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I'm still a little confused as to how time spent in the works makes any difference to the governor faults which we've been seeing. 43037 http://www.hstgen.co.uk

The problems with the MTUs which are being seen is down to what I explained, also as I said, this problem WILL affect GNER as well, because it exists in the applications of the engine in Europe also. Believe me, I'm not a fan of the MTU so I'm not just trying to rubbish anything bad which is...

No no no, powercar control cubicles are just as reliable/unreliable as they were before. The current issue with the MTU installation (which MTU are aware of) is the ocassional "freezing" of the electronically controlled govenor. This will affect GNER as well as FGW, and is simply cured by...

I think there was a couple of true facts in that post, yes First Group did purchase some powercars and trailers, No they wern't purchased from MML. The whole idea is to make Angel trains think twice about the stupid leasing prices they're charging for stock.

Not to forget 43177, 43179 and 43191 ;) Also, 43168 is set to lose it's VP185 very soon. Jamster is very much correct, there are no MTU engined powercars in service, which are painted in Barbie Livery. How is Laira looking today? Littered with EX-Rio powercars and stock no doubt?