(08 Mar 2016, 9:54 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Random Question but How does everyone think of the Stretdecks since theve entered service?
I like them. I was pleasantly surprised during my first Newcastle to Durham run on one. There's plenty of power, and it's that quiet running through sections like Low Fell, that you could forget there's an engine running.
I found that they're really comfortable too, and the tables are certainly a nice addition. If you're used to tables in standard on Mk3 or mk4 east coast stock, you'll find it to have a lot more leg room. The announcements look good too on the big LED screen upstairs. The only real downside was a bit of sticky back plastic on the floor.
I plan to do Bishop and back on Friday night, so I'll see how that section is.