12 August

The new trains look very flash and will have more functionality. But these old silvers really stood the test of time. Still extremely comfortable and quiet. I was amused to see a US city proclaiming its first ever electric train, these have been electric for decades. It’s why they’re so nice to ride in. You don’t get the shudder or shaking of a diesel (or in the old days steam) trying to gently get up to speed, while spewing out the black smoke which often makes its way into the cabin. Just a flexible application of maximum torque at any speed to meet requirements, from 0 km/h, which is what electric motors do.