SWR class 455 storage move hauled by ROG class 37, 37800 at Kempston Hardwick - 19/12/25

Rail Operations Group’s class 37 locomotive 37800 ‘Cassiopeia’ is seen at Kempston Hardwick with South Western Railway’s class 455 EMU 455723 on service 5Q57 Newport Alexandra Docks – Derby Litchurch Lane. The video notes that with SIMS Metals ceasing operations, the remaining class 455 units will remain in storage at Derby for some time. Farewell railtours are scheduled for Sunday 21 December, marking the anticipated final use of these EMUs by South Western Railway.

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