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« on: May 11, 2021, 18:00:36 »
Didn't take long for the wags to start with the jokes.
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2021, 18:48:53 »
One that I saw was a picture of a small group of orange clad rail workers pointing at a presumably cracked IET▸ (Intercity Express Train) and saying

"See it, say it, SCRAP IT"

Other are a bit inappropriate for a family friendly forum as they could be considered racist or otherwise offensive.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2021, 08:34:36 »
I have just received an email with a picture of "the entire operational GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) IET▸ (Intercity Express Train) fleet, all in one place for this phot op" it shows some empty sidings !
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2021, 23:00:04 »
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... this train has a more powerful Hitachi engine. Locomotive # 4513 is seen here ready to depart with this crack express train on her long overnight journey to Bkk.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/shankaronline/14553402509/
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