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« 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.
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« Reply #1 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.
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« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2012, 23:26:41 »
Btline Roll Eyes

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!
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« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2012, 00:01:20 »
Quote from: IndustryInsider on April 01, 2012, 23:26:41
Btline Roll Eyes

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.
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« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2012, 12:28:40 »
I like it on HSTs▸ (High Speed Train), but dislike the local lines livery on 150s etc.

Sorry, forgot to switch DM mode off on my keyboard...
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2012, 17:35:53 »
Quote from: Btline on April 01, 2012, 23:14:14
carting around fresh air whilst frustrated commuters are herded into the adjacent sardine can in the sweltering heat.

Wow...
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« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2012, 17:55:11 »
Quote from: Btline on April 01, 2012, 23:14:14
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.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2012, 18:45:27 »
I've said sorry. Grin

Anyway, Sunday afternoons can be just as busy as rush hour!
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« Reply #8 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 Smiley
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