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« on: March 22, 2008, 18:26:56 » |
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I remember a few years back, that FGW▸ tried a TV carriage. It involved taking out all the table and fitting just airline seats in a carriage (  !). Then, customers would be charged for earphones and for the content which would be viewed on the seat back. Since the trial ended, I have heard nothing. I take it the project was axed, and the carriage was refreshed. FGW never said. Did anyone here ever go on said carriage? Does anyone think they were a good idea (I was not convinced myself!)? |
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« Last Edit: March 22, 2008, 18:29:12 by Btline »
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Mookiemoo
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2008, 18:34:31 » |
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I remember a few years back, that FGW▸ tried a TV carriage. It involved taking out all the table and fitting just airline seats in a carriage ( !). Then, customers would be charged for earphones and for the content which would be viewed on the seat back. Since the trial ended, I have heard nothing. I take it the project was axed, and the carriage was refreshed. FGW never said. Did anyone here ever go on said carriage? Does anyone think they were a good idea (I was not convinced myself!)? Never went onto it - horrendous idea - would go back to the car. I want some space in front of me to work (refreshed SC on a HST▸ is okay - JUST) - I dont care about cruddy TV/Musak someone else has chosen |
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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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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2008, 18:34:49 » |
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Put it this way, it wasn't a success. |
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Ollie
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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2008, 18:35:28 » |
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I personally the idea it has been discontinued is best, money can be spent better elsewhere really.
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Mookiemoo
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2008, 18:37:32 » |
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I remember a few years back, that FGW▸ tried a TV carriage. It involved taking out all the table and fitting just airline seats in a carriage ( !). Then, customers would be charged for earphones and for the content which would be viewed on the seat back. Since the trial ended, I have heard nothing. I take it the project was axed, and the carriage was refreshed. FGW never said. Did anyone here ever go on said carriage? Does anyone think they were a good idea (I was not convinced myself!)? If you look at your pitcures - they didnt take out ALL the tables - some were left - now that might be a reaasonable compromise - but I still cant see (especially in the age of ipods etc) why anyone would want someone elses choice of musak or tv |
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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 #5 on: March 22, 2008, 18:39:32 » |
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So ironically, there were more table in a Volo carriage, than a refurbed HST▸ !
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Conner
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2008, 18:56:06 » |
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I went in the carraige but only after the TV's had gone- the seats were so uncomfortable, Richmond's or very similar IIRC▸ .
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2008, 21:34:49 » |
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the seats look quite similar to the ones in the 180s
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All postings reflect my own personal views and opinions and are not intended to be, nor should be taken as official statements of first great western or first group policy
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Conner
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2008, 22:01:46 » |
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the seats look quite similar to the ones in the 180s
But very uncomfortable compared to 180's. |
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Jim
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2008, 22:02:02 » |
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the seats look quite similar to the ones in the 180s
I can assure you 180 seats are at least 3times better! |
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Cheers Jim  AG's most famous quote "It'll be better next week" |
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Graz
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2008, 22:16:21 » |
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Wouldn't work with me- I'm one of those unfortunate souls who often get travel-sick if I read while in a moving car or train......
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Mookiemoo
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2008, 22:32:14 » |
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Wouldn't work with me- I'm one of those unfortunate souls who often get travel-sick if I read while in a moving car or train......
I get travel sick in car or bus if reading - but not train! |
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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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« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2008, 10:23:11 » |
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Also, the FGW▸ network passes through some of the most fantastic scenery in this country - why watch TV and miss the wonderful views?
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« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2008, 10:49:40 » |
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Put it this way, it wasn't a success. And your sure about that are you??? |
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« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2008, 10:56:19 » |
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Also, the FGW▸ network passes through some of the most fantastic scenery in this country - why watch TV and miss the wonderful views?
I find the view as Boring as hell at Night! Only travelled on the Volo carriage once all the screens were tied up with plastic wraps so out of use. The Volo carriage run around for months still advertising the "Volo Service" after the trial was wound up, it's Illegal to advertise a service thats not available. |
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