"ONscotland" wrote in message
ps.com...
What is the story with the 456 trains?

Southern have done what I consider a half-hearted re-furb, they look
very dull inside compared to the 455s, although the new seat covers are
an improvement. The paint work on the outside of them is looking awful.
Southern have touched up the ends of the trains (drab gray) but the
rest of the outsides still look awful.

Is there a reason why these units appear to be so poorly maintained?

They really do stand out as an eyesore in Southern's fleet.

Hold to your hats for the long lost unit that was sent to Wolverton some
months/years ago returned on Monday - It is appantely now in all over white
with green doors (err why?) but no news yet on the refurbishment status of
the interior.

Regards
John M Upton