BigManWolfus
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Hello! I'm wondering what the headcode that the Iris 320 usually runs under when it comes to visit HS1 is, can anyone please provide me with that?
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DanNCL
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Back in 2018 I was in one of the tower blocks overlooking Stratford International (so had a view of HS1) when what I thought was a path for the IRIS 320 was on RTT and was running. What actually appeared was a standard Network Rail test train, only with a pair of Eurotunnel Krupps in place of the more common 37 - the 37 had been left at Dollands Moor as opposed to remaining on the rake and being dragged by the Krupps. So I don't think the IRIS 320 covers HS1 anymore. It does still cover the Channel Tunnel though so will still make appearances in the UK at Dollands Moor, but as workings that remain entirely on Eurotunnel infrastructure they're unlikely to appear on RTT.
Townsend Hook
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IRIS 320 hasn’t been used for HS1 track recording for some years. Nowadays that function is covered by Network Rail PLPR trains (Mk1 and Mk2 stock) on Friday nights from Dolland’s Moor, using the Eurotunnel Krupp locos or HS1 MPV sets as the traction.
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