by Swift » Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:07 pm
I can describe them to you. They looked strikingly old inside compared to the much improved second series that arrived in 1977 which was the basis of the V set interiors you see today.
The window sills were larger in that they intruded further into the cabin. You could quite easily rest objects on them like a small shelf! Looked quite snazzy actually. There were rectangle a/c vents built into the pillars between the windows instead of the longitudinal ducting running above you. The fluorescent lighting ran perpendicular to the windows in the centre of the ceiling, about one every metre, instead if running strips parallel on both sides of the aisle and the cabin looked more arch shaped as you looked along it from the end, rather than tubular like the fuselage of a plane like today's do. I also read that the seats were originally blue and green ones were later fitted when all motor cars were converted to trailers in the early 80s. I recall the a/c system was quite vocal when you walked in, making a deep groaning noise. This further gave the impression that they were considerably older than the other sets, despite looking near identical on the outside.
Sydney I don't like you. Your shallow and full of scoundrels. It needs a major shake up.