John Oram's photos with the keyword: Translator Coach

Arlington Fleet Services translator coach ADB975974 'Paschar' with ADB975978 'Perpetiel' at Eastleigh. 200_2_P1000027

This view of Eastleigh featuring QSA Translator Coach T2/ADB975875 gives, on closer examination, a flavour of the very varied scene at this site as the 21st century progresses. In addition to two QSAs, withdrawn emus, LUL stock and active Network Rail Class 57 locomotives can be seen. 200_P1000171

Railway vehicles come to Eastleigh for many reasons. Some come for refurbishment and others will never leave. Some assist others in their journey whatever the reason for it. Translator Coaches are used for movements of stock incompatible with the assigned locomotive usually because of the coupling system. In this view, QSA Translator Coach T2/ADB975875, converted from Mk 1 stock, is seen with withdrawn Underground C stock car 5514 which most likely arrived by road for scrapping. 200_P1000172