The mileage accumulation test runs of new Class 701 EMUs continued through the summer of 2023 although none had actually entered service when 701027 was photographed passing Worting Junction with 5Q50, the 06:12 Eastleigh - Waterloo ECS on 16 May.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 23-D-0705
camera : Nikon D610
lens : 70-200mm f/2.8
focal length : 70.0 mm
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 220 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 701.027
Train : 5Q50, 06:12 Eastleigh T&RSMD - London Waterloo test train