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« on: December 02, 2014, 11:16:45 »
166201 & 166221 both now in service with more to follow

Video of the repainted sets together - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr9pChiLAHg&app=desktop
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2014, 12:02:16 »
We'll see if the accessible toilet is any better than the terribly designed toilet it replaces (one of which is still fitted at the other end of each unit).
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2014, 00:07:24 »
The exterior looks good. A nice external refresh. Did that train have a name plate? I've not seen that on a turbo before.
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« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2014, 00:22:07 »
Quote from: Surrey 455 on December 03, 2014, 00:07:24
The exterior looks good. A nice external refresh. Did that train have a name plate? I've not seen that on a turbo before.
    Neither have I  but yes it does carry a name plate  it's Reading train care depot .not so much a name more of an Adress  if you ask me !
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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2014, 00:27:33 »
Is it a plate? Looks more like an embossed vinyl to me.
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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2014, 09:28:05 »
Quote from: bignosemac on December 03, 2014, 00:27:33
Is it a plate? Looks more like an embossed vinyl to me.

EMBOSSED? (in stage Yorkshire accent:) Luxury!
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2014, 09:39:48 »
Quote from: bignosemac on December 03, 2014, 00:27:33
Is it a plate? Looks more like an embossed vinyl to me.

I think you may well be right BNM. the vinyl will probably be easier to remove when it brakes down for the first time !
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« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2014, 11:17:21 »
Also, the wavy lines down the sides have gone....
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« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2014, 13:48:10 »
Quote from: ChrisB on December 03, 2014, 11:17:21
Also, the wavy lines down the sides have gone....

Yes, no more 'dynamic lines' and a darker shade of blue to match the majority of other FGW▸ (First Great Western) units.  I think they look a little smarter as a result.

Several minor mods as well including much brighter 'door not in service' illuminations, brighter front/rear lights and an updated PIS▸ (Passenger Information System)/PA▸ (Public Address (broadcast loudspeaker announcements) or Passenger Assist (railway staff providing physical assistance to passengers with mobility issues), depending on context) system (that's having a few teething problems).

Sadly, toilets (the non-disabled one), air-con, and windows remain unimproved and a table has been removed from the first class section.
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« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2014, 19:58:46 »
Good to hear about the updated PIS▸ (Passenger Information System) system...

I'll get me coat.

Quote from: IndustryInsider on December 03, 2014, 13:48:10
Quote from: ChrisB on December 03, 2014, 11:17:21
Also, the wavy lines down the sides have gone....

Yes, no more 'dynamic lines' and a darker shade of blue to match the majority of other FGW▸ (First Great Western) units.  I think they look a little smarter as a result.

Several minor mods as well including much brighter 'door not in service' illuminations, brighter front/rear lights and an updated PIS/PA▸ (Public Address (broadcast loudspeaker announcements) or Passenger Assist (railway staff providing physical assistance to passengers with mobility issues), depending on context) system (that's having a few teething problems).

Sadly, toilets (the non-disabled one), air-con, and windows remain unimproved and a table has been removed from the first class section.
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« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2014, 09:09:23 »
Quote from: IndustryInsider on December 03, 2014, 13:48:10
Yes, no more 'dynamic lines' and a darker shade of blue to match the majority of other FGW▸ (First Great Western) units.  I think they look a little smarter as a result.

I think the roof is black as well now ? Sure one I saw was - at least it made it look a lot cleaner that the white covered in soot!

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Several minor mods as well including much brighter 'door not in service' illuminations, brighter front/rear lights and an updated PIS▸ (Passenger Information System)/PA▸ (Public Address (broadcast loudspeaker announcements) or Passenger Assist (railway staff providing physical assistance to passengers with mobility issues), depending on context) system (that's having a few teething problems).

I thought the lights were brighter, they're more white than yellow now and looked like LED units when once came past the other evening.
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« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2014, 09:31:05 »
Halogen, I suspect?
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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2014, 11:50:53 »
Door opening alarms have also been added.  The head/tail light mod is a separate oneto the main programme going on so should be completed in a few months.
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« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2014, 11:20:25 »
Quote from: IndustryInsider on December 03, 2014, 13:48:10
and a table has been removed from the first class section.

Turns out the removed table has now been replaced with a new version with folding sections.
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« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2014, 16:55:00 »
Halogen lights? I would have thought that they would have followed other institutions that are replacing Halogen lights that are quite high energy users with LEDs. Modern LEDs use only about 1/10th the power of Halogen bulbs.
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