Friday, 28 March 2025

69005 on Eastleigh - Westbury driver training, March 2025

Following from 69003's activity during the previous week, in preparation for regular Class 69 workings from Eastleigh - Westbury, 69005 Eastleigh was out in the week of 24th March, certainly on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.


69005 Eastleigh + 66307 IPSWICH TOWN 6V40 14:05 Eastleigh - Westbury, at Eastleigh, ready for departure, 27th March.


69005 approaching Romsey with 6O41 on 28th.


69005 + 66307 + 66850 + 66013 6O41 10:14 Westbury - Eastleigh.


A closer view of 69005 Eastleigh.


66013 remains in full EWS colours with lettering, which is becoming more rare.


The same train running through Redbridge, a few minutes later. Image by Ian Knight.