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There is a path Wolverton - Laira Wednesday

Realtime Trains | 5V84 1014 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Laira T.& R.S.M.D. | 29/10/2025

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The only refreshed unit so far 175003 ran on its own, but presumably they could operate in multiple if more than one is ready
 
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Snow1964 said:
There is a path Wolverton - Laira Wednesday

Realtime Trains | 5V84 1014 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Laira T.& R.S.M.D. | 29/10/2025

Real-time train running information for 5V84 1014 departure from Wolverton Centre Sidings to Laira T.& R.S.M.D. on 29/10/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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The only refreshed unit so far 175003 ran on its own, but presumably they could operate in multiple if more than one is ready
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It's the same route as 175003 so it should be under it's own power planned as maximum 100mph. Let's hope it is more than one unit. How many could come; 2,3, 4? If it does happen then I could see a HST diagram gone before the timetable change.

Dawlish cams 1606 is where I shall try to catch it.
 
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REVUpminster said:
It's the same route as 175003 so it should be under it's own power planned as maximum 100mph. Let's hope it is more than one unit. How many could come; 2,3, 4? If it does happen then I could see a HST diagram gone before the timetable change.

Dawlish cams 1606 is where I shall try to catch it.
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Routed via Castle Cary instead this time, went around Bath last time. I'll see if I can spot it anywhere along the route, but it's a bit of a trip from Wales to anywhere along its route!
 
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brad465 said:
A Derby to Ely move has shown up for Tuesday. As it's trailing 400 tonnes that suggests barrier wagons, which could precipitate a 175 drag on Wednesday this week:

Realtime Trains | 5Q46 1002 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings | 28/10/2025

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Looks like this (very slow) drag to Wolverton will follow on Thursday:

Realtime Trains | 8Q70 0803 Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings to Wolverton Centre Sidings | 30/10/2025

Real-time train running information for 8Q70 0803 departure from Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings to Wolverton Centre Sidings on 30/10/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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brad465 said:
Looks like this (very slow) drag to Wolverton will follow on Thursday:

Realtime Trains | 8Q70 0803 Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings to Wolverton Centre Sidings | 30/10/2025

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Could well be round two for 175010 (the unit which previously made it to Leicester and reportedly had axle issues).
 
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175002 was out yesterday (31/10/2025), and 175114 is out-and-about today (1/11/2025) - currently on 5Z22 1136 Plymouth - Plymouth (via Newton Abbot). https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:V54188/2025-11-01/detailed

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Staff training on a Sunday!
Wondering if there's a reason why most of the Eastbound runs reverse at Newton Abbot rather than Exeter.
If Exeter is to be their main terminating station, then they would training run all the way through surely?
 
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GBM said:
Staff training on a Sunday!
Wondering if there's a reason why most of the Eastbound runs reverse at Newton Abbot rather than Exeter.
If Exeter is to be their main terminating station, then they would training run all the way through surely?
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It's traction training not route learning, so why would they need to run through?
 
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GBM said:
Staff training on a Sunday!
Wondering if there's a reason why most of the Eastbound runs reverse at Newton Abbot rather than Exeter.
If Exeter is to be their main terminating station, then they would training run all the way through surely?
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Presumably most of the training is how a 175 works and what’s different about it - the crews already know the route. The Exeter - Newton Abbot section is busier - and the section beyond to Plymouth has all the challenging hills!
 
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Masbroughlad said:
Are any GWR green yet?
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No,
Only one has emerged from Wolverton so far, and it was still in old colours

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GBM said:
Staff training on a Sunday!
Wondering if there's a reason why most of the Eastbound runs reverse at Newton Abbot rather than Exeter.
If Exeter is to be their main terminating station, then they would training run all the way through surely?
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There is engineering works in Exeter area, with some trains reversing there. So probably didn't want to add extra trains at Exeter

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There is a move from Wolverton to Exeter (via Birmingham) scheduled today. Don't know if it is a 175

Realtime Trains | 5V84 1250 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Exeter Tmd | 02/11/2025

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Snow1964 said:
There is a move from Wolverton to Exeter (via Birmingham) scheduled today. Don't know if it is a 175
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There is an opposite working back to Wolverton planned for tomorrow which suggests a 150 overhaul swap.

Realtime Trains | 5H71 0957 Exeter Tmd to Wolverton Centre Sidings | 03/11/2025

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150232 has been in Wolverton for over 4 months, so it could just about be finished by now? That said, 5V84 has not yet departed Wolverton so it remains to be seen.
 
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The exile said:
Presumably most of the training is how a 175 works and what’s different about it - the crews already know the route. The Exeter - Newton Abbot section is busier - and the section beyond to Plymouth has all the challenging hills!
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Also i assume newton abbot - exeter is a busier stretch of line with the paigton services.
 
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REVUpminster said:

Realtime Trains | 5V84 1014 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Laira T.& R.S.M.D. | 05/11/2025

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Another go tomorrow.
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Sundays move was quoted elsewhere as 150232 which failed at Northampton and returned to Wolverton. Consequently Mondays 5H71 was cancelled. Tomorrows move to Laira does look to be a genuine 175 move rather than a second attempt for 150232, but I could be wrong.
 
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It could be a 175 however it has the same headcode that 150232s attempt had, although that might not mean anything.
 
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