I spotted one of the new FGW Electrostars at North Pole yesterday. Looks very smart. I believe there are two of them running 8 coach trains from Hays and Harlington to Paddington.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/3761-211016151656.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=44721)
Why do they have to bolt a carriage interconnection to the nose ?
It must affect aerodynamics and driver visibility??
They will run in up to 12-car formations and the gangway allows free movement throughout the train. Ugly but a necessary evil.
Quote from: captainelectra on October 22, 2016, 10:13:30 AM
They will run in up to 12-car formations and the gangway allows free movement throughout the train. Ugly but a necessary evil.
I have to agree with you on this. I found it a nuisance when the 321's appeared on the Euston - Birmingham service and didnt have end gangways. In my opinion all multiple units should have them unless the will never couple to another unit in service.
Dodger
more standing room :D
Quote from: mr bachmann on October 22, 2016, 01:46:48 PM
more standing room :D
On the older EMUs you could stand next to the cab in that gangway and watch the instruments, including the speedometer, working. Used to amuse me as a youngster.