Morning all. Former LNER power car 43272 departs Leeds with the PLPR test train. Only seems like yesterday when this power car earning its keep up and down the ECML on class 1 services.
Enjoy your day.
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #TestTrains #PLPR #LeedsCityStation
Enjoy your day.
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #TestTrains #PLPR #LeedsCityStation
October 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Morning all. Former LNER power car 43272 departs Leeds with the PLPR test train. Only seems like yesterday when this power car earning its keep up and down the ECML on class 1 services.
Enjoy your day.
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #TestTrains #PLPR #LeedsCityStation
Enjoy your day.
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #TestTrains #PLPR #LeedsCityStation
Morning everyone. I hope you’ve had a good week.
43303 In Leeds, almost looking like it could be heading north with a Cross Country service. Now reassigned to Colas for test train work, captured with the PLPR train on 28/09/25.
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #PLPR #TestTrain
43303 In Leeds, almost looking like it could be heading north with a Cross Country service. Now reassigned to Colas for test train work, captured with the PLPR train on 28/09/25.
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #PLPR #TestTrain
October 12, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Morning everyone. I hope you’ve had a good week.
43303 In Leeds, almost looking like it could be heading north with a Cross Country service. Now reassigned to Colas for test train work, captured with the PLPR train on 28/09/25.
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #PLPR #TestTrain
43303 In Leeds, almost looking like it could be heading north with a Cross Country service. Now reassigned to Colas for test train work, captured with the PLPR train on 28/09/25.
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #PLPR #TestTrain
43357 Leads 1Q67, the York Holgate sidings to Wigan North Western PLPR Test Train through platform 16 at Leeds, with 43272 at the rear. I’ll get my HST fix whenever I can!
#Class43 #HST #PLPR #ColasRailfreight #TestTrains #LeedsCityStation
#Class43 #HST #PLPR #ColasRailfreight #TestTrains #LeedsCityStation
August 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
43357 Leads 1Q67, the York Holgate sidings to Wigan North Western PLPR Test Train through platform 16 at Leeds, with 43272 at the rear. I’ll get my HST fix whenever I can!
#Class43 #HST #PLPR #ColasRailfreight #TestTrains #LeedsCityStation
#Class43 #HST #PLPR #ColasRailfreight #TestTrains #LeedsCityStation
37423 with a PLPR consist and 37422 photographed at various locations around Peterborough on 8Z87 Cambridge Receptions 1&2 to Derby RTC. (09/11/25)
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
37423 with a PLPR consist and 37422 photographed at various locations around Peterborough on 8Z87 Cambridge Receptions 1&2 to Derby RTC. (09/11/25)
The early morning sun reflects off 43357 in Leeds as the PLPR test train awaits departure. The set was working 1Q67, Goole up goods loop to Holgate sidings in York on 03/04/25.
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
April 5, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The early morning sun reflects off 43357 in Leeds as the PLPR test train awaits departure. The set was working 1Q67, Goole up goods loop to Holgate sidings in York on 03/04/25.
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
43257 Provides traction from the rear of the PLPR test train. The set seen pausing in Leeds whilst working 1Q67, Goole up goods loop to Holgate sidings in York on 03/04/25.
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
April 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
43257 Provides traction from the rear of the PLPR test train. The set seen pausing in Leeds whilst working 1Q67, Goole up goods loop to Holgate sidings in York on 03/04/25.
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
#Class43 #HSTPowerCar #NetworkRail #ColasRailfreight #TestTrain #LeedsCityStation
fun fact: the achievements in Reignbreaker are named after some of our favorite anti-authoritarian bops
here's a playlist for your listening pleasure:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpr-5EoYGgdSAKNWllXTjBeq_tgas2qh9
here's a playlist for your listening pleasure:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpr-5EoYGgdSAKNWllXTjBeq_tgas2qh9
March 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
fun fact: the achievements in Reignbreaker are named after some of our favorite anti-authoritarian bops
here's a playlist for your listening pleasure:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpr-5EoYGgdSAKNWllXTjBeq_tgas2qh9
here's a playlist for your listening pleasure:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpr-5EoYGgdSAKNWllXTjBeq_tgas2qh9
Always nice to see a couple of old Leeds regulars back in town, brightened a very dull day!
43251 and 43303 caught on 19/01/25 with the PLPR test train; 1Q17, Derby RTC to Newcastle.
#Class43 #HST #PowerCar #LeedsCityStation #Colas #Trainspotting
43251 and 43303 caught on 19/01/25 with the PLPR test train; 1Q17, Derby RTC to Newcastle.
#Class43 #HST #PowerCar #LeedsCityStation #Colas #Trainspotting
January 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Always nice to see a couple of old Leeds regulars back in town, brightened a very dull day!
43251 and 43303 caught on 19/01/25 with the PLPR test train; 1Q17, Derby RTC to Newcastle.
#Class43 #HST #PowerCar #LeedsCityStation #Colas #Trainspotting
43251 and 43303 caught on 19/01/25 with the PLPR test train; 1Q17, Derby RTC to Newcastle.
#Class43 #HST #PowerCar #LeedsCityStation #Colas #Trainspotting
our devstream series is now up on YouTube! 💪
full of behind-the-scenes "how did they do that" kinda stuff, early concept art, & many pitiful attempts to beat the first major boss
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpr-5EoYGgdTJtAcquULn6VZ6_jhS0tL7
full of behind-the-scenes "how did they do that" kinda stuff, early concept art, & many pitiful attempts to beat the first major boss
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpr-5EoYGgdTJtAcquULn6VZ6_jhS0tL7
March 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
our devstream series is now up on YouTube! 💪
full of behind-the-scenes "how did they do that" kinda stuff, early concept art, & many pitiful attempts to beat the first major boss
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpr-5EoYGgdTJtAcquULn6VZ6_jhS0tL7
full of behind-the-scenes "how did they do that" kinda stuff, early concept art, & many pitiful attempts to beat the first major boss
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpr-5EoYGgdTJtAcquULn6VZ6_jhS0tL7
Colas Rail 43277 ‘Safety Task Force’ stands in Holgate sidings at York with the PLPR test train. A MML power car for many years prior to conversion in 2008, when it received its MTU power unit.
50 Years of service and counting!
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #ColasRail #York
50 Years of service and counting!
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #ColasRail #York
May 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Colas Rail 43277 ‘Safety Task Force’ stands in Holgate sidings at York with the PLPR test train. A MML power car for many years prior to conversion in 2008, when it received its MTU power unit.
50 Years of service and counting!
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #ColasRail #York
50 Years of service and counting!
#HST #PowerCar #Class43 #ColasRail #York
OH BABY A TRIPLE
Three 37s? Heck yes. 37884 on a unit drag, 37607 and 37116 on a PLPR test train.
Three 37s? Heck yes. 37884 on a unit drag, 37607 and 37116 on a PLPR test train.
August 9, 2024 at 11:06 AM
OH BABY A TRIPLE
Three 37s? Heck yes. 37884 on a unit drag, 37607 and 37116 on a PLPR test train.
Three 37s? Heck yes. 37884 on a unit drag, 37607 and 37116 on a PLPR test train.
Morning all. Today’s post is 43272 pictured in the sidings at Holgate Junction with the PLPR test train. A power car I remember fondly during its days on the MML as 43072 ‘Derby Etches Park.’
Hope you all have a great day. 😉
#Class43 #HST #PowerCar #TestTrain #York #HolgateJn
Hope you all have a great day. 😉
#Class43 #HST #PowerCar #TestTrain #York #HolgateJn
September 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Morning all. Today’s post is 43272 pictured in the sidings at Holgate Junction with the PLPR test train. A power car I remember fondly during its days on the MML as 43072 ‘Derby Etches Park.’
Hope you all have a great day. 😉
#Class43 #HST #PowerCar #TestTrain #York #HolgateJn
Hope you all have a great day. 😉
#Class43 #HST #PowerCar #TestTrain #York #HolgateJn
Substituting for HST power cars, Colas liveried 37421 and Regional Railways liveried 37425 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR at Carstairs while working 1Q80 Mossend - Mossend via Carstairs, Helensburgh Central and Balloch 9.6.26 scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p295721723/e...
June 9, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Substituting for HST power cars, Colas liveried 37421 and Regional Railways liveried 37425 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR at Carstairs while working 1Q80 Mossend - Mossend via Carstairs, Helensburgh Central and Balloch 9.6.26 scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p295721723/e...
We're going to use one of the more proportional systems which still provides local representation - PLPR by constituency.
In this system, the country is divided into electoral districts which each have their own PLPR elections.
Sainte-Laguë will be used, offsetting smaller constituencies.
In this system, the country is divided into electoral districts which each have their own PLPR elections.
Sainte-Laguë will be used, offsetting smaller constituencies.
March 18, 2026 at 10:35 AM
We're going to use one of the more proportional systems which still provides local representation - PLPR by constituency.
In this system, the country is divided into electoral districts which each have their own PLPR elections.
Sainte-Laguë will be used, offsetting smaller constituencies.
In this system, the country is divided into electoral districts which each have their own PLPR elections.
Sainte-Laguë will be used, offsetting smaller constituencies.
Colas liveried 43257 and debranded LNER liveried 43251 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR train through Kirkconnell with 1Q18 Carlisle Yard - Mossend via Kilmarnock test train working 12.2.25 scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p189585540/e...
February 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Colas liveried 43257 and debranded LNER liveried 43251 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR train through Kirkconnell with 1Q18 Carlisle Yard - Mossend via Kilmarnock test train working 12.2.25 scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p189585540/e...
37419 + 37099 on Network Rail PLPR 1Q43 Derby R.T.C. -> Manchester Piccadilly today at Red Bull Church Lawton Footpath Crossing near Kidsgrove this evening.
Good to see this pair of beasts still on National Rails!
#locomotive #britishrail #photography #railway #class37 #ukrail
Good to see this pair of beasts still on National Rails!
#locomotive #britishrail #photography #railway #class37 #ukrail
June 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM
37419 + 37099 on Network Rail PLPR 1Q43 Derby R.T.C. -> Manchester Piccadilly today at Red Bull Church Lawton Footpath Crossing near Kidsgrove this evening.
Good to see this pair of beasts still on National Rails!
#locomotive #britishrail #photography #railway #class37 #ukrail
Good to see this pair of beasts still on National Rails!
#locomotive #britishrail #photography #railway #class37 #ukrail
The main reason for visiting Dorchester Cricket Club today, for the Colas HST PLPR Test Train.
#dorchester #cricketclub #dorset #train #trainspotting #colas #class43 #hst #crosscountry #networkrail #testtrain #junction #arrival #departure #passing #field #embankment #bluesky #cloudy #windy
#dorchester #cricketclub #dorset #train #trainspotting #colas #class43 #hst #crosscountry #networkrail #testtrain #junction #arrival #departure #passing #field #embankment #bluesky #cloudy #windy
April 15, 2026 at 7:46 PM
The main reason for visiting Dorchester Cricket Club today, for the Colas HST PLPR Test Train.
#dorchester #cricketclub #dorset #train #trainspotting #colas #class43 #hst #crosscountry #networkrail #testtrain #junction #arrival #departure #passing #field #embankment #bluesky #cloudy #windy
#dorchester #cricketclub #dorset #train #trainspotting #colas #class43 #hst #crosscountry #networkrail #testtrain #junction #arrival #departure #passing #field #embankment #bluesky #cloudy #windy
Colas Rail liveried 43277 and 43257 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR test train as they rest at Carstairs before heading northbound with 1Q18 Mossend - Mossend via Carstairs and various locations in West Central Scotland. 17.2.26 scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p737985979/e...
February 17, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Colas Rail liveried 43277 and 43257 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR test train as they rest at Carstairs before heading northbound with 1Q18 Mossend - Mossend via Carstairs and various locations in West Central Scotland. 17.2.26 scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p737985979/e...
Colas liveried 43277 and 43257 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR test train as they depart Carstairs working 1Q80 Mossend - Mossend via Carstairs, Helensburgh Central and Balloch 14.4.26
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April 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Colas liveried 43277 and 43257 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR test train as they depart Carstairs working 1Q80 Mossend - Mossend via Carstairs, Helensburgh Central and Balloch 14.4.26
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Class 37607 “SWIETELSKY” & 37099 “Merl Evans” are seen on the Network Rail PLPR Test Train at Colchester, Thorpe-Le-Stoken and Clacton-On-Sea Stations Yesterday, working 1Q97 1050 Ferme Park Recp. to Clacton-on-Sea.
(26/2/2025)
(26/2/2025)
February 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Class 37607 “SWIETELSKY” & 37099 “Merl Evans” are seen on the Network Rail PLPR Test Train at Colchester, Thorpe-Le-Stoken and Clacton-On-Sea Stations Yesterday, working 1Q97 1050 Ferme Park Recp. to Clacton-on-Sea.
(26/2/2025)
(26/2/2025)
Test Train on a Jolly to the Seaside!
Class 73963 “Janice” & 73961 “Alison” with the Network Rail PLPR Test Train Stand in the sunshine at Sheerness-On-Sea earlier this afternoon.
Certainly looks out of place next to Southeastern Class 375/3!
(4/3/2025)
Class 73963 “Janice” & 73961 “Alison” with the Network Rail PLPR Test Train Stand in the sunshine at Sheerness-On-Sea earlier this afternoon.
Certainly looks out of place next to Southeastern Class 375/3!
(4/3/2025)
March 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Test Train on a Jolly to the Seaside!
Class 73963 “Janice” & 73961 “Alison” with the Network Rail PLPR Test Train Stand in the sunshine at Sheerness-On-Sea earlier this afternoon.
Certainly looks out of place next to Southeastern Class 375/3!
(4/3/2025)
Class 73963 “Janice” & 73961 “Alison” with the Network Rail PLPR Test Train Stand in the sunshine at Sheerness-On-Sea earlier this afternoon.
Certainly looks out of place next to Southeastern Class 375/3!
(4/3/2025)
LSL Hire-In, Class 37521 leads the Network Rail PLPR test train on the approach to Leyton Midland Road yesterday morning working 1Q97 Ferme Park Reception Sidings to Clacton-On-Sea. Class 37254 was on the rear.
(3/12/2025)
(3/12/2025)
December 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
LSL Hire-In, Class 37521 leads the Network Rail PLPR test train on the approach to Leyton Midland Road yesterday morning working 1Q97 Ferme Park Reception Sidings to Clacton-On-Sea. Class 37254 was on the rear.
(3/12/2025)
(3/12/2025)
Colas liveried 43277 and 43257 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR test train as they depart Carstairs working 1Q80 Mossend - Mossend via Carstairs, Helensburgh Central and Balloch 14.4.26 scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p604331348/e...
April 21, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Colas liveried 43277 and 43257 top and tail the Network Rail PLPR test train as they depart Carstairs working 1Q80 Mossend - Mossend via Carstairs, Helensburgh Central and Balloch 14.4.26 scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p604331348/e...
The best time of year to watch the monthly evening Network Rail PLPR Test Train.
#train #trainspotting #networkrail #testtrain #gbrailfreight #gbrf #class73 #alison #janice #passing #arrival #arriving #departure #departing #cloudy #overcast #twilight #evening #sunset #night #nighttime #dark
#train #trainspotting #networkrail #testtrain #gbrailfreight #gbrf #class73 #alison #janice #passing #arrival #arriving #departure #departing #cloudy #overcast #twilight #evening #sunset #night #nighttime #dark
June 30, 2026 at 12:13 PM
The best time of year to watch the monthly evening Network Rail PLPR Test Train.
#train #trainspotting #networkrail #testtrain #gbrailfreight #gbrf #class73 #alison #janice #passing #arrival #arriving #departure #departing #cloudy #overcast #twilight #evening #sunset #night #nighttime #dark
#train #trainspotting #networkrail #testtrain #gbrailfreight #gbrf #class73 #alison #janice #passing #arrival #arriving #departure #departing #cloudy #overcast #twilight #evening #sunset #night #nighttime #dark
It does feel nice to be covering the Colas HST Test Train passing Dorchester West for the 1st time in 3 months.
#dorchesterwest #railwaystation #dorchester #dorset #railway #train #trainspotting #class43 #hst #plpr #testtrain #overheadlineinspectionvehicle #networkrail #cloudy #overcast
#dorchesterwest #railwaystation #dorchester #dorset #railway #train #trainspotting #class43 #hst #plpr #testtrain #overheadlineinspectionvehicle #networkrail #cloudy #overcast
January 21, 2026 at 6:46 PM
It does feel nice to be covering the Colas HST Test Train passing Dorchester West for the 1st time in 3 months.
#dorchesterwest #railwaystation #dorchester #dorset #railway #train #trainspotting #class43 #hst #plpr #testtrain #overheadlineinspectionvehicle #networkrail #cloudy #overcast
#dorchesterwest #railwaystation #dorchester #dorset #railway #train #trainspotting #class43 #hst #plpr #testtrain #overheadlineinspectionvehicle #networkrail #cloudy #overcast