Re: [Qld] Weird Brisbane train

["James C." <james_ccj@optusnetdotcomdotau>]

> Sounds like the new MkII SMU's

The set number suggested they were EMUs. (SMU MK2=220 +) Possibly
refurbished EMU


Cheers
James



> "Barry Campbell" <campblbm@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
> UHnu6.616$R.21790@ozemail.com.au">news:UHnu6.616$R.21790@ozemail.com.au...
> > I got onto a Gold Coast train tonite consisting of sets 107 and 105.
They
> > had obviously been in for a minor overhaul as they both had yellow
doors.
> >
> > However the interior is what had changed most. The standard Brisbane
style
> > standee bars in the vestibules have been replaced with strap hangers.
> > Handles have been fitted to the plug door pivots.
> >
> > These changes are minor compared to car IM 8107 and its equivalent in
set
> > 105. The 2+2 seating in the main vestibule (40 seats) has been replaced
by
> > 15 longitudinal seats on one side and 15 tip up seats on the other side
> > allowing for 6 wheelchair places.
> >
> > There must be some reason for it as I have never seen more than one
> > wheelchair passenger on these trains at a time. Given the number of
> standees
> > on the Gold Coast services in the mornings I hope these sets are used
for
> > other things.
> >
> >
> > Barry Campbell
> >
> >
>
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