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Recliner[_3_] · September 28th 16, 12:08 PM posted to uk.transport.london

On Wed, 28 Sep 2016 10:55:17 +0000 (UTC), d wrote:

On Wed, 28 Sep 2016 03:40:36 -0700 (PDT)
e27002 wrote:
On Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 11:21:53 AM UTC+1,
wrote:
Rode on the bakerloo for the first time in years today. My god the 72 stock
is looking and sounding tired. Whoever is keeping them running is certainly
earning their money. Anyone know when replacements on the way? IIRC there is
going to be a block order for a number of lines.

--
Spud

AFIK Boltar, the existing trains are undergoing heavy refurbishment for life
extension. IMHO they are OK. The seats are comfortable, and the doors open
very promptly at stations.

One wonders how far their life can be further extended short of a rebuild given
they're already 45 years old. Finding parts must be a problem too. I wouldn't
be surprised if they have to be made bespoke.

Very likely, but that's probably true of all old trains. After all,
the factory where these and all the pre-1992 LU trains was built
closed years ago.

Yes, the seats are comfy. Not sure why modern train builders seem to think its
acceptable for people to sit on covered granite.

The rule seems to be that the thickness of the cushions is
proportional to the age of the train.