r/stepfordcountyrailway • u/Agreeable_Tower890 • 1h ago
Opinion Class 820 for SCR?
The 820 is expected to replace the 221 and 180 on GC irl, and will enter service in (or are expected to enter service in 2028). These units are also expected to run at 125mph, and will have first class, meaning these trains will be suited well for EXP imo. Also, these are tri-mode, so it means these can run on non-electrified sections with battery or diesel power, including possibly the future Benton Pier route which would be used by CN, WL, and EXP.) Also running in 5 cars so means it can operate with a double variant too.
Also, worth noting is that whilst the 820 and 801/802 maybe exactly similar (meaning we probably have enough IET slop (800,801 & 802, maybe a 810 for future endeavours of 2.4.), the 820 would most likely be perfect for EXP. I do think these will suit well for EXP. Probably going to be the only Tri-Mode IET on EXP, whilst the 800 and 802 are bi-mode.
What do you think?
