The cascade we are discussing will be triggered by the new build of 172s for LM▸ , LO and Chiltern. Although this was first proposed nearly 2 years ago, it was not planned to occur until 2010. That is the main reason why it hasn't happened yet, surely?
Paul
172 production is about 5 months behind schedule and counting. And this is before LM /
LOROL▸ get one out on test, find the ZF lorry transmission is an abject disaster and order some sort of Voith T211r (preferably T
311r) to be retrofitted. Shouldn't hold your breath waiting for
DMU▸ 's to start moving round the country just yet..........
So basically what everyone is saying is that until the first 172s start revenue earning and prove reliable there will be no cascade.
So where the displaced units might go is is still speculation.