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2 days, 2 Test Trains, 1 MPV, 1 Railway Station & 1 Big Video. My coverage from Double Test Trains at Dorchester West is now available on my YouTube Channel.

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WonterRail - Double Test Trains (with a 37 & HST's) & an MPV at Dorchester West Station January 2026
YouTube video by Wonterland
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January 22, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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A rainbow also came out while it was waiting at Dorchester West.

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January 22, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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The main event of the week, a Colas Class 37 on Network Rail UTU/SGT Test Train.

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January 22, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Some other trains (including a rare MPV) that also came through while I was here, with more coming tomorrow.

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January 21, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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It does feel nice to be covering the Colas HST Test Train passing Dorchester West for the 1st time in 3 months.

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January 21, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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One last look at what has been quite a 2025, even if things didn't quite go to plan.

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December 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Here at Dorchester West for Day 5 of Week-Long Engineering Works, for some trains that you don't usually see at this station.

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November 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Believe it or not, we ended up back where we started.

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October 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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It would leave after the GWR train arrived, making quite a noise in the process.

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August 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Here, it would wait for 20 minutes, so I got a good look around here.

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August 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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After seeing it at the Cricket Club, we went over to Dorchester West to see it return.

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August 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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I did capture and edit a short video here, which can be found via the link below:

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WonterRail - LMS Black 5 No. 45212 Passing Non-Stop Through Dorchester West Railway Station
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July 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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LMS Black 5 No. 45212 at Dorchester West Station, on it's way to Bristol.

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July 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Two GWR Class 166 Networker Turbo's that also came through the station during my visit (numbers 166213 & 166214).

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May 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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The Colas HST Test Train at Dorchester West this afternoon (operated by power cars 43274 & 43357).

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May 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Some images that I took alongside the videos above.

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April 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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I would then later capture a SWR Class 444 'Desiro' arriving & departing Dorchester South on a Weymouth bound service from London Waterloo.

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April 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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I also captured a pair of trains from both of the railways line here, starting with this GWR Class 165 heading into Dorchester West.

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April 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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A GWR Class 158 also made an appearance here (numbered 158762).

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March 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Some images that also I took on the side.

The Test Train was operated by a pair of former Class 43 HST power cars (numbered 43257 & 43357).

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March 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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A couple more images. To think that this loco is still going strong today after 50 years, really shows that it's stood the test of time.

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January 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Also took these images while filming at the same time. The HST numbers featured here are 43274 (ex-EMR) & 43272 (ex-LNER).

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January 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Took my new camera out on our regular Poundbury walk and took the opportunity to not only get used to it, but also get these shots along the way.

#poundbury #dorchester #dorset #walk #thegreatfield #maidencastle #dorchesterwest #railwaystation #railway #train #greatwesternrailway #newcamera
December 20, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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Lucky shot of GWR Class 166 'Networker Turbo' (numbered 166209) on approach into Dorchester West, heading towards Weymouth.

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December 20, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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Dorchester West railway station, served by the Heart of Wessex Line to places like Yeovil, Westbury, Bath, Bristol & Gloucester.

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March 8, 2024 at 3:07 PM