Class 373

[JackTheLad]

Driving home this evening I saw a heavily vandalised class 373 powercar and two coaches on lo-loaders as I was driving on the M25 near junction 9. They were travelling clockwise. Anyone know why or where they were heading to?

 

[Energy]

I believe they are heading to the scrapyard, they are getting replaced by class 374s. The class 373s are damaged by the sea air from running through the tunnel. I believe they are getting scrapped at European Metal Recycling.

 

[Southern Dvr]

Possibly one of the long since withdrawn examples from France headed for scrap?

although, I did hear that there was one at RTC Derby but it is unconfirmed.

 

[Townsend Hook]

although, I did hear that there was one at RTC Derby but it is unconfirmed.

Definitely didn't spot anything remotely Eurostar (with the possible exception of 37605) when I was down the RTC yard on Tuesday, so unless it's arrived since then or is hidden away in one of the workshops I'd be somewhat sceptical of that claim.

 

[lammergeier]

There is at least one power car and pax vehicle at RTC. I don't know anything more than that but it is definitely there.

 

[Tony2]

Proof- (not my pic)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79734...b2J-apgaGC-adWb1M-8CH1u3-8qY1jd-8qUJnM-8pE5n9

 

[61653 HTAFC]

There is at least one power car and pax vehicle at RTC. I don't know anything more than that but it is definitely there.

There's one at Doncaster at the "High Speed Rail College" or whatever it's called.