Thursday, 23 July 2026

800111 released from Eastleigh Works, 22nd July 2026

LNER Azuma 800111 entered Eastleigh Works on 20th May, and has received the full crack repair programme, noticeable above the yaw dampers. 

5X80 12:21 Eastleigh Works Gbrf - Reading.


800111, lead by PDTA 811111.


A closer view of 800111 as it ran to a stop in platform 2, showing the repair work above the first yaw damper. There is a missing unit number, which should be close to the yaw damper mount, about below the LNER logo.


MS coach 815111.


Detail of the repair above the yaw damper on PDTRBF 819111.


Leaving the station, heading for Allbrook and Shawford, and a return to LNER service on the East Coast Main Line.