On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:30:02 -0800 (PST), Boltar
wrote:

Indeed. Looking at the front profile of an A stock train it does look
a rather chunky beast. In fact its so wide its even out of gauge for
some of LUs own sub surface sections.

And even hangs over the platform at some where it's permitted,
especially on curves.

This is why the "standard" train with longitudinal seating and a
narrow body to fit the places where only D-stock can go isn't a good
thing. The A-stock, with 2+3 seating and a wide body that's one of
the few types of UK stock actually wide enough for 2+3, is a very
effective people-eater, as well as being quite comfortable for the
long runs it does.

Neil

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