think they'll put some plugs in standard? Since the malard refit of all other east coast sets this ones gunna seam prity substandard although I know many who prefer IC70 Seating
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oh and welcome onboard shedman!
I hope I get this set on my trains for the nice seating, however the lack of power sockets would be annoying if this is not rectified. Though it's not a problem if I can find one of the ideal seats near the luggage racks unreserved
I wonder if it will have a new engine fitted after all as aren't EMT required to replace all the engines in the HSTs by the end of the franchise anyway?
I don't understand the question - they've had "new" engines for ages!
They're required to install VP185s in all their power cars, which I believe still leaves 43089 which blew its Valenta last year.
089 has been VP185 for ages now!
Hmm, the lack of power points and wifi won't go down very well on the longer routes
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EMT sets have wifi, but there's no way I am paying any of their fees, the lack of wifi wouldn't bother me, I just use mobile internet instead. OK, it's not quite as reliable but it can be faster and the prices they charge are horrendous. I looked at the wifi on the EMT set when I got it on the 2130 back after the March RailUK London meal and, while I can't remember what the price was, but I thought 'get lost' when I found out!
I think there are 5 or so sat around some times, that is a large surplus
Really? What times are those? Night time?
As to the IC70 seating comment above, the current seating on the loaned EMT sets is why I prefer to use them over both FCC and the regular East Coasts sets although the lack of powerpoints is something I would certainly appreciate.
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