The Chiltern Railways "Silver Sets" 50 years on - are they still good? | Stragglers, Mark 3 sets
Today i check out how good the Mark 3 coaches are nearly 50 years after their construction in another episode of Stragglers!
I missed out somethings from the video by accident:
-Business zone is declassified on ALL silver sets
-The Mark 3s have a top speed of 125mph, but only go 100mph
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This video explores the condition and performance of Mark 3 coaches, nearly 50 years after their construction, as part of a series by Stragglers. It includes observations on their current use and some technical details about their capabilities. The footage features railway stock from various operators, including British Railways, Chiltern Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and Locomotive Services Limited. Several locations across the UK are shown, including Alvechurch, Bentley, Berkswell, Birmingham Moor Street, Buckley, Claverdon, Dorridge, Earlswood, Flint, and Hampton.
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