the final curtain for 43089 as a Valenta?

[martyn29]

You won't be getting a warning for having an oppinion (sic), but your spelling and grammar is atrocious. Even when I'm half asleep as I am currently, I couldn't type out such a terrible post.

OK, so you've got me riled up now so you're getting it:

Why do people like Martyn and I (as well as plenty of other people!) like the noisy and un-environmentally friendly lumps of metal (as you put it)? They make a fantastic sound, and quite frankly I don't care that they're not as environmentally friendly as more modern diesel engines. That sort of thing doesn't interest me terribly.

Noisy? Quite so, and I daresay Martyn is with me when I say the noisier the better! Un-environmentally friendly? What do you expect for engines that are 33 years old?

But let's turn the tables around, why do you like the 175s as you proclaim in your forum username? The seats are not all that comfortable, the air-con is dodgy at the best of times, the radios don't work anymore, the PIS on-board has multiple personalities, the door beeper is deafening on and off the train, the brakes are terribly noisy, the units are underfloor-engined spelling a lack of comfort in terms of noise levels for passengers, the interiors are worn out and the fleet is, generally speaking, unreliable even these days.

For a fleet that's what, 5 years old that is atrocious.

I look forward to your reply.

generalvegitable: The VP185 is a development from the Valenta, although I forget exactly how it got to where it is now. What is interesting is that they are still developing the design.

However it is still the end for the Valenta in 43089 soon, as the VP185 is a new era. The end will come totally when the fleet comes to withdrawal. That day is when Martyn and I will no doubt be on the final farewell run, both full of fond memories.
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One humongous NA256 or SA-056 turbo if memory serves. Coupled with a Marston cooler and a Valenta, then you've got the classic sound that I love hearing at every opportunity.

The MTU'd power cars have something like 4 tiny turbos don't they Scott?

Couldnt agree more thanks

 

[martyn29]

Mod note - moved here as I felt it seemed like a good continuation of this thread

latest news:
not good Im afraid.. 43089 is being stored at Nevilel Hill as they have no replacement engine for her.

 

[1D53]

43089 is back in service. Not sure what power unit is in her but sounded and smoked like a Valenta.

 

[Demps]

089, valenta? Please say she hasnt changed, i need to shoot her before all is lost. Is 089 in the new livery too?

ITS JUST AN ENJINE!.... There are some sad people around arnt there... I dont understand why so many people drool over a 30 year old, noisy, un-environmentally friendly lump of metal, its rather pathetic if you ask me...

Ime guessing ile probobly get a warning for having an oppinion:roll:

You clearly dont understand this hobby then do you, please return to your quiet corner and stfu. Your a 170 fan, get a grip.

P.S Its 'Engine', your either knumb, or you want to sound cool.

 

[1D53]

089 was repainted into East Midlands livery when it moved over.

 

[43034 The Black Horse]

You clearly dont understand this hobby then do you, please return to your quiet corner and stfu. Your a 170 fan, get a grip.

P.S Its 'Engine', your either knumb, or you want to sound cool.

P.S It's meant to be "You're a 170 fan" not "Your". Irony? Where?

 

[yorkie]

P.S It's meant to be "You're a 170 fan" not "Your". Irony? Where?

That's an incorrect use of a postscript as there's no main body of text for it to follow.

 

[90019]

Your a 170 fan, get a grip.

If you read his username again, you'll notice it's 175fan.

Anyway, could be worse, he could be a fan of the horrible flakey old IC125s.

 

[Pumbaa]

089, valenta? Please say she hasnt changed, i need to shoot her before all is lost. Is 089 in the new livery too?

Yep still a Valenta, saw and heard her today on the 164x off Leicester to Nottingham on the rear. And yes, in new livery, but looking positively filthy!

 

[Techniquest]

Yep still a Valenta, saw and heard her today on the 164x off Leicester to Nottingham on the rear. And yes, in new livery, but looking positively filthy!

Brilliant news, glad to hear she's doing what she does best.

Shame about the livery, but roll on 17th and 18th July. Time to start bribing EMT...

 

[43034 The Black Horse]

Yep still a Valenta, saw and heard her today on the 164x off Leicester to Nottingham on the rear. And yes, in new livery, but looking positively filthy!

I thought 089 was in the new livery before its 'problems'? It surely was stopped in the EMT livery, is there a new new livery?

 

[Demps]

Is it still about? EMT livery is best on UK network.

 

[MCR247]

Which one?

 

[Demps]

well read the post above mine. 43089, the sole valenta.

 

[MCR247]

well read the post above mine. 43089, the sole valenta.

I meant which livery? The express one? (white). but I think you meant the white one cos your talking about 089, I had just got up when I posted.

 

[Demps]

lol. Even i, am partial to premature posting in the morning.