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08405 - Toton Yard - 23.8.09
Photo: Steve Blick

08405 - Toton Yard - 17.6.09
Photo: Rob Wallis

08405 - St. Andrews Rd, Avonmouth - 29.9.07
Photo: Steve Blick

08405 - St. Andrews Rd, Avonmouth - 7.4.07
Photo: Martin Harrison

08405 - Tavistock Junction - date unknown
Photo: Phil Wignall

08405 - Immingham TMD - 19.2.94
Photo: Dave Skelton

08405 - Immingham TMD - 13.9.86
Photo: Martin Bray

Previous Numbers : D3520
Status : Active
Current Livery : EWS
Pool Code : WSSN
Notes : Fitted with screw couplings.
Fitted with TPWS.

On the 25th January 2004, 08405 arrived at Toton for repairs / attention and the fitting of the TPWS equipment. After completion, the 08 was moved to the adjacent training compound, where it awaited removal by road. By the 3rd February, it was loaded and despatched south to Temple Mills, where it was unloaded later on. The 27th May, saw the 08 put into store, consequently transfering to the WNTR pool. With repairs completed, 08405 was reinstated to WSLN and traffic on the 1st July.

On the 29th April 2009, 08405 left Avonmouth by road, being taken north to the East Midlands, to where it was deposited at Toton, later in the day. Shortly after its arrival, a E exam was started on the 08. During this time, it was stored WNTR on the 7th May. With the exam all completed, 08405 was reinstated to traffic on the 16th June, transferring to the WSSN pool.