The Anonymous Widower

Didn’t Anybody Tell GreaterAnglia?

I took this picture of Class 321  EMUs at Ipswich, as I left after the football.

Didn’t Anybody Tell GreaterAnglia?

Red doors have long been associated in East Anglia with bad beer and services.  It’s the legacy of Grotneys! Who of course were infamous for Watneys Red Barrel. In my view the worst beer ever made.  Although I did have one called Red Centre in Alice Springs out of a tin, that came close.

It’s the red word again.

September 2, 2012 - Posted by | Transport/Travel | ,

3 Comments »

  1. EMU’s . . . Oz Rail Cars . . . were common on narrow gauge 3′ – 6″ Brisbane Metro
    except we have two large – Aircons at each Door . . .

    Comment by Steam Lover | September 2, 2012 | Reply

    • I don’t think ours are air-conditioned. These trains are mainly pre-1990, when that was not on the spec. They are built on the legendary Mk. 3 coach design, which means they ride extremely well. The coaches are an all-steel monocoque and are rated for 200 km/h. If my driver is going to crash my train, I’d rather be in a Mk. 3

      Comment by AnonW | September 2, 2012 | Reply

  2. […] pink just clashes with everything. But then they also make the mistake of having red doors on their […]

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