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GWR Class 387 Electrostar departs Didcot Parkway *HD*

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Great Western Railway Class 387133 departs Didcot Parkway whilst on test operating 5Y40 1442 Didcot West End to Reading Traincare Depot.

This train was originally destined to start from Didcot West End Sidings, however the driver wanted a cup of tea, so the signaller allowed him to terminate on Platform 4.
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A Great Western Railway Class 387 electric multiple unit, numbered 387133, is shown departing Didcot Parkway on a test run operating service 5Y40. The train was originally scheduled to start from Didcot West End Sidings but instead terminated at Platform 4 after the driver requested to stop for tea. The video also shows the train heading towards Reading Traincare Depot.

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  • Platform ID q4bdq8k1Wqg
  • Views 5,311
  • Date published 22 Mar 2017 19:30
  • Date added 3 Apr 2026 22:02
  • Locomotives 1
  • Headcodes 1
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