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« on: April 03, 2017, 16:05:24 »
Whilst out on the bike yesterday (02/04) morning spotted a freshly repainted GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) Green HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) power car on the back of a lorry heading off Countess Wear roundabout and towards the centre of Exeter via Topsham Road.

I always assumed road transfers of this type in this area would be to/from Laira.

Any ideas/info?
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« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2017, 17:05:47 »
Correct.  Movements between Laira and Doncaster in connection with fitting Power Doors to the short sets when they start.    Movements in each direction yesterday.
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« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2017, 17:35:51 »
It was probably 43198 you saw. Apparently there are weight restrictions on the M5 around j30 so abloads have to use the country lanes!
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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2017, 18:10:28 »
There are a couple of snatched pictures on the UK▸ (United Kingdom) HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) enthusiasts'  Facebook page for those who follow it.
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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2017, 17:23:52 »
Quote from: patch38 on April 03, 2017, 17:35:51
It was probably 43198 you saw. Apparently there are weight restrictions on the M5 around j30 so abloads have to use the country lanes!

I believe that it's the huge bridge over the river and railway line. There is also a abload waiting area just prior to J29 southbound.
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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2017, 19:45:32 »
None of which explains why it was being transported towards Exeter city centre...
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2017, 20:14:41 »
Quote from: Bob_Blakey on April 04, 2017, 19:45:32
None of which explains why it was being transported towards Exeter city centre...

Presumably because the Countess Wear bridge can't take 80+ tons either?
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« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2017, 20:17:17 »
Quote from: stuving on April 04, 2017, 20:14:41
Quote from: Bob_Blakey on April 04, 2017, 19:45:32
None of which explains why it was being transported towards Exeter city centre...

Presumably because the Countess Wear bridge can't take 80+ tons either?

Definitely not with the current roadworks.
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