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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    On Wednesday 13th was indeed operated by 805007 (was also a solo 'white' set the following day, but did not catch the number). From progression through the signalling blocks then possibly both climbed Madeley bank southbound from Crewe in diesel mode (but on the Thursday when passing through...
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    Class 810 for East Midlands Railway Construction/Introduction Updates

    1700421034 Is there any news of the production of the Class 810 Aurora sets, or are they behind the Avanti Class 805s and 807s in the assembly line queue at Newton Aycliffe?
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    These overnight North Wales test workings on 21st/22nd August were apparently cut short, with 5Q36 returning to Oxley from Chester at 02:43 rather than 04:30 asplanned. Does anyone know the identity of the set(s) involved?
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    The Northern Belle.

    Weird, as when it left Crewe on Saturday morning (13th June) on its way to Helensburgh thought that it was T&T by 67005 and 67008.
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    Settle - Carlisle speeds

    Thank you jp4712 for that link that gives access to electronic line speed information. Most useful. Does anyone know if there a similar link that gives electronic access to national gradient information? Many thanks. David.S

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