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[email protected] · January 15th 16, 10:37 PM posted to uk.transport.london

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On 13.01.16 8:55, Recliner wrote:
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In article , (Mizter T)
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On 12/01/2016 20:51, Steve Fitzgerald wrote:

In message , Mizter T

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Do you like the S-stock - from a driver's POV that is?

I love them. Comfortable, good driving position, cab air-com
(although it's a bit noisy) and hi-tech controls (which always goes
down well with me!)

It's almost disappointing when a D stock turns up as they are
getting dated and not much loved by the depots these days.

That's great to hear! I like them from a passenger's perspective too
- lots of space, big wide doors, smooth ride.

I agree except for the lack of transverse seats on the S7s. One
advantage of the S8s which I last used.

Yes, I always try and grabs transverse seat on an S8, even a rear
facing one.

Are there any external differences at this point between an S7 and
S8? Or does one need to always look at the seating arrangement/

Earlier, one could tell the difference by the fact that the third
number on an S7 railcar's number was always 3. Now however, that no
longer appears to be the case.

S8 stock is numbered as half sets 001-116. S7 is numbered as half sets
301-566.

In other words, S8 cars are numbered 21001-21116, 22001-22116, 23001-23116*,
24001-24116 while S7 cars are 21301-21566, 22301-22566, 23302-23566* (even
numbers only) and 24301-24566.

* De-icing cars in some units are numbered 25xxx instead of 23xxx (even nos
only). This appears to cover 25002-25056 and 25302-25386 (evens).

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Colin Rosenstiel