Advanced Passenger Train
29th April 2007

A small gallery in tribute to the APT-P. Photos taken in August 1984 around Carlisle Citadel station on three separate occasions.

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Two crew members climb down from the south-facing cab. Note they are wearing the absolute minimum in hi-viz clothing
Two crew members climb down from the south-facing cab. Note they are wearing the absolute minimum in hi-viz clothing
APT test train next to a class 86-0
APT test train next to a class 86-0
Only five trailers and two power cars. This APT test train had power to spare
Only five trailers and two power cars. This APT test train had power to spare
The distinguished cab profile
The distinguished cab profile
The 5+2 test train departs Carlisle for the south
The 5+2 test train departs Carlisle for the south
This shot is slightly blurred as I wasn't expecting an APT test train and its approach was very quiet
This shot is slightly blurred as I wasn't expecting an APT test train and its approach was very quiet
A northbound evening run with an almost full-length train made up of 370007, 370006 and two power cars in the middle
A northbound evening run with an almost full-length train made up of 370007, 370006 and two power cars in the middle
A shortened test train heads south into Carlisle station made up of one power car.
A shortened test train heads south into Carlisle station made up of one power car.