On 23 Jul 2006 11:24:13 -0700, "Boltar"
wrote:


Stevo wrote:
Boltar wrote:
Why oh why do they have to keep designing new trains? Sure , use new
technology under the floor as and when it becomes available , but just
how many permutations of doors, seating and general visual design can
there be before they're happy?

If the interior arrangements worked okay in 1938, don't change it!

They did. As far as I'm aware humans haven't significantly changed
physically
for the last few million years. Unless you know otherwise.

People have got taller, and have bigger posteriors, than in recent
history. The changes are big enough to be of concern to seat makers
and train designers.
--
Arthur Figgis Surrey, UK