Thursday 18 January 2018

Test train, Havant, 16th January 2018


1Q52 10:37 Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) - Fratton - Littlehampton - Fratton - Totton Yard - Havant - Guildford - Havant - Fareham - Eastleigh - Woking - Lymington Pier - Eastleigh Arlington (Zg)

Passing Havant almost one hour late, the test train is led by 67023 Charlotte

977983 is a Electrification Measurement Vehicle, capable of making inspection assessments of both overhead and 3rd rail. Previously Gatwick Express 75203 and originally Mk IIF FO 3407, built at BR Derby in August 1974 to Lot 30859.

72639 is a Plain Line Pattern Recognition coach, also once on the Gatwick Express, and built at Derby as MkIIF TSO 6070 in August 1973 to Lot 30860.

977974 is Track Inspection Coach 2. Originally MkIIE TSO 5854 completed at Derby in December 1972 to Lot 30844.

977868 is a Radio Survey Train Test coach. Originally MkIIE TSO 5846 completed at Derby in December 1972 to Lot 30844.

67027 Stella on the rear.