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« on: February 03, 2008, 07:30:06 »
What have these in common - a brick, a burger van, a coffin nail, a dog box and a scud?
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« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2008, 08:33:44 »
Quote from: grahame on February 03, 2008, 07:30:06
What have these in common - a brick, a burger van, a coffin nail, a dog box and a scud?



They are all nicknames for the Class 153 unit.
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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2008, 09:38:56 »
Yes indeed.  Now something "odd".  I have come across all these names for the 153, yet I can't off hand think of anything similar for the 158 ... of which there are plenty more examples around, and which (being a 2 or 3 coach trains) carry far more passengers. Any idea why there would be this lack of nicknames for the 158?
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2008, 09:46:38 »
People like them  Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2008, 11:17:36 »
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Now something "odd".  I have come across all these names for the 153, yet I can't off hand think of anything similar for the 158

According to http://ukrailwayfaq.wikispaces.com/Rolling+Stock+Nicknames#tocRolling%20Stock%20Nicknames2 they are also known as:
  • Formica Express
  • Garden Shed
  • Flying Coffin
...although round here you can hear people saying 'thank f*** for that' when they see one coming!
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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2008, 11:34:18 »
Super scud.
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2008, 11:36:20 »
...and, of course 'doodle bug', because you're in no danger until you hear the engine cut out...
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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2008, 04:02:36 »
According to http://harmsy.freeuk.com/ukrailwayfaq/nicknames.html the 158 is known as "Express", "Formica Express", "Garden Shed", "Scud" - same as 153! and "Flying Coffin".  Also gives me "Super Bubble", "Runaway Carriage" and "Minicab" for the 153 - that's in addition to some of the list I started with!
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« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2008, 11:36:10 »
Oh and Maggot Wagon (looks like a maggot on wheels), Ice Cream Van, Doner Van, Variety Sunshine Club bus...
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« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2008, 15:45:43 »
How many can we think of for a 142?Huh?

I'll start with the good old fasioned one-Nodding Donkey!
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« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2008, 16:21:57 »
Screeching Banchees, bouncy castles.
And if in an accident:
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2008, 16:24:15 »
Pacer
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« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2008, 16:27:42 »
Bendy bus, roller skate, Tonka toys....
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« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2008, 19:55:31 »
Luckily I'm not old enough for that pleasure  Cheesy
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