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Refurbished 466s Return

466022 is the first two car Networker refurbished for back into service. In the company of 466039 it was hauled by 66209 to on 2nd April 2011. However, it came back south alone, reaching Tonbridge on 6th May and was then tripped to Slade Green the next day. It re-entered service on 10th May but it only ran for a day and a half until it failed with a gearbox/bogie fault. Following rectification 466022 commenced sustained service on 2nd June.

Recently refurbished 466022 working from Cuxton to Paddock wood on 6th June 2011 Four days later 466022 was captured working at Cuxton working to Paddock Wood. Note it is carrying the white/black window cheat line/midnight blue equipment covers/lilac doors version of livery.

photograph by Pat Seale