91128 developed a transformer fault during the day so was running off batteries when the pantograph started bobbing. You need power to keep the pantograph up and the batteries don't last long.
The diesel locos are simply there so that they can move the train from its sidings up in Nottingham (where the line isn’t electrified) down here in order to start testing.
91128 developed a transformer fault during the day so was running off batteries when the pantograph started bobbing. You need power to keep the pantograph up and the batteries don't last long.
Ahhh, makes a lot of sense, thank you very much!
I know I’m very late but I’ve just noticed the 90 and 91s have the newer Bracknell Willis HSX pantograph rather than the original they were built with
Just come across your channel excellent quality have subscribed look forward to more videos
Thank you very much! I really do appreciate it! There should be more coming soon but who knows these days with what is going on...
Well caught and shot. Not something you see every day! Great channel too, have subbed. Keep up the great work, all the best for 2021 👍
Thank you very much! I appreciate it!
I will try to keep it up, although that doesn’t seem very likely right now!
All the best for you in 2021 too!
Best train in the country, surely
I can’t deny that one!
Wow, that is a very cool train😎. How long will it be running for❓
Oh noo I was at Leagrave yesterday aswell could've caught it, I got the 180 though
I wish I was there! But I missed it
You think it’s got enough power to move 😂
Hmmmm, I think so, might need a few more horsepower to make it to Bedford and back but I’m sure it will cope!
Can you tell me what DATS stands for. Ta.
It stands for - Data Acquisition & Testing Services
Is this testing for 12 car 360s with all three pantographs up?
Indeed it is!
Why is the diesel on when the class 91 has pantographs up
The diesel locos are simply there so that they can move the train from its sidings up in Nottingham (where the line isn’t electrified) down here in order to start testing.