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  1. J

    Virgin Trains pizzas

    Virgin trains have ended their contract with rail gourmet who were supplying other foods and have now got a new food service which are probably serving the pizza in which you have heard about. Catch you later, Julian
  2. J

    The 390 'Pendolino'

    Thanks for the reply!
  3. J

    The 390 'Pendolino'

    We all know the Pendolino. It's a fast train, yes however it can not even get to it's top speed due to speed restrictions on the West coast mainline. So why were the class 390s chosen to do the job of delivering passengers up and down the country on the west coast mainline? Well, were network...
  4. J

    2 car VEP

    Nope, it's definitely the one. Not sure why it's here.. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Oh, that's odd.. I'll go back tomorrow and check again. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I had the wrong notebook in my hand :lol: I've just found it's 7105. Thanks for your reply :lol:
  5. J

    2 car VEP

    A 2 car VEP is hidden away in a siding in Eastleigh. It's in the original Southwest trains livery and is looking very shabby. It's number 3417
  6. J

    Calls for an express train service from Portsmouth to London

    In the south it's purely commuter trains.. Everything is so packed and slow.. Something needs to be done; fast...
  7. J

    The Southwest trains class 158/9

    Agreed --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I forgot those XD --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I don't see how a soft seat gives bad posture. I'd rather have a comfortable seat anyday --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Well said.
  8. J

    What's your favorite train to see when out trainspotting?

    In the south (Hampshire) Eastleigh depot has tons of class 37s! Might be worthwhile to take a trip! --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I love anything over 100 too :)
  9. J

    What's your favorite train to see when out trainspotting?

    There are so many different trains on the network including electric or diesel locomotives or DMUs and EMUs... It would be interesting to see what trains people like or prefer to others. Personally, my favourite class is the 222 'Meridian' in East Midlands trains livery.
  10. J

    First class travel - Over rated?

    Indeed, there is. A bottle of water is their idea of catering I guess. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- OK, thanks for explaining that! I only bought first class there and then because the trains was packed with football fans and I wasn't keen on standing on a peak time train for 1...
  11. J

    The Southwest trains class 158/9

    Southwest trains operate 159 trains on West of England Main Line and they operate their 158s on the Eastleigh to Romsey Line. Sometimes they send 159 services from Salisbury to Bristol or Portsmouth. These trains are reliable, comfortable and quick. Southwest trains upgraded their fleet so the...
  12. J

    First class travel - Over rated?

    It was a peak ticket I bought the ticket for the fear of not getting a seat in standard
  13. J

    First class travel - Over rated?

    We're all aware that first class is a nice thing to be able to have but... On a train is it really worth it? I travelled on Southern trains class 377 from Southampton to Brighton and went first class to see the difference. I payed £120 more and all I got was a free bottle of water and a slightly...

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