9702 is a class BREL DBSO and  is pictured in Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom.  This was taken along the Norwich Terminal on the Network Rail. Photo Copyright: ApproachSlowRO   uploaded to Railroad Gallery on 08/20/2024. This photograph of 9702 was taken on Friday, May 31, 2024. All Rights Reserved.
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"Testing the Rails"

By: ApproachSlowRO


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"Testing the Rails" - Colas-operated Network Rail test train 3Q76 sits in wait at the Norwich station. Just a few minutes later it would appear to depart, only to push back into the goods sidings and terminate due to engine failure. At the close end of the train is a DBSO car, a type of driving coach formerly used on intercity services, noww used on these test trains to allow push-pull operation.


Railroad

Network Rail

Class

BREL DBSO

Road Number

9702

Line/Subdivision

Norwich Terminal

Location

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Date Taken

May 31, 2024

Date Uploaded

August 20, 2024

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Description

"Testing the Rails" - Colas-operated Network Rail test train 3Q76 sits in wait at the Norwich station. Just a few minutes later it would appear to depart, only to push back into the goods sidings and terminate due to engine failure. At the close end of the train is a DBSO car, a type of driving coach formerly used on intercity services, noww used on these test trains to allow push-pull operation.


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— ApproachSlowRO

Just another railfan from the DC area. I enjoy photographing and watching trains, as well as travel, mainly to see trains though. Have I mentioned trains enough?

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9702 is a class BREL DBSO and is pictured in Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. This was taken along the Norwich Terminal on the Network Rail. Photo Copyright: ApproachSlowRO uploaded to Railroad Gallery on 08/20/2024. This photograph of 9702 was taken on Friday, May 31, 2024. All Rights Reserved.


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