Recent content by Swanage98

Yellow Fronts? They looked better with the Black Fronts as per the artist impression I thought.

SWML Near Bournemouth back in the day VEPs,CIGs,BEPs,CEPs,REPS with TCs, 73's 33's 47's 58's 60's 59's 66's Wessies, HSTs I thought we were fairly blessed back then. Its all Desiros and Vomiters now. Still nice ride through the Forest thou, good Connections at Southampton and Basingstoke, Not to...

Pretty sure I just seen a double 800 parked up out the way in Eastleigh yard, too far away to get numbers, any ideas?

I do remember years ago on South Today as these trains were being introduced sometime in 2004, Paul Clifton ran a report that stated Siemens had to rough up the test track to reflect the dated infrastructure the uk has. I cycle a lot and have a hybrid for the roads as opposed to a full road bike...

I can testify to that right now, I bailed at Woking at got the 1516 Salisbury, nicer seats, nicer ride no comparison.

Maybe it's me but I'm sure 159s on the same stretch are not as bad and the Voyagers south of Basingstoke ride better IMHO

Yes and that, I don't think these units help. Between Clapham and Woking is pretty rough and there are 3 maybe 4 temporary limits between SOA and BMH, feels like the SWML is being neglected at the moment.

It was in fact 444017

Currently on 1w29 Waterloo to Weymouth, just coming into Woking, I know these 444's can suffer a stiff ride, but this one (didn't catch the number) is all over the place. never know it this bad before. I'm sat in the DMSO from the front, I may bail at Winchester and get a Vomiter....it's that...

I thought Twitchers and Rail enthusiasts were a rarity like me!! I know exactly what you mean thou, I was at RSPB Arne and experienced the same thing. I just like watching the interaction the birds and other animals for that matter have with their surroundings and other species. Much like my...

The media love a good story and from.a PR point of view, yes it's not the best of starts but once these trains are established it will be forgotten, that's if reliability is ok. Can't believe I'm going to say this but I'm going to miss the noise of an MTU powered 43

Teething issues aside, I think they will prove to be a success but time will tell, regarding the air con I recall a similar issue when I was on a voyager when they first came in way back when. Lots of GWR suits on the service I was on, heading back now on a HST from Swindon to reading, with...

Currently on 1211 from Reading going to Swindon. No seat reservations, sockets between seats are a god send, seats a bit firm for me, very airy carriage ambience, engine noise not to bad. Some seats no alligned with Windows, lip on table seat a bit annoying, ride quality brilliant. Not too bad...

Any 1967 LU stock left?:lol:

Can't imagine passengers will be best pleased between Bournemouth and Southampton Airport in a reduction of 50% in direct off peak service to Southampton Airport to make way for a Portsmouth service. Is there really a demand for such a service anyway?