Hastings DEMU No. 1001 on a test trip, 25/09/09

[bronzeonion]

hellfire

[whereinsussex]

Do you know why this was a class 1 and not a class 5? 1H01 is one of my trains from Littlehampton to Victoria, so I was surprised to see an ECS with a duplicate train running number with another close by

[21C123]

I'm afraid I don't know why it ran as a class 1 and not a class 5. When 1001 last went out on a test run (June) it also ran as a class 1.

[whereinsussex]

Quite a mystery then! I will have a look at the computer when I'm back in work and see if there is any info! I'd have expected it to be 5Z** or 1Z** with passengers

[21C123]

Yes, I would've expected it to be a 5Z** too. It has run as 5Z22 when on past test runs.

[MrGettingtooold]

If you look at it closely it would appear someone at Network Rail has a sense of humour. H for Hastings, with the numbers 1-01 in it :0) It had the same number on its test run before Nottingham. Also to give it class 1 status throughout should be regarded as a supreme complement for the grand old gal!

[21C123]

Yes, I noticed that and wondered whether it was done on purpose or whether it was a coincidence.

[trainspotter11]

i have an emu

[trainspotter11]

fantastic

[21C123]

Thanks.

[60103Henry]

Great Video, 5 Stars!

[21C123]

Thanks.

[goonerlewis16]

great vid craig i saw this at Tonbridge

[21C123]

Cheers mate.

[HSTChris]

Superb! I saw this at Ore! :D

[21C123]

Thanks Chris.