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Current number:
9703
Any other previous number(s):
9517
Notes:
Former Anglia DBSO vehicle.
Livery:
YELLOW - NETWORK RAIL RESEARCH LIVERY

Categories:
National network vehicles
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Test Trains - Network Rail

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Sightings after January 2008

LocationDateObserver
Small Heath** *** ****Terry Pearce, Terry Pearce
Doncaster West Yard** *** ****Roger Harris
Derby RTC** *** ****Dennis Graham
Derby RTC2025-08-03Ben Williams, Russell Withington, Roger Harris
Derby RTC2025-08-02Peter Wreford, Peter David Bester
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  • 6261 & 9703

    5 June 2008 - Mick Bryan

    Is it just me, or could this picture be mistaken for a painting!!

    Mick

  • 6261 & 9703

    5 June 2008 - Bill McTavish

    Legend has it that John is actually a bit of a whizz with the old paintbrush and oils... could be!

  • 6261 & 9703

    5 June 2008 - SD0853

    He must be bloomin' fast then. Anyway, I saw him take this photo. How do I know....because I was driving it.

  • 9703 & 9708

    14 September 2013 - Ben Williams

    Unusual shot of two of these vehicles nose to nose...

  • 21 November 2024 - David Simkus

    Does anyone know if this DBSO and 9708 are currently in storage? Heard 9708's in long term storage but I haven't a clue on this unit.

  • 18 September 2025 - Roger Harris

    9703 was on the end of a test train at Doncaster West Yard today (Thursday), with two 966xx Brake Force Runners, and two or three other coaches. Does anyone know what the numbers are please. Also passing Toton this afternoon was D6851 t&t with another Class 37 + four coaches. Again, anyone know the numbers please ?

  • 18 September 2025 - Ben Williams

    Hi Roger the following was posted today

    37175 + 96609 96606 6262 999606 9703

    3Q12 23:45 Doncaster West Yard to Doncaster West Yard via Hatfield & Stainforth / Goole

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U39672/2025-09-18/detailed

    37667 + 6264 977983 5981 9481 + 37116

    1Q50 13:44 Derby RTC to Doncaster CHS via Grimsby / Cleethorpes / Sheffield

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:H30973/2025-09-18/detailed

  • 18 September 2025 - Roger Harris

    Thanks very much Ben, very much appreciated.