It's going to be interesting to see how many of the tl700's runs their program overestimates so that gold is unobtainable!
Looking good, can understand the reasons for it not appearing on the Brighton Main Line but expect we will see it one day. Personally I would re do the whole of the BML timetable with the current day one as it would flow a lot better.
They are a good unit, it’s just a shame the Government had to get involved and choose those awful seats. I like the fact that the motorised axles have tread brakes, helps during the autumn.
What would be good would some early and late arrivals and depart of 700 on the top of St pancras due to engineering works they have done it so be good to add that in too for a further update
Yeah generally Sunday mornings up until 9ish the Midland Thameslinks run in and out of St Panc high level(plat 1-4).
Um, are you forgetting the 385, 395, 375, 377, 387 and 484 along with pre 00s units in modern liveries. All of these look modern. I think we need dome more old content such as what JT are delivering.
Technically then we ought to get some brake rub sound! Not been on one but I assume the seats are similar to those on the Hitachi 800's or the GW 387's, i.e. a bit of carpet like cloth scraped over a plastic frame. Had to stand both ways on a 800 the other week going down to Bristol Parkway for a retired Controllers do and must admit probably not much less uncomfortable than sitting down on those things. I miss the HST's!
The seats on the 700s are worse than the 80xs which I find quite nice (though I've never travelled on a GW one) but fit your description. Saying that I feel they have a good shape to them though. A seat I don't like are the GN/GX 387s and I would say the 700s are slightly worse than them.
GWR started off with the original whiteish colour design which were quite awful. Most have been retrofitted with the slightly less uncomfortable dark grey type, but they are still very firm to sit on.
Missed the 10 in 10 if Im honest, and I'l echo the sentiments above about giving us some dead space to properly hear the train, at the end of the day thats what Ive tuned in for. Other than that it was another enjoyable stream. Although I'd still like to know if Journey chapters will be included on release or if we're going to have to wait for the lite timetable? If its the latter then I'll wait before purchase (afterall we're still waiting on the 3rd Railbow scenario we were promised coming shortly after that release).
Im from the states but I’m curious for those that live near and take southern and thameslink which one do you prefer taking , 377 or 700
I don’t know if this has been addressed already, but on the preview stream there is no (or very little) in the way of rain depicted on the windscreen looking from the inside to outside. This is becoming increasingly commonplace. Will this be rectified for release?
I've spent time on both but mostly 377s I have to say the seats feel as bad on both imo. But I would prefer the 700 just as it breaks up the electeostars!
I once had an interrail pass and an early morning Eurostar departure from London St Pancs. In my wisdom rather than pay for a hotel I elected to ride the Thameslink overnight services between Bedford and 3 Bridges back and forth. Not my greatest money saving technique and sleep was not forthcoming.
That's easy to say, but Scenario Planner only allows for A to B routes. Making a scenario for it and having it available to select from timetable mode are two separate things.
JD mentioned about the stop markers for the 700 not launching and won’t be out at release. That it will come at a later date. Does it mean they are going to come out when he AC route 700 is release in September…. Yes I’m speculating
Solution idea For the sounds, during the ten in ten or something similar just do a sound set video like some other developers do for their train sound packs
From those you mention only the 385 looks new to me. But I don't really understand UK trains. Most of the trains look like they are refurbished trains. Probably because we used to have those models a long time ago. The 375 already looks very old to me as It was only when I started playing this game I realised they still are being developed. For me the 700 looks totally out of place in the UK rolling stock. Most of the UK trains used in the game you don't see anymore on the mainland. This one looks like a familiar train for once
Well personally all the german trains is game look older than the trains I mention so it is clearly just a thing of personal taste. The primary reason you don't recognise the designs is becasue the British loading gauge is different so naturally our trains will look different along with other factors such as raised platforms being the standard here so the trains don't have to cater for platforms as low as some of the ones in Europe. Basically the British railway network is a totally different beast to the European network and so requires a different spec of rolling stock. One last thing I forgot is that the 700 slots very nicely into its surroundings with 80xs and 717s on the ECML, Meridians on the MML and Electrostars in the southeast. The only pre 2000 design they run in regular traffic alongside are the 225s and networkers I believe.
Fair enough but there are only a handful still running, though I should have remembered about them considering I was stuck behind one today. The sooner we replace those the better. I will edit them into the other post.
Say what you like about the 91's, but if Ive choice of an Azuma or 91, for comfort alone I'd choose the 91 all day long.
They arent the worst, but quite frankly they are still a downgrade to the Mk4 seats. And no one else runs Azuma's do they?
Oh yes, the Azumas aren't bad comfort wise but don't quite beat the 91s. My comment was from more of an operational point of view as they are showing their age, especially when you have a day operating a 225 set and the next on an Azuma. Also from the view of a bog standard passenger they will be looking outadated even after receiving their new, old guise. You would think so but, well, let's just see what the future holds. Hopefully we will have them replaced by more 9 car Azumas ASAP but I think Vern's got more chance of a MK1 buffet.
I quite like the seats. Although I am more inclined to the 91s purely because of their age. Can only speak for the LNER 800s though, haven't been on any others.
I presume by Azumas you meant the 80xs/IEPS/AT300s. If so there are units which aren't with us in much worse condition.
Well, after reading the above, I feel quite privileged to sit in my soft, comfy, leathery Metra commuter seat, though there are some plastic flip- downs for those in the bike area and the upper levels are not quite so nice. I remember the seats on the NJT are quite comfortable, too. Haven't ridden on an MTA train for ages, so couldn't comment on LIRR or Metro North.
You would be mad to buy anything day 1, once they have your money you are an alpha maybe beta tester at best.
at this point it's a risk taker but i think DTG are getting better no Bugs that I could see for the Glossip line I have high hope and the class 700 is a Day one purchase well for me anyways
And if it does turn out to be a dud, which seems unlikely, on Steam at least you have the infamous 2 hour refund window. However the vibe I’m getting is that a lot of attention has gone into this, particularly if as being speculated, the 700 is going to feature elsewhere later on this summer.
