The rate of fares increase in London is astonishing, so go before they change again at new year. When I was down there a couple of years ago, 2005, the single fare from Blackfriars to Kings cross on Thameslink was £1.70, the London Underground fare was £2. Now the FCC fare is £1.90, whereas the LUL fare is £4.

Thanks for that, the more I can save on tickets the more I can give to charity, I will let everyone know which one later on. All the best Chris.

the leadind car 390033 is beyond economical repair.

Thanks Tommy, I keep wondering if it will ever be returned to the rails, but one never knows.

Will 390033 come back inton passanger services?

No. The cars are to be used for spares, crew training and scrap.

Thanks for the info Dave, that means that I wont complete my objective of having a ride on every one now, but we tried. All the best.

I think you still technically completed your mission since you rode every machine in service. :)

Every class has a "spare parts" unit or a written off unit at some point, so I'd call it a mission complete.

A great achevement anyway, you have my respect for it. :D

Thank you very much Danny, I really do appreciate your kind words. All the best.

Update on my class 43 bashing, I have only managed to do eight this year and I will resume in the Spring of 2009. With one thing and another I have not had much time this year, but it is eight less for next year. All the best.