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I'd probably say a Class 180. Noisy even when idling. Sound very powerful under power with that distinctive shreeking sound alongside the bassy sound of a powerful diesel engine. 158s are definitely up there too though.

Here it is: After reading again more carefully however it looks like the OP was referring to using the speed set to reduce speed, rather than its usage in general.

I was referring to the speed set. I can't remember exactly where i heard it honestly, on another thread here i believe. I'll link it if i find it.

My understanding is as thus: -Driver twists a knob which increases or decreases the speed set in 5mph increments. In the 91, an arrow on the outer rim of the speedometer indicates what speed is selected. In the DVT, the speed set has it's own seperate dial and turning the knob changes the...

There were 140mph signs installed at some locations on the ECML which remained for a number of years along with the flashing green aspect. Drivers were instructed to treat the 140mph speed limits as 125mph and flashing green signals the same as solid greens. The test trains of course could go...

Thanks. They don't seem to creak like Mk3s yet sometimes you get a bit of an audible jolt as the carriage starts to move away from a stand. They don't always seem to do this though.

What sort of gangways are used on the Mk4s?

Bit undecided on the VTEC livery really. Looked awful on the HSTs (imo) but doesn't look quite so bad on the 225s. They look quite nice from the sides but overall i would argue they look better in a more understated but smart livery.

Thanks! Quite a varied range i see.

Thanks all! The reason i'm asking where it originated from is because of the auto announcement device that was fitted to the 225s when they were introduced. One of the catering announcements mentions a "quality breakfast tray" :lol:which is available at the buffet so i was curious how the...

I read that, was wondering if it was any different for standard class passengers, but given how it comes from the buffet regardless then i suppose it's possible that it was served on plates regardless. I just find it a bit hard to believe that they would give you plates in Standard, especially...

Thanks for the find! Given that there is no asterisk attached to any of the "Hot Eats" options, it would appear that a chef was not required on board to cook these unlike the full english on that menu stating that it is only available on selected services and prepared by a chef. Question then...

Can you remember some examples of some of the food on offer?

Yes, i was wondering the same about crockery too.

NXEC/GNER

Thanks for the replies all, i appreciate the insight! Does anyone know what the food offers were like on the non-restaurant services? Was it pre-packaged combi oven food or was it prepared by the chef? If the former, that would definitely seem more plausible if offering standard class...

Thanks for the detailed reply! Was the at seat dining option also available in standard? I read somewhere in another thread that standard class passengers could order from the same menu as first class passengers and eat it "takeaway style". Is this true?

What was catering like on NXEC and also EC before the conplimentary first class service was introduced? I understand that NXEC significantly reduced the number of restaurant services, but what was the quality of food like? I also read that, on non-reataurant services, NXEC introduced an at...

They move as many people from A-B in the most dense configuration possible. Fine for journeys up to 45 minutes or an hour at a stretch but no longer. The most common complaint about them is their ride quality. From my experience however they aren't too bad. They "bounce" slightly more than...

Found the video of the deltic for those interested: