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.
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).
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.
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There gonna be diverting here on Sunday.
I'm going to be on one for a journey with grandad
That same unit visited Waterloo just before on the same day! I posted a video of it.
I Saw Two Class 802s At Willesden Junction.
How can an 802 gwr can go to Euston???
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.
Why is it running in diesel mode?
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).
Glimpse into furure
There were test runs to both Euston and Waterloo.
Both could be used as a backup if Paddington is closed for works.
The route it was taking is unofficial for IETs. There are no signs to tell the driver when to switch from electric to diesel.
This was a test run (not a public passenger service, not a GWR driver).
Very rare to see a Class 801 at London Euston.
It’s not an 801 it’s an 802
Why was the class 802 at London usten and why was it gwr
I believe this was a test run for potential running into Euston, should Paddington be closed for engineering works.
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.
WHAT