Network Rail vehicle at South Croydon
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Network Rail vehicle at South Croydon
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 11 Nov 2010
DR98963 is what is described as a "multi purpose vehicle" (MPV) that can carry various forms of railway maintenance plant. Its most common duty seems to be railhead cleaning, mainly an autumn task as fallen leaves make the rails slippery.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.363502
Longitude
-0.093434