Class 465's & 466's....

Damo · Post by **Damo** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:31 pm

Thanks for giving me and dad the publicity with the pic, "joea1"

Anton - they look amazing!

Backfoot2002 · Post by **Backfoot2002** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:51 am

You may see the modified version in the future, although I dont know if it will be freeware.

buffy500 · Post by **buffy500** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 8:04 am

The NSE 465 + 466 have now been uploaded to the MT site as part of 'Free Stock Friday'.

richardpratt · Post by **richardpratt** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:49 pm

I've just downloaded them now, well done for such a good reskin, I look forward to the rest!

Stooopidperson · Post by **Stooopidperson** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:19 pm

joea1 wrote:http://www.the-siding.co.uk/class465/pi ... 465161.jpg
They look pretty good.

What's with the 465 with yellow buffers?

Backfoot2002 · Post by **Backfoot2002** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:23 pm

Stooopidperson wrote:
joea1 wrote:http://www.the-siding.co.uk/class465/pi ... 465161.jpg
They look pretty good.
What's with the 465 with yellow buffers?

I think it was a modification applied when SET took over. I think it to stop people, 'train surfing'.

Stooopidperson · Post by **Stooopidperson** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:29 pm

Backfoot2002 wrote:
Stooopidperson wrote:
joea1 wrote:http://www.the-siding.co.uk/class465/pi ... 465161.jpg
They look pretty good.
What's with the 465 with yellow buffers?
I think it was a modification applied when SET took over. I think it to stop people, 'train surfing'.

Hmmm... Anyway, looking at the picture, the plastic "buffers" seem pretty useless anyway...

They might as well remove it!

Backfoot2002 · Post by **Backfoot2002** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:50 pm

Another example:

http://www.semg.org.uk/gallery/class465_4.html

buffy500 · Post by **buffy500** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:54 pm

Stooopidperson wrote:
Backfoot2002 wrote:
Stooopidperson wrote: What's with the 465 with yellow buffers?
I think it was a modification applied when SET took over. I think it to stop people, 'train surfing'.
Hmmm... Anyway, looking at the picture, the plastic "buffers" seem pretty useless anyway... They might as well remove it!

They will have some thing behind them that is some use though.

bristolian · Post by **bristolian** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 5:06 pm

Hello, just out of interest, are we likely to see the 365s on the MT site too, or perhaps here on UKTS?

Many thanks, Bob.

Backfoot2002 · Post by **Backfoot2002** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 5:11 pm

bristolian wrote:Hello, just out of interest, are we likely to see the 365s on the MT site too, or perhaps here on UKTS?

Many thanks, Bob.

In due time, maybe

thestoat · Post by **thestoat** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 8:35 pm

The 'buffers' are actually 'anti-overriders'. Behind the fibre-glass covers are heavy duty serrated plates. If two Networkers were to crash into each other, the plates would lock into each other and prevent the coaches from riding up and into the cab and passenger areas.

buffy500 · Post by **buffy500** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 8:42 pm

Just like the exposed versions on the Desiros.

Stooopidperson · Post by **Stooopidperson** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:04 pm

thestoat wrote:The 'buffers' are actually 'anti-overriders'. Behind the fibre-glass covers are heavy duty serrated plates. If two Networkers were to crash into each other, the plates would lock into each other and prevent the coaches from riding up and into the cab and passenger areas.

Hmmm... But if 2 Networkers crash into each other, when the firbeglass breaks open, wouldn't the parts get stuck between the plates so they wouldn't be able to lock with each other?

bristolian · Post by **bristolian** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:08 pm

I think that the fibreglass mouldings would disintegrate totally in the event of a collision, and the momentum and weight involved would not be influenced by a few bits of plastic!

Best wishes, Bob.