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Sean Emmett

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802 in service. - Posted: August 18, 2018 - 11:03 AM Quote and reply
After yesterday's press launch with 802 005 between Penzance and Exeter today sees 802 006/7 enter service.

I'm currently on the 09.29 SWA PAD which I joined at NWP and will leave at SWI.

NWP BPW 19m 20s. 77 out of Severn Tnl, 79 at Pilning and 85, poss 86, max on climb to Patchway. 6-7 mph quicker than the 'muzzled' 800.

BPW SWI 24m 03s. Good start, Westerleigh Jn 4m 13s 90 mph
Sodbury Tnl in 6m 26s 101 mph
Out 7m 55s 103 mph (96 is usual for 800, but still slower than good HST).
Eased for Alderton tnl, 125 max Cabbage Lane.
WB Jn 17m 35s, max 94 after but checked in.

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