Recent content by raetiamann

If EMR is retaining a number of 158 sets for the Nottingham - Liverpool service, I'm surprised one or two haven't gone aubergine by now.

I can only speak about the Manchester - Nottingham section, which if the service is to be split/terminated at Nottingham would benefit from either strengthening the 2x158 sets by an extra coach or replacing the 158s with the 222 5coach sets, one released from MML duties.

No great benefit on the train itself on EMR, but the lounge access may be good, depending upon the time you arrive before your train.

As I understand the situation, there is no allocated home for the 222s, as and when the 810s arrive with EMR. These might offer what's needed for the Nottm-Liverpool journeys and already 5 cars. EMR is used to the vehicles maintainence and would offer a slightly quicker journey. This would...

Well that should make for some photo oops.

Is it now in aubergine?

Let us know what you did and how it went please.

So many to choose from. Near Zuerich, Thalwil is a very interesting location. My favourite place for a few stunning photographs is a little station on the SOB, Schindellagi-Feusisberg. It sits high over the lake and a spectacular image of trains coming up from there can be had. The Golden...

Not a surprising move, as they have run inter-airport trains in the past. The 'Donald Duck' EMUs and loco hauled have been bedecked in Lufthansa livery. Writhe growing numbers a high speed lines it makes sense to offer 'airline' through tickets and connections where trains can improve on time.

Agreed

I'm comparing it to a Olivias sound 20 I had a year or two back. Maybe I'm just being too picky

Yes it is.

A 20/3 in DRS colours is my latest. Runs very well, but I find the sound file doesn't seem quite right. The 20s have a very distinctive tick over, which somehow seems more muffled.

I think the Robin Hood line argument applies equally to the Derwent Valley line, though I suspect passengers on both routes are enjoying more comfortable journeys.

So is this unit in the SET or EMT Stagecoach livery?