Re: The deterioration of NSW Rolling Stock

[Homer <mdoyle@mail.usyd.edu.au>]

David Johnson wrote:

> Andrew Duffin wrote:
>
> > On a trip a few months ago to Sydney, I couln't help but notice the state
> > of the rolling stock.
> >
> > 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.
>

a proportion of the single deck fleet made it to the ripe old age of 70, others up
to 40..15 is nothing! the blue geese are great:D

> 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.
>
> --
> David Johnson
> CityRail Guard
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