First TransPennine Express Class 185 races a Northern Rail Class 323 as they both depart Manchester Piccadilly on 24/05/08. The 185 has a headstart but will the 323s acceleration propel it to victory?
Ah, the 323, the pride of the Northern Rail fleet - but soon to be sent out to London Midland. Only decent train Northern have got. Soon commuting to Manchester will feel like the 70s again...
Well, not true, they've got Adelantes as well - pretty good diesels, but behind the Desiros though. They're also due to go to Grand Central...
Is this some kind of punishment for the congestion charge failing?
Not an even race as the aspects could have been different on each track and if am ryte they was prob both goin on the track towards ardwick so one track wud have had an amber aspect to let one unit get ahead
Bring back the 304s !
GSIBOSS 1 week ago
Ah, the 323, the pride of the Northern Rail fleet - but soon to be sent out to London Midland. Only decent train Northern have got. Soon commuting to Manchester will feel like the 70s again...
Well, not true, they've got Adelantes as well - pretty good diesels, but behind the Desiros though. They're also due to go to Grand Central...
Is this some kind of punishment for the congestion charge failing?
SimSmall 2 years ago
so the red light is the finish line then :)
merseyrail508124 2 years ago
Yes but they have similar stats to a Class 31 running light engine so it's no wonder they move fast.
grannyjone 2 years ago
I don't see a Class 31 in this video:P
156499SuperSprinter 2 years ago
awsome race!!
peggey707 3 years ago
The Class 323 has more power than a Class 31 and is also the same weight as a Class 31 running light engine!
No wonder they are incredibly fast.
grannyjone 3 years ago
Not an even race as the aspects could have been different on each track and if am ryte they was prob both goin on the track towards ardwick so one track wud have had an amber aspect to let one unit get ahead
sthelenslad07 3 years ago
nice 5/5
Malcolm47175 3 years ago
Ive been on the 185 from manchester to manchester airport. Its really nice onboard. it looks like a plane, lol.
getofmaballs 3 years ago