Azuma trains Class 800/801/02
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Azuma 800 Class have now replaced the HST units on the East Coast Main Line. The HST Intercity units will be sadly missed after serving the railway network admirably since 1975.
Yesterday I saw two Azumas within minutes of each other, this one was heading to York. This photo had a grey trackside cabinet at the bottom which has been removed with photoshop.
Azuma unit 801201 races north though Morpeth with LNER's 11.30am London Kings Cross - Edinburgh service (1S15).
Shot at 1/6s @ F22, and 100asa. Not for everyone.
Definitely the last upload for a bit 😂
2.57pm, 25th March 2023
Passing the ECML Halfway sign, LNER Azuma 800108 speeds north pretty much halfway between London and Edinburgh with 1W20 the 14:00 London Kings Cross to Aberdeen.
An image was taken on my recent visit and YouTube video from the ECML taking in the old LNER milepost signs, the 200 miles to Edinburgh and this the Halfway sign.
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Taken from the bridge over Sleaford Road, looking south. This one was a stopping train, just slowing down on its approach to Newark Northgate station and then heading northwards on the East Coast Main Line.
The footpath runs beside the mainline railway here then veers off to the right, following the path of the old spur line to Balderton and beyond.
An Azuma High-speed train from London, probably on its way to Edinburgh can be seen rounding the bend as it heads towards Newark Northgate station.
To celebrate pride month, LNER Azuma No.801226 is carrying rainbow decals and is seen at Broad Fen Lane, Claypole working 1S21 14:30 London Kings Cross - Edinburgh. 09-06-2023.
800107 runs through Wylam and forms a matching pair with my earlier picture of D9000 Royal Scots Grey. The Azuma was on the East Coast Diversion and was working the 1E13 0941 Edinburgh to Kings Cross.
A lot of modern trains look just the same at the rear as they do at the front! This is a shot of the London bound Azuma High Speed Train just leaving Newark Northgate Station, heading south towards its final destination, London.
Intended to replace the ageing and outdated 125 HST, High Speed Trains, these Azuma units are bi-mode EMUs or Electric Multiple Units. Bi-mode means that they operate on Diesel generators where no overhead electric cables are available for the electric traction.
A going away shot of 1E13 Inverness-Kings Cross near Aviemore on 26/4/2023.
My first shot of an Azuma set !
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800 106 passes Marshall Meadows whilst working 1W96, 1200 London Kings Cross - Inverness, 19 March 2020.
* Camera pole mounted
Crossing the misty Leeds - Liverpool canal at Armley, Leeds an unidentified LNER Azuma glides through the mist with an Empty Stock move to Harrogate.
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3A22 07:49 Neville Hill Traction & Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot to Harrogate Down Sidings.
I’ve digitally reached into the canal and removed some floating debris close to the Azuma shadow.
10th November 2020
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I do enjoy all genres of photography and railways are no exception. My father & grandfather worked on the railways and my personal experience of being with grandad in Meadow Lane signal Box (Sneinton Nott'm) as a steam loco came through that was quite an unforgettable experience. As too was this close quarters encounter at Christon Bank as a high speed Azuma service to Edinburgh thundered passed me as I stood ready with camera to capture the moment.
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LNER's 1W16 1200 London Kings Cross to Inverness Azuma service sweeps round the curve on the southern approach to Blackford on a fine autumnal evening. Set 800102 forms the service.
23rd September 2022
1Z10 2022 In context category
800107 seen at Cromwell working the 1A40 1536 Harrogate - London Kings Cross 23/8/21. (Taken using a few sections of the pole)
1E13 Inverness to London Kings Cross (Highland Chieftain service) Class 800 Bi mode Azuma in LNER livery seen here heading south on the HML following the River Truim between Newtonmore and Dalwhinnie.
Despite the 4.30AM start and patient wait whilst the trains stopped for press photos, This was the moment I realised I wasn't going to get a photo of 4 trains in formation. The Azuma set off far quicker than the other trains and gained a full train length before it passed us. Flying Scotsman, a HST and a 225 can be seen in the distance.
The Sun set in the East last night as 1E25 Edinburgh Waverley - London Kings Cross reflects the last of the light back off its bodyside at Creeton. 'Azuma' 800108 is the EMU set working and 'Azuma' is an archaic Japenese word for 'East'
The ghost of Azuma.
With a slow shutter speed, the nose of LNER 801111 gives a ghosting effect departing Doncaster, whilst Northern 331102 awaits departure with a following train the Leeds.
801111 1D22 16:33 London Kings Cross to Bradford Forster Square.
331102 2B80 1828 Doncaster to Leeds.
19th January 2023
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Azuma 800114 with 1E13 crosses the viaduct at Moy with LNER's 07.55 Inverness to London Kings Cross service.
The bridge is made of wood, the weak foundations do not allow construction from concrete or steel.
801223 glints in the low winter sun as it rounds the curve towards Prestonpans on 18.12.21, while working the 1E20 15.00 Edinburgh - London King's Cross LNER service.
Azuma unit 801201 gingerly approaches Newcastle station with LNER's Sunday-only 2.50pm Edinburgh Waverley - London Kings Cross service (1E98).
The shot, taken from St Nicholas Street, almost didn't make the cut but just about a year down the line I figured it had some merit. The road runs straight on to the High Level Bridge which, on the top-deck, carries the railway line to Gateshead - it is open to authorised vehicles only though.
Of course, the star of the show is the Castle and, with words taken straight from the website : “Steeped in history, this Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of northern England’s turbulent past and where the city of Newcastle got its name" - it's well worth a visit.
4.14pm, 26th March 2023
1S15 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Class 801 Azuma in LNER livery arrives into Darlington Station on the ECML. Seen here under the spectacular roof with the rays of sun beating in through the windows.
LNER Azura 801201 blasts under bridge 13 on the Selby Diversion section of the East Coast Main Line, even though its Bridge 13 this was a lucky shot. At 125mph I didn’t think I’d be able to get a shot here, but one lucky frame just about gave the image I was looking for, the frame before didn’t have any train and the next was probably half way down the train, the slow burst is one of my main criticisms of the Canon EOS-R.
This image is from an hour or so sent one Sunday afternoon alongside the East Coast Main line around Hambleton Junction, near Selby, this and a few more images appear in my latest YouTube video.
10th October 2021
An LNER Azuma and vintage Flying Scotsman 60103 at Peterborough station.
Amazing to see the evolution of trains from steam and so happy to see the vintage trains on track.
LNER's 1E13 0755 Inverness to London Kings Cross service sweeps through Glen Truim at Crubenmore towards Dalwhinnie.
The Highland scenery at this time of year is enhanced by the sight of the heather in full bloom; the precious few on board not looking at their phones no doubt appreciative.
Azuma 800107 does the honours.
20th August 2020