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Class 395 - Test Runs

395001 at Tonbridge on 8th June 2008

Since the middle of May 2008, Class 395s have been cleared to run on AC and DC out of a possession under their own power. During the first week of June, 395001 was out between approximately 22:00 and 04:30 the next morning making test runs in the Ashford, Ramsgate and Gillingham area.

The following week, 395001 made it to Tonbridge from Ashford on successive evenings.


395001 at Tonbridge on 9th June 2008

Colin Price was out with his camera at Tonbridge three evenings running. The top picture shows 395001 in platform 2 on 8th June and the following two pictures on 9th June.


395001 at Tonbridge on 9th June 2008 - side view 395001 at Tonbridge on 9th June 2008 - side view

395001 approaching Tonbridge on 10th June 2008

(left) Digitally lightened, shows 395001 approaching Tonbridge on 10th June.

all photographs by Colin Price