Friday Update: Twenty-eight Eight Twenty-six…
It has been a week away from the bench, as you might have gathered from various references in posts this week… I have been down visiting my Mum in Penarth with my son. We usually travel by train but for a few reasons we drove this time - and that isn’t something I’d be repeating in a hurry! A few different days out and some trains old and new. Rather than write up the week in long form I’ll share some captioned photographs… My first opportunity to ride a 398 from Bay to Queen Street in Cardiff. Still smelt new, very clean and well made, quick acceleration. Not quite as comfortable as a Flirt, seats seem to be packed in closely together. A trip to Chepstow gave the opportunity to ride a 150/2 on our outward journey. Wonderful experience, taking the South Wales Main Line - rattling along at top speed this venerable unit was working hard, a smooth ride, comfortable seats and no louder than the air conditioning on the 197 on the way home! Chepstow Castle! Rather magical setting and a ...
