Re: The deterioration of NSW Rolling Stock

["Paul Jones" <dj_argon@geocities.com>]

I think a highspeed V-set with xplorer seats and xpt suspension would be
good!! while we are at it why not make it tiltable??

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Paul Jones
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Hills/6776




David Johnson wrote in message <3696968D.EF0A22BB@ozemail.com.au>...
>Andrew Duffin wrote:
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>> On a trip a few months ago to Sydney, I couln't help but notice the state
>> of the rolling stock.
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>> CITYRAIL:
>> What seems to be happening with many of the older trains is when say
>> a seat is vandalized, it just gets patched up and the next day, the train
>> is off again.  This is particularly noticeable on the V set interurban
>> sets.  These sets are in need of replacement like the 'Red Rattlers'
>> were replaced by the Tangara sets as some are getting on to 15 years old.
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>That would be a mistake.  The V sets are the most comfortable and good
riding
>trains in NSW.  I would prefer to ride to Brisbane in a loco hauled V set
than
>an XPT any day.
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>David Johnson
>CityRail Guard
>trainman@ozemail.com.au
>http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/
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