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« Reply #1320 on: November 10, 2017, 10:31:47 » |
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I took an opportunity to sample one of the new complimentary first class sandwiches the other day. Very tasty indeed.
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« Reply #1321 on: November 10, 2017, 19:15:44 » |
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I took an opportunity to sample one of the new complimentary first class sandwiches the other day. Very tasty indeed.
I shall inform Mrs FT, N!, who is about to do BRI» - EXD» in first class yet again. Under three quid on the right train with the right railcard, so not only cheaper than standard class, but also cheaper than Greggs. |
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« Reply #1322 on: November 14, 2017, 19:46:03 » |
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I suspect some members were salivating over the prospect of drinking some 900 year old port.....
Well, only salivating very slightly, since in fact no such article could exist. Port as we know it today is a relatively recent invention, within ABOUT the last 250 years, there is some doubt about the exact date. Port has only been popular for about 200 years. |
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #1323 on: November 14, 2017, 21:08:29 » |
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Agree re 1st class sandwich. Even available at weekends!
It seems that weekday 1st class trolley contents are appearing at weekends. Get to sample the IET▸ (both classes) at last on Thursday.
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« Reply #1324 on: November 19, 2017, 10:50:54 » |
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Last Friday, I took two meals on the Pullman, lunch and supper.
Both were excellent, though I missed the smoked salmon again.
Cant fault the food or service, and port supplies were sufficient.
I was pleased to note that almost every dining seat on the up train was taken, hopefully no risk of withdrawal due to lack of patronage.
Advance bookings by first class ticket holders USED to be only possible for the 18-03 and 19-03 departures from Paddington, but first class passengers can now book seats on the up Pullmans as well. A step forward in my view which may have led to the increased loadings on the up Pullmans.
The only minor niggle was the absence of ice on board. Gin and tonic is not the same without ice. A member of the crew implied that this is a recurring problem.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #1325 on: November 19, 2017, 13:03:42 » |
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Hmmm. I took the Up welsh Pullman last week from Cardiff. Excellent service, but I was first to use it that morning, and only 5 more joined from BPW» . And that was everyone
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« Reply #1326 on: November 27, 2017, 08:28:36 » |
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I took lunch on the up Pullman departing Taunton on Friday 24/11/17 and am pleased to report that the meal was of the usual excellent standard.
I have since received an email from GWR▸ stating that my booking is cancelled "due to defective catering equipment"
This email was not received until a day after I had eaten the meal ! AFAIK▸ a full service was provided.
EDITED TO CORRECT DATE which was 2 months out.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #1327 on: November 27, 2017, 10:21:57 » |
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Took you 2 months to report?  |
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« Reply #1328 on: November 27, 2017, 11:17:52 » |
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Took you 2 months to report? Well spotted ! It was in fact last Friday, typo in my post which I have now corrected. |
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #1329 on: November 27, 2017, 15:42:15 » |
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« Reply #1330 on: December 15, 2017, 05:30:01 » |
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Sign of the times for catering?  |
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« Reply #1331 on: December 15, 2017, 09:23:51 » |
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And whom was it who stated that a pair of 5 car DMUs▸ simply "do not seem like a proper inter city train. The trolley will be in the other half"
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #1332 on: December 15, 2017, 11:59:40 » |
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And whom was it who stated that a pair of 5 car DMUs▸ simply "do not seem like a proper inter city train. The trolley will be in the other half"
You did, but I think we should allow a few months of grace given it’s a ‘new’ way of operating the catering before you pat yourself on the back too hard, Broadgage. Especially given several of your other predictions haven’t been borne out; reduced legroom, less tables, cramped Voyager style interiors and excessive vibrations and noise from underfloor engines for example. At least it was advertised and, whilst far from ideal, partial catering is better than no catering at all as reported on a HST▸ service back from Cornwall by TG the other week. |
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« Reply #1333 on: December 15, 2017, 13:29:10 » |
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Can you get hot food on the IET▸ yet or has it yet to start?
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« Reply #1334 on: December 15, 2017, 13:32:40 » |
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There were rumours that a trial of the Pullman Brunch was going to be run on one IET▸ service to Swansea this week, although I have yet to discover if it actually happened.
I do know there was no service on the 10:45 from Paddington to Swansea HST▸ service yesterday because the crew had been redeployed for a "familiarisation run on an IET".
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