Pendolino 390 033.

[hairyhandedfool]

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.

[G6 UXU]

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.

[speysidetommy]

the leadind car 390033 is beyond economical repair.

[G6 UXU]

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

[IEP HST2]

Will 390033 come back inton passanger services?

[Dave.]

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

[G6 UXU]

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.

[Deathbyteacup]

Originally Posted by G6 UXU

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.

[G6 UXU]

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

[G6 UXU]

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.