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Class 442 Feature - The Early Years

unidentified Wessex Unit near Battledown Flyover

Captured just west of Battledown Flyover on 9th February 1989.

photograph by Tony Hillman

An unidentified unit passes through Esher on 14th October 1989.

photograph by Tony Hillman
2402 at Hedge End 9th May 1990

(above left) As mentioned earlier, the "Solent Link" electrification was officially opened on 9th May 1990 with 2402 doing the honours visiting new station Hedge End for inspection by local dignitaries.

(below left) Unfortunately the unit later disgraced itself by failing and it is seen at picturesque Bursledon making its way back to Bournemouth depot.

photographs by Chris Wilson
disgraced 2402 at Bursledon on its way back to Bournemouth

Tony Hillman captures an unidentified wessex electric passing a 4VEP just west of Battledown Flyover on 4th July 1991.

photographs by Tony Hillman
unidentified Wessex Unit and unidentified 4 Vep near Battledown Flyover