Sad geeky train post
I was on the first public run of thje new Sligo train on Wednesday. It's a very nice train. Comfortable, smooth, and reasonably fast. The Sligo route has been running with commuter trains for the last couple of years, and they aren't really suitable, though it's a toss up which is better between them and the 1970s coaches they replaced.
Like the commuter trains, the new trains have an engine under each coach, but you'd be hard pressed to notice. Even under full acceleration it's easy to forget it's there.
The passengerb area is well laid out, with comfey seats, big tables, and plenty of leg room. Unlike many trains, the seats all line up with the windows, so you always get a good view. There are power sockets at every table, so laptop power is not a problem, though there's no WiFi.
The toilets are neatly laid out, with acres of room in the accessible toilet. The standard toilet is very compact, but it it all works surprisingly well.
The journey was pretty uneventful, though the timekeeping was a little sloppy, leaving about 3 mins late at both ends. They made up the time, but if you can't get it right for the press run, when can you?
Unfortunately my new camera didn't arrive until yesterday, but I'll post up some photos from my camerphone later.
Like the commuter trains, the new trains have an engine under each coach, but you'd be hard pressed to notice. Even under full acceleration it's easy to forget it's there.
The passengerb area is well laid out, with comfey seats, big tables, and plenty of leg room. Unlike many trains, the seats all line up with the windows, so you always get a good view. There are power sockets at every table, so laptop power is not a problem, though there's no WiFi.
The toilets are neatly laid out, with acres of room in the accessible toilet. The standard toilet is very compact, but it it all works surprisingly well.
The journey was pretty uneventful, though the timekeeping was a little sloppy, leaving about 3 mins late at both ends. They made up the time, but if you can't get it right for the press run, when can you?
Unfortunately my new camera didn't arrive until yesterday, but I'll post up some photos from my camerphone later.