Wessex Electrics
1st July 2008

With the transfer of 17 Wessex Electric units to the Southern Railway for Gatwick Express work they will now be working in pastures new. This is a collection of photos of the trains on test and being delivered. Latest photo added 2/7/09.

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47830 towing Wessex Electric sets 2412 and 2414 at Kensington Olympia. 5Z80 09.45 Eastleigh Works - Wolverton Works. The first two units to go for refurb prior to becoming part of the Southern fleet. Photo taken 03/12/07.
47830 towing Wessex Electric sets 2412 and 2414 at Kensington Olympia. 5Z80 09.45 Eastleigh Works - Wolverton Works. The first two units to go for refurb prior to becoming part of the Southern fleet. Photo taken 03/12/07.
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2007-12-03 13:49:00
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Lovers Walk Depot Brighton, 422424 a sign of things to come. This unit is being used to train the fitters for there introduction in December. Photo taken 3/1/08.
Lovers Walk Depot Brighton, 422424 a sign of things to come. This unit is being used to train the fitters for there introduction in December. Photo taken 3/1/08.
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2008-01-03 11:14:00
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Lovers Walk Depot Brighton. 422424 alongside 377402. The Wessex Electric units are being introduced to the Brighton mainline from December this year. Photo taken 3/1/08.
Lovers Walk Depot Brighton. 422424 alongside 377402. The Wessex Electric units are being introduced to the Brighton mainline from December this year. Photo taken 3/1/08.
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2008-01-03 11:14:00
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Caught napping outside the old Pullman car works is 442406. Photo taken 10/4/08.
Caught napping outside the old Pullman car works is 442406. Photo taken 10/4/08.
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2008-04-10 14:49:00
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Taken from Highcroft Villas, Wessex Electric 442406 is parked outside the former Pullman Car works at Preston Park. The orange thing on the front of the unit is a Buckeye to Dellner coupler converter. 377201 passes by whilst working the 1455 Brighton to Watford Jct service. Photo taken 10/4/08.
Taken from Highcroft Villas, Wessex Electric 442406 is parked outside the former Pullman Car works at Preston Park. The orange thing on the front of the unit is a Buckeye to Dellner coupler converter. 377201 passes by whilst working the 1455 Brighton to Watford Jct service. Photo taken 10/4/08.
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2008-04-10 14:54:00
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Just north of Preston Park we see 5A42: 12+45 Eastleigh to Lovers Walk 442410 and 442405. Photo taken 15/4/08.
Just north of Preston Park we see 5A42: 12+45 Eastleigh to Lovers Walk 442410 and 442405. Photo taken 15/4/08.
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2008-04-15 16:28:00
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5A42: 12+45 Eastleigh to Lovers Walk waits for signals at Preston Park as the 1545 Littlehampton to Victoria service passes. Photo taken 15/4/08.
5A42: 12+45 Eastleigh to Lovers Walk waits for signals at Preston Park as the 1545 Littlehampton to Victoria service passes. Photo taken 15/4/08.
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2008-04-15 16:28:00
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On the final run into Lovers Walk Depot 442410 and 442405 arrive from Eastleigh works.
On the final run into Lovers Walk Depot 442410 and 442405 arrive from Eastleigh works.
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2008-04-15 16:28:00
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A historic day the first class 442 to Eastbourne? 2405 leads 2406 across Junction Rd level crossing at Keymer Junction with 5Z74: 11+25 Lovers Walk to Eastbourne test train. Photo taken 25/6/08.
A historic day the first class 442 to Eastbourne? 2405 leads 2406 across Junction Rd level crossing at Keymer Junction with 5Z74: 11+25 Lovers Walk to Eastbourne test train. Photo taken 25/6/08.
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2008-06-25 12:13:00
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Approaching Clapham Junction 5Z80: 09+45 Eastleigh to Wolverton consists of 66547 towing 442402 and 442410 for refurbishment. Photo taken 26/6/08.
Approaching Clapham Junction 5Z80: 09+45 Eastleigh to Wolverton consists of 66547 towing 442402 and 442410 for refurbishment. Photo taken 26/6/08.
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2008-06-26 11:53:00
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66547 heads up the bank into platform 3 at Clapham Junction with 5Z80: 09+45 Eastleigh to Wolverton. Class 442 units 2402 and 2410 are the load. Photo taken 26/6/08.
66547 heads up the bank into platform 3 at Clapham Junction with 5Z80: 09+45 Eastleigh to Wolverton. Class 442 units 2402 and 2410 are the load. Photo taken 26/6/08.
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2008-06-26 11:53:00
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Former Wessex Electric units 2402 and 2403 form 1Z10: 10+33 Three Bridges to Eastboune driver training trip. The duo are caught on the outskirts of Burgess Hill approaching Ditchling Common. Photo taken 6/4/09.
Former Wessex Electric units 2402 and 2403 form 1Z10: 10+33 Three Bridges to Eastboune driver training trip. The duo are caught on the outskirts of Burgess Hill approaching Ditchling Common. Photo taken 6/4/09.
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2009-04-06 10:25:00
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