Unbranded East Midlands Trains liveried 43066 leads unbranded Virgin Trains East Coast / LNER liveried 91128 and Driving Van Trailer (DVT) No. 82115 plus vehicles 10237, M11074, 12078, 11018, 12091, M12092 and 11090 as they pass over Syston South Junction on 23rd April 2021, working the 5Q61 07:22 Rectory Sidings (Colwick) - Kettering. 91122 and 43054 were bringing up the rear and the movement was operated by the Rail Operations Group (ROG).
Collectively known as the 'DATS' (Data Acquisition & Testing Services Ltd) train, this unusual cavalcade was used for testing the (then) recently electrified portions of the Midland Main Line (and also on the short section between Kettering and Corby) during 2020 and the first quarter of 2021. No testing has taken place again since, and so the train is currently (February 2022) stabled at the former Wabtec-owned BRUSH Traction site in Loughborough.
Equipment: Nikon Z6 with 50mm F1.8 (S) Nikon 'Z' lens.
