Re: The deterioration of NSW Rolling Stock

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

bah! i was too lazy to go back up and use the previous msg :P
it was meant to be in agreement to the spirit of david's reply;)

David Proctor wrote:

> 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
> http://derek.jenkins.net/ozemail/index.html
>
> Whenever man comes up with a better mousetrap, nature immediately comes up
> with a better mouse.   - James Carswell
>
> Homer wrote in message <3699F7EB.E2A34694@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
> >> trainman@ozemail.com.au
> >> http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/
> >
> >
> >