Departmentals & Internal Users - 977579 - Sandite coach

977579 - Sandite coach

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Herbert Sprocket

7 February 2007, 20:11:06

This looks looks like it was converted from a class 501 EMU trailer, I'm guessing that judging by the coupling it was was compatable with 319 EMUs can anyone confirm this ?.
alan robson

7 February 2007, 23:04:55

Saw this several times leading class 319s. I think it acted as a deicer / sandite but ran in service trains
Rich Mackin

11 February 2007, 17:58:03

This used to be 77109, and was the last survivor of the Tyneside 2EPB-type units. It was converted to work in push-pull with Class 317-322, but generally only worked with 319s on Sandite duties out of St Pancras.
Ben Williams

25 April 2010, 16:09:13

Apparently they had Class 319-style controls inside them - didn't realise until someone told me today...
kev

25 April 2010, 20:13:51

319 compatiable, so most probably compatiable with most westcode equipped units a novel idea for use of a tynsider, a pity that they were never carried on or kept in traffic.

as always most clever ideas start on the southern !!

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