Recent content by dm.701

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I have to agree with the first reply to this thread, more Scottish routes with a higher standard of detail. Would love to see the Highland Main Line modelled from Stirling or Perth to Inverness.

I'm pretty sure at least some of the GNER services to Glasgow Central were still skipping Haymarket as late as 2006/2007. Not sure if VXC services skipped Haymarket at any point.

Removed my mistaken codes for you.

Is the hourly Edinburgh - Arbroath still happening in May? I think it's an extension of the hourly Dundee semi-fast but I'm not sure. It was on RTT last time I checked but I understand everything is pretty all over the place at the moment with regards to timetables as a result of the 385 delay...

Perhaps some North Clyde/Argyle line services that run with 6 car 318/320/334 sets all day could be split with those units covering Inverclyde/Ayrshire diagrams releasing a few 380s for the E & G. Might also help to temporarily scrap a couple of services, eg. the limited Glasgow QS - Dundee...

I have to agree with the above posts. Unpopular opinion but I find the Voyagers to be fine units that are in dire need of a quality refurbishment. They have been looking very tired internally for quite some time. Very disappointing that XC only refurbished first class on the units.

You're correct, I am mistaken. I guess that means these units have never been refurbished internally since new in 1999/2000?

I've heard of 320s operating on the Inverclyde back when they were orange and black but never saw any proof.

I have never known it to be quite this bad either, but why is it so bad? Even with the same rolling stock and a largely similar timetable, First ScotRail seemed much more punctual.

I admit they're getting on a bit, but the 314s are really not that bad. Overreaction much by the Greenock Telegraph? They've operated on the Inverclyde for years. You'd think they were travelling on literal cattle wagons by the sound of it. I'd happily swap the people of Inverclyde some 318s...

Always happy when one of these turns up. Despite being temporary, I think the plain blue looks smart on them and I always preferred the First Group interior over Saltire.

Will be interesting to see what happens considering the chance of these lines being electrified (bar the GSW) seems pretty minimal. My guess is some Sprinters will be with us for a long time yet.

Hoping to catch the last of the 170s on the E & G soon so hopefully not too many 380s running just yet! Speaking of the 385s, according to Realtime Trains a new 385 operated Glasgow QS - Edinburgh via Falkirk Grahamston service is being introduced running via Cumbernauld and replacing the...

Surely, with regards to 158s on the WHL, the best option would be to continue running refurb 156s until they are life expired along with 158s and replace them with specific new build DMUs for the WHL/Kyle/Far North lines. Something 172-esque with end gangways and appropriate gearing for the...