Thursday, 29 June 2023

Class 800 IET modifications, Eastleigh Works, 27th June 2023

Azuma 800113 arrived at Eastleigh on 1st March. The mechanical work appears concluded, with cosmetic completion pending. UPDATE: This train was returned to LNER on the 29th June.

PDTS 811113 of 800113. No numbers, following what appears to have been a repaint below the window line.

Stress alleviation modifications around the front upper yaw damper / anti-roll bar connection, with very fresh nuts and bolts.

This is the arrangement at the rear bogie of MS 812113. Two 'Post-It' like notes attached to the body.

The leading bogie of MS 812113. Two more "Post-It" notes.

The arrangement appears similar to the preceding bogie. Still to determine what is happening with the unpowered trailer cars.