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Title: Seen on the Cotswold Line today... Post by: Richard Fairhurst on April 01, 2012, 21:20:51 I didn't get to see the Adelante sadly - despite spending lots of the day walking from Moreton to Kingham close to the railway!
But I did see this on the return journey. First time I've ever seen a more-than-three-coach Turbo on the Cotswold Line. Needless to say, the back three were locked out of use. (http://www.systemeD.net/temp/turbo_6coach.jpg) Title: Re: Seen on the Cotswold Line today... Post by: Btline on April 01, 2012, 23:14:14 Can't the rear unit be used only for platforms long enough? You could put passengers for Worcester and Hereford for eg in the rear unit.
Seems like a waste of fuel carting around fresh air whilst frustrated commuters are herded into the adjacent sardine can in the sweltering heat. Title: Re: Seen on the Cotswold Line today... Post by: IndustryInsider on April 01, 2012, 23:26:41 Btline ::)
I must say the Adelante looks very smart in the 'dynamic lines' livery. Mind you, everything does in my own personal opinion of that excellent livery, even a Class 143 - though 'dynamic place names' might be a better description for the West units! Title: Re: Seen on the Cotswold Line today... Post by: Rhydgaled on April 02, 2012, 00:01:20 Btline ::) I must say the Adelante looks very smart in the 'dynamic lines' livery. Mind you, everything does in my own personal opinion of that excellent livery, even a Class 143 - though 'dynamic place names' might be a better description for the West units! I think dynamic lines is quite smart too, except the pink doors. White doors would probablly look better. Title: Re: Seen on the Cotswold Line today... Post by: Btline on April 02, 2012, 12:28:40 I like it on HSTs, but dislike the local lines livery on 150s etc.
Sorry, forgot to switch DM mode off on my keyboard... Title: Re: Seen on the Cotswold Line today... Post by: devon_metro on April 02, 2012, 17:35:53 carting around fresh air whilst frustrated commuters are herded into the adjacent sardine can in the sweltering heat. Wow... Title: Re: Seen on the Cotswold Line today... Post by: JayMac on April 02, 2012, 17:55:11 carting around fresh air whilst frustrated commuters are herded into the adjacent sardine can in the sweltering heat. On a Sunday as well. Dedicated lot on the Cotswold Line, commuting at the weekend. ::) Title: Re: Seen on the Cotswold Line today... Post by: Btline on April 02, 2012, 18:45:27 I've said sorry. ;D
Anyway, Sunday afternoons can be just as busy as rush hour! Title: Re: Seen on the Cotswold Line today... Post by: Ollie on April 03, 2012, 00:12:07 I have to say my trip to and from Shrub Hill on Sunday were very comfortable and I had a seat both ways :)
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