In article , ] (Steve
Fitzgerald) wrote:

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MIG writes

Isn't the same true of the 1974 stock? They're designed for
leaning, not for sitting.

1974? The bum perches in other stocks and pretty much flush up
against the wall with maybe a few inches behind. These things have
about 9 inches of wasted space behind them. Its the same story
throughout the interior.

I meant 1973. Which, following extensive testing this morning, I can
confirm has space behind the bum rest, but it's too high up to
actually sit on.

Perhaps the reason the panel below the perch is so tall and thick is
that is has some sort of equipment in it?

But they are a recent addition, probably late 1990s. It's not their
original layout.

Before my time but didn't they appear at refurbishment when windows
were cut in the ends of the cars?

That accords with my recollections, Steve. There were certainly no seats
in the car ends as the cars were built.

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Colin Rosenstiel