"John B" wrote in message
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On Sep 7, 7:55 pm, Leo wrote:
The first ELL Stock arrived last week at NXG Depot.


For those that want to know the first one was 378 001. I saw a
picture.

378001 is a dual-voltage 3-car 378/0 for the NLL/WLL, surely?

Yes, but it is a reasonable choice as test unit for the depot, firstly
because it is already fully run in, being the first NLL unit delivered all
those months ago. It has apparently just been back to Derby to have the
interior finished off (although it would be no surprise if any post
production mods have gone in). Secondly, AIUI the NXG depot becomes the
main depot for both fleets, with Willesden for stabling and light
maintenance - so NXG will presumably have an AC electrified test track
somewhere, like there is at Selhurst for 377/2s etc, and that might also
need a functional test?

Paul