Wednesday, 1 April 2026

4-TC turning move, Eastleigh, 31st March 2026

66766 Gail Richardson (+ 76324 + 76297) + 66734 PLATINUM JUBILEE
5Z45 13:08 Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) - Eastleigh Arlington (Zg)


66766 shunting the DTSO coaches in the yard to couple up with distant 66734.  The other two trailers are at right. 59003 lies beyond 66734.


Having reversed in platform 3, 66734 leads towards South Junction.


66734 leading close to completion of the circuit of the T&RSMD.


66734 about to pass under Campbell Road.


76297, which was part of unit 415 when converted in November 1966. Originally TSO S3938 from Lot 30086 completed at Eastleigh in September 1954.


76324, originally delivered in May 1956 as S4009 from Swindon with frames from Ashford, to lot 30149, and converted for 4-TC unit 428 in March 1967.


66766 on the rear, awaiitng a reversal to return into the Works. The need for the turning move is unknown.