That same unit visited Waterloo just before on the same day! I posted a video of it.
@miahaskurti4539
3 ай бұрын
I Saw Two Class 802s At Willesden Junction.
@Mrnetworksoutheast2
Ай бұрын
How can an 802 gwr can go to Euston???
@cmrailways
Ай бұрын
This test run started out the back of North Pole depot, and turned around at Kensington Olympia and one of the sidings at Willesden. In practice (when this is used for diversionary use) I imagine the trains would go up the ramp at Acton Main Line, briefly go on the NLL then swing onto the WCML at Willesden.
@Trainspotterdev
3 ай бұрын
WHAT
@CountyOfStepford
5 ай бұрын
Why was the class 802 at London usten and why was it gwr
@cmrailways
5 ай бұрын
I believe this was a test run for potential running into Euston, should Paddington be closed for engineering works.
@markdavies5662
5 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.
@gabrielstravels
6 ай бұрын
Why is it running in diesel mode?
@cmrailways
6 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
6 ай бұрын
Glimpse into furure
@cmrailways
6 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
5 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
5 ай бұрын
This was a test run (not a public passenger service, not a GWR driver).
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