Wednesday 17 March 2021

Tractors on the Test Train, 16th March 2021

37099 + 37254 1Q52 10:37 Eastleigh - Portsmouth Harbour - Littlehampton - Portsmouth Harbour - Totton Yard - Havant - Guildford - Havant - Fareham - Eastleigh - Winchester - Woking - Lymington Pier -Eastleigh

Formation: 6261 + 1256 + 999550 + 977969

An evaluation took place last week of Class 70s for working on Test Trains. But can Class 70s reach the parts which Class 37s can reach, thinking of Lymington?
 

With 37254 leading, the train passes Millbrook. Image by Roger Homan.


Approaching Redbridge, a short time later.


Passing Redbridge.

37099 on the rear.


Following the wait at Totton, the return through Redbridge, led by 37099. Image by Ian Knight.