Subdued Lighting Setting on 158's

[yorksrob]

I was on a 158 recently when all of a sudden most of the florescent lights went out, leaving about for sets of double tubes illuminated along the carriage.

The effect was that the carriage was clearly illuminated enough to see everyone and everything, however the whole ambience was vastly more pleasant and relaxing and it was a lot easier to see out of the window. Needless to say, within about ten minutes the full hideous lighting was restored and the ambience destroyed.

Is this a proper setting on all 158s and was it used in service at any time ? I vaguely recall the Transpennine 158's having a much gentler ambience, but this might have been due in part to decor rather than the lighting itself.

 

[Bletchleyite]

I've only known this happen when the engine has failed.

The TPE 158s were indeed nice due to the fake-wood-and-dark-blue colour scheme - Northern's scheme is horribly harsh.

 

[scotraildriver]

The alternator excitation has tripped or the engine has stopped. No, it's not meant to be like that!

 

[yorksrob]

That's a shame. Would make for a good traveling experience. Far brighter than a coach or plane in night time mode but still a lot nicer than the usual level of lighting.

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The TPE 158s were indeed nice due to the fake-wood-and-dark-blue colour scheme

Yes that was very nice.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Yes that was very nice.

Partly my idea! (I suggested it on a survey they did about it)

I also suggested better legroom, though, and they sadly made that worse as the seat cushions were thicker than as built.

 

[yorksrob]

Partly my idea! (I suggested it on a survey they did about it)

I also suggested better legroom, though, and they sadly made that worse as the seat cushions were thicker than as built.

I'll give you some of the credit at least !

 

[Elecman]

I've only known this happen when the engine has failed.

The TPE 158s were indeed nice due to the fake-wood-and-dark-blue colour scheme - Northern's scheme is horribly harsh.

 

[Spaceflower]

'Right in the night' just came on as I was reading this.