Re: The deterioration of NSW Rolling Stock

["David Proctor" <daproc@spam_this.umpires.com>]

You seemingly attributed the suggestion that V-sets should go to David
Johnson - this was a mistake, he did not do so - in fact, he goes on to say
that these cars are the most comfortable cars in NSW!

David "The Doctor" Proctor
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Homer wrote in message <3699F7EB.E2A34694@mail.usyd.edu.au>...
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>David Johnson wrote:
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>> 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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>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
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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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