Re: Tangara Set T84

[Robert Harris <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

Bill Bolton wrote:

> On 28 Oct 1998 01:47:01 GMT, cmgord@ecr.mu.oz.au (Christopher_Martin
> GORDON) wrote:
>
> >Being from Melbourne I would just like to know what is a Outer Surburban
> >driving trailer as oposed to just a driving trailer?
>
> The last batch of Tangaras were built to cover longer haul services,
> up to approx 100km from Sydney, hence the "outer suburban"
> designation.  Differences from the suburban Tangaras include:
>
>         Tip over seats rather than fixed directions seats in saloons
>         Luggage racks near the vestiblules
>         One toilet per four car set
>         Orange/Yellow panels on the lower front the drivers cabs
>         Letter "O" added to carriage designation
>         Sets numbered in the G series
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> Bill Bolton
> Sydney, Australia

Plus a modified drivers console, new style drivers seat, a release feature
for the automatic doors for use when the train is at a short platform,
modified lower front, drinking fountians and more comfortable seating. Just
to name a few.