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Colchester ROG Class 37 37601 rescues GA Class 720s bang road 5 mph, storm Franklin OHL power issues

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Class 720 (720535 and 720554) formed 1Y10 became stranded just North of Colchester due to a tree falling against the OverHead Power Line (OHL). 1Z99 Rail Operations Group Class 37 37601 was summoned to pull the units back to Colchester Yard at 5 mph. Several hours later we see the formation at Colchester.
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A Class 37 locomotive, numbered 37601, was deployed to assist a stranded formation of Class 720 electric multiple units near Colchester. The units, operating under headcode 1Y10, became stuck after a tree fell against the overhead power line, causing a disruption. The rescue operation involved moving the affected units back to Colchester Yard at a slow speed of 5 mph. The incident occurred during storm Franklin, which likely contributed to the power issues.

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  • Platform ID A1Kvvm56RO8
  • Views 224
  • Date published 21 Feb 2022 17:00
  • Date added 30 Mar 2026 14:48
  • Locomotives 5
  • Headcodes 2
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