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Old 07-12-2017, 12:05   #4884
GrimUpNorth
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

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Originally Posted by denphone View Post
And those up north were told that they would be replaced Grim but sadly it has not happened yet.
We've been told plenty of things over the years. Maybe they'll get rid of the Pacers when the electrify the line but more likely they won't.

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy View Post
Aren't those the witches marriage of a time expired Leyland coach and a couple of coal trucks?

I thought those were meant to be pensioned off years ago.

Still going strong and yes they're a bus body on a freight truck. Also the heating has 2 settings - on or off!!

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Originally Posted by denphone View Post
Just remember the word promises and you won't go far wrong old bean.

See above!!!


If I was a cynic I'd wonder if the powers that be have realised that if a day in Manchester isn't bad enough they can make it even worse by using Pacers. I was actually scared on the way back - thought we were leaving the track a couple of times!!


Cheers


Dave
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