(7 hours ago)Storx wrote Yeah who knows, maybe a mix of both?
Seemed to be a few cancellations creeping around yesterday again, especially on the 43/44/45 so would make sense to send something across since Ashington has a ridiculous number of spares and no doubt 7701 - 7719/20 (not sure if Blyth is getting their 6th?) must be due to in service asap. The golf finished a week ago now.
The swaps are emissions to my knowledge. Ashington don't have a ridiculous number of spares though, unsure why you think they do?
7701-19 due to start entering service later this coming week - Ashington drivers all need familiarisation. Obviously lots were also photographed without vinyls, so they will all need applied before entering service here.