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« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2007, 14:46:21 »

There are paperwork issues stopping the 150/1's going straight into service and staff will be required to sit a 'conversion' course from 150/2's to 150/1's. But they are here to stay.... Mr Haines is indeed making a difference...
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« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2007, 14:56:17 »

Excellent. So just 10 more sets to find between now and December 7th and we are all square once the 12 158s go.
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« Reply #17 on: November 10, 2007, 15:56:34 »

Lucky for the crew with a slam door cab  Grin Wink
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« Reply #18 on: November 10, 2007, 20:43:43 »

Lucky for the crew with a slam door cab  Grin Wink
Ideal for throwing scroates out of en route!
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« Reply #19 on: November 10, 2007, 21:08:32 »

After just being delayed at Taunton for due to a broken down train and eventually being sent home in a taxi as the one after was also cancelled I can't wait until more reliable units are provided!
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