One of Network Rail's test trains, running as 1Q54, passed Guildford in the middle of the evening peak on 23 November 2023. 73963 led on the Shalford to Staines leg of the 12:55 from Eastleigh East Yard to Tonbridge West Yard with 73965 bringing up the rear.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 23-D-3507
camera : Nikon Z6ii
lens : 24-70mm f/2.8
focal length : 50.0 mm
shutter : 1/400 sec
aperture : f/4.5
ISO : 5000 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 73.963 top n tail with 73.965
Train : 1Q54, 12:55 Eastleigh East Yard - Tonbridge West Yard test train