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7th August 2025
In their freshly painted condition, newly converted Network Rail Class 153 test units No.153384 (TCMU2) and No.153379 (TCMU1) pass through Taunton. The 'Track Condition Monitoring Units' were operating 2Q54 12:49 Kingsland Road - Par Liner Sidings, passing through Platform 3 at Taunton 89 minutes behind schedule. Both units formerly operated for East Midlands Trains in passenger use have now found a new purpose converted for track monitoring duties with Network Rail.
(Photo: Paul Clarke)


7th August 2025
In a rare paired combination giving a nod back to their original Class 155 status as originally built, Network Rail Class 153 Track Condition Monitoring Units (TCMU2 No.153384) and (TCMU1 No.153379) pass Silk Mills on Thursday 7th August 2025 operating 2Q54 12:49 Bristol Kingsland Road - Par Liner Sidings.
(Photo: Phil Izzard)