The lack of double stacks is due to the British loading gauge (eg, small tunnels). That's why they don't have bilevel passenger trains or dome cars either.
No toasters and hairdryers!!!😂😂😂 In my country, the Netherlands, a guy brought his airfryer onto a train in December of 22.. He started making "kaassouflés " or cheese soufles, a Dutch type of fastfood, basically breaded fried cheese. So this should be added to the warning! It can be found on YT.
Single stack containers are not really the price paid for running under OHLE, but because that OHLE exists within the relatively tiny British loading gauge...
Glad someone else said it before I had to. The myth of OHLE being incompatible with double stacks has been used by US freight railroads to stop electrification and thus worsen pollution and service.
It's not even that. I'm pretty sure the OHLE has nothing to do with it - the UK is a relatively slow adopter of electric railways and yet there are no double-stacks, double-deck passenger trains or piggyback HGVs anywhere on the British rail network - even on non-electrified routes.
Just to say, there are more lines in the UK that permit speeds of 125 mph, those being the Midland Mainline from St Pancras to Sheffield and the Great Western Mainline from Paddington to Bristol.
Class 8XX trains are nearly all specified by the Department for Transport and have definitely been built to a budget from a passenger comfort perspective. 225s where a flagship train for British Rail when built so are just a step above what are essentially fast regional trains. Long may the 91s continue but sadly theyll probably all be gone in the next few years, unlike the coach rakes, some of which are going to Wales for the their intercity services.
LNER's IC 225 is enjoyable video as usual, but please slow down and give us a better look at the cafe, my favorite car on any train...especially since many European railroads are eliminating seats and tables in bar cars that encourage passengers to socialize, mix and mingle .Thanks.😊✌
LNER should still keep the Intercity 225 as they are still amazing trains but I don’t think that LNER will keep them for much longer. I’ve been on Grand Central Class 180 Adelentes and they are so smooth.
A shame that there doesn't seem to be any future for the class 91 locos..I suppose that they would have gone on to freight use like the class 90's but more modern dual mode electro diesels like the class 88 and soon the 93 are coming in.
That one will likely go out this coming Wednesday. I got caught up with work this past week, so I couldn't get this one out for Wednesday, so I just shifted everything back one upload slot.
The Intercity 225 is better then the Azuma, there better built, smoother, and more comfortable. The Azuma (infact the who Class 8XX's) are glorified high speed class 140 - 144 pacers.
Agreed, the IC225s are miles better. I wouldn't go as far as saying the Hitachi class 800/801/802 etc. are glorified Pacers though. The 9-car units of those types would probably be fine if the Government/Operators would put in the money needed to get a much softer (and therefore comfortable) seat authorised for modern use. The IC225s would still be better though; the class 91s in the original swallow livery (or LNER's new version of it) have such an iconic look and the coaches look much sleeker with their neat plug doors. Of course the latter could also have been acheived on the Azumas etc. if the Government/Operators had cared to specify plug doors for the 80x fleets instead of the pocket doors with their cheap-and-nasty appearance.
"...but [single stack intermodals are] the price paid for running under catenary wires" Or you could just, you know, raise the catenary. India for example has started doing this.
@tazareal 4 days ago The lack of double stacks is due to the British loading gauge (eg, small tunnels). That's why they don't have bilevel passenger trains or dome cars either.
Ha, the real answer is that the schedules of LNER and Grand Central lined up well. I only had one real day to gather footage while I was in the UK, so I had to maximize my efficiency. I knew I wanted to check out Grand Central and LNER’s Azumas and 225s, so it made sense to take LNER up to Doncaster and then take Grand Central back to London.
HST just stands for High Speed Train, which I think applies to anything capable of about 125mph or more. Class 91s (when coupled to mark 4 coaches) are InCity 225s and class 43s (with mark 3 coaches) are InterCity 125s.
@@LonestarTrips And EMR's Midland Mainline? Doesn't that have 125mpg and is getting Hitachi trains this year to run at that sort of speed where permitted?
The lack of double stacks is due to the British loading gauge (eg, small tunnels). That's why they don't have bilevel passenger trains or dome cars either.
No toasters and hairdryers!!!😂😂😂 In my country, the Netherlands, a guy brought his airfryer onto a train in December of 22.. He started making "kaassouflés " or cheese soufles, a Dutch type of fastfood, basically breaded fried cheese. So this should be added to the warning! It can be found on YT.
Haha 🤣 That's hilarious! I'll have to see if I can find that video.
It doesn't say anything about curling tongues and a hot plate so all is not lost! 🤔
Single stack containers are not really the price paid for running under OHLE, but because that OHLE exists within the relatively tiny British loading gauge...
Glad someone else said it before I had to. The myth of OHLE being incompatible with double stacks has been used by US freight railroads to stop electrification and thus worsen pollution and service.
It's not even that. I'm pretty sure the OHLE has nothing to do with it - the UK is a relatively slow adopter of electric railways and yet there are no double-stacks, double-deck passenger trains or piggyback HGVs anywhere on the British rail network - even on non-electrified routes.
Just to say, there are more lines in the UK that permit speeds of 125 mph, those being the Midland Mainline from St Pancras to Sheffield and the Great Western Mainline from Paddington to Bristol.
Yeah I realized that after the fact.
I took an Azuma from London KX to Darlington earlier this year. Standard class seats are so uncomfortable in comparison to the 225 and 125 trains.
funny how the sun was shining during the 225 trip, as opposed to the azuma video, hahaha
You were lucky getting that veggie breakfast as LNER only offer light snacks on journeys that last less than an hour
Let’s go your gonna take the MBTA providence line next week can’t wait to check that out!
It’s a gonna be a good one for sure! Especially with our pit stop at canton junction for a bit of filming!
You should do Amtrak coast starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles in the bedroom
Prefer the 225 anyday, so comfortable and smooth.. 🙂👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Class 8XX trains are nearly all specified by the Department for Transport and have definitely been built to a budget from a passenger comfort perspective. 225s where a flagship train for British Rail when built so are just a step above what are essentially fast regional trains. Long may the 91s continue but sadly theyll probably all be gone in the next few years, unlike the coach rakes, some of which are going to Wales for the their intercity services.
LNER's IC 225 is enjoyable video as usual, but please slow down and give us a better look at the cafe, my favorite car on any train...especially since many European railroads are eliminating seats and tables in bar cars that encourage passengers to socialize, mix and mingle .Thanks.😊✌
LNER should still keep the Intercity 225 as they are still amazing trains but I don’t think that LNER will keep them for much longer. I’ve been on Grand Central Class 180 Adelentes and they are so smooth.
Nice video 👋
Thank you!
A shame that there doesn't seem to be any future for the class 91 locos..I suppose that they would have gone on to freight use like the class 90's but more modern dual mode electro diesels like the class 88 and soon the 93 are coming in.
225s win hands down!
Are you making a video about new haven to Hartford next week. I ‘m thought you are going to new haven union to Hartford?
That one will likely go out this coming Wednesday. I got caught up with work this past week, so I couldn't get this one out for Wednesday, so I just shifted everything back one upload slot.
Tains all over the place. So much fun
Thanks! There are so many interesting trains around the world that it would be a shame not to share them.
The Intercity 225 is better then the Azuma, there better built, smoother, and more comfortable. The Azuma (infact the who Class 8XX's) are glorified high speed class 140 - 144 pacers.
Agreed, the IC225s are miles better.
I wouldn't go as far as saying the Hitachi class 800/801/802 etc. are glorified Pacers though. The 9-car units of those types would probably be fine if the Government/Operators would put in the money needed to get a much softer (and therefore comfortable) seat authorised for modern use. The IC225s would still be better though; the class 91s in the original swallow livery (or LNER's new version of it) have such an iconic look and the coaches look much sleeker with their neat plug doors. Of course the latter could also have been acheived on the Azumas etc. if the Government/Operators had cared to specify plug doors for the 80x fleets instead of the pocket doors with their cheap-and-nasty appearance.
Azuma first class would be vastly improved if they simply changed the lighting from ridiculous bright white to a warmer white.
What if it's one of the new ceramic one slice toasters?🤔
"...but [single stack intermodals are] the price paid for running under catenary wires"
Or you could just, you know, raise the catenary. India for example has started doing this.
@tazareal
4 days ago
The lack of double stacks is due to the British loading gauge (eg, small tunnels). That's why they don't have bilevel passenger trains or dome cars either.
My hometown of Doncaster! I must ask what made you want to come here 😂
Ha, the real answer is that the schedules of LNER and Grand Central lined up well. I only had one real day to gather footage while I was in the UK, so I had to maximize my efficiency. I knew I wanted to check out Grand Central and LNER’s Azumas and 225s, so it made sense to take LNER up to Doncaster and then take Grand Central back to London.
class 91s are not HSTs class 43s are HSTs
HST just stands for High Speed Train, which I think applies to anything capable of about 125mph or more. Class 91s (when coupled to mark 4 coaches) are InCity 225s and class 43s (with mark 3 coaches) are InterCity 125s.
Isn't the Great Western Mainline rated for 125mph running too?
I believe you are correct.
Indeed it is. GWR also operate similar Hitachi trainsets to those LNER Azuma units.
@@LonestarTrips And EMR's Midland Mainline? Doesn't that have 125mpg and is getting Hitachi trains this year to run at that sort of speed where permitted?
2:39 i would sit on this over an Azuma EVERY TIME.
225 first class 😀👍👍
125 first class 😀👍👍
Hitachi Azuma first class 😂😡👎👎
WE? OUR? Aren't you alone? 😂
You’re riding along with me.
Hi pls pin