Filming of pantograph performance Preston-Glasgow 30th January 1975 (TM-ETR-053)

Seven dewirements on LMR and ScR had led to concern for the general behaviour of the Northern (Mk IIIA) part of WCML electrification overhead equipment in high Winds, especially when using type 87 locomotives and GEC pantographs. LMR organised a test in which test car 'Mentor' was marshalled in a...