logo livery from Yarmouth to Norwich. Looked beautiful.