RE: Reliability of Ashington's solos.
Not sure why 2837 was withdrawn as that seems to have resulted in mini solos 2601/2/3 on the 57/A which is completely inadequate. 2837 even though was an 08 plate was one of the better solos, possibly due to having an easier life on the 555. Can see why they withdrew 2856 as that was never on the 57 but they should not have allowed there to be a situation where they are having to use the mini solos. 2859 has not been used since July so don't know how good that will be if it arrives at Ashington but not happy with the current situation as was on 2603 the other day with people standing and the seats are dreadful on those ones too.