One
of the attractions of the Millennium Train, which receives the attention of
commuters to the new train, is its distinctive physical appearance,
particularly from the front cab of the train and also the sides. The
carriage bodies are constructed on a prism-box type design, where as the cab
has a smooth and curved streamline surface to the front. The couplers of the
set are tucked below the cab and do not protrude. A bright yellow boarder is
also present surrounding the black front where the leading cab windows are
located.
ABOVE:
A front portrait shot of
D1001 at East Hills - 8/7/02
A
destination board is also present above the cab windows. This board displays
the train’s destination and stopping pattern in a large orange-coloured
font, which is clear and visible.
ABOVE: M1 arriving into Central, now bound for East
Hills via the Airport Line. 8/7/02
The
carriage body colour is predominant in a light grey colour. Along the sides,
the doors are coloured in a bright yellow colour (‘Cityrail yellow’?),
which can be easily distinguished from the rest of the carriage. Windows of
the train are very translucent when faced in bright sunlight, since they are
untinted.
