I Saw Two Class 802s At Willesden Junction.

That same unit visited Waterloo just before on the same day! I posted a video of it.

Very rare to see a Class 801 at London Euston.

@FanOfEmirates

Ай бұрын

It’s not an 801 it’s an 802

Why is it running in diesel mode?

@cmrailways

2 ай бұрын

I can only guess: - Mainly checking loading gauge issues (eg, platform height, gap etc). - Wouldn't want to accidentally bring the wires down around Euston just before rush hour. - Route to/from North Pole depot turned round at Kensington Olympia (no OHLE there).

@MikeyCondon-kv7cy

2 ай бұрын

Glimpse into furure

@cmrailways

2 ай бұрын

There were test runs to both Euston and Waterloo. Both could be used as a backup if Paddington is closed for works.

@devon896

Ай бұрын

The route it was taking is unofficial for IETs. There are no signs to tell the driver when to switch from electric to diesel.

@cmrailways

Ай бұрын

This was a test run (not a public passenger service, not a GWR driver).

Why was the class 802 at London usten and why was it gwr

@cmrailways

Ай бұрын

I believe this was a test run for potential running into Euston, should Paddington be closed for engineering works.

@markdavies5662

Ай бұрын

Paddington will be closed over Christmas 2024 for engineering works at Old Oak Common. Apparently, a shed load of HS2 infrastructure is being installed. GWR is looking at alternative routes into London during this blockade.