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Friendly Driver on a test train

Channel: Ethan HG
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On April 4th 2026, I went to a rather windy field to see a test train.

Thanks to the driver for the tones and the wave!
This was the 07:54 Tonbridge West Yard - Derby RTC (1Q79).
Formation: 73961, 4x UID coaches, 73964.

Also seen here is EMR 810010 on a northbound express,
This was the 17:02 St Pancras - Sheffield (1F60).

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Recorded March 4th 2026, 17:13 - 17:18.
Radlett Junction.
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A test train formation consisting of 73961, four UID coaches, and 73964 was observed at Radlett Junction. The train was operating on the 07:54 service from Tonbridge West Yard to Derby RTC with headcode 1Q79. Another train, EMR 810010, was seen on a northbound express service between St Pancras and Sheffield, identified as the 17:02 with headcode 1F60. The video includes commentary from the driver and mentions of the weather conditions during the observation.

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  • Platform ID Q7AU6M13oXs
  • Views 29
  • Date published 5 Apr 2026 09:30
  • Date added 6 Jul 2026 08:06
  • Locomotives 3
  • Headcodes 2
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