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GBRf 73s speeding through the night

Channel: Ethan HG
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On July 13th 2026, I saw GBRf 73s roaring through the night on a test train.
They changed from the US to UF at Radlett Junction, allowing them to build up some serious speed.

Formation: 73961, 977868, 977983, 5981, 6264, 73965.

This was the 19:51 Derby RTC - Tonbridge West Yard (1Q71).

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Recorded July 13th 2026, at 22:56.
Elstree and Borehamwood (ELS) - MML.
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A train featuring GBRf 73 class units was captured speeding through the night on a test run. The formation included 73961 and 73965, among other units, as it travelled from Derby to Tonbridge West Yard. The train changed from the US to UF at Radlett Junction. The journey was part of service 1Q71. The video shows the train operating in the Elstree and Borehamwood area.

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  • Platform ID rBWE6vDUioA
  • Views 5
  • Date published 15 Jul 2026 09:30
  • Date added 15 Jul 2026 22:31
  • Recorded 13 Jul 2026
  • Locomotives 2
  • Headcodes 1
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