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AFAIK the seat back tables were removed at the request of Porterbrook through 'supply issues' and the fact 'orrible little brats think its very funny to wring them about until the catches bust off.
As for 417, the 52 car has some lovely creases in the sides with fresh paint slapped on them...
I was chatting to 'The Man Who Knows' at NC before Christmas and according to him, all refurbished 15X units will appear in Porterbrook base livery (White with dark Blue doors) and "Greater Anglia" name vinyls. As for interiors, all I gather will happen is a damned good clean and thats it...
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