Current number:
999701
Any other previous number(s):
New
Notes:
Exported to Europe early 2010
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| Location | Date | Observer |
|---|---|---|
| Willesden TMD | ** *** **** | Ben Williams |
| West Ealing - Plasser UK | ** *** **** | Roy Hennefer |
| Tonbridge | ** *** **** | Steve Hatcher |
| Willesden TMD | 2009-10-19 | Jon Horswell |
| Tonbridge | 2009-10-02 | Steve Hatcher |
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999700 & 999701
2 December 2008 - Jon Horswell
A long shot but this is a UFM160 as quoted. Does UFM stand for something technical?
999700 & 999701
3 December 2008 - SD0853
Yes it does stand for something, but what it is, I've forgot. The 160 bit is the machine/unit's maximum line speed i.e. 160kph
999700 & 999701
3 December 2008 - SD0853
Additionally (after just talking to a bloke who works on this train) U.F.M apparently stands for...
U niversal
F ast
M oving
Which relates to the overall types of testing that the unit carries out.
999700 & 999701
3 December 2008 - Andy
As it's a Plasser it probably stands for..
Under
Frequent
Maintenance
;o)
No..no.. no.. only a joke ! from an ex modifier of P&T Machines.
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17 September 2009 - Jon Horswell
Am I right in hearing that this twinset is bound for Europe by the end of the year? Can anyone confirm?
999700 & 999701
17 November 2009 - Ben Williams
Apparently into its last week in the UK now...