| Monday 29th June 2009 --- A way to end June on a high, was capturing what was certainly an eye opener, " the Ultra-sonic Test train" which always produces appealing traction in either the hands of a Ped or tractor. Preferably if the Locomotive is leading the DBSO, which luckily today it was. The 4Z08 12:17 Derby RTC to Laira TMD (23:11) was Network Rail's 31233 leading 6263, 999602, and Ex-One DBSO 9703 on the rear. Many thanks MUST go to and WILL go to the lizard for his excellent timings and updates. I went to Filton Abbey Wood, which is just south of Bristol Parkway to photograph the test train, which was running 46minutes early due to missing out stopping points and because of the slack shedule. This included not staying as long as the train should have done at Bristol Parkway. Sadly though, the train ran via St Phillips Marsh meaning that the DBSO would lead for my friends in the South West. Also Many thanks to DR for other info. Network Rail's 31233 continued to work in the South West throughout the week in the night, and stayed at Riverside Yard, Exeter. It is sheduled to return to Derby via Newport on Thursday night after an evening stay in Kingsland Road, Bristol. |
