397003, TP 10.04 Manchester Airport-Edinburgh Waverley (1S46, 5L), Lancaster station
Having never travelled on one of TPE's Nova 2 units
Andy and I were pleased when we realised that our journey to Lancaster involved a short section of haulage on one. Having journeyed from Preston aboard 397003 we have alighted at Lancaster to photograph its departure. Avanti dispatchers are ready to give the RA to the driver of the 10.04 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh service at Lancaster. I found the unit quiet and relatively comfortable despite the inevitable hard seating but the ride was a little unsettled over poor track and pointwork.