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Bah humbug, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the MK3s other than a lack of TLC. Give 'em a good clean, fit power doors, a new lick of paint and then they're good for the next 20 years.
Class 90s are barely halfway through their operational lives as well. Brilliant workhorses.
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Internally, it doesn't look like much has been done apart from the red hand-holds. They really should have replaced the seat covers and reinstated the pull-down tables. Surely that wouldn't have cost much? :roll:
I use PlusBus whenever I fancy a day out on the buses in Norwich. Recently, both AnglianBus and KonectBus have signed up, joining First and Norfolk Green, meaning it's pretty good coverage in Norwich. I haven't had many problems using it, one memorable instance was a First driver loudly...
I've noticed several photos of these DMUs over the last few years with a prominant 'body sag' in the centre of the carriage. Now I wonder, what has actually caused this to happen, and how long can these units feasibly run before they'll have to be withdrawn for fear of severe body failure?
I'm going to be controversial and suggest SWT's Class 455s. Lovely interiors, and they go pretty well considering the hammering they take on their suburban network.
Be interesting to see how the 456s go with these, if and when they get transferred over to SWT.
Good noon everyone. My name is Laine and I happen to live in the worst town in the entirety of the UK, grand old Lowestoft! :D
My username, 90sWereBetter, can be explained in two ways. I genuinely believe the 1990s were much better times to live in. Everything seemed so much easier and...
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