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More DC Testing

378001 down through Nutfield on the morning of 21st January 2009

During the third complete week in January 378001 was due to make morning and afternoon round trips between Chart Leacon, Ashford, and Redhill. The unit is seen here passing through Nutfield on 21st January with the 10+40 return to Ashford.

photograph by Ian Buck

378001 approaching Headcorn with the afternoon working to Redhill on 21st January

Later the same day, 378001 is approaching Headcorn with the afternoon test trip to Redhill.

photograph by Colin Price

378001 northbound through Streatham Common on 12th January 2009

On 12th January 378001 made a test run from Willesden Junction to Ashford. The unit is seen here passing through Streatham Common on its way back north in the afternoon.

photograph by Ian Buck

378 at East Grinstead

378001 stabled in the Up Siding at East Grinstead on the morning of 3rd November 2008 - photograph by Christopher Livings

It is thought that testing of this class on the DC conductor rail system is due to commence with overnight runs on the East Grinstead branch. The unit was hauled by 66731 from Shoeburyness to Stewarts Lane on 30th October 2008 and then was again hauled by 66731 down to East Grinstead late on the following night. We have yet to receive reports of testing taking place.

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