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Dawlish News

Dawlish News
Dawlish News
15 Nov 2017 14:14

The new Great Western Railway IEP class 802 has been seen in Dawlish

 

It will compete similar return journeys throughout the rest of Wednesday and Thursday as it undertakes a series of test runs.

See more...http://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/brand-new-great-western-railway-779303

ShyTalk 47
ShyTalk 47
15 Nov 2017 21:24

Seem to be a lot of devices (air con maybe) on the roof.  Will they test it in high sea conditions?

BOO HOO
BOO HOO
16 Nov 2017 12:31

@ShyTalk 47 - air cons on the roofs and diesel engine generators under the carriages, i believe.

 

Brand new GWR green IEP at London Paddington:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoNV2oo4_os

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_800

 

Read the comments on this link from people who know what they are talking about :-

http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Rail-News/third-pre-series-iep-class-800-arrives-in-hitachis-london-depot-from-japan

 

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