Thursday, 22 May 2025

Test train, Aberdour, 25th February 2025

43357 + 72612 + 975091 + 72631 + 6262 + 43257 PLPR-1 vice NMT. The same test coaches as worked by the 37s at Romsey on 6th February.
1Q26 13:45 Edinburgh - Carnoustie - Perth - Aberdeen - Slateford Depot


43357 leads under the footbridge at Aberdour.


43357 was new as 43157 in April 1981. Re-engined and re-numbered in 2008.


72612 Radio Survey Coach / Brake Force Runner.


975091 Overhead Line Inspection coach - MENTOR, originally converted for departmental use in 1973.


72631 Plain Line Pattern Recognition vehicle - PLPR1. The PLPR light is visible just below the Network Rail logo.


6262 Generator van


43257, the second power car painted into Colas orange. New on 43057 to Heaton in July 1977 in ECML set 254001, although the fixed formations were not for long. Also re-engined in 2008.