Re: OT: New seaplane services from Glagow

In message <1fT2phx85E2GFAFJ@xxxxxxxxxxx>, Roland Perry <roland@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes
In message <1188579980.673052.302020@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, at 10:06:20 on Fri, 31 Aug 2007, Ian <ian.groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> remarked:
On the other hand, a 2 coach class 158, does around 5 mpg and carries
140 passengers, which is 700 passenger miles per gallon...

If it ever has 140 passengers, that is.
I guess you haven't had the pleasure of travelling from Telford to Birmingham (or back) in the rush hour. A mere 140 in a two car 158 would be luxury indeed. As for the air con working...

Dave
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Dave Spencer
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