Thread: Epping-Ongar Railway services commence
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Old October 18th 04, 07:58 PM posted to uk.railway,uk.transport.london
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Default Epping-Ongar Railway services commence
On 18 Oct 2004 12:46:57 -0700, (The Silver
Jar...) wrote:

Manchester Metrolink has a forward view too doesn't it? Also with the
ride quality of a pacer so it gets interesting...

The track's the main problem. It's had minimal maintenance compared
with the Manchester area heavy rail lines - there is (or was until
very recently) still 1960s bullhead jointed rail in many places on the
Bury line, for example.

The poor-quality tram suspension does make for a very violent
side-to-side shudder, mind; a 142 is far more comfortable as the soft
springs make the movement less violent.

Neil

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