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I am not thinking about the technology as such but more about their use. I have for a while noticed how much higher the rate of acceleration is of an electric bus. This is compounded by the instant acceleration - it does not build up gradually. Further more there is no initial noise or shaking...

The Borderlands 230s might soon have served their purpose. That is buying time until BEMUs in the form of 777/1s are viable. I am not sure so soon but I think that is the way its going and might always have been. Mind you the Pacers were intended as a cheap short term stopgap for rural lines...

As the amount of OPERATIONAL information increases will these lead to older systems on units finding themselves connected to the internet and all the associated risks. This question started arisingin the Class 458 thread but really is relevant to t most units from the last 20-25 years.

I have often wondered about solar panels. I have over the years bought various solar powered devices and within a few years or less I have found they no longer work. My latest - an ultrasonic animal repeller has stopped working within 12 months. It can be charged from an external supply but no...

Last night (after about 23:00) I was watching News 24. The main news anchor was American and some of the correspondents were. More than usual and not just talking about American subjects. The BIG problem I had with this was the accent. The young bearded male Anchor was very presentable BUT I...

Seems Brian Morrison passed away on 30/04/2023. For those who don't know he was a prolific photographer and I think I recall his name in credits in many publications. Link Brian played a significant role in establishing and the production of Railway Herald, and his passing leaves a big hole in...

Groan. No I am not trying to resurrect a project that might be terminally dormant. But the WMT 230s at Bletchley might have a future. The following from the "Alternative solutions for the Marston Vale Line" thread. 1682247358 So it seems the three WMT 230s are intact - Nos 23003, 230004 &...

We all know Covid19 is being used as an excuse for all sorts of problems in the UK. Brexit is a valid excuse as well. But I find myself looking beyond those at other reasons for the problems of new fleets of trains. It occurs to me that the UK railways have been introducing a lot of new fleets...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/class-230-units-training-introduction-on-the-borderlands-line.191986 Now your last paragraph makes it look like 777s taking over are more likely than not. Particularly for the North end of the route. So I have to conclude one way...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/class-230-units-training-introduction-on-the-borderlands-line.191986/ From what other posters are saying there has always been a problem with the Borderlands line. The schedule is simply too tight for a reliable hourly service...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/mml-electrification-progress-updates.110445 My bold - its on page 9 opposite page 8 in my Modern Railways (April 2023). Yes basically its all sources suggest etc etc. My only hope is that if MML electrification gets paused that...

Started a new thread after reading through this closed thread. Anyway it did raise in me the thought I often have as to how generous one should be. Its disappointing if no gratitude is returned but I still feel empowered to do good deeds. On the other hand push me and I get obstinate !. I have...

Oh yes indeed. Most people I know see the price reduction. I ignore how the price has changed and look at the final price not how it got there. Another one is people see something like £1.99 as £1 or £5.99 as £5 - they always round down even though both prices are actually almost one whole...

I was coming home to Croydon on the 20:51 from London Bridge (to Gatwick iirc) today Friday 09/12/2022 when I noticed something I have seen before on more than one occasion. I was sat in the "First Class" at the rear. Except the displays showing toilet status and coach loading levels indicated...

Why is there a blocked off escalator left running in the wrong direction ?. I have noticed this more than once at Victoria underground station where the escalators bring people up from the Victoria line (the old up/exit and down/in route). There are three escalators and on each occasion the...

Mostly irritating. Have people go any examples. For me. The time honoured habit of moving products around in the supermarket. Waste my time eh - so I will find the most senior person I can to take me to the right place. Last few years I have noticed the absence of opening hours listed in the...

I have been wondering for a while if the railways are about to see a trimming of the subsidy received. Or even harsher. Because of that I am tempted to jump at recent events that could indicate that. One being the statement that the Caledonian Sleeper contract is to cease from June next year...

I am having trouble re-instating our humidity controlled fan. The fair lady had asked the electrician to move the sensor/pull-cord-override switch because the cord was right next to the pull cord for the bathroom light. I could see that it was getting inadvertently pulled so I had it tied up...

We have had a smart meter for a while. I occasionally wonder what it is measuring and this evening I did a little test. Just after 8pm three of us had showers. They added up to 30 minutes. I had noted the energy usage that day so far came to £2.25 before the showers started,. I forgot to check...

I have been using NiMh batteries since 1999. Over the years I have found myself questioning why I bother. 1) I have noticed many of the batteries fail after 5 - 20 uses. To be fair most use is camping so once a year. 2) I am not sure they are really cost effective. 3) They are of course no use...