Current number:
68501
Any other previous number(s):
n/a
Notes:
Former Gatwick Express vehicle converted for use as De Icing unit 9102. Converted to translator vehicle 2018.
Livery:
Arlington Green
Usual depot, or current location:
Eastleigh Works
Categories:
National network vehicles
Barrier & Translator vehicles
Other

Photos

Comments

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• 68501

  24 January 2007 - Ben Williams

  Unusual to see yellow sides and black ends! These two units will work between two locos.

• 68501

  25 January 2007 - SD0853

  I think the black ends are to absolutly positivly ensure that these "Ex" driving vehicals, are no longer confused as such vehicles

• 68501

  3 February 2007 - ian saunders

  does this vehicle still have its traction equipment as it still carries its shoe beams

• 68501

  4 February 2007 - Martin Barnsdall

  When originally converted to Driving vehicles for the GATEX, the traction equipment was removed, the shoe beams were kept as supply for on-board facilities and, I think, also supply if the loco became 'gapped'.

• 68501

  4 February 2007 - Phil Scott

  The GLVs did retain their traction motors to increase the acceleration and provide extra power. On the final loco-hauled Gat-Ex, the GLV was used under-power for at least one part of the journey.

• 68501

  3 October 2011 - Steve Hatcher

  Currently being overhauled at Eastleigh and will look quite different when they return.

• 21 November 2015 - Ben Williams

  Three of these were up for sale back in July but they still reside at Eastleigh. 68501, 68504 & 68505.

• 9 July 2018 - Vince

  Now in Arlington's green livery, with 68504 following suit.

• 27 December 2019 - John Liddle

  Apart from this and 68504, there can't be many vehicles left running on the main line network on a regular basis with B1 bogies