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« on: June 24, 2009, 21:48:15 »
It may just be me but I have managed to rip three sets of suit trouser pockets sitting down on HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) seat armrests - the latest tonight. The pocket catches on them and by the time my bum hits the seat the pocket is ripped. Question is it just me Huh of do other people  do the same Huh
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 22:28:07 »
The only time I have been close to ripping a pocket is when the arm rest wasn't up fully..
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2009, 23:03:44 »
the middle arm rest is pointless if the person also sitting next to you wants to use it
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2009, 23:54:54 »
No it's not! Even if they have their arm sitting on it, the armrest is a very important demarcation of personal space. Especially if they're, *cough*, a little larger than average.  Wink
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2009, 23:57:28 »
Quote from: inspector_blakey on June 24, 2009, 23:54:54
No it's not! Even if they have their arm sitting on it, the armrest is a very important demarcation of personal space. Especially if they're, *cough*, a little larger than average.  Wink

thats a good point i dont think of that but only one of you can put your arm on it, unless you want to remove that personal space eliment, lol its more of a divider
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« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2009, 00:01:04 »
What I want to know (asked it before) is why the inner arm of the FC▸ (First Class, or Fat Controller, or Football Club, depending on context) seats dont lift up

minor wibble I know but I swear my back has a ridge mark where it sticks in wen I try to sleep of a morning

The inner arm is not attached to anything - just seems they wanted to save money on a hinge!  Not a prob when I need a coat - it gets used as padding - but in these temps - back and blue I am!
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« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2009, 04:22:07 »
Quote from: FallenAngel on June 25, 2009, 00:01:04
..... but in these temps - back and blue I am!




FallenAngel or Yoda you are? Grin
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« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2009, 08:03:54 »
Quote from: FallenAngel on June 25, 2009, 00:01:04
What I want to know (asked it before) is why the inner arm of the FC▸ (First Class, or Fat Controller, or Football Club, depending on context) seats dont lift up

minor wibble I know but I swear my back has a ridge mark where it sticks in wen I try to sleep of a morning

The inner arm is not attached to anything - just seems they wanted to save money on a hinge!  Not a prob when I need a coat - it gets used as padding - but in these temps - back and blue I am!



I don't think you will find any trains in the UK▸ (United Kingdom) where the inner arm lifts!
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« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2009, 10:24:44 »
Quote from: devon_metro on June 25, 2009, 08:03:54
Quote from: FallenAngel on June 25, 2009, 00:01:04
What I want to know (asked it before) is why the inner arm of the FC▸ (First Class, or Fat Controller, or Football Club, depending on context) seats dont lift up

minor wibble I know but I swear my back has a ridge mark where it sticks in wen I try to sleep of a morning

The inner arm is not attached to anything - just seems they wanted to save money on a hinge!  Not a prob when I need a coat - it gets used as padding - but in these temps - back and blue I am!



I don't think you will find any trains in the UK▸ (United Kingdom) where the inner arm lifts!

Doesnt explain why though!
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« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2009, 11:41:00 »
Some of the chapman seats on 150 units have a lifting inner arm , but think in 1st class the inner arm forms part of the seat anchorage points
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« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2009, 11:49:33 »
Quote from: dog box on June 25, 2009, 11:41:00
Some of the chapman seats on 150 units have a lifting inner arm , but think in 1st class the inner arm forms part of the seat anchorage points

You see - someoe said that before and i was sad enough to investigate the construction when stuck on the line one night

They arent anchored to anything!
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« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2009, 12:45:15 »
Since there has not been a rush of others ripping trouser pockets on the armrest - my conclusion It's me!!!! Interesting that arm rests could spark some interesting discussion.
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« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2009, 12:50:51 »
At least those horrible fixed armrests on the old HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) carriages have now gone.
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« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2009, 13:34:53 »
the 159 lifts
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« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2009, 12:46:09 »
Quote from: devon_metro on June 25, 2009, 08:03:54
Quote from: FallenAngel on June 25, 2009, 00:01:04
What I want to know (asked it before) is why the inner arm of the FC▸ (First Class, or Fat Controller, or Football Club, depending on context) seats dont lift up

minor wibble I know but I swear my back has a ridge mark where it sticks in wen I try to sleep of a morning

The inner arm is not attached to anything - just seems they wanted to save money on a hinge!  Not a prob when I need a coat - it gets used as padding - but in these temps - back and blue I am!



I don't think you will find any trains in the UK▸ (United Kingdom) where the inner arm lifts!

Was on a chiltern Clubman last night, and the middle arm lifted.
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