In article ,
Stephen Allcroft wrote:
On 22 Feb, 09:20, Stimpy wrote:
On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:59:22 +0000, Neil Williams wrote



Train travel by night is far more pleasant in the dark. *It's one of
the reasons I mourn the passing of the WCML Mk2s and Mk3s, where there
would often be a coach with failed lighting which was able to provide
me with a relaxing darkened journey with a good view out. *

Mark 1 compartments with the 'bight/dim' switch, corridor blinds and
removable tungsten lightbulbs were the best for long distance nighttime
travel

Ooh! sweet nostalgia! I got one of those- to myself- from Exeter to
New St in 1984.

I used to know a gentleman who had one side of a Mark I compartment -
panelling, seats and IIRC luggage rack / lights - in his living room.

Nick
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