Network Rail Test Trains
Deputizing for the NMT HST, Colas Class 67s 67027 Charlotte TnT 67023 Stella enter Plymouth with stock 977969 + 977997 + 72631 + 975091 working the 1Q18 0425 Reading Triangle Sidings - Paignton via Paddington & Penzance NMT test train on 30th June 2017.
Split headcode and large logo liveried Class 37/0 37025 Inverness TMD is seen propelling Mk 2F DBSO 9714 +62384+72630+99666 through Plymouth Station working the 3Z03 2102 Exeter Riverside yard-Penzance Network Rail Test Train on 21st February 2017. Split headcode and large logo liveried Class 37s were always rare this fat west in BR days, so it was a pleasure to see 37025 working a test train to Penzance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Aai3lNn-RQ
More Vossloh action in the Far West! DRS Class 68 Vossloh Eurolights 68004 Rapid TnT 68020 Reliance pass Dockyard Junction, Keyham working the 1Q18 0525 Old Oak Common HST Depot - Paignton via Penzance & Plymouth NR Test Train on 1st July 2016. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrnshHJIu8Q
Good to see a Class 37 back in Plymouth, and quite a rare one too! Former Scottish Region allocated Colas Class 37 37116 passes Plymouth working the 3Q91 2002 Exeter Riverside Yard - Penzance Network Rail Test Train on 1st June 2016. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2YMJsoCG8o
In possibly the final Class 31 to work down the freight only Cattewater Branch in Plymouth, 31465 propels a Network Rail Test Train with DBSO 9701 leading to Cattewater Wharf at Cattewater Junction on 10th May 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUvVMLh9_oA
Possibly the final Class 31 to traverse the Gunnislake branch, Network Rail Class 31/4 31465 makes a rare appearance on the Gunnislake branch as it works the 1Q13 0844 Exeter Riverside Yard - Ernesettle Royan Navy Armaments Depot Sidings Network Rail Test Train on 10th May 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD6aAK_I0Ao