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« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2009, 15:45:53 »
I can't think whether 168 or 17Xs do or not...

Because I always have all armrests down.
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« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2009, 00:23:11 »
Quote from: Btline on June 26, 2009, 15:45:53
I can't think whether 168 or 17Xs do or not...

Because I always have all armrests down.

Pretty sure i said in my last post that 168s do....
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« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2009, 13:03:21 »
We're talking about inner arm rests. Wink

I know that Chiltern Clubmans (as most modern trains) have liftable middle arm rests!
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« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2009, 10:48:36 »
The inner armrest on the ECML▸ (East Coast Main Line) mkIV stock was designed to lift but jams against the tumblehome form (presumably designed with tilting mind). York to KX a good time to get some shut-eye if on the early trains, but that pesky armrest jammed at 45 degrees particularly useless. Angry
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« Reply #19 on: July 14, 2009, 19:03:21 »
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‡(resolve) seats dont lift up

Slight delay in me noticing this topic, but I can only think of two reasons why they don't:

1) Moving parts equate to higher maintenance costs - as most people would prefer the armrests down and you don't need to have the inner one up in order to get into the seat it was probably just a decision based on economy.

2) In first class over time I'm sure it would damage or lessen the life of the curtains, as when moved it would interfere with their natural position.

Both reasons are hardly going to bankrupt the company, but small things like that do make a difference over time.
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« Reply #20 on: July 15, 2009, 12:08:16 »
Quote from: IndustryInsider on July 14, 2009, 19:03:21

Both reasons are hardly going to bankrupt the company, but small things like that do make a difference over time.
Not just on cost grounds, but the bad impression that is given when things are broken
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« Reply #21 on: July 15, 2009, 12:45:00 »
Some of the First Class armrests are in a pickle. Some of them drop far lower than intended.
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« Reply #22 on: July 15, 2009, 17:59:34 »
Quote from: devon_metro on July 15, 2009, 12:45:00
Some of the First Class armrests are in a pickle. Some of them drop far lower than intended.
Like that on SWT▸ (South West Trains) class 444s as well.
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« Reply #23 on: August 06, 2009, 00:32:57 »
Quote from: devon_metro on July 15, 2009, 12:45:00
Some of the First Class armrests are in a pickle. Some of them drop far lower than intended.

Due to vandalism/excessive weight being put on them which bends the stops. Should be rectified on the sets next C/D exam.
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