Double Azuma

[Lee_Again]

5Q83 just passed Stevenage at 15.30 is 18 coaches (2*9) and sounds like it’s on Diesel power.

 

[JonathanH]

5Q83 just passed Stevenage at 15.30 is 18 coaches (2*9) and sounds like it’s on Diesel power.

It was a 9-car bi-mode with a 9-car electric going to Eastleigh. Clearly diesel is needed for the later part of the journey - hence why they use 800/1s as tractor units for this purpose.

Presumably there is some restriction that a 800 can't switch from electric to diesel on the move if it is working with / towing a 801.

 

[Lee_Again]

FYI Heading North

I’m only posting because I thought others might like a pic. According to OpenTrain.... there was another 5Q just in front.

Problem solved

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K03272/2019/09/10/advanced

 

[JonathanH]

FYI Heading North

Ah, OK, coming from Eastleigh rather than going there.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K03273/2019/09/10/advanced matches the schedule you posted.

800102 801203 northbound today