Class 395 - Test Runs
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. |
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 |
(left) Digitally lightened, shows 395001 approaching Tonbridge on 10th June. all photographs by Colin Price |