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Maybe this is a stupid survey.  But I have given 2 votes.  Maybe it could be interesting.  |
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2008, 19:07:54 » |
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My votes went to mark 3 refresh and pendolino
I have no idea what mark 2 or mark 4 is
I based my choice on those with the most space and easiest access to power sockets
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Ditched former sig - now I need to think of something amusing - brain hurts -I'll steal from the master himself - Einstein:
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love"
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Btline
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2008, 22:04:17 » |
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No votes for the poor 180! Also- no votes for the Meridians- the evil clones of the Virgin Voyagers! Was the HST▸ refurb a mistake? |
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Mookiemoo
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2008, 22:14:57 » |
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No votes for the poor 180! Also- no votes for the Meridians- the evil clones of the Virgin Voyagers! Was the HST▸ refurb a mistake? No! They have power sockets! |
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Ditched former sig - now I need to think of something amusing - brain hurts -I'll steal from the master himself - Einstein:
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love"
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Jim
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2008, 23:07:13 » |
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180's get not many votes, because a Wessex Electric/MK3 unrefresh is/were better!
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Cheers Jim AG's most famous quote "It'll be better next week" |
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Ollie
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2008, 23:56:05 » |
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To be honest, for me in the end a train is a train, as long as it gets me to where I want to go I'm happy.
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vacman
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2008, 00:00:46 » |
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158 for me, with second being refreshed HST▸ .
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Conner
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« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2008, 07:56:33 » |
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158 for me, with second being refreshed HST▸ .
Although I love 158's and they are the best for Medium Long Distance, for 12 hours they would be useless. I voted for MK3's refresh and non-refresh as they are simply the best long distance stock. |
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devon_metro
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« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2008, 09:46:09 » |
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Mk3 unrefurb as the seats are so comfortable. Same applies to the Wessex electrics.
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woody
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« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2008, 11:31:03 » |
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MK3 unrefurbed definately for long distance,open views,tables and correct lighting levels,everthing the refurbed Mk3s are not(ok for commuters though).
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« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2008, 11:48:12 » |
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The refurbished mk3's are appalling and no longer suitable for long distance journeys. They are claustrophobic cramped and uncomfortable and just short distance commuter stock. It is not only the seats but the internal layout that is awful. I just could not believe what they had done to the marvelous Mk 3s when I first went on one at PNZ and nor could fellow passengers. The previous layout was brilliant for long distance. Sadly after being a life long pro rail supporter I now fly from Newquay to avoid these appalling vehicles. I will never forgive First for this. If we really have to have these ludicrous high back seats then we need more tables and open space, I have never felt trapped in a train before, I just want to get out.
150/153 refurbishment seems quite good though.
I would have voted for the SWT▸ 158/159 if they had been on the list as my second choice. I also give them top marks for the wonderful way they are turned out.
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vacman
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« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2008, 12:20:03 » |
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Most passengers actually prefer the refurbed MKIII's from all the compliments I hear from them, and what may suprise a lot of people on this forum is that I very rarely hear complaints about them (from passengers), the main complaint is lack of tables though, BUT I think we may have fun this summer as there is less luggage space!
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devon_metro
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« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2008, 12:21:56 » |
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Yep - I don't mind them really although much prefer the dim light setting. Only thing they lack is back to back seats so therefore no luggage space and also on HDs - no bins!!
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Doctor Gideon Ceefax
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« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2008, 12:29:03 » |
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Alright, which four lunatics voted for Voyagers ; )
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dog box
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« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2008, 12:41:15 » |
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Alright, which four lunatics voted for Voyagers ; )
probably all sectioned under the mental healh act by now |
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