465 up the hertford loop...?

[ECML43]

on the 13th november, at about 14:00 i observed a Southeastern liveried class 465 being towed slowly north up the hertford loop at Alexandra palace by a class 66 (66728). I didn't get the number of the 465 but it didnt make any sense as the 465 wouldn't be able to run under its own power anywhere near there and it would be very expensive to get a unit towed dead in train at least that far from the southern network. does anyone have any suggestions as to why or where this train was being moved so far away from its network? i'd be keen to know.

[Seabrook]

Probably on it's way to Doncaster Works for refurbishment.

[Flying Pig]

Originally Posted by ECML43

<SNIP>.... and it would be very expensive to get a unit towed dead in train at least that far from the southern network.</SNIP>.

Not necessarily. Companies do 'deals' all the time. If GBRf were doing a light loco move with 66728 they'd be glad to get someone else to chip in a bit of cash.

Also don't take me for a pedant, but we don't tow trains on the big railway, we haul them. This is a Rulebook definition, see here....http://www.rgsonline.co.uk/Rule_Book...%20Iss%202.pdf


Best wishes,

FP