Re: MkII vs MkIII

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- John Turner
  
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19 years ago

Thu, Aug 12, 2004 12:09 AM

"Peter" wrote

How do you tell the difference between Virgin MkIII and MkII coaches? > Do you just have to look at the numbers and the marks at the ends or are there > some obvious design differences?

Take a look at these shots and the differences should be fairly obvious:

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There are further examples on my

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website. Follow British Rolling Stock & Plant > Passenger Stock to view them.

John.

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- Adrian
  
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19 years ago

Thu, Aug 12, 2004 11:16 AM

From ground level, the most obvious differences are the more rounded ends on Mk IIs. The under-slung items are all hidden on a MkIII by side panels and are exposed on the MkIII. MkIIs are also much shorter. From above, MkIIs have predominantly smooth roofs and MkIIIs are ribbed.

Adrian

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- David E. Belcher
  
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19 years ago

Thu, Aug 12, 2004 3:25 PM

Mk.IIIs are 75ft or so in length and have distinctive ribs on the roof, whereas the Mk.II is only about 64ft, and the roof is pretty much smooth. And on the WCML, at least, VT's Mk.II standard class coaches have all their seats grouped in 4s around tables, whereas the Mk.III standards have 'airline' style seats too.

David E. Belcher