A route learning train by North London Railways and filmed from the cab of No. 313003 using both AC and DC power.
We depart from Willesden High Level Station at 14.57 for Mitre Bridge Junction and join the branch from the West Coast Main Line passing the North Pole Maintenance Depot on the left. At North Pole Junction the pantograph is lowered and power is now from the third rail system of 750 V. After crossing Battersea Bridge we have to wait at signals for the Royal Train to pass hauled by Class 47s 47799 Prince Harry and 47798 Prince William.
We can now proceed to Clapham Junction. Departing Clapham Junction at 15.27, the train returns to Willesden via the same route. The Royal Train was passed at Kensington, this time our service had priority!
Produced by - Kingfisher
Duration - 37 minutes approx
DVD only
Released - May 2023