Will there be a class 727, 737, 747, 757, 767

[choochoochoo]

Seeing as we have class 717 and class 777, will there be classes with the same designation as other Boeing aircraft models ?

 

[Smitham]

Don't see any reason why not. We have a class 707 and a Boeing 707. Can't see anyone confusing the two.

 

[ash39]

I don't think it will be an issue. If the two were ever confused and somehow an actual Boeing plane was allocated to the first service out of Waterloo one morning, I'm sure the driver would notice and reject it.

 

[jon0844]

I don't think it will be an issue. If the two were ever confused and somehow an actual Boeing plane was allocated to the first service out of Waterloo one morning, I'm sure the driver would notice and reject it.

Or fancy giving it a go. I mean train driving is just pressing a few buttons and that's got to be the same on a plane, right?? That's what the Daily Mail keeps telling us.

 

[fatmanmedi]

Or fancy giving it a go. I mean train driving is just pressing a few buttons and that's got to be the same on a plane, right?? That's what the Daily Mail keeps telling us.

being a pilot takes a lot more than pushing a few buttons, it's one of the most skilled jobs out there, a train driver job is so easy a computer can do it.

 

[TheEdge]

I don't think it will be an issue. If the two were ever confused and somehow an actual Boeing plane was allocated to the first service out of Waterloo one morning, I'm sure the driver would notice and reject it.

I'd give it a shot. I'm pretty sure the sectional appendix has Norwich - Lowestoft cleared for a 767.

 

[Val3ntine]

being a pilot takes a lot more than pushing a few buttons, it's one of the most skilled jobs out there, a train driver job is so easy a computer can do it.

Ahaha I agree . But why doesn’t it then?

 

[Mintona]

being a pilot takes a lot more than pushing a few buttons, it's one of the most skilled jobs out there, a train driver job is so easy a computer can do it.

^ *that’s bait.gif*

 

[Ianno87]

being a pilot takes a lot more than pushing a few buttons, it's one of the most skilled jobs out there, a train driver job is so easy a computer can do it.

Piloting has a high workload in takeoff and landing, but very low workload in cruise (and a computer can do most of it in most cicumstances anyway).

Train driving requires a near constant high workload, even when the train is not moving, and it can only be automated in certain circumstances.

 

[chubs]

Why not?

As stated the 707 and 717 are both Boeing models and existing trains. We also have the BR 319/320/321/322 family and the Airbus A319/A320/A321 family, Embraer E170/175/190/195......

 

[Ken H]

Pity they didnt pick an appropriate class number for the heathrow express trains. Imagine getting a class 747 to the airport!

 

[Agent_Squash]

Why not?

As stated the 707 and 717 are both Boeing models and existing trains. We also have the BR 319/320/321/322 family and the Airbus A319/A320/A321 family, Embraer E170/175/190/195......

There’s also the 318, 350 and 380 as well

 

[xotGD]

There’s also the 318, 350 and 380 as well

And we used to have a 310 too.

 

[fatmanmedi]

^ *that’s bait.gif*

Damn you didn't fall for the bait trap.

 

[physics34]

yeh you sort of wonder why 707 and 717 were chosen a class numbers. must be a plane buff in there somewhere...or is it cos it rolls of the tongue easily?

 

[TRAX]

Surely the real question here is why they didn’t just go 701, 702, 703, 704.....

 

[gazthomas]

Is it April?

 

[gingertom]

this thread is taking off...

 

[adrock1976]

But where will it end up landing?

 

[birchesgreen]

yeh you sort of wonder why 707 and 717 were chosen a class numbers. must be a plane buff in there somewhere...or is it cos it rolls of the tongue easily?

Probably because it sounds kewl

 

[northwichcat]

On the same basis using Airbus numbers - we have a 319, a 320 and a 321 but what about a 330? (Especially considering 331s are new trains currently being built.)

 

[gazthomas]

This discussion needs to be grounded

 

[Agent_Squash]

This discussion needs to be grounded

Do the mods need to withdraw its certificate of airworthiness?

 

[Ken H]

This discussion needs to be grounded

dont get in a flap, mate.

 

[mullac30]

Shame that Airbus used the Voyager nickname on the A330MRTT rather than the A220, another Bombardier product.

 

[gazthomas]

dont get in a flap, mate.

It makes me feel all up and down

 

[robk23oxf]

Shame that Airbus used the Voyager nickname on the A330MRTT rather than the A220, another Bombardier product.

Strictly speaking it was the RAF that gave the Voyager name to their fleet of A330 MRTTs.

 

[E_Reeves]

It makes me feel all up and down

Some people can be a real spoiler to this thread

 

[Cowley]

Some people can be a real spoiler to this thread

We’d better not drone on about it though.

 

[Entertexthere]

If any classes with said numbers were introduced, it would probabally be for shuttles to Heathrow or gatwick