[Silver Fox Phil]

Well I have to agree with most of the comments re the "airline style seating" high backs and no leg room. Now I would suggest to anyone to have a ride on our heritage railways to see the difference with how the seating was far more open and comfortable. It seem now a case of cram them in at all costs. Make it expensive and cut out the buffet and restaurant cars too, and hey presto we have the modern way to travel on our rails? Some of the local lines around Birmingham have descent carriages that are open and spacious. The main line carriers seem to be the worst for comfort and they are invariably the longest journeys!
Anyway forgot to say a warm welcome to the forum from me too Joe.
All the best
Phil