CWJ Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Evening all, I'm not interested in modelling one of these sets myself, but happened to have time to take a few snaps at Manchester Piccadilly this afternoon. For anyone that doesn't know, these coaches were destined for Grand Central's proposed Blackpool-Euston service which sadly never went ahead because of the Covid pandemic. It makes a nice change to see a proper loco-hauled set with buffet car, first class and luggage van. 67008 propels the set off towards Cardiff. Note the additional multiple working connector on the front end; possibly already in place from Mk3 push-pull operation, or maybe newly added for the Mk4s. The DVT enhances what would otherwise just be a picture of a Pendolino. DVT roof details. Holding my phone at an angle to fit in the whole train seemed like a good idea at the time... Here's the MU jumper connected to what looks like a new wiring conduit on the 'buffer end' Mk4 coach. I don't remember that being there when the coaches were hauled by 91s. Plarform 9 would have been a good place to get some side-on shots of the coaches too, but they were full of people so it didn't feel right to point a camera at them. I was reliably informed by a railway colleague that these are lovely to travel on, and that the Mk4s ride beautifully as they don't get much above 80mph on this route. Cheers, Will 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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