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the hopper windows on 158s are indeed only able to be opened and closed via a key. the likes of 150s and 153s have hoppers that can be opened by passengers without the use of a key.
as for the air con- i believe there are some FGW 158s that have the leibher air con- i believe was from an ex...
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