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LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by mike1522, Dec 29, 2024.

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  1. buzby2

    buzby2 Well-Known Member

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    Apologies to all concerned. My normally reliable informant has been put on the naughty step.
    34028 Eddystone hauled D6515 all the way to WCRC's Southall Depot arriving around 5 minutes early.
    It went onto the Up Fast between Worting Junction and Basingstoke station as scheduled. '28 covered the 14-ish miles between Basingstoke and Farnborough (Main) in 14 minutes according to RTT!
    A 7/8 minutes loss just before Woking Platform 2 was noted but do not know the cause. Anyway, all that late running was caught up ready for the 'stagger' around the very busy south west London suburbs as well as trying to fit in with frequent London Overground services.
    Inspection now underway, no doubt, to see how '28 has fared after it's adventures above 25 mph today.
     
    buzby2, Sep 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Gladiator 5076, Sep 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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    I wonder if the consist includes WCRC support coach 80217 from Carnforth to Southall ready for 34028's loaded test train? The Swanage Railway's BSK 35011 is still in Herston Works, I believe, having 'finishing touches' sorted.
     
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    30567 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Phone shot taken on the main approaching Farnborough earlier this afternoon. Amazing to think a return to the mainline (unless I’m mistaken) after 61 years! IMG_0502.jpeg
     
    dublo6231, Sep 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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    80217 to Southall. 3141 to Tyseley.
     
    Rander, Sep 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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