Class 395 "javelin"

[395spotted]

From 31st jan to end of march the class 395 Javelin will be taking part in testing on the old dalby test track! so any of you spotters get spotting! It is testing a new pantagraph that will be used on the new IEP units.

 

[59CosG95]

Must be hitachi testing a BW High Speed Mk2 or something like that.

 

[DownSouth]

Must be hitachi testing a BW High Speed Mk2 or something like that.

It could also be a proven design used on their EMUs in Japan and elsewhere which hasn't yet been run in UK conditions.

 

[mole90]

Any idea which unit(s)?

 

[user15681]

The plans were discussed a little bit on this thread http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=95245

 

[395spotted]

Yes mate unit 395011

 

[Mr395008]

Any idea when it'll be moved?

 

[395spotted]

It's being shunted from Ashford depot by a diesel, it's going up on the 31st of this months for 6 weeks of testing