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Post by norbitonflyer on Apr 20, 2018 12:08:21 GMT
Looks good, but why no red buffer beam? After all, that's how you knew a train was coming! It is coming - very fast, so it's been Doppler shifted to orange! |
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Post by crusty54 on Apr 20, 2018 16:10:10 GMT
Looks good, but why no red buffer beam? After all, that's how you knew a train was coming! the headlights are bright enough to be seen from a considerable distance in daylight and at night. |
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Post by rincew1nd on Apr 20, 2018 16:18:53 GMT
Looks good, but why no red buffer beam? After all, that's how you knew a train was coming! the headlights are bright enough to be seen from a considerable distance in daylight and at night. I suspect this was GWR based humour, but as with most GWR things [these words have been moderated/removed in line with the 'Not in front of the children Act'] |
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Post by brigham on Apr 21, 2018 14:26:33 GMT
What's GWR about red buffer beams?
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Post by A60stock on Apr 21, 2018 17:55:56 GMT
Is each carriage length the same as the 345 units?
Why only 2 doors and not 3 like on crossrail?
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Post by domh245 on Apr 21, 2018 18:31:54 GMT
Is each carriage length the same as the 345 units? Why only 2 doors and not 3 like on crossrail? Nope, they're (nominal) 20m long carriages, whilst the 345 has nominal 22m long carriages. |
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Post by norbitonflyer on Apr 21, 2018 21:14:53 GMT
Is each carriage length the same as the 345 units? Why only 2 doors and not 3 like on crossrail? Crossrail trains are designed for Tube-style services with minimum dwell time, at the expense of seating area. 710s are more conventional layout with only 2 doorways per side. I've learned my lesson - I won't plan a trip to try out new rolling stock until I have heard reports that they are actually in service. (And I've still not actually been on a 345!) Likewise certain people who have made two abortive trips to Kenilworth (still not open at the time of writing) |
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Post by rincew1nd on Apr 21, 2018 22:39:07 GMT
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