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You know what i meant, a proper rail refurb company!!
that counts pullman out then they are a bunch of cowboys. fgw will do a decent job,as said just look at the 142's that were done on a very small budget.the 143's are not on short lease so there is more money available for them. |
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« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2008, 20:26:11 » |
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Why did FGW▸ choose Pullman rail in the first place then?
What company do ATW▸ use to refurb their trains internally when it happens?
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« Reply #17 on: June 20, 2008, 00:57:23 » |
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Why did FGW▸ choose Pullman rail in the first place then?
What company do ATW▸ use to refurb their trains internally when it happens?
Pullmans tendered. Pullmans won. Just like any other contract. Unfortunately, they have fallen behind on the 150s and so will not get the 143 contract. |
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« Reply #18 on: June 20, 2008, 20:22:34 » |
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Why did FGW▸ choose Pullman rail in the first place then?
What company do ATW▸ use to refurb their trains internally when it happens?
ews barton hill last time |
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« Reply #19 on: June 20, 2008, 22:04:56 » |
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The Arriva units arent exactly the best job ive seen. Though the recent refurbs arent bad, just a shame they are with FGW▸ !
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« Reply #20 on: June 20, 2008, 22:55:15 » |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #21 on: June 21, 2008, 17:39:17 » |
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There is also a rumour that FGW▸ are looking to do the refurbs at St Blazey, although this hasn't come from my usual reliable source.
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« Reply #22 on: June 21, 2008, 20:16:52 » |
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The Arriva units arent exactly the best job ive seen. Though the recent refurbs arent bad, just a shame they are with FGW▸ !
bit of an understatement ...splash of puce yuk green and some seat covers which look like an all terrain forklift have drove over them and thats your lot |
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Hmmm. I have to say, I do agree with you, dog box: a couple of them have turned up at BTM▸ recently, and I've been startled by their rather bizarre colour scheme! C.   |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
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There is also a rumour that FGW▸ are looking to do the refurbs at St Blazey, although this hasn't come from my usual reliable source.
i heard a rumour about them using an old works near exmouth junction,not confirmed but it was from a good source apparently some top engineering managers have been checking out the site. maybe someone from the devon area is able to give some info of what exactly is at exmouth junction? |
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« Reply #25 on: June 21, 2008, 21:10:55 » |
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maybe someone from the devon area is able to give some info of what exactly is at exmouth junction? Sidings, mostly. If you have Google Earth: Exmouth Junction Signal Box |
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« Reply #26 on: June 22, 2008, 11:11:37 » |
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Nothing capable of refurbishing a fleet of trains. Network Rail recently sold a lot of the land to property developers.
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